Stories

by Deborah Rogers -  The January issues of the magazines I read in my youth were always full of "new year, new you." It felt like every January you had to pull up your socks and reinvent yourself. January 1 meant the start of a diet, a commitment to an exercise regime, and all the

by Sue Hodgson -  This jolly old man, Santa Al on our cover (and on pg 29), who brings presents to good boys and girls around the world, could really be considered as real as Superman in that he may not be a live person, but his influence is felt across the globe. And just

by Anne Brodbeck, Streams Counselling -  The holidays are upon us and they can come with mixed emotions. To really enjoy the season a holiday survival kit would be a great gift to give yourself. So what would that look like? Here are some ideas. 1. Check your Boundaries. Set limits. What is your yes

by Rachel Penny, Esthetician and Makeup Artist, Miss Penny Esthetics -  It's the season of dressing up in your finest attire and adding some extra sparkle to your everyday makeup looks. Why not add that extra pop of colour with a bold lip or an illuminating highlight to complete your festive look by trying some

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  It seems like every year the holidays become more poignant …. for me anyway. With family members getting older and remembering those who have passed on, I have become excruciatingly aware of the importance of treasuring each and every minute of the holiday season. In light of

by Sheila Molloy -  For over 100 years, the Christmas Bird Count, a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, finds volunteers from across Canada, the U.S. and many countries to count birds for an early-winter bird census for a 24-hour period. The Martindale Valley (also called Martindale Flats by local birders) on our Saanich

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  If you've been in this community any amount of time, you've likely run across Denny Warner, or at least seen her name in print; she's a mover, shaker and community maker! I first met Denny when she was the Executive Director of the Saanich Peninsula