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Apples Three Ways

October 24, 2024

by Ross Bowles and Tracie Zahavich, Fox & Monocle Café | photo by Janis Jean - Apples can be simply a common everyday snack, or a popular pie filling. You can use them to add acidity to a dish, or a bit of sweetness. When using the proper type, it can add texture and substance [...]

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Ravens Crossing Cohousing Celebrates Third Anniversary

October 24, 2024

by John McNamee, Ravens Crossing Cohousing | photos by Tanya Murchie - On September 30 the residents of Ravens Crossing Cohousing (RCC) celebrated the third anniversary of moving into their new homes at the corner of Seventh Street and Brethour Avenue in Sidney. In 2021, about 53 people became residents of RCC, becoming the fifth

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Globehopping – Travel with a Twist

October 24, 2024

story and photos by Susan Beiderwieden - On a soggy January day in Victoria, a phone call from my sister ended with a surprise invitation. How would I like to visit Colorado Springs in September? Caught up in thoughts of three glorious weeks of warm, dry weather, I automatically said yes. I forgot the king-size

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West Coast Gardener – Bountiful Berries of Winter Gardens

October 24, 2024

by Natalie Foofat, Patio Gardens - Early winter gardening on the West Coast is a season not to be overlooked. As fall transitions towards the winter holiday season, our gardens can be a spectacular place for beautiful decorative berries, more than just the classic red holly berries. Many shrubs provide berries for garden interest, some

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Globehopping – Off The Beaten Path: 5 of The Most Scenic Trails on Vancouver Island

September 26, 2024

story and photos by Shelley Tice - Hiking is an easy, inexpensive way to experience the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Our family's favourite hikes lead us through West Coast forests to beautiful views, vistas and beaches that we can visit in a few hours, keeping everyone happy. We typically pair our hikes with our

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