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– 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. Dogs love and accept their imperfect human owners no matter what. The people at Groom That Dog are simply returning the favour. They

– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – “Growing old is an immemorial grief of mankind. To lose the striding joy of our racing feet, the fierce, sweet pride in the long swim, the lonely climb, no more to feel the longing and the fear of the young girl going to her early love, are the eternal sorrow

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the third in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. “Chiropractic is the science of the cause of things natural … of how to analyze certain conditions quickly back to the cause”: B.J. Palmer,

– by Shauna Dorko, Owner, Sidney SeniorCare – As we settle into the warm bliss of summer we are, once again, grateful for the incredible beauty of our island community and the benefits associated with our enviable lifestyle here – a calmer, more laid-back atmosphere; a culture that encourages spending as much time outdoors as possible;

No end of ways to enjoy the arts in summer and entertain guests. – by Gillian Crowley – Summer Music in Beacon Park Enjoy relaxing afternoons listening to music every Sunday through July and August at the “Shell” on Beacon Park, foot of Beacon Avenue. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. These events are presented

This year our self-guided tour of greater Victoria’s gorgeous water gardens includes a beautiful home in Deep Cove, with fabulous gardens and a unique water feature surrounded by a concrete deck at the back of the home. Taking place Saturday July 11, from 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m., there is something for everyone on this

– by Lara Gladych – RETAIL Comebacks, Changes and New Faces Miss Bliss Clothing Boutique in Sidney is again featuring its “$20 Tuesdays” over the summer. Find great deals on the sale rack outside every Tuesday, where everything on the rack is, yes, only $20! Miss Bliss is located at 2389 Beacon Ave. Call 778.426.0479,

– reviewed by Kristine Marshall – For this review I was given the choice of various books to choose from. Being a lover of fiction I chose Quintin Jardine’s, Mathew’s Tale and trundled off to Tanners Book Store to pick up my complimentary copy (thank you Tanners!). I wasn’t disappointed. Mathew’s Tale is Jardine’s 40th

– by Valerie Green – July 1st is a national holiday in Canada. Formerly known as Dominion Day, it initially commemorated the confederation of Upper and Lower Canada and some of the Maritime Provinces. This year it is Canada’s 148th birthday – certainly not a great age when compared to other countries and other cultures.

Climate change is always a hot topic and perhaps no more so in the local farming community than this spring when we’ve seen everything come up very early. Most notably, our big red juicy Peninsula June strawberries were actually May berries this year! Raspberries, and quite possibly blueberries, will already be at the market in