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Last Word from the Editorial Director

May 26, 2022

by Deborah Rogers - Summer, tantalisingly close, coming soon, so soon, calls to me with the promise of adventure. When the heat of the day draws out the smell of cut grass, or wild honeysuckle, or the salty tang of driftwood strewn beaches, I’m flooded with past memories. Picnics, hikes, boat trips; paddling in the [...]

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First Word from the Publisher

April 28, 2022

by Sue Hodgson - I was walking one of my dogs the other day and was greeted by a client of mine, since retired but still living in the community. With a bright, wide-eyed smile he asked: "Sue, I just love your magazine! After all these years how do you continue to come up with

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The Golden Years – Pets: Offering Seniors So Much More Than Mere Companionship

April 28, 2022

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare - I had many different pets growing up: a few fish and water spiders from my backyard creek; a gerbil here and there; a cat that lasted just long enough to climb up our living room curtains; and of course the family dog, Candy, who stole all of

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Behind the Scenes – Nurturing & Strengthening First Nations Families

April 28, 2022

by Deborah Rogers | photos by Janis Jean Photography - I remember the empathetic family support worker who came to visit me when I had a three year old who wouldn't eat anything and a three month old who would not sleep. I was exhausted and convinced I couldn't cope. She listened to me, told

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Common Cents – Thinking About Your Child’s Future? Consider an RESP

April 28, 2022

by Heather E. Love, BA CFA CFP® | Portfolio Manager, Investment Advisor, Odlum Brown Limited - Without question, we want the best for our children. Wherever we find opportunities to give them an edge or advantage, we take them. In the early years, saving for post-secondary education can feel like a problem not yet in

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Feathered Friends: A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Chickens

April 28, 2022

by Jesse Holth | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography - With their low-maintenance attitude, ability to produce farm-fresh eggs, and lovable personalities, it's no surprise that farmers have dubbed chickens "the gateway animal" – you could soon find yourself branching out into ducks, cows, horses or other furry friends! With more people embracing the trend

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Little Adventures – Flexing Those Parenting Muscles

April 28, 2022

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography - I'd been told having kids is a workout – both mentally and physically – and while there's nothing that can fully prepare you for this unique workout ahead of time, what I'm learning is that each childhood phase strengthens a different set of my muscles.

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From the Kitchen – Savouring the Experience

April 28, 2022

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Yes, it's Mother's Day again, and I've cajoled my son into spending more time with me in the kitchen. He isn't that difficult to persuade when he knows he gets to enjoy the finished product. And when the final result includes puff pastry, cream cheese,

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Inside Out – You Are Not Alone: Youth Mental Health During COVID-19

April 28, 2022

by Whitney Welsh, Youth Action Coordinator, and the Youth Action Team at Shoreline Medical - Since the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown in early 2020, the Youth Action Team at the Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic has continued to meet. We are a team of young volunteers in the Sidney region who meet weekly to

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In Fashion – Summer Fashion and Dressing “Sun Safe”

April 28, 2022

by Carol Davis, Kiddin Around - As the sun begins to shine and the days are warmer, we pack away our heavy winter layers in exchange for lighter summer attire. From sundresses and tanks to T-shirts and shorts, this usually means our kids (and ourselves) have more skin exposed to the sun's harmful UV rays.

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