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Nestled in Cordova Bay at Mattick’s Farm is a special collection of locally owned shops where you’ll be greeted with a smile and welcomed in – often by the owner themselves! At the Country Gift Shoppe, Debbie keeps her store filled for all seasons with everything from kitchen gadgets to wonderful soaps, while Paper Chain […]

– by Li Read, Realtor – Real estate is always a sure-fire conversation starter. “What’s the market doing?” is a classic opener. For those who have been holding secondary homes/recreational properties during an almost eight year downturn, it’s welcome news indeed that the answer is now “definitely improving!” All markets are cyclical in nature. Sellers would

– by Deborah Rogers – 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. Ingrid Jarisz is very busy these days. The real estate market on the Peninsula is buzzing and Ingrid is busy all day (and some

– by Julian Sale – How times have changed! I loved the automotive courses I took in high school. I built my first V8 in my buddy Marty’s garage when I was 17. Everything was pretty simple, no electronics, no fuel injection, simply mechanical stuff – no problem. Technology has taken what is nothing more

– by Valerie Green – According to the Georgian calendar, September is the ninth month of the year. On the old Roman calendar, it was the seventh month. Interestingly enough, through the years, September has sometimes had 29 days and sometimes 31 days; but, since the time of the Emperor Augustus, it has had only

– by Lara Gladych – When you think “puppy training,” Panorama Recreation Centre hopes you’ll remember that they run classes year round not only for all your human family members, but for any furry additions too. I was recently in touch with Heather Barron, of baby dog. She is the trainer who designs and operates

With a late Labour Day this year, the market field transforms into the Saanich Fair midway on September 5, so our first market of the fall season will be Saturday, September 12. The harvest season is a favourite for many market fans who enjoy the fresh fall air under clear skies and a warm equinox

Is it just me or does this feel like the longest summer ever? The kids finished school on June 25 and as I write they still have three weeks of vacation left to go. It’s going to be a shock to everyone’s system when they have to get back to early-starts, packing lunches and homework.

As a parent of two kids life is a constant mixture of excitement and trepidation! Today I had a very hard realization. My mommy super powers, the tools I have used to banish monsters under the bed, prevent toddlers from painting their whole room with diaper cream, or using their head as a torpedo, are

– by Deborah Reid, FMA, FCMI – With tuition fees for post-secondary education quadrupling over the past 20 years and other expenses spiraling upward, it is predicted that in 2032 a student’s annual average expenses, including tuition, books, shelter, food and transportation, could reach $32,000. Although there are many ways to save for post-secondary education, the