Stories

When it comes to the winter holiday season, I am not a lights-up-after-Thanksgiving kind of gal, though I remain genuinely impressed by the energy and good cheer of a family friend who wears Christmas-tree ornaments as earrings each season. Last winter, in a Scrooge moment, I might have gone so far as to throw an [...]

There are changes with each season in the vineyard. In winter, vines are pruned. In spring, buds emerge. Come summer, grapes grow. With fall's arrival, fruit is harvested and fermented into wine. However, at one local winery, a new season will also bring new vintners. Since 2012, Lamont Brooks and Pat George, owners of Symphony

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  Tendrils of fog curled around Garry oaks, giving the morning an ethereal air as I slipped past a split rail fence into Gore Park. The mossy rocks and meadow grass blended with the pale yellow lichen hanging from trees like ancient spirits guarding the glade. A sense of

by Annilee Armstrong -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. NEIGHBOURHOOD UPDATES New Corporate Logo for Town of Sidney Following a public engagement process over the summer, the Town will be adopting a new corporate logo design this fall featuring Bevan Fishing Pier. The logo was redesigned to be more visually accessible, distinct, and suitable

by Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel and Völkers, Saanich Peninsula Specialist  - Since early 2022, a surge in mortgage lending rates has reduced consumer purchasing power and placed a heavier financial burden on homebuyers and those facing mortgage renewal. While higher rates have intentionally curbed market activity, deals are getting done. What matters most

by Deborah Rogers -  Not all books are going to appeal to everyone, but sometimes a novel provokes such a disparity in responses that they become almost as interesting to discuss as the book itself. Rumaan Alam's Leave the World Behind caused a split in our group of readers, though don't worry, we finished our

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  As the vibrant colours of summer start to fade and the crisp breeze of autumn fills the air, it's time to adapt our exercise and lifestyle routines to embrace the changing season. Transitioning into fall can be a smooth and enjoyable process, allowing us