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Meet Your Neighbours – David Bradt: Capturing Light

October 24, 2024

by Jamila Douhaibi | photos by David Bradt - The way that an owl's eyes pierce through the distance at you, the exact moment a bee starts extracting nectar, or how a coyote's fur ruffles in the wind. These might not be familiar for everyone living on the beautiful West Coast, but photographer David Bradt [...]

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Making Time for Yourself: A Season of Self-Care

October 24, 2024

by Jesse Holth - Many people find it difficult to prioritize their own self-care and carve out that ever-important "me time" in their busy schedules. Whether it's burning the candle at both ends, feeling that others should be looked after first, or simply forgetting about the little things, we often need reminding to take a

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Apples Three Ways

October 24, 2024

by Ross Bowles and Tracie Zahavich, Fox & Monocle Café | photo by Janis Jean - Apples can be simply a common everyday snack, or a popular pie filling. You can use them to add acidity to a dish, or a bit of sweetness. When using the proper type, it can add texture and substance

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Ravens Crossing Cohousing Celebrates Third Anniversary

October 24, 2024

by John McNamee, Ravens Crossing Cohousing | photos by Tanya Murchie - On September 30 the residents of Ravens Crossing Cohousing (RCC) celebrated the third anniversary of moving into their new homes at the corner of Seventh Street and Brethour Avenue in Sidney. In 2021, about 53 people became residents of RCC, becoming the fifth

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Globehopping – Travel with a Twist

October 24, 2024

story and photos by Susan Beiderwieden - On a soggy January day in Victoria, a phone call from my sister ended with a surprise invitation. How would I like to visit Colorado Springs in September? Caught up in thoughts of three glorious weeks of warm, dry weather, I automatically said yes. I forgot the king-size

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