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–  by Julian Sale – It’s a bold new automotive landscape. Things started to change in the early 1970s with respect to oil prices, and consumers’ hunger for fuel-efficient cars. North America was accustomed to burning colossal amounts of diesel and gasoline to travel. Japanese and German carmakers offered smaller cars with four-cylinder engines. Drivers […]

– by Gillian Crowley – Tech-savvy pet owners can now choose all kinds of gizmos to make life easier. We sure do love our furry and feathered friends: Time magazine reported in March 2014 that Americans spent almost $56 billion – yes, billion – on their pets. Canada’ population is one-tenth the size, so do

Living in a NatureHood has a pleasant ring to it, don’t you think? Well now, if you live on the Saanich Peninsula, you can say you do! The Saanich Peninsula is now officially – as declared during last month’s All Buffleheads Day celebration – a Nature Canada NatureHood. Piloted in 2012 at Ottawa’s Lac Deschênes,

– by Erin Bremner – Regarding technology and the world of fashion, there are many angles, from man-made easy-care fabrics, to cellulose-based microfibers and recycled pop bottles turned polyester polo shirts. Another area of technology that affects any small business is the accessibility of product in the palm of our hands via mobile devices, which

– by Lara Gladych – This is the first in a series showcasing some of the unique fashion boutiques in downtown Sidney. If it’s been a while since you last visited Seaport Place, extend your walk through Sidney, and take a look at what’s going on. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. One of the first businesses

– by Doreen Marion Gee – Changing times, attitudes and demographics are the real “mother of invention” when it comes to housing. Creativity, innovation and boldness are needed to address diverse populations with differing needs. It is also important to meet new expectations of local people about the kind of community they want. The visionaries

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. A house needs a solid foundation to stay upright, a perfect analogy for the strong financial foundation needed for a business to succeed.

– by Gillian Crowley – Artisans Gift Gallery The popular Artisans’ Gift Gallery runs through to December 23rd at the Community Arts Centre. In this co-op style show and sale, 43 artists show off contemporary and traditional arts and crafts in a variety of mediums. Meet and support your local artists while getting a jump

For many locals it marks the start of the Christmas craft fair season: “A Touch of Saltspring,” December 4th through 6th at the Panorama, returns to the Peninsula for another year. With over 230 crafters and artisans from all over B.C. and Alberta, this is the largest attended arts and crafts show on Vancouver Island. The

– by Valerie Green – Welcome to November, the month of dreary rain, gunpowder plots and doom and gloom! Or so history would have us believe. November is also Remembrance month: a time when we remember those who have lost their lives in military service from WWI to the present day. It is celebrated on