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Top 10 Accessible Places to Eat on the Saanich Peninsula

May 26, 2022

by Robin Whyte | photo by Janis Jean Photography - It's National AccessAbility Week from May 29 to June 4, and with inclusion being top of mind, it makes sense that we celebrate local businesses that incorporate Universal Design. As defined on the Rick Hansen Foundation website, Universal Design is "the design and structure of [...]

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Outdoor Dining 3 Ways

May 26, 2022

by Hayley Jackson, Viane Designs & Styling - There really isn't anything better than summer on the West Coast. After such a long cold spring with so much rain, it's nice to finally be able to host outside and enjoy your patio space! Sitting outside and enjoying the scenery with friends or family is something

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Men to Watch – BALANCE: Running a Business & Growing a Family on the Saanich Peninsula

May 26, 2022

by Sean McNeill, McTavish Academy of Art | photo by Alysha McNeill - Ahh yes: “Balance.” This is a word that seems so simple in theory, yet achieving it is an ever-evolving work of art, and the journey is different for each and every one of us. Approaching six years since opening the doors at

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Seaside Homes – Who’s Afraid of the Building Inspector?

May 26, 2022

by Janice Henshaw - Not me! I interviewed Sidney's senior building inspector, Andre James, and was impressed with his affable manner and expressed interest in helping to guide builders and homeowners through the building inspection process. He seems ready and willing to help answer questions and is not scary at all! There is a province-wide

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Our Adoption Story

April 28, 2022

by Patricia Pearson | photos by Krystle Schofield - Our newborn son has been turning heads in the neighbourhood; in part because he's so darn cute, but also because I was never pregnant. Addysen is adopted. While those close to us know we've been on this journey for many years, it is a wonderful surprise

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Women on the Water

April 28, 2022

by Coral Payne | photo by Janice Tremblay - We are so privileged to live on this beautiful Peninsula surrounded by water! Looking at the water is one thing, but have you ever stood on the shore and longed to be out there on a sailboat? There are many local opportunities for all levels of

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Zucchini 3 Ways

April 28, 2022

by Katrina Archibad, Executive Sous Chef, 10 Acres Restaurant | photo by Janis Jean Photography - Zucchini is part of the summer squash family. At 10 Acres, we harvest around 1,000lbs of both the fruit and the flowers to use in our restaurants. We love to showcase our zucchini because it pairs so well with

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Behind the Scenes – Nurturing & Strengthening First Nations Families

April 28, 2022

by Deborah Rogers | photos by Janis Jean Photography - I remember the empathetic family support worker who came to visit me when I had a three year old who wouldn't eat anything and a three month old who would not sleep. I was exhausted and convinced I couldn't cope. She listened to me, told

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Feathered Friends: A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Chickens

April 28, 2022

by Jesse Holth | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography - With their low-maintenance attitude, ability to produce farm-fresh eggs, and lovable personalities, it's no surprise that farmers have dubbed chickens "the gateway animal" – you could soon find yourself branching out into ducks, cows, horses or other furry friends! With more people embracing the trend

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Seaside Homes – Goodbye Sweet Routines – Hello Open Roads! Family Living in an RV

April 28, 2022

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Tonight is the last night you will sleep in your cozy warm bed, safe from the elements, in the house you love in your oh-so-familiar neighbourhood. In the morning, you will wake up, pack last-minute things, lock the door and shepherd the kids into your

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