Stories

by Kerri Roberts, Branch Manager, Island Savings , a division of First West Credit Union -  Oh, that familiar feeling – the holidays are over, the good tidings extinguished, and the angst and stress of opening December's credit card statement is now here. Despite our best efforts to cut back, it always seems like things [...]

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing -  There's so much more to pet health than meets the eye! While your furry friend's "pearly whites" may appear superficial at a glance, many pet owners would be surprised to learn about the connection between dental health and the overall well-being of their best friend. I'm going

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography -  "Baby beluga in the deep blue sea, swim so wild and you swim so free …" I sing the lyrics of Raffi's iconic Baby Beluga softly to my six-month-old baby girl, who's over tired and has been crying. Her eyes immediately soften, her wails come

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  Steep rock walls rose up on either side of the narrow cove, blocking the pale winter sun and dampening the sounds of the forest and sea. The icy water was calm and clear, broken only by the ripple of passing ferry wake and the steady dripping from the

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - The patient is listless, has lost a bit of weight and is moving slowly. Their food hasn't been touched and they just want to be left alone. And on top of all that, they haven't laid an egg in days! As you might have guessed,

by Tabatha Golat -  In the cinematic whirlwind of 2023, with giants like Oppenheimer and Barbie stealing the spotlight, there's a quiet contender I'm secretly rooting for come Oscar time – the endearing comedy-drama, The Holdovers. From acclaimed director Alexander Payne (Sideways) and starring dynamic duo Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa, this character-driven gem hit

by Deborah Rogers -  The days between Christmas and New Year are some of my favourites of the year. I like to settle into a sort of hibernation mode, letting go of all the usual routines and especially all the "shoulds" of normal life. I should go to the gym, I should plan and prepare