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by William Webster – After a lifetime of truly enjoying driving and constantly trying to improve my skills, how can you improve yours? I’ve put together a few things you can try. Be honest with yourself; assuming you are a good driver can be dangerous, so make sure you really are! You will have the […]

In 1917, a Chicago insurance man named Melvin Jones dreamed of an international service club. With the support of several like-minded individuals, Lions was born. Three years later, in 1920, Lions became international with the first club in Canada. At the Lions Clubs International Convention of 1925, keynote speaker Helen Keller challenged the Lions to

Aaah, July. A time for beaches, boating, sun and fun. Sprinkle in some music, dance and visual arts to create a recipe for the perfect summer. Raven Baroque Summer Celebrations The Island String Players Society presents a Baroque music concert with 10 to 12 musicians in 17th-century costumes performing “hits” from the era. Bring a

by Valerie Green – July 1, 1867 was a bright, sunny day in Ottawa. It was also the day Canada was officially born. At midnight the night before, an order had been given to let church bells ring across Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, the first provinces to form the Dominion of Canada.

In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art by Sue Roe reviewed by Virginia Watson-Rouslin – In the seedy bars and cafés, the hovels where small tradesmen, whores with painted faces, clowns and petty criminals lived, came an amazing band of artists who would become the legendary creators of the Modernist movement. In

by Joshua Farquharson, Windsor Plywood – When planning for an outdoor space, like a plank-style deck, the most important factor you have to think about is what materials will give you the look you want, be durable enough to last, and fit within your budget. Vancouver Island has some of the most beautiful weather in

Lara Gladych – LOCAL NEWS Celebrating Aviation The BC Aviation Museum will be taking over responsibility for, and housing, the B.C. Aviation Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame currently exists online only at its website, www.bcaviation.com, which will continue to be maintained. The formal inauguration will take place at BCAM’s annual Open House on

The definition of “community,” from the Oxford Dictionary: “A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.” What makes the Saanich Peninsula a great community? For many, it is the people and organizations that support all who live here. From the arts to the outdoors, there is one

by Jo Barnes – “There’s nothing to do.” Well … you could wash the car. And Daisy needs to be taken for a walk. And, oh what was that other thing you might do? Oh yes … You could make your own robot! The start of summer can be stressful for kids and parents, but

Being a solo entrepreneur or small business owner can be a solitary life. When it’s just you responsible for the whole business (which can include being bookkeeper, marketing department, sales, customer service and janitor) it can feel like there’s no time to engage in business mixers or social events. But getting to know your business