Stories

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 [...]

by Jo Barnes | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  North Saanich textile artist Chelsea Kramer's hands move rhythmically back and forth as she weaves the threads on her loom. She works with purpose, keeping a steady focus on her work, except for the occasional break to look at a cartoon. But this cartoon is

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.

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

by Sue Hodgson -  Every May, with Mother's Day on the horizon, I think of my mom, who I lost so many years ago. She was tough, but boy, do I miss her every day! My experience of being a mom has been very different than hers was, and not just because of the different

by Stephanie Staples | photos by Leah Gray -  Pieta had loved the circus since she was a little girl – so much so that at the age of 12 she convinced her dad to build her a trapeze hung from a sturdy branch of a big tree in front of their house. She would

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

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography -  Lesson One: Embrace the Mess My 11-month-old daughter's face is a collage of green, orange and purple, a vibrant blend of the remnants of her lunch. I imagine my face must be flecked with similar colours, the resulting splatters a sign of her enjoyment of

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