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Tsawout First Nation Brings New Future To Sidney Whale Watching

October 26, 2023

by Jesse Holth - There's a new future on the horizon for Sidney Whale Watching – the company is now officially owned by the Tsawout First Nation. "We just had our grand opening celebration in September," says Conrad Young, Interim Lands Manager and Economic Development Director at Tsawout Nation. "Our whale watching company was previously [...]

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Pet Talk – Fur Your Pets’ Safety: Navigating Holiday Hazards

October 26, 2023

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing - The festive holiday season brings families together, filling homes with energy and cheer. However, amidst the excitement, additional pet risks can present themselves. Food and plant poisoning, anxiety induced by fireworks, and the ingestion of chicken bones are some of the main cases veterinary teams encounter on

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Arts Scene – Doug Foster: Resonance & Remembrance

October 25, 2023

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray - A set of battle-damaged bagpipes sit in a place of honour in England's Dawlish Museum. While seemingly unremarkable, they were the inspirational instrument played by Canadian Bill Millin for his fellow soldiers as they stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The skirl of

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Bringing Heat to a Remote Community: A Heartwarming Success

September 28, 2023

story by Jesse Holth - Bella Bella, home of the Heiltsuk Nation, is a remote coastal community located almost 200 kilometres north of Vancouver Island. Until recently, most of the homes were heated with oil – which was expensive and unpredictable, given the isolation of the island. But the Nation was eager to transition away

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One Board, Three Ways

September 28, 2023

story by Paul Chambers & Janice Guimond, Davidson Chambers | photos by Janis Jean Photography - What comes to mind when you think of a charcuterie board? Is it a grand wooden board with an enticing array of cheese, crackers, cured meats and fruit, all looking so tempting? Times have changed and boards have transformed into

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