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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

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

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.