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by Jo Barnes – “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing” ~ George Bernard Shaw. As a kid you’re encouraged to play and to build connections with other people. These days connecting means through social media, and playing means exercising our thumbs playing “Angry Birds” rather than […]

Access Awareness in Sidney has been growing every year. The term refers to raising consciousness in all of us to the challenges that can contribute to isolation for members of our community who live with mobility issues, vision impairments, hearing loss, mental health conditions, dementia or other factors that can set people apart from the

by Dr. Ambrose Marsh, Chief of Staff, Saanich Peninsula Hospital – It’s June again and time to talk about men’s health (and time for me to write another article). All health concerns are important, but this year, I wanted to highlight a subject that is a little less comfortable to talk about. There is heightened

by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – No bones about it, I’m a sceptic. If things go wrong and my New Age friends suggest I light a candle, I wonder what good that will do. When I mention needing a futon but funds are low, they say: “Manifest one.” Huh? A futon arrives at my door. By coincidence.

What is Ukulapha? It’s a Zulu word for healing and the name of the community outreach project in one of the poorest townships in South Africa. The project had its birth with Carolyn Burns, a Victoria resident. Carolyn worked here in the medical field and also at Citizen’s Counselling for 25 years. She was born

Every month, I have the privilege in my First Word column to share with our readers a few words, thoughts, and ideas that are either on my mind or related to current events or stories in the issue. It might surprise you, but it’s not always easy! Every day I keep a journal of my

by Dr. Shelley Breadner, Breadner Veterinary Services – We are all faced with worrisome situations involving our pets at one time or another. They become core members of our family and help us through many of life’s ups and downs. The last thing we want to contend with is making a decision for their health

by Shauna Dorko, Sidney SeniorCare – When it comes to unconditional love and affection, our pets trump anyone and everyone. Whether dogs, cats or birds of a feather, pets are a joyful addition to any household, offering companionship, comfort, and security – both emotional and potentially physical as well. It is a well-known medical fact

by Tina Kelly – Good intentions of well-meaning pet owners can sometimes backfire for the animal and the environment. Whether you’ve grown tired of pet ownership or have a desire to give your pet freedom, releasing a non-native animal into the environment spells bad news. Adaptations of certain exotic pets means they won’t survive in

by Valerie Green – May 1 (May Day) ushers in the fifth month on our modern-day calendar. Various May Day festivities were once a highlight in every village throughout the United Kingdom. Today we tend to connect just two special holiday celebrations with the month of May: Victoria Day and Mothers’ Day. Victoria Day was