Stories

by Jenna Falk, Ocean Spray Galiano In a society that places busyness on a pedestal and prioritizes convenience over longevity, it can feel like you're walking upstream when you try to stop and do things differently. When it comes to your clothing, nurturing a lifestyle of conscious consumption can be one of the most powerful [...]

by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Be on the look out. The lookout for an unwanted visitor – a visitor who moves in and is difficult to remove. The moniker "mean green eating machine" offers some indication as to how this visitor treats its new home and roommates. Awareness about this unwanted and

by Ashley Ruffle, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones Financial According to estimates, about $1 trillion will be transferred from one generation to the next between 2016 and 2026. Have you thought about what you'd do if you received a lump sum inheritance? Before you start spending the cash you've received, there are many factors to consider.

by Deborah Rogers | photo by Janis Jean Photography We've all seen the increase in TV and movie filming on the Saanich Peninsula these past few years. A fleet of catering trucks and dressing room caravans suddenly appear at the Mary Winspear Centre or the Saanich Fairgrounds; American flags replace the Canadian ones on Sidney's

by Allison Smith - With every Remembrance Day, my thoughts turn to my grandfather, who passed away in 2008. A veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in the Second World War, Norman Constantine was very involved with Gibsons Legion #109. Some of my fondest memories are of watching him march proudly

by Sue Hodgson Celebrate the everyday moments. I keep reminding myself of this, especially at the end of a really long day. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it causes me to pause and reflect on how lucky my life has been. Sure there have been many rough patches, but I have nothing to complain about.

by Paula Kully News, changes, updates, launches? Email pjkully@gmail.com. For the History Buffs Man's Best Friend Does His Best Sidney resident and successful author Grant Hayter-Menzies' latest book to hit the shelves is titled Muggins: The Life and Afterlife of a Canadian Canine War Hero. The book is the first biography of Muggins, a famous