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 […]
Panorama Recreation: Shaking Up Summertime Blues Read More »
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
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by Brian Harrison, Peninsula Computer Solutions Ltd. – When information systems fail, it can be crippling for any business. But every business is unique, and failing to thoroughly assess your situation may lead to adopting a solution that is expensive overkill or cheap and inadequate. Most IT professionals agree that there is not one failsafe
Tech Talk: Is Your Business Information Safe? (Part 1) Read More »
Last month, one of the gentlemen featured in our Men to Watch section mentioned how important it is to live a balanced life. A seemingly simple concept, but one that can be difficult to achieve! Since returning to work at the end of September, it has felt like my life has been anything but balanced.
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I’ve been struggling over what to write for this issue, as I have so many things I want to talk about. I’ve actually already written a 550-word piece about stress in life and how to deal with it, as someone close to me is going through some difficult challenges. But then, after reading Pete Zubersky’s
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by Adam Olsen – In the past I rarely paid much attention to the clothes I wore, and I certainly never considered myself fashionable. Buying clothes was frustrating. I would pop into a chain store and pick up the first thing I saw that came close to filling my need. I avoided dressing rooms and
by Sean McNeill – What began as a dream five years ago became a reality when we opened our doors at 1720 McTavish Road (North Saanich) on May 9, 2016 as the McTavish Academy of Art (MAOA). MAOA is a bold adventure by a group of young entrepreneurs, that will see the 18,000 square foot
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by Valerie Green – When we think of June, we usually think of brides and weddings. Summer is just beginning in earnest this month and hopefully we have a few months of warm, sunny weather ahead to continue to enjoy. What you might not know is that June is National Aboriginal History Month which was
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by Gillian Crowley – “If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance.” ~ Bern Williams Celebrate June’s beauty and romance by enjoying music and art on the Peninsula. You won’t want to miss a moment of it. Spring Studio Tour What better way to get to know the Peninsula’s artists
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by Lara Gladych – BUSINESS A Toast to Sidney Sidney’s Toast Café is officially under new ownership. Former owners Amy and Lisa Gray wish to extend a “cheers” to Sidney for nine wonderful years together, and assure you that they are leaving you in good hands with new owners, Elena and Paulo. It’s business as
