Stories

by Deborah Rogers -  Once There Were Wolves provided plenty of discussion points for our October meeting. The action of Charlotte McConaghy's third novel takes place in the Scottish Highlands, with flashback sections set in Australia and British Columbia. Inti has arrived in Scotland as part of a rewilding project, to reintroduce wolves to a [...]

by Jo Barnes | photos by Sarah Hartley Photography -  Have you ever heard of a humility square? In quilting, it is a square with an intentional mistake in it, like a break in pattern or mismatched colour. It serves as a reminder that in the creative process perfection isn't the goal; it's the overall

No one can style and pose like MODEN'S Devon Bird. I follow MODEN on socials and have always admired her styling and posing in each of her posts. As a photographer, I internally critique each image and often learn a new pose, look or better yet … how to create a new feel. For this

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - A garden landscape should be eye-catching, aesthetically pleasing and add value to your home … and it doesn't hurt if it is tasty too! Traditionally, lawns and gardens have been developed with the priority of curb appeal, but there are now landscaping alternatives such as

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  With the world at our fingertips, trends seem to rise and fall like a kid on a pogo stick. The rise of "health influencers" and the sparkling carrot of viral fame has led to claims circling around that promise to be the ultimate secret

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography -  Finding time to connect with friends, especially while raising young kids, can be challenging. There is juggling nap schedules and jobs to the kids' classes and your own activities (if you're even able to find the time and energy to add those to your life!).

by Leslie Hunter, Hunter Coaching and Consulting -  Recently, I've been delving into the works of Cesar Millan, renowned for his expertise with dogs. This interest is sparked by my own experience with a tiny, very opinionated puppy. As I devote time and energy to becoming a better dog owner, I find myself intrigued by

by Allison Smith -  We recently took a trip up north to Bridge Lake, B.C., and the Montana Hill Guest Ranch. It was a much-needed break and a time for our family to reconnect. In fact, we had little choice in the matter – the sign at the entrance to the ranch read: "spotty Wi-Fi