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The Saanich Fair is a must for the whole family on Labour Day weekend. The Saanich Fairgrounds is where fun, food and fantastic meet! There are a variety of things for people of all ages to see and do: with 5,000 exhibits, dog and horse shows, concessions, carnival and games, pumpkin and duct tape contests

– photo by nuttycake.com – The Rest Haven Foundation’s second annual community fundraiser The Bed Races on Beacon, are returning to the streets of Sidney for another wild and wonderful day of hospital bed races. This year’s 100.3 The Q’s Bed Races on Beacon is again looking to be an exciting and fun day that

– by Gillian Crowley – First Nations, Inuit & Métis Art Show & Sale This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the arts and crafts of indigenous peoples from across Canada. Participants include local Coast Salish artists, Northwest Coast artists as well as Métis, Mohawk, Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwa, Navajo, Inuit and Chickasaw Nations.

– by Barry Mathias – Red Tree Gallery has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. “Its success is a tribute to the members of this vibrant cooperative,” says Kathleen Lightman, one of the four original founders of the group. Situated in a small commercial centre at picturesque Hope Bay, the Gallery is a ‘must see’ for

– by Suzanne Morphet – Who wants to travel far from home in summer when it’s so beautiful right here on Vancouver Island? I was reminded of this last summer when my husband and I joined some friends from back east in Nanaimo for a weekend. We had a great time exploring Newcastle Island, relaxing

  – photos by nuttycake.com, special thanks to trendspotter Susi McMillan – First tooth – Soothing Comfort Designed and handmade right here on the Saanich Peninsula, the Little Fox Teething Jewelry collection offers silicone teething beads that are safe for baby to chew, but chic for mama to wear! Little ones will be drawn to

– by Julian Sale – Every now and then a carmaker has to refresh their lineup. Car designs go stale, as do their powertrains. It used to happen on four or five year cycles, but not anymore. Lately, you have probably noticed manufacturers releasing new models and re-vamping existing models at an astounding pace. I

What’s the best thing about summer? “No school!” Okay, but what else? “Camping.” “Yeah, camping and just spending time with my family.” The kids know what they’re talking about. The long days with no routine, hanging out with your brother or grandparents, camping at weekends: that’s what summer’s all about as a kid here. Working

Are you getting into the spirit of giving this summer? Seaside did! For the second year, Seaside hosted its Taking It To The Street charity event on June 13 at Mary Winspear Centre. The focus of the day’s events was for Help Fill A Dream Foundation, a charity that ignites hope in the lives of

– by Lara Gladych – As the weather heats up we all look to cool down over the summer months, and for many of us that means fun in or near the water. June is Water Safety Month, and Cathy Watts, Panorama’s Aquatic Coordinator, reminds us to take pause when it comes to being around