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In our annual issue we focus on “Women to Watch.” In this context, the term refers to women doing great things in our local business community, but at its core it could simply mean “Women Who Inspire.” Whether you are a woman who works full time to grow your business, or someone who has chosen

How do we find love? Perhaps with a little help from our friends, family and fate? I sat down with my 12-year-old daughter recently to talk to her about the importance of love and friendship in her life. We talked about the girlfriends she has now, and her hope that they will remain close as

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fourth in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. One of my dear friends has just fought and won the battle of her life: she has survived a particularly aggressive form of breast

– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Canada is ranked last out of 11 developed countries when it comes to hospital emergency rooms, according to a doctor speaking on a CBC-TV medical panel recently. Vulnerable and complex cases – usually elderly patients over age 75 – have to wait longer in emergency situations than other patients, the

– by Deborah Rogers – What started as a desire to treat the many children lacking adequate dental care has become a reality for Sidney dentist Dr. Mitra Hashemi and retired School Principal Heather Burkett as co-Chairs of the ORCCA Dental Clinic Society. ORCCA (Oral Care for Children and Adolescents) and their friendly, toothy whale

– by Dr. Maureen Sweeney, Live Young Medical – Skin is our largest organ, but did you know that it is much more than a 3.5-kilogram, 2.5-square-metre passive covering for our body? There is a delicate interplay between our skin and our internal health. Its function as an organ is multi dimensional: it acts as

– by Deborah Reid, FMA, FCM – When we postpone our annual checkup with the doctor, we often pay the price later. A delayed diagnosis can result in a health problem that can get worse and be more complex to correct. The same can apply to our personal finances, which is why an annual financial

– by Rachael Coates-Holland – As I find myself settling into the new year, I wonder if anyone has really embraced their New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you have decided to travel, or spend more time at home, or maybe you’ve decided that this year, for real, you’re going to get healthy and active and stick

This is the fourth in a series showcasing some of the unique fashion boutiques in downtown Sidney. “We strive to be different,” says Kim Bremner, the owner of three retail establishments, one of which is Bubba Loo Children’s Boutique on Beacon Avenue. “Our focus is on old-school customer service, but that isn’t all it takes

– by Valerie Green – In the 1800s many black slaves escaped to Canada through the “Underground Railroad.” Some free blacks came to Victoria, encouraged by Governor James Douglas who was himself of black heritage. In 1858, Douglas formed Victoria’s first black constabulary. Racist attitudes, however, still existed north of the border, and the unit