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by Janice Henshaw – “What do we do with 140 acres of cow corn now that our dairy herd has been downsized?” That was the question faced by Pendray Farms of North Saanich last year. Employee Boyd Fuerst suggested: “How about a corn maze?” Boyd’s idea resulted in a steep learning curve, a great deal […]

by Scott Simpson, Saanichton Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic – Running is a simple endeavour, but it’s not easy! I’m a strong believer in doing preventative independent exercises as a means of building a strong foundation. They are free, relatively easy and specific to the task of running. In my opinion, this is the best way

by Gillian Crowley – Sidney Fine Art Show Started in 2003, this annual fine arts show continues its reputation as a first-class juried art show for serious artists, patrons and appreciators of the arts. Opening Night festivities on October 13 for invited guests followed by public showings over three days. Vote for your favourite piece!

Whoa, what a month! Our October issue sees our attention pulled in two directions as we celebrate Small Business Week with our Professionals special feature and take a close look at the Arts on the Saanich Peninsula. At first glance, these seem very different ideas and I worried that readers might wonder if it’s possible

Every summer I get invited to a beautiful get together at friends in Brentwood Bay. This August was no different, surrounded once again by delightful and charming people, reminiscing with old friends and creating conversations with newly-made ones. Throughout the evening we get to enjoy amazing food, and my hosts helped shape moments around cooking

by Jo Barnes – Carmine Sparanese is the owner of Lifestyle Markets, Sidney location and general manager, Victoria locations. Here, he shares a bit of his story with writer Jo Barnes. Carmine never knows who might come through the doors at Lifestyle Markets. It might be an overdue pregnant woman looking for suggestions to induce

by Valerie Green – To commemorate the first week of school this September, I checked out some historical facts about education in our area. In 1849, the first school opened for the children of Hudson’s Bay Company officers. It was known as the “Company School,” and operated within Fort Victoria itself. Three years later, the

by Chris Genovali, Raincoast Conservation Foundation – As top marine predators, the population status and physical condition of Southern Resident killer whales is emblematic of the overall health of the Salish Sea. As citizens of the Salish Sea, we know these whales represent much more. This irreplaceable killer whale population has significant and widely recognized

by Jesse Holth – Island View Beach is the perfect place to soak up those last precious days of summer sun. One of the best sandy beaches around Victoria, you might feel like you’ve gone on holiday to a tropical locale. It can get quite hot, and you’ll often see people with beach umbrellas or

by Jo Barnes – It’s your anniversary! Let’s see … you’ve got the decorations, refreshments, music and … the entire town is invited?! That’s what Brad Edgett, Executive Director of Mary Winspear Centre, is enthusiastically facing with the upcoming celebrations for the Centre’s 15th anniversary. Brad and his staff have been very busy planning anniversary