by Deborah Rogers – Vancouver Island is paradise for camping. You can choose between simple and shady provincial campgrounds, and the many private campgrounds ranging in size and facilities. We all have friends who have RVs or tent trailers, but I’ve never camped in anything other than a tent. This includes many childhood camping holidays […]
Deb’s Day Out – Faire de Camping
by Dr. Florence Fernet Leclair, Central Saanich Optometry – It’s that time of the year again! Summer is waning and it’s the occasion to prepare your child for the upcoming school year. A typical back to school list usually includes items such as new school supplies and new clothes, but an essential item on that
Inside Out – A Back to School Item Not to Miss
by Lorie Zorn, Island Savings Credit Union – Finally, the time has come: your long-awaited summer vacation has arrived. Car filled up? Check. Hotel booked? Check. Snacks for the trip? Check. Insurance? Uhhhh. I get it: insurance isn’t exactly top of mind when you’re planning your exciting summer getaway, but it’s an important piece that often
Common Cents – Insurance Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Vacation
by Phillip Tiicham Muir – FOOD & DRINK Pizza and Beer Category 12 Brewing on Keating Cross Road has secured a foothold in Central Saanich since it opened in late 2014. They’ll be drawing even more traffic now as they’ve partnered with Pizzeria Prima Strada to utilize their new lounge license four days a week.
by Chris Cowland – As you snuggle down in your first class airplane seat with a glass of red wine in your hand, it is hard to believe the origin of the word “Travel.” It actually comes from the Middle English “travailen,” meaning to torment or cause pain, based on a Latin torture instrument called
Motoring – Dad, Are We There Yet?
