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by Jackie LaPlante -  The Covenant of Water | Abraham Verghese Set in 20th century Kerala, the story follows a local family over three generations. The South Indian waterways are their lifeline … and their curse, as family members die in water-related events. Like Abraham Verghese’s earlier novel, Cutting for Stone, the country is an

story and photo by Tilar J. Mazzeo -  I've done the heavy lifting so you don't have to. I hauled home more boxes of wine than I care to admit, to no small degree of concern from my husband who wondered aloud if the week had really been that difficult. No, no, I assured him,

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Leah Gray For a long time, I’ve wanted to attend a Powwow; the regalia, drumming, dancing and of course the traditional foods that are so different from my world, have captivated me. This year will be my first time experiencing this special tradition, at the 28th annual Yellow Wolf

by Jesse Holth | photo by August Horeth -  Bike parks are a wonderful addition to any neighbourhood: they encourage people to spend time outdoors, help to build a sense of community, and are a way for both kids and adults to make friends and challenge their abilities. Riders at North Saanich Freeride Park are

story and photos by Yvonne Maximchuk -  While the Saanich Peninsula is undeniably a fabulous place to live, many make a quick exit in the summer, voyaging the edge of Vancouver Island in search of nature, respite and adventure. The Broughton Archipelago is boating heaven and to enter, one must meet the challenge of Johnstone

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing -  It's summertime, the weather is beautiful and you're excited! However, like anything in life, there can be too much of a good thing. Over-exposure and underestimation of heat is unfortunately too commonplace, whether human or animal. It can actually take only 10 minutes for the inside of

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray -  We're familiar with the image. A smoky, dimly lit nightclub. A chanteuse steps into the spotlight. Her song begins to transport her audience away from the trouble of the outside world. Local singer, Edie Daponte, who performs July 9 at Sidney's Summer Sounds Concert, engages her

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  On a warm summer weekend our friends visiting from the mainland found the perfect campsite in the shade of fir and cedar trees at SMONEĆTEN Campground, a stop on their cycling tour of the Saanich Peninsula. Located in beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea, the campground, once known as McDonald Provincial Park,