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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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Meet Your Neighbours – Picking Your Battle: Locals Decamp to Europe to Help Ukrainian Refugees

by Vik Peck | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Upon first introduction, Tom Comfort's personality is misleading. Sitting in his carefully manicured garden that is tastefully decorated with his wife's metal sculptures, the rounded South African lilt of the soft-spoken landscaper inspires a sense of serenity. But inside the calm exterior lies the heart

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Inside Out – Difficult Conversations: How to Support a Loved One Struggling With Addiction

by Priya Sharma, Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor, Tsartlip First Nation -  Providing support to a loved one dealing with a substance use disorder (more commonly known as addiction) can be exceptionally challenging. Unless you work in the field or have lived experience, it can be difficult to navigate conversations about substance use and set

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Outdoor Dining 3 Ways

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

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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Our Adoption Story

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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