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– by Michael Forbes – Dozing on the couch, I was jarred awake by the sound of bells. As my eyes adjusted to the TV, I made out the scene of a living room adorned with a Martha Stewartish tree, roaring fire and ice frosted windows. The pleasant holiday memories that washed over me abruptly

– by Gillian Crowley – Artistic Celebrations Celebrate the season by immersing yourself in the Peninsula’s arts and music scene and check out our artisans’ one-of-a kind gifts. May you all have a joyous December! Here We Come A-Carolling The Peninsula Singers are bound to get even Scrooge in the Christmas mood with favourites from

  – story by Susi McMillan | photos by nuttycake.com – Sidney Waterfront walk As well as the view to Mt. Baker and Sidney spit, highlights are the Seaside Sculptures, the Fish Market at the foot of Beacon Ave. The one way 2.35 km Heart Smart Walkway is a flat walk, so good for all

– 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