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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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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

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My First Year as a Liveaboard

by Claire Booth | photos by Chris Falk -  In Fall of 2020, my partner Chris and I, professionals in our late 40s, left North Vancouver for our new home: a 42-foot Catalina sailboat. I knew nothing about boats, so when Chris first suggested we travel around the world by boat, I gaped at him.

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Lanterns Light Up Sidney’s Salish Sea

by Alice Bacon, Founding Producer, Luminara -  It's hard to imagine that Sidney's waterfront could be more beautiful than it already is, but visualize a summer's evening at dusk, the tide reflecting the light of hundreds of handmade lanterns, the park filled with elaborately costumed characters and a convivial atmosphere of creativity and community, and

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Cauliflower 3 Ways

by Jenni Michell, Harvest Rd. | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  When I was approached to create a One Food, Three Ways contribution for this issue, I instantly knew what vegetable I would use. We live in an unique area where our climate allows over wintered cauliflower to grow, providing a nice early spring

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From the Kitchen – Made for Sharing

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Paella is a marvellous shareable summertime dinner, as it's not only easy to make but also very adaptable. Pronounced pai-ay-uh, encourage guests to eat this Spanish staple directly from the pan, the traditional way of enjoying it. Doing this only increases this dish's appeal and

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The Natural Path – Lazy Days and Barbecues: How to Eat Healthy This Summer

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  Ice-cream, potato chips, lemonade, cherry pie, soft drinks … the list could go on and on. Summer is full of delicious treats that could derail your family's healthy eating. While summer is certainly the season to throw the schedule out the window and adopt

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