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Photos by Janis Jean Photography -  The lead-up to Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for many – myself included! With Christmas gift-giving on our minds, we’re fortunate on the Saanich Peninsula to have so many inspiring and distinctive shopping options to peruse when looking for something that's just right for a [...]

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

by Deborah Rogers -  I can't turn down a good tale. If it involves family secrets passed down through the generations, effort on a vast scale, overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities, well it's hard for me to resist. Something else I find hard to resist? Fruit cake. Imagine then how intrigued I was

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

by Jesse Holth -  Volunteering is an important way to give back to the community – we all do better when we support each other and make time to connect in a meaningful way. Many organizations in our local region are working hard to bring back volunteers after Covid disrupted their programs. Find out how

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,