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2022 Holiday Book Wrap-Up

by Jackie LaPlante -  River of the Gods, Candice Millard In 1857 British explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke set out to discover the source of the Nile. Despite morale-defying hardship, life-threatening illness and persistent professional rivalry, the adventurers push on to eventual success. Burton’s diaries depict his empathetic recognition and treatment of the

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A Holiday Table 3 Ways

by Ashley Stelck and Patricia Pearson, Owners of Hansell & Halkett Vintage Home Decor Photos by Janis Jean Photography -  Setting the table for your holiday meal is a great way to really let your holiday theme shine. The table will be the place where there’s that pinnacle moment of the holiday season. Toasts will

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Successful Travelling: Planning is Key

by Cathy Larsen, Departures Travel -  Travel is one of the most life-enhancing experiences you can give yourself. It lets you recharge, reconnect, and deepens your appreciation of the world we live in. Travel has returned vigorously as many travellers eagerly plan new and postponed trips. Travel plans meant to celebrate personal, academic or professional

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The History of the Saanich Peninsula: Part 1 – A Foundation of Diversity

by Doreen Marion Gee -  The foundation of our community is built on the contributions of many different ethnic groups that have inhabited these lands for millennia. Their diversity of cultures and traditions sculptured this beautiful place we call home. Long before European explorers arrived here, Indigenous Peoples had already established homes, villages and communities,

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