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School Lunches Three Ways

August 22, 2024

by Charlotte Edwardson, Owner, Deep Cove Trading Co. | photos by Janis Jean - School lunches don't have to be mundane and repetitive. With a little inspiration, you can transform lunchtime into a delicious, nutritious and exciting part of your child's day. Here are three quick-to-prepare school lunch ideas that combine taste and fun to [...]

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Warm Weather, Cool Confidence: Overcoming Social Anxiety for a Joyful Summer

July 25, 2024

by Robin Willis, Registered Clinical Counsellor - The Saanich Peninsula is magical in the warmer months. But as the sun calls us to outdoor gatherings, many feel dread rather than excitement. The thought of mingling at a neighbourhood block party or community festival can trigger a whirlwind of anxiety. Summer on the Peninsula brings bustling

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Going Green – National Park Love

July 25, 2024

story and photos by Tina Kelly - This is a love letter to the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Our closest national park is a gem, or rather many gems. The last time my feet were firmly planted in the Park Reserve was early June. Both my knees and gumboot-clad feet were planted on Cabbage

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The History of the Saanich Peninsula: Part 1 – Black Farming Families

July 25, 2024

by Liberty Bears - In 1858, several American Black emigrants arrived in Victoria from California hoping for a better life. It was the beginning of the Fraser River gold rush and many people came from around the world in search of opportunity. On the first ship that brought miners from California, the Commodore, there were

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One Thing, Three Ways – Summer Sparklers

July 25, 2024

by Tilar J. Mazzeo | photos by Janis Jean Photography - The Hugo Spritz Conceived at the San Zeno Bar in the northern Italy in 2005, this is a low- or no-alcohol sparkler that won’t leave you conked out on your pool lounger and sorry tomorrow. It’s fresh mint leaves – and if you’re an

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