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"Whatever is different scares people," says James Gardner, facilitator of the relatively newly formed LGBTQ2+ for Seniors, a monthly support group in Sidney. "We all just want to live our lives authentically." James, an award-winning anchor/reporter at CFAX, is used to being on the other side of the interview, but I wanted to learn more [...]

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  We all know successful farms raise great crops and livestock, but we don't always think about the role a farm can play in raising children. Situated in the beautiful Oldfield Valley, Mulhaven Farm is a place where family and farming are tightly woven. "Running a

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Janis Jean Photography - When I moved to Sidney almost six years ago I loved the sleepy charm of this seaside community. I was quite certain I could run naked down Beacon anytime after 6 p.m. and no-one would be around to notice. But after a while, I realized

by Jamila Douhaibi | photo by Emma Rossum -  Marion Evamy, local artist and dog rescuer, says "If you're a dog lover, you get it!" She started being a "flight angel" in 2016, combining her two passions – art and dogs – into bringing rescue dogs back from Puerto Vallarta every year following an annual

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing -  One big challenge that pet owners often face is how to introduce good socialization practices with their new furry family member, while also protecting them against various diseases. With a developing immune system, a puppy or kitten is thought to have passive immunity from their mother's milk,

by Tilar J. Mazzeo | photo by Nish Gera -  With spring here, you all can handle an industry update, right? I try to keep things upbeat, but this month's column takes a hard look at why running a winery on the Saanich Peninsula is so darned challenging – and what we can do about