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West Coast Gardener – Growing Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

April 25, 2024

story and photos by Kathryn Alvarez - Now that spring is upon us and flowers are in abundance, you may notice more pollinators in your garden looking for food. When most people think of pollinators, they think of bees (did you know there are approximately 450 species of bees in British Columbia alone?). But pollinators [...]

West Coast Gardener – Growing Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Seaside Homes: Mobility Issues in Our Home – Just Another Challenge!

March 28, 2024

by Janice Henshaw - Time has outwitted some of us – we believed that if we exercised 150 minutes a week, ate reasonably, socialized just the right amount, and volunteered for good causes, we might stay forever young, forever fit. What a shock when a knee (or both!) gives out in the middle of an

Seaside Homes: Mobility Issues in Our Home – Just Another Challenge!

Deep Dive: How to Clean Up an Oil Spill

March 28, 2024

by Jesse Holth - Few people may know there is a marine response base in Sidney – or that they are the first responders in case of an oil spill. Operating 24/7 with a mandate to protect wildlife, environmentally sensitive areas, and regions of cultural significance to local First Nations, the vessels are trained to

Deep Dive: How to Clean Up an Oil Spill

Arts Scene – Christy Grinton: Life in the Wild through a Lens

March 28, 2024

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray - Face to face with a bear? No thank you! For most of us, our typical encounter with wildlife consists of saying "Look, a squirrel!" in our backyard. For Christy Grinton, however, she prefers to meet more intimidating wildlife in its own habitat with only her camera

Arts Scene – Christy Grinton: Life in the Wild through a Lens

Parkland Secondary School – Happy 50th Anniversary!

March 28, 2024

by Jo Barnes - The ringing of the school bell evokes memories for all of us. For one local group of former Parkland Secondary School teachers, those memories are refreshed at annual get-togethers which this year will be made even more special with the celebration of the school's 50th anniversary. Celebratory events kick off May

Parkland Secondary School – Happy 50th Anniversary!