Stories

by Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island -  The B.C. Government's Bill 44 is paving the way for new housing density in many – but not necessarily all – Saanich Peninsula neighbourhoods. For property owners looking to take advantage, it is crucial to understand how their municipality is applying the new [...]

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - September will bring with it cooler weather and lots of excitement, nervousness and anxiety, and like our weather, it is all very normal. For many recent graduates who will be venturing into a new educational adventure, their

story and photos by Cathy Larsen, Departures Travel -  n. (eh-pik-your-ees-tah) A person who enjoys great food, wine, and celebrations with friends and family, anywhere around the world. Food is one of the most irresistible reasons to travel. It offers a rich, multi-sensory connection to the culture, history, and people of a region. Every dish

by Tabatha Golat -  Much like an amazing meal, a good film requires the proper ingredients to satisfy the palate. The recipe for a standout film depends on taste – some like sweet and fluffy, while others prefer the heat of an action film. I enjoy a variety of genres, but this month's film recommendation,

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  Let's see, what do I need? Hmmm … salad greens, tomatoes, zucchini and maybe some pork chops for dinner. Now where can I find all that? For most of us, we would search the aisles of a grocery store. But for the owners of Campion

by Edward Storzer, Audiologist, Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre -  Living your best life includes many aspects of healthy lifestyle choices, and maintaining good hearing health is an area that is often overlooked, but of critical importance to our overall mental health and physical and social well-being. Some Data About Hearing Loss •