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by Jo Barnes photos | by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  As a chef, he prepared tasty foods to grace your plate. Now he grows many of the actual ingredients and they arrive at your doorstep in a box. Andrew Dunn of North Saanich's Access Acres strived for flavourful dishes while working in fine dining and [...]

by Dayle McMillan MA, RCC, Coastal Compass Counselling -  Healthy relationships have a huge impact on mental health. The most important relationships I've had are people who helped me through challenging times; pushed me when I needed it; celebrated big life events with me; cried and laughed with me; and respected my boundaries but, most

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  Every January, we make New Year's resolutions, determined to improve "something," whether that be to lose weight, eat better, exercise more … typically, the resolutions encompass healthier habits, and that's a good thing. The challenge is sticking to the new habit, and making it a sustainable part

by Jo Barnes | photos by Janis Jean Photography -  As a new backyard gardener, my efforts to grow my own produce brought mixed results. The snow pea stalks were tall, their stems laden with delicious green pods. But my strawberry plant looked so sad and forlorn, with one tiny strawberry hanging there. Was it