Stories

First Word from the Publisher

August 22, 2024

by Sue Hodgson - As I reflect a little on my life journey so far, I'm struck by how certain people have come to hold a special place in my life. They have become more than just friends or colleagues – they are the backbone of my world, always offering unwavering support and love. I [...]

First Word from the Publisher

Meet Your Neighbours – Emily Bland: Food – A Love Language

August 22, 2024

by Jamila Douhaibi | photo by Sarah Hartley Photography - Food is so many things – it's sustenance, culture and friendship. It's also Emily Bland's love language and the way she serves the students at Sidney Elementary School. After working to receive her Red Seal as a chef, she decided to move away from 16-hour

Meet Your Neighbours – Emily Bland: Food – A Love Language

Seaside Homes – Cadboro Bay Beach Home: Close to Heaven!

August 22, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Joshua Lawrence - "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever," said Jacques Cousteau. No wonder this home's setting is so spectacular! If location, location, location matters, then this amazing home is right at the top with five stars. The terraced seaside

Seaside Homes – Cadboro Bay Beach Home: Close to Heaven!

Common Cents – Navigating B.C.’s New Housing Density Rules

August 22, 2024

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

Common Cents – Navigating B.C.’s New Housing Density Rules

Little Adventures – On Loss

August 22, 2024

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography - "Awwww, we don't have any more animals," my four-year-old daughter said sadly, kicking at the ground and pouting her lips as we walked to our laundry room together. We'd just had to say goodbye to our older dog, Kieffer, that morning and almost two weeks

Little Adventures – On Loss