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Living Off the Land – Carol Hyland: Footsteps in Flax Farming

June 1, 2023

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - Ever heard of flax? Like most people, you might have a vague idea that it's a plant with seeds that are good for digestion. Beyond that, the details get fuzzy. Flax is in fact the oldest textile fibre on the planet. Well known to the [...]

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Seaside Homes – Make Over My Room!

June 1, 2023

styled by Tracey Jones, Remarkable Interiors | photos by Janis Jean Photography - "We live on the ocean in Victoria. Our living room looks out over the water so everything is arranged looking outwards, with the TV off to one side so we can watch it too. This works well when it's just the two

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Peninsula Voices – James Gardner: Authentically You

June 1, 2023

"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

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Pachulah: Keeping the Dream Alive

June 1, 2023

by Jesse Holth | photo by Janis Jean Photography - When Daniel and Amanda Welch first moved away from their hometown of Victoria, they had no idea they'd return as entrepreneurs. While working in aviation in remote northern Canada, the couple fantasized about living in Hawaii together and running their own business. After researching E2

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Living Off the Land – Mulhaven Farm: Homestead Harvest

May 2, 2023

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

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