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by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography L to R: Ryan Windsor, Joni Olsen and Geoff Orr In a conversation, there is a world of difference between hearing someone and actually listening. While the relationship between local municipal governments, First Nations councils and communities are always developing, the efforts to communicate and the [...]

by Hayley Jackson, Viane Designs & Styling fireplace Styling Essentials With all the time I’ve had to spend inside since the pandemic began, I’ve found myself getting bored of my current décor, especially something as front and centre as the fireplace. Why not jazz it up with some beautiful seasonal pieces for fall? There are such

by Al Smith, Executive Director, Saanich Peninsula - Chamber of Commerce The Saanich Peninsula is an amazing place to live. We have access to so many incredible outdoor activities that cause many other places in Canada to envy us. On top of that, our amazing weather allows us to enjoy year-round walks and bike rides

by Doreen Marion Gee | photos courtesy Bill Singer On a dark day in September, 1924, while en route to Sidney Island on the Beryl G, a liquor smuggler and his son were savagely killed by three American thugs who stole their cache. Fortunately, these violent outbursts were atypical in the rum runners' heyday, despite