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The market looks amazing this year! Starting May 14, it will run every Thursday evening, through August 27. The entertainment is wonderful this year. There will be exciting new sounds and some of your favourites. Feel the vibes and join in. Look for great roving and stationary characters. Perfect for photo memories; for all kids, young […]

– 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.  In one of the biggest financial decisions in life, there is no room for error. In the final stages of buying, selling or

– by Gillian Crowley – From “smelly goats” to fibre interpretations of Canada, we’ve got it covered in May’s arts column. Jubilee Storytelling Celebration As part of North Saanich’s year-long Jubilee celebration, the community is invited to enjoy storytelling by long-time residents of the District. The inimitable Anny Scoones, former owner of Glamorgan Farm, will tell

– by Peter Wainright – “A Licence to Print Money” is an exhibit of historical Canadian banknotes on display at the Sidney Museum in May and June. The title conjures up the idea of a very profitable undertaking or business venture – but it was literally true. Up until 1945 many Canadian banks had a

– Julian Sale – OK, so the 2015 BMW i3 EV has a face only a mother could love – like the Ridgeline or the Aztec, or even the mid ’90s Taurus wagon. Or does it? I thought I knew the answer to that question until I experienced the car. Yes, “experienced” not drove. This

– by Stu Rhodes – Cows have been turning grass into milk since the beginning of time, and we’ve been drinking it. The animal husbandry that goes along with the craft of dairy production is probably one of the oldest trades, but it wasn’t until recently that it became Provincially certified. BC Dairy Foundation, in

– by Marie Zirk – It’s been an incredible 50th year. The Victoria Conservatory of Music began its anniversary celebrations with a phenomenal alumni concert and is now about to mark the end of the first half-century and beginning of the next with JUBILATION, the final concert of the 50th Anniversary season on Saturday, May

– by Susan Simosko – Perhaps you’ve seen one. You may even know one. But do you have any idea who they are, what they do, or what’s kept them motivated for more than 25 years? Who they are is simple: the Red Coats, the remarkable group of volunteers at Victoria International Airport who quietly serve

– by Valerie Green – Since ancient times, May 1st has been observed as a holiday and spring festival. In many socialist countries it is also a workers’ holiday known as Labour Day. Here is just a sampling of world events that have occurred in May through the years. On May 4 1970 four students

My ears are ringing this morning. And I’m very tired. I still have something of a stupid grin on my face; you see, last night I went to see a band. In a nightclub. On a Monday night! It was a fantastically loud, sweaty and crowded experience that made me dance and feel young and