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Meet Your Neighbours – Picking Your Battle: Locals Decamp to Europe to Help Ukrainian Refugees

June 23, 2022

by Vik Peck | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Upon first introduction, Tom Comfort's personality is misleading. Sitting in his carefully manicured garden that is tastefully decorated with his wife's metal sculptures, the rounded South African lilt of the soft-spoken landscaper inspires a sense of serenity. But inside the calm exterior lies the heart

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Common Cents – Do You and Your Partner Share the Same Vision for Retirement?

June 23, 2022

by Ashley Ruffle, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Financial - You and your partner may agree on many key issues facing you at your current stage of life, such as your lifestyle and financial issues. But what if your visions for retirement differ? It can be a challenge. After all, each of you has so

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Arts Scene – Mary FitzZaland: Life in All its Colours

June 23, 2022

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - When Mary FitzZaland says: "I have been colouring children all my life," one might be puzzled by her comment. The explanation, though, is found in her life and creative pursuit of art. The local Sidney artist, who presents her exhibit "Curvaceous Art" from July 15

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The Golden Years – Better Longevity May Be Only Steps Away

June 23, 2022

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare - While on many a dog walk, unquestionably the best part of my day, I've noticed that more people, especially seniors, seem to be on the trails with walking poles. Curious whether this was a new outdoor fad, and wondering if there really was any merit to this

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June Book Club

June 23, 2022

by Deborah Rogers - What a pleasure to be able to hold our book club at the library again and talk together in person. Dave Eggers certainly gave us lots to discuss with The Every, a terrifying vision of a near future where the world is in the grip of a large tech company. The

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Little Adventures – Ode to My Stroller

June 23, 2022

by Cassidy Nunn - You and I have covered many a kilometre and an array of terrain over the past two years together. We've been out in sun, wind, rain, and even snow – although that attempt led us to the realization that your tires were not rated appropriately for such an adventure, and we

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Seaside Homes – Saudi Arabia to Deep Cove – A Retirement Gem

June 23, 2022

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Vince Klassen Photographic - Nearing retirement after working in Saudi Arabia for 23 years, Helen and Paul bought a waterfront lot on Vancouver Island and hired Tidman Construction to build their dream home. They worked remotely from overseas with Andrew Tidman and residential designer David Anders to create the

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West Coast Gardener – Tabletop Gardens

June 23, 2022

by Cynthia Philp - I love creating gardens small enough to fit on an outdoor table, and tough enough to thrive without much intervention. Even though these gardens provide four season beauty, I do not water, fertilize, spray for insects, trim or protect then. Weeks can go by before I check on my table top

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Last Word from the Editor-in-Chief

June 23, 2022

by Allison Smith - The other day, I was heading home from Sidney, turning south onto the Pat Bay Highway from Beacon. While waiting at the light, I noticed a motorcycle parked just outside of the merge lane. Beside it, a man (presumably the rider) had spread his jacket on the ground and stretched out

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First Word from the Publisher

May 26, 2022

by Sue Hodgson - This issue we have much to celebrate including a special feature introducing some men from our community, our 9th annual Men To Watch (pg 37). When I think of the men in my life right now, I think of my son, Lucas. Yes, I’m a very proud mom! As parents we

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