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Arts Scene – Paterson Hat Company: Classic Canadian Craftmanship

January 30, 2025

Words Jo Barnes Photos Tanya Murchie There are no skates, sticks or a triplicate of goals. But with an abundance of orders, positive reviews, and even exposure in the movie industry, you could say this local milliner is pulling off a pretty good hat-trick. Braeden Paterson, of Paterson Hat Company in North Saanich, crafts beautiful [...]

Arts Scene – Paterson Hat Company: Classic Canadian Craftmanship

Unlock Your Productivity Potential: Embracing “Good Enough” to Achieve More

January 30, 2025

Words Amy Joy Mistal, SOUL EASE Professional Organizing Have you ever found yourself caught in the exhausting hamster wheel of perfection? Spending hours perfecting every last detail, only to fall behind on your to-do list? If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. For busy homeowners, moms juggling countless tasks, and seniors managing a lifetime of

Unlock Your Productivity Potential: Embracing “Good Enough” to Achieve More

Disconnection in a Modern Lifestyle – and Returning to Wellness

January 2, 2025

Words Kelly Finerty With the cold winter months blanketing the Peninsula, most of us hibernate, drink a hot beverage and begin the process of hunkering down into a new fiscal year of work, family, retirement, and in many cases, isolation. “Wellness” is so much more than how the vessel carrying our spirit and soul is

Disconnection in a Modern Lifestyle – and Returning to Wellness

Steph’s Day Out – Whoa Horsey!

January 2, 2025

Words Stephanie Staples Photos Sarah Hartley Photography When I moved to the Island after being very involved in community service in Winnipeg, I was on a search to find a volunteer opportunity that I could wrap my head and heart around. I poked here and prodded there and talked to a lot of people who were

Steph’s Day Out – Whoa Horsey!

Financial Experts – Beware of the Tax Man SCAM

January 2, 2025

Words Chris Ounsted, Ounsted & Company The (very) old saying was “Beware of the Tax Man” and now it’s “Beware of the Tax SCAM.” In recent years, tax scams targeting Canadians, and in particular seniors, have become increasingly sophisticated with financially devastating consequences. These scams not only impact people but also harm the integrity of

Financial Experts – Beware of the Tax Man SCAM