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by Tom Dai, The Farmer's Daughter - It was a cruel trick to play, I suppose. It was an hour before the restaurant was set to open, and two hours before the dinner rush. There was a great commotion at the bar that soon fell into an excited hush as I watched them eagerly swirl [...]
Arts Scene – Fine Arts in the Schools: Preparing our Future Artists
by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Step together, step kick, step together, step kick, turn around and hold … do we have your attention? Students in fine arts programs in the Saanich school district are learning how to make their audiences sit up and take notice. While these programs for the
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Seaside Homes – Broadmead Perfection Inside and Out
by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography - White-on-white homes can be cold, sterile and lacking character, but with creative design skills, they can become warm and inviting. This newly-renovated 5,500-square-foot home in Broadmead is stunning – the result of a great friendship and inspiring collaboration between the homeowners and their interior designer.
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From the Kitchen – Fresh New Summertime Companions
by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - I love pizza. As we would say when we were kids, I love it enough to marry it. In the winter I usually make pizza on Friday nights, and we hunker down and watch a movie. It's a glorious way to signal that the weekend
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The Natural Path
by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre - Ahhh Summer – sunshine, barbecues, events galore, vacation mode. Self-care is a balancing act no matter what time of year, but it can feel especially hard to keep up in the hustle and bustle and break from routine that comes with this season. If
Open Shelf Styling Three Ways
by Tracey Jones, Remarkable Interiors - By using a simple styling recipe you can easily create (and change up!) the look of your open shelves in any room. These kitchen shelves all have a simple recipe. INGREDIENTS • books • a framed art piece • greenery and / or floral • both high and low
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In Fashion – A Breath of Fresh Air in Fashion: How the Industry has Bounced Back and What to Expect for the Season to Come
by Devon Bird, Moden Boutique & Moden Essentials - This Summer has approached with the speed and vigour of a snail moving through molasses, yet celebrations, special occasions and connecting with friends and family has commenced undeterred. Shoppers are eagerly searching for the perfect piece to wear to their events that communicates just the right
Arts Scene – Bringing Creativity Into Focus: Matt Shannon Photography
by Jo Barnes | photo courtesy Matt Shannon Photography - Some artists express what they see with a paintbrush; others create images with their pen. But Sidney nature and landscape photographer, Matt Shannon, uses a camera lens to convey his artistic vision. And while authors or painters might have to do some preparation beforehand, for
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10 Tips for Staying Safe This Boating Season
by Bev Stevens, Saanich Marine Rescue Society - Boating season is underway and Sidney's Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue station has 10 tips to help you stay safe on the water. 1. Wear a life jacket (PFD). Did you know the Kids Don't Float Program provides free access to personal floatation devices (PFDs) for
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NIȽ TU,O (from the very beginning) – NIȽ TU,O’s Gardens: Native Plants Supporting Culture & Ecosystem
by Laurel Anne Stark | photos courtesy NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services - The garden beds that surround NIȽ TU,O's buildings aren't just beautiful: they're brimming with native plants integral to Coast Salish culture and ecosystem. NIȽ TU,O's commitment to furthering Coast Salish culture and worldview in all areas of operations guided the garden's











