Dean Azim is a Victoria-based photographer, photo-journalist and videographer who focuses on portraiture, lifestyle, commercial and human-interest works. Azim, who travels the world to take photos, recently started Cinderbloc Studio with Antonio LaFauci, where they collaborate with other creative people to realize projects that include promotion, film, publication and more. This month, Azim shot Salt Spring artists Kathy and Deon Venter, the fashion feature, and our cover.
A recent import from Alberta, Cinda Chavich is an award-winning food and travel journalist, and Boulevard’s food writer. Author of five bestselling cookbooks, Chavich was CBC radio’s Alberta food columnist and former Calgary Herald food editor. In addition to Boulevard, she also contributes to the Globe and Mail, Canadian Living, Maclean’s, and up! magazine, among others. Read more of her food and travel stories on her blog, TasteReport. com. This month, Chavich took on the movers and shakers in Victoria for our food feature.
Secured Real Estate Investments Celebrating 40 Years of Service
Proud to provide secured first mortgage investments since 1973 PHIL WOOSTER Director – Real Estate Lending
Phil Wooster is a member of First Island’s management team and has over 30 years of real estate lending experience.
Dianna Drahanchuk, is a first-time
travel writer who has had the travel bug for as long as she can remember. She has visited over 20 countries — some of them, like Brazil, several times. Especially exciting is being one of the first people ever to visit a place that is not yet crowded, allowing a more intimate look. She discovered that learning the local language enriches the travel experience and often creates pleasant surprises. Drahanchuk participated in Boulevard’s first travel seminar this past April. anna kemp is a freelance writer
and small business owner passionate about supporting local business. A regular contributor to Boulevard, Anna heartily enjoyed researching and writing this month’s Social Capital piece on brunching in Victoria. Not only did she sample some fantastic local cuisine, but after each meal, someone else did the dishes.
KATRINA WILSON Investor Relations
Call Katrina today to find out about our Secured Real Estate Investments and how they can benefit you.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW INVESTORS No Fee RRSP Accounts Available 101-727 FISGARD STREET, VICTORIA, BC V8W 1R8 T: 250.388.5441 | TF: 1.800.699.6336 WWW.FIRSTISLAND.COM This advertisement is not a solicitation or offer to purchase securities. Any investment in our Mortgage Investment Corporation is to be made under our Offering Memorandum which is available on our website, and from our offices. Mortgage investments are not guaranteed and you should be aware that there may be some risks associated with this type of investment. Historical rate information, available on our website, does not guarantee that these rates will be repeated.
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