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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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CarbonCure Technologies: Locking CO2 Emissions in Concrete Forever

March 31, 2022

by Jesse Holth | photos courtesy CarbonCure Technologies - B.C., Vancouver Island, and especially our Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands region have long had an environmentally-conscious reputation. Whilst many make an effort to live their lives in an eco-friendly way, tackling the causes and impact of climate change is a far bigger issue than our

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In Fashion – One Shoe, Three Looks

March 31, 2022

by Jayne Nelson, Waterlily Shoes with model Jacinta Crowe | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - We are so unique and each beautiful in our own way. Fashion is a fantastic way to express that beauty and individuality. Shoes and accessories are an easy way to expand your wardrobe. Changing these can elevate your look,

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