– by Gillian Crowley – Vacation plans are pretty well complete and … oh, oh, Fluffy and Brutus are staring suspiciously. What to do about the pets? If a mystery puddle recently appeared by the front door, you might be inclined to think: Kennel, serves ’em right. Usually, though, pet owners are hoping to find […]
Holidaying with the Hound: Pets & Your Vacation
– By Virginia Watson-Rouslin – When Erika Paul chose to move from Cowichan Valley’s SPCA operations to Victoria’s branch in 2007, she was in for a surprise. Though this area had a record of laying almost no charges of animal cruelty and that did seem odd, still she thought she was moving to a relatively
An Animal’s Best Friend: Erika Paul
– by Dr. Shelley Breadner – We had a young enthusiastic student attend our hospital to learn more about being a veterinarian. She was so excited and committed to learning everything she could from her experience. We found ourselves caught up in that enthusiasm of youth, and wanted to see her hold fast to her
A Veterinarian’s Life: What it Takes
– by Lara Gladych – FOOD AND BEVERAGE Celebrations Maria’s Souvlaki is celebrating their 20th year in business this month! Owned and operated by Maria and Chris Sdrakas and family, Maria’s is one of Sidney’s favourite Greek restaurants. They opened June 1st, 1995, and continue to see regulars that have been with them from the
Sidney Concert Band Every Monday evening, 35 – 40 musicians gather at Peace Lutheran Church in Sidney to share their love of music. This lively group of brasses, reeds, woodwinds and percussionists are members of the Sidney Concert Band, which has been entertaining the Peninsula for almost forty years. These days the band members, who
