– by Gillian Crowley – After talking with Solara Goldwynn of Hatchet and Seed Edible Landscaping, I’m going to take a critical second look at my modest vegetable garden and large swath of lawn. Solara and her partner, Tayler Krawczyk, are strong proponents of permaculture, a design method that integrates patterns and strategies found in […]
– by Doreen Marion Gee – Considering Shirley Lang’s commitment to altruistic ideals and compassionate social values in every aspect of her work, it is no surprise that she has been honoured with the 2014 Woman to Watch Award. A native Cree woman, her spirit name means Festival of the Raven. As an entrepreneur, Shirley
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– by Susan Simosko – Marie Rosko believes women in business can have it all, and she should know. For the past 50 years, Marie has owned and managed multiple businesses, enjoyed a happy marriage, raised seven children, and made major contributions to the community. She is energy personified. Born in Edmonton but brought up
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– by Gillian Crowley – The room buzzes with women talking about everything from the latest book they’ve read to golf scores, a hiking trip and the next education awards. These are the lively members of the Saanich Peninsula’s Canadian Federation of University Women club at their monthly meetings. Started in 1994 as a spin-off
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– by Dr. Marita Schauch – Heart Disease and Stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada. Every seven minutes in Canada, someone dies of heart disease or stroke (Stats Canada, 2011). Heart disease and stroke come with a hefty price tag: both cost the Canadian economy more than $20.9 billion
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