– by Dr. Shelley Breadner – On these cool winter nights, it is comforting to pull the blankets up and be warm and safe. What could be better than cuddling in with your feline, or sharing morning stretches with your dog? Is it okay to allow your pet to sleep in bed with you? There […]
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– by Lara Gladych – RETAIL New Ownership Fans of Sidney’s Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop will be interested to know that the store is under new ownership. Ron Buschgens recently moved here from Australia, and is excited to be both living in Sidney and a part of our retail community. Welcome, Ron! Lolly Gobble is
The Victoria Film Festival is back to chase away your February greys with a return to Sidney. After the smashing success of the 2015 lineup, the VFF is bringing more must-see films to the Star Cinema in February 2016. With multiple sellouts during the 2015 Festival – including local film Seventy-One Years, Boychoir, and All
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– trendspotting by Susi McMillan; photos by www.nuttycake.com – RELAX Instant body relaxation and stress relief are just one of the several health benefits of epsom salt. Reset your mind by soaking in the tub and adding some Epsom salt and drops of essential oils like lavender. One of the easiest and most
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– by Gillian Crowley – It’s leap year, which gives us an extra day this month to enjoy music, film and the visual arts. Film Festival at the Star Cinema Here’s your chance to see a number of the Victoria Film Festival offerings in nearby Sidney. This year the Star Cinema will be showing 11
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– by Barry Mathias – Those who visit the Gulf Islands are often surprised and delighted by the variety and population of the wild animals that inhabit them, although the word “wild” might, sometimes, be confused with domesticated, or even farmed. A visitor’s first interaction is often with the native black tail deer or, on
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– reviewed by Hans Tammemagi – Robert Bateman’s wizardry with a brush captures animals, birds and their natural landscapes in an evocative and realistic manner. Also a crusader for nature and conservation, he is probably Canada’s best-known and best-loved artist. Now, at the ripe age of 85 he has written his autobiography describing his rich
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What to give that special person for Valentine’s Day this February? Why not an orchid? Moth orchids (phalaenopsis hybrids) are easy to grow, and their beautiful pendulous stalks covered in a dozen or so wide, moth-like flowers are a common sight today. They are of course not the only orchid variety, and given that there
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With all due respect to my fiancé, two years ago I found out I was just eight months away from meeting the real love of my life. On February 15th, 2014 we celebrated Valentine’s Day with the wonderful news that I was pregnant with our now-15-month-old daughter Tessa. We were thrilled (and scared!), and when
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New Year; New You; over and over again I’ve read those words or the idea behind them in the preceding pages. Of course January marks the new year, and with that comes a time of reflection for the past and resolution for the future. In this issue we’ve offered suggestions for revamping everything from your
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