Stories

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  With the ringing in of the New Year comes the deluge of resolutions, gym memberships, diet plans and treadmill purchases as the world at large commits to better health. But the thing about New Year's resolutions is that only about 20% of goals set

story and photos by Lindsay Neal -  I returned to New York City for the second time with something I never had on my side before: time. Or, at least I thought. In my previous trip, I crammed so much in that I don't think I slept. It had me wondering: could you ever have

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  We usually feature a student excelling in the trades in this column. However, as career educators, we've chosen to showcase different opportunities this month that align with the focus of our Provincial government which is actively working

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray -  Grant Hayter-Menzies is a writer who weaves words which he hopes will have a lasting impact, not just for his legacy but for that of others. The Sidney author pens biographies which celebrate the extraordinary lives of unique women and also heroic animals. "I was brought

by Stephanie Staples | photos by Leah Gray -  All I wanted was a little music lesson. As a late-blooming "musician" (and I use that word very loosely) I bought a Covid guitar and YouTube commenced to teaching me some basic chords. I thought a lesson with an in-person human would make a great Steph's

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Leah Gray -  Built on a terraced slope, the 4,503-square-foot home rises in splendor against the blue winter sky. Slanted roofs, French doors and huge windows add sophistication and a dramatic flair. Beautiful stone walls on the exterior provide texture and rich earth colours. In fine contrast are grey

by Steve Sakiyama -  At my age, I avoid risk. Going to a shopping paradise like Costco without a list is reckless for me. My wallet shivers just thinking about it. I wasn't always like this. During my youthful years, I did wild things like hung out at sketchy bowling alleys and pool halls, and

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