Stories

by Deborah Rogers –  We all have it in us to be creative but it often requires a trigger to bring it out. I was very fortunate to have my imagination teased and creativity drawn out at a real artist’s studio this month. Joanna Drummond and Roger Belley run Cinnamon Hill Studio from their North […]

by Deborah Reid, Raymond James Ltd. –  Catastrophic events, such as out-of-control wildfires and devastating floods, cannot be predicted. However, we can decrease the probability of being victim to the crisis by choosing not to live in flood zones or forested areas, or alternatively by depending on insurance to protect our assets. Unfortunately, many victims

by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi –  October Style Tip:  For me, style is more than what you wear: it’s how you walk, talk and chew gum. It’s how you treat others, especially those that are in service to you within your community. I have paid witness to so many kind and unkind experiences

by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic –  It’s hard to believe it’s that time again when holidays are over, the days get shorter and we are back to work and school. As we head indoors it’s also the time that cold and flu viruses take advantage of our close contact. The following highlight areas

by Paula Kully –  Many people living on the Saanich Peninsula may not be aware that our region is home to one of the largest marine research centres in Canada. I’m speaking of the Institute of Ocean Sciences (IOS) located on Pat Bay. This well-hidden gem in our community holds many remarkable secrets and is