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story and photos by Yvonne Maximchuk -  While the Saanich Peninsula is undeniably a fabulous place to live, many make a quick exit in the summer, voyaging the edge of Vancouver Island in search of nature, respite and adventure. The Broughton Archipelago is boating heaven and to enter, one must meet the challenge of Johnstone [...]

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing -  It's summertime, the weather is beautiful and you're excited! However, like anything in life, there can be too much of a good thing. Over-exposure and underestimation of heat is unfortunately too commonplace, whether human or animal. It can actually take only 10 minutes for the inside of

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray -  We're familiar with the image. A smoky, dimly lit nightclub. A chanteuse steps into the spotlight. Her song begins to transport her audience away from the trouble of the outside world. Local singer, Edie Daponte, who performs July 9 at Sidney's Summer Sounds Concert, engages her

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  On a warm summer weekend our friends visiting from the mainland found the perfect campsite in the shade of fir and cedar trees at SMONEĆTEN Campground, a stop on their cycling tour of the Saanich Peninsula. Located in beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea, the campground, once known as McDonald Provincial Park,

by Rachel Penny, Licensed Esthetician, Miss Penny Esthetics -  With the arrival of summer, it's time to revamp your skincare routine. As we spend more time outdoors and increase our sun exposure, its essential to adapt your skincare to keep your skin nourished and protected. Sun Protection & Reapplication Gone are the days of baking