by Tania Tomaszewska – For many, January is hibernation and recovery. For me, it’s recharging the batteries and new learnings. Visiting a winery to experience its story and terroir ticks those boxes; I highly recommend it. As a few stops in Cowichan Valley keep their doors open during this quiet month, why not explore what’s […]
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by Janice Henshaw – No one can have missed the multi-family housing developments under construction in Sidney and the Peninsula; it seems that the pop of air guns, the ring of hammers and movement of heavy equipment can be heard from almost everywhere. And as with all developments, there are residents who are not happy
The holiday meal is often a time to flex your culinary muscles and impress guests with something a bit special. It’s also the time of year when we have firm favourites; dishes that it just wouldn’t be the holidays without. How do you decide? Tried and true, or experiment with something new? We threw down
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by Tania Tomaszewska – “I don’t know the hosts (nor what they’re serving); what should I take?” or “We have all sorts of eaters coming over; what should we pour?” Ah, the perennial questions of the festive season. With the myriad of gatherings, flavours and traditions around us at this time of year, it might feel
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I have been lucky to experience 65 Christmases in two very different continents, and although my eight steps may not necessarily lead to Christmas sanity, they might leave a few memories that could last longer than the wrapping paper round the presents. by Chris Cowland – A couple of years ago the famous English chef
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“In the event that you’re short on inspiration for Christmas gift-giving this year, I’ve put together some ideas made up of favourites from our home. Some are big, some are small; some are practical and some are thoughtful. All are from local stores and the kind staff at each one are there to serve you
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by Janice Henshaw – What makes our living rooms special? Warm, inviting, and welcoming? Yes, yes, of course, it’s your charming and winsome personality! But is there anything better after the chilly blast of a winter walk by the sea than cuddling up on the couch in front of a blazing fire with your family,
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by Jesse Holth – Emergency preparedness is something you probably don’t spend much time thinking about. But it can make a huge difference – well-prepared individuals and communities are more resilient when it comes to disasters. So how do you prepare for the unexpected? Start by following these simple steps to get your household emergency-ready.
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Seaside’s Trendspotter Cassidy Nunn has found everything you need to make it, create it, fix it or improve it! Trojan Horse Model $24.99. Buddies Toys 250.655.7171 Cottage Paint ($18 each) and Paintbrush ($15). The Old Attic 778.426.1660 Crayola Color-In Socks $13.99. Greenhawk Equestrian Sport 250.652.1002 Bottle Lights $20. Dig This Sidney 778.426.1998 Gourmet Village Salad
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by Jesse Holth – With a continued focus on local business and a bright new design, the Victoria International Airport has just completed Phase 1 of a $19.4 million project to expand and renovate the Departures area. Operational as of September 19, the Lower Passenger Departure Lounge took about 18 months to build: construction began
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