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Seaside Book Club – May Meeting

by Jackie LaPlante -  The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia takes place in rural and urban Nigeria, primarily in the 1970s. The book opens with the kidnapping of Nwabulu, a one-time housemaid, and Julie, an educated, modern, city dweller. As they pass the time telling one another their life stories, they learn that [...]

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Living Off the Land – Sun Wing Greenhouses Ltd: Outstanding On & Off the Vine

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  You're barely through the front door of Sun Wing Greenhouses, and the fresh smell is so inviting and so flavourful. It's that kind of fulsome aroma that you can almost taste through your nose. Table and shelves are boasting a beautiful, colourful bounty of produce.

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Last Word from the Editor-in-Chief

by Allison Smith -  In this issue, we celebrate some of our local Men to Watch – local role models who we recognize through their businesses, charitable works or community organizations. I saw a quote recently that really stuck with me, and it seems fitting to share here. "If your kid is never a starter, never

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Trade Student Spotlight – Paddling Together in Partnership: Working Together to Support Students

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  We are excited to inform you that on May 2 and 3 the Saanich School District will be hosting the Vancouver Island Career Educators (VICE) Conference with Camosun College's South Island Partnership team. The title of our

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Common Cents – Choosing a Home Builder or Contractor: Do Your Due Diligence

by Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island -  Choosing a renovation contractor or new home builder is a big decision. Yet, experts say many consumers could benefit from doing more homework before jumping in. Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) Executive Director Casey Edge says: "People often do more diligence buying a

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