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– by Karen Morgan – “My Mum, Dad and Mother-in-law all passed away in the good hands of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Nursing staff and for that I will always be grateful. I feel that this may have been my way of saying thanks.” With those words, Mike Scholefield completed 14 years of spearheading “Victoria’s […]

– by Shauna Dorko, Owner, Sidney SeniorCare – Fall can cause anxiety for seniors with poor weather causing transportation challenges, higher hydro bills and potential SAD due to time spent indoors. The issue of quality housing becomes even more acute at this time of year. As stated previously, housing is without a doubt the most pressing

– 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 1988 New York Times article, The Experience of Touch: Research Points to a Critical Role (D. Goleman), discusses an influential psychological study:

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fifth in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. The inspirational ‘TEAM’ acronym, “Together Everyone Achieves More”, underscores the work of the health care professionals at Reach Health Clinic in Sidney. They believe

– reviewed by Virginia Watson-Rouslin – One December evening as the sun was setting, Romeo came to town. He was gorgeous; possessing a thick, black coat looking like he’d just stepped out of a grooming salon. He possessed deep amber penetrating eyes and a fine set of teeth. He was a wolf. And he was

– by Gillian Crowley – Bob McDonald and Sylvia Olsen in Fundraiser The host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks science show and North Saanich award-winning author, Sylvia Olsen, will present “Earth: From Near and Afar.” Sylvia’s reading and Bob’s illustrated presentation on space is the final fundraiser for the upcoming Literary Festival. Look forward to

– by Jo Barnes – You’ve spent months practising your lines. You have your props and your costume is perfect. Your heart races as you wait offstage awaiting your cue to enter … and then a stray dog piddles on your gown! There are always challenges when you’re performing on stage, but the encounter with that

– by Gillian Crowley – Book lovers and budding writers will enjoy ‘the full meal deal’ at the 2015 Sidney and Peninsula Literary Festival to be held October 2 – 4. Mysteries, memoirs, thrillers, poetry, novels, short stories – a side plate of humour too – will be served at this year’s event. Attendees can

– by Marilyn Hodgson – How are you planning on celebrating B.C.’s first ever Terry Fox Day on Sunday September 20, 2015? Maybe a family outing to the Terry Fox statue at Mile Zero along Dallas Road where you can pay your respects to our great Canadian hero and share with your children his incredible

– by Lara Gladych – PROMOTIONS Moving Up Mark Loria is the new Executive Director of Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. He assumed the position in mid-July, moving internally from his previous title as Development Director. Congratulations, Mark! For more information on the Centre, visit www.oceandiscovery.ca. ACCOLADES Here Comes the Honeymoon Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa