Stories

by Tabatha Golat -  Though I can hear cows from my backyard, I'd be a liar if I claimed to have any real farming experience or exposure. Save for a summer spent on my aunt's farm in my childhood, I am embarrassingly unaware of the trials and tribulations of the farming community. Despite this, I [...]

story and photos by Stephanie Staples -  Have you ever walked the Saanich Peninsula? I mean, I know you've probably walked on it, but have you really walked it? Well, I'd lived here for seven years and I had never walked the Peninsula like I did this spring. I did a 12.5-hour, unplugged walk. That

by Jamila Douhaibi | photo by Tanya Murchie -  Are you as determined as a 14 year old? Read more about the amazing work that Andrei Marti has been doing in his community and for those with Type 1 Diabetes. From selling tomato plants to schoolmates, to running large-scale recycling programs and literally bending over

by Steve Sakiyama -  Several years ago, a person who shall remain nameless but whose name starts with "Doctor" told me I needed exercise. He was right. At that time, my exercise routine involved chasing down passing food trucks once a week. Perhaps three times a week would help, I wondered. I thought I would

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing -  In the ever-evolving world of veterinary medicine, the best treatments to keep our furry friends healthy and happy might be just under one's snout. While traditional methods like surgery and medication remain staples, new treatments are emerging that offer less invasive care. Successful management of common conditions