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The Professionals – A Small Town at Work

October 2, 2025

Words & Photo Morgan Shaw, Executive Director, Sidney BIA Walk through Sidney on any afternoon and you can feel the energy of a small town at work. Some storefronts change, with new professionals stepping into familiar spaces. Others have held their place for decades, building relationships that span generations and creating a sense of continuity [...]

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From the Kitchen – Sugar & Spice

October 2, 2025

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography I’ve never been a pumpkin spice latte kind of person. Don’t get me wrong, I do like pumpkin; I like pumpkin pie (with lots of whipped cream), pumpkin loaf (with some orange zest to amp up the flavour), and I especially like pumpkin scones topped with a gorgeous

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From the Kitchen – Seasonal Showcase

August 28, 2025

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Pears have always been one of my favourite fruits. When I was a kid, my family would travel up to the Okanagan each summer to camp at the lake, and on the way back we would always stop at the roadside stands to pick up cases of peaches,

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Pizza Battle

August 28, 2025

Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Sometimes family rivalries extend into the kitchen, and result in amazing, unique dishes that quickly become favourites! Why not go beyond the ordinary and experience the extraordinary? With the flavours of Editorial Director Tabatha Golat's Pierogi Pizza and brother-in-law Mitchell Ogilvie's Ahi Tuna Pizza, you'll be glad you said ta ta

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West Coast Garden – Goodbye Law Courts – Hello Flowers!

August 28, 2025

Words & Photos Janice Henshaw It all started with a morning coffee in the much-loved Wendel’s Bookstore and Café in Fort Langley. Shelley, my sister (at right), was 64 years old and six months away from retiring from her 30-year career as a litigation lawyer in the Fraser Valley. Erin Benzakein’s book, Cut Flower Farm,

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Chase’s Got Talent

July 31, 2025

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos NBC/Trae Patton If you’ve ever seen America’s Got Talent (AGT), you know that it’s an intense show where a variety of artists come on to a highly lit stage and are faced with four judges who sit at a panel with giant “X’s” on the front. For anyone that would be

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Burger Heaven

July 31, 2025

Words Ted Child Outgrown the fast-food drive-through but still crave a nice, tasty burger without the commitment of the pub or restaurant? Don't fret: the Saanich Peninsula has plenty of options for hot grab-and-go or made-to-order burgers to satisfy your cravings. All of the burgers featured here come with all the usual fixings you would

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Driven by Art & Nostalgia: Capturing Classic Cars on Canvas

July 31, 2025

Words June Murray Dagnall Photo Orion Art Art has been a large part of Orion’s life for as long as she can remember. What began as a childhood love for drawing has evolved into a lifelong journey, weaving together her passion for design as well as vintage memories. Today Orion specializes in custom paintings of

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Summer Safety Etiquette for Cyclists, Pedestrians and Drivers: How to Share the Road with Courtesy and Care

June 26, 2025

Words June Murray Dagnall As summer arrives on the Saanich Peninsula, the trails fill with footsteps, the roads with bikes, and both locals and visitors take to the streets to explore and enjoy the beauty of the season. With all this increased activity, it is vital that we share these spaces respectfully and safely. Practising

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Meet Your Neighbours – Connect through Chocolate: Marc & Molly Glesby

June 26, 2025

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Like wine tasting, there’s a delicate way to taste high quality chocolate. In small pieces, and letting it melt in your mouth. The best chocolate isn’t processed with heat or pressure, and should be at least 70%. But, at Violet Grove Farms, the Chocolate Experience starts with cacao

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