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Words Jo Barnes Photos Jeremy & victoria heryet "There is no magic in magic; it's all in the details." When Walt Disney was talking about the magic of his characters and theme park, he was trying to draw our attention to the aspect of art that draws in the viewer. Local Peninsula artist Victoria Heryet [...]

Words June Murray Dagnall Renewing wedding vows is growing in popularity, especially as couples commemorate important anniversaries and milestones in their marriages. It is a powerful reminder of the love, growth and shared experiences that define your unique relationship. The tradition is nothing new, and dates to ancient Rome where couples would publicly honour the

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

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

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

by Jamila Douhaibi | photos by David Bradt -  The way that an owl's eyes pierce through the distance at you, the exact moment a bee starts extracting nectar, or how a coyote's fur ruffles in the wind. These might not be familiar for everyone living on the beautiful West Coast, but photographer David Bradt