Stories

story by Tilar J. Mazzeo -  I have to start with a mea culpa: if you had told me that the area around Langley Township, about 40 minutes east of Vancouver, was such a fantastic little getaway, I'd have laughed, and I'd have been completely wrong. A teenager's weekend baseball tournament took me out to [...]

by Deborah Rogers -  It's the same every year: waiting, waiting, impatiently waiting and then suddenly, there's a switch and it's summer! The end of June brought a bittersweet moment for my family, attending the graduation ceremony of my youngest and bidding farewell to the school system. The past 18 years of my life have been

by Sue Hodgson -  I've been thinking about what to write for this issue as I have so many things I want to talk about! As some of you know, I've recently retired from the newspaper industry. Coming back to newsprint after many years away was truly an honour, but with the complexities of the

story and photos by Scottee Giles - The view from the top is well worth the climb; Mount Work's Summit Trail is a steep ascent that will get your heart rate up. Mount Work Regional Park spans 700 hectares encompassing three lakes, over 10 km of forest trails, and stunning scenery. From a vantage point

by Jessica O'Brien Cameron, Associate Portfolio Manager, Wealth Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy -  The 2024 federal budget was recently released and included a number of proposed tax measures that will affect Canadian taxpayers. Arguably, the hottest topic is the proposed increase to the capital gain inclusion rate. Under the current rules, if property such as

by Anami Vakil, Moden Men’s -  The polo shirt is collared, short sleeved, has three buttons, and in general, is a shirt made of a softer fabric that is meant to allow for rigorous activity whilst maintaining a classy look. Granted, most of us aren't going to be leaning over the side of a pony

by Steve Sakiyama -  I have a master's degree in mechanical engineering, so it should be a simple matter to fit my beautiful granddaughter into a child's car seat. In reality, it is near impossible to guide her flailing limbs and squirming body around and through a three-point belt system designed for fighter pilots. In

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  "Longevity" has become a bit of a buzzword these days as people strive to stop their biological clock, or even reset it. While we have always pursued the fountain of youth, new scientific discoveries, advanced testing and more accessible technology have made it possible to perform detailed

by Tina Kelly -  "Conservation Work," states the sign nestled in the sand at Willows Beach. Behind the sign, 19 people congregate around a collection of buckets, laundry baskets and Rubbermaid bins. The task at hand is prepping 1,000 eelgrass shoots for transplanting nearby. All of this work is organized by Saanich Peninsula-based SeaChange Marine