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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. In today’s world, smart consumers want to deal with companies guided by good values and principles. Cheryl Young, Real Estate professional, and Sharon […]

– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk to some interesting characters from Greater Victoria’s past? If so, wonder no more. Although these conversations are merely creative figments of my imagination, they are all based on fact. As Christmas rolls around once again, the story

– 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 today’s economic climate, entrepreneurs have to think outside the box to survive. Enter the women who started ‘Upstairs on Beacon’, those visionaries in

– by Julian Sale – It is official, with winter’s shortest day less than a month away, we are definitely feeling the cold. What does that mean for your contact patch? You know, where the rubber meets the road … Your vehicle’s tires complete the link between you and the road. We all forget how

– by Todd Hummel – December is the time to make some smart financial decisions and potentially save yourself some money. 1. Tax-loss selling: December 24 December 24, 2014 is expected to be the last buy/sell date for Canadian securities to settle in 2014 (based on trade date plus three days). Always ensure a sale

– by Dr. Shelley Breadner – As the holiday season approaches, we can feel the depths of winter. Cold nights, warm home, many comforts around us. For some, those comforts are sparse or absent. All they may have for companionship are their pets. For others, winter can bring a lack of enthusiasm, somnolence and even

– by Barry Mathias – This is the last in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. For those of you who like to give and receive locally produced, attractively packaged, gourmet items that are also well priced, Snowdon House Gourmet and Gifts Ltd. is

– 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.  Underneath the designer suit and the leather briefcase, your friendly realtor may be a closet Picasso. An artist creates magic on a canvas

As I’m writing this I am quite proud to say that I am into the 6th week of my 10-week fitness challenge, and it’s the toughest week yet. I mentioned last month about change and how this shift to winter makes us all a little more tired these days. I’ve always been in good shape;