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Leeks Three Ways

October 28, 2021

by Courtney Thomas, Quince Café & Ice Cream | photo by Janis Jean Photography With the changing seasons and cooler temperatures outside comes a desire to spend time in a warm kitchen making the most of all the local produce available. Root vegetables and alliums feature prominently this time of year and what better time [...]

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Little Adventures – Becoming a Parent in a Pandemic

October 28, 2021

by Cassidy Nunn | photos by Nunn Other Photography By the time this column is published, I'll have a 19-month-old. It's been 19 months of pandemic living with a newborn and now a toddler. Most of my friends have still never held my daughter, and many have yet to see her in person. So I

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Arts Scene – The Poppy Project: Paying Tribute Through Painting

October 28, 2021

by Jo Barnes | graphic courtesy Island Blue Print Co. Ltd. For 100 years the poppy has served as a symbol of remembrance. Millions have been printed, put together, and pinned on lapels. Now they are being painted. Local artist and art teacher Odette Laroche and her students created oil paintings of poppies based on

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Conversation & Community: First Nations and Municipal Government

October 28, 2021

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

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Living Off the Land – Sea Dog Farm: Anchored in Agriculture

October 28, 2021

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography At this Saanichton farm, the farmer works like a dog, a sea dog that is, who is charting a new course, this time on the land. Tucked away amidst the firs and cedars alongside Centennial Park, Sea Dog Farm is a peaceful pastoral property owned and

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Fall Décor Three Ways

October 26, 2021

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

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Our Local Businesses: World Class Quality; Small Town Heart

September 29, 2021

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

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The Natural Path – The Importance of Gratitude

September 29, 2021

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND - Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Gratitude. As Thanksgiving approaches and we plan our turkeys and stuffing, we also turn our thoughts to what we are grateful for. While this may be something that is just a passing whim around the dinner table once a year, there are many benefits

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In Fashion – From Day to Evening: A Versatile Wardrobe

September 29, 2021

by Barbara Hubbard, Barbara's Boutique, Baden Baden Boutique photos by Janis Jean Photography In today's hectic world, women are looking for comfort in fashion where certain items can easily carry you through the day and evening without resorting to a huge wardrobe and hurried clothing changes. No more buying and accumulating "stuff;" this is about

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Behind The Scenes – Building Big at Titan Boats

September 29, 2021

by Deborah Rogers | photos by Janis Jean Photography From the second floor of their large new facility, Jen Michell can see out across the airport, and towards the water to the east of Sidney. She's visibly, understandably, proud to be showing someone around the building – a long-term vision made real during a period

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