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– by Bob Cratchit – The idea of coming together with friends and family during the holiday season to share a fresh cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate creates a warm feeling inside most of us, perhaps not Mr. Scrooge. The Village of Saanichton takes the gathering experience and goes one step further, by

– by Gillian Crowley – Music and Art Warm Up November  Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry A treasured tradition, this fundraiser and one-of-a-kind variety show brings concertgoers together to support the Mustard Seed and Sidney Lions Club Food Bank. Presented by Brentwood’s Music in the Bay at the Friendship Community Church in Saanichton. Tickets

Advanced Listening’s mandate is to create listening environments for the hard of hearing throughout Canada and they have recently launched the “Let’s Loop Canada” campaign. Based in Victoria and founded in 2012, Advanced Listening was created to address the need for accessibility by the hard of hearing community in businesses and public places. From banks,

This is the first in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. When co-owner, Linda Walker, moved her Physiotherapy practise from downtown to Brentwood Bay 11 years ago it was a leap of faith. She joined partner Suzie Cutt who had a

  – photos by nuttycake.com • special thanks to trendspotter Susi McMillan – Remember “Lest we forget” – learn about the past and personal stories. Galleon Books and Antiques are specialists in non-fiction subjects, including BC history, Exploration, First Nations, Art History and Military. You will find what you are looking for, and more. Galleon

– 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. Herbert Henry Hall was a legend in his

– by Julian Sale – People often wonder what happens to the value in luxury vehicles. It’s a great question. Most people know that Hondas and Toyotas last nearly forever, and hold their value better than others – it’s not a secret. But the fine, fast, and fun European cars we see on the roads

– 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. The right words on paper carry extraordinary power. The ability to write is a precious skill that gives people a voice and empowers them

– by Barry Mathias – Those who live full-time on an island will know you can never be bored. Apart from the fact that there are enough meetings to satisfy your most voracious need for information, there are also unlimited numbers of ‘get-out-there-and do-it’ groups that pander to your most secret desires. So, with a

– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Propped up against a mountain of cushions and pillows, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings playing quietly on the radio, I thank heaven for the modern convenience of a laptop. Three cats – a pair of black ‘n whites and one vociferous Siamese – keep me warm. It’s raining outside, which