Seaside Magazine February 2023 Issue

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Sweet & Savoury Love

YOUR SAANICH PENINSULA VOICE

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TOP STORIES 10

WEST COAST TRAIL Mudders & Daughters

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IN FASHION Hair Styled 3 Ways

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LIVING OFF THE LAND Access Acres: Small Scale, Hearty Harvest

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THE GOLDEN YEARS Longevity Lessons from the Blue Zones

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INSIDE OUT Healthy Self, Healthy Relationships

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ROOTS OF EDEN History of the Saanich Peninsula Part 2

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THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS Annilee Armstrong, Jo Barnes, Amanda Cribdon, Jamila Douhaibi, Doreen Marion Gee, Tabatha Golat, Carmel Graham, Sherrin Griffin, Janice Henshaw, Jesse Holth, Tina Kelly, Rosalie Knogler, Graeme Mann, Tilar J. Mazzeo, Dayle McMillan, Sheila Molloy, Cassidy Nunn, Kerri Roberts, Deborah Rogers, Steve Sakiyama, Joan Saunders, Marita Schauch, Stephanie Staples, Laurel Anne Stark

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Contents FEBRUARY 2023

EVERY MONTH 8 13 16 19 22 25 28 31

First Word The Natural Path From the Kitchen Globehopping Living Off the Land Inside Out Peninsula Voices Going Green

32 35 36 47 48 51 55 56

Arts Scene Common Cents In Fashion Weatherwit The Golden Years Seaside Book Club

59 60 65 67 74 79

Screen Scene NIȽ TU,O Out for a … Stellar Night Seaside Homes Take Note Last Word

New & Noteworthy Off the Vine

Photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography

FEBRUARY 2023 YOUR SAANICH PENINSULA VOICE

Contributors

CARMEL GRAHAM PAGE 36

TINA KELLY PAGE 31

GRAEME MANN PAGE 37

As individuals we often showcase our personality with fashion and personal style, and make changes to our appearance that help us feel renewed and fresh.

Sometimes we just need a slight alteration to an existing look to create a fresh new style or to lift us out of a fashion funk.

Snipping herbs from a pot on the deck prevents a trip to the grocery store and avoids packaging and waste. Imagine the benefits of gardening a variety of edible plants. With the rising cost of fruits and vegetables, it might be a good plan to make for the summer.

Fashion isn't something I think about much. From my perspective, clothing is about functionality and comfort. Don't get me wrong; I want to look good, but I would say it takes 10 seconds to put together my clothes for the day. If I had to describe my style, I would say it's casual.

TILAR MAZZEO PAGE 56

DAYLE MCMILLAN PAGE 25

JOAN SAUNDERS PAGE 16

Is it too early to start talking summer cocktails in the wine column yet? Here at the vineyard, at least the pruning is done, the days are getting longer and the daffodils are showing. Soon we'll be talking Pimm's and croquet, friends! Meanwhile, enjoy these quiet, rainy days of winter.

Relationships that surround us, but also the relationship we have with ourselves, can play a huge part in our quality of life. I've seen the impact that healthy relationships can have on our mental health and the positive outcomes for those who work on healthy communication and boundary setting.

When cooking, I rely on easy favourites.

Recently, I decided to explore recipes tried previously that I hadn't made again; it's been very interesting and has added variety to my meal planning. Crêpes are a flexible option that I've revisited, and I really enjoyed making both sweet and savoury mixtures.

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from the

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Sue Hodgson

Dayle McMillan's Inside Out column this month (Healthy Self, Healthy Relationships, pg 25) really resonated with me.

It might be because I'm going through a few extraordinary circumstances right now, which at times have created doubt about some of the relationships I have in my life. Don't get me wrong: I know we all experience situations sometimes that will test our relationship boundaries, but truthfully, I've been feeling heavy hearted lately. It's a combination of people being taken advantage of, and the disappointment of being on the receiving end, and perhaps it's the added weight of the end of life of some very special people recently.

Upon reading Dayle's column, I was reminded again that when we say relationship, we all have one very important relationship: the one with ourselves. It is so easy to forget what's most logical. How we think about ourselves – and treat ourselves – is one of the first relationships we will ever have. Logically this relationship we have with ourselves is extremely important; it can influence all our other ones and how we deal with conflict or sadness. I am not saying I'm an expert – it might sound funny to have a "self relationship" because society doesn't teach us to have one, but if you have a thoughtfulness toward yourself, it will affect all other aspects of your life and help move you through challenging emotions more smoothly.

When I write this column each month, I'm always thinking about how I can make a difference with the few words I write.

All I can think is to try and share how I'm doing from time to time, in the hope that it resonates with someone reading. My heavy heart will soon lift, but not before I take some time to reflect on how my relationship is with myself. No one is perfect, and part of building a healthy relationship with yourself is recognizing this includes you. Sometimes we will mess up and make mistakes; I have!

Love will win! Big hugs to everyone that I know … and remember to LOVE YOURSELF!

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The West Coast Trail: Mudders & Daughters "We don't need a guide!"

"Ummm, maybe you don't need a guide, but I need a guide!" And so the conversation went with my friend Carolyn, the president of the Peninsula Newcomers Club; she wanted to do the West Coast Trail and so did I; she had an adventurous daughter and so did I … let's do a Mother/Daughter Adventure Trip!

The next thing you know, I'm scavenging for backcountry camping equipment and lugging a 30-pound pack up every hill in the area, training in earnest for our epic summer adventure.

All the trail videos say this multi-day trek is for experienced backcountry hikers only and newbies need not apply. It's a dangerous expedition and 2022 was one of the worst years for trail injuries and evacuations.

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the rest of us are inexperienced, albeit enthusiastic, participants.

Now if you are going to do something like this without a guide, I hope you have a friend like Carolyn. She is smart, organized, safety conscious, captains her own boat and is a detailoriented planner of unexplainable proportions.

She leaves no stone unturned – she has watched videos, read blogs, has tide tables and charts and her confidence that we can do this is greater than my doubt that we can't.

We started from Nitinat (the halfway point) with plans to go north 32 kilometres to Bamfield. This may seem reasonably smarter than doing the whole trail when you are new, but truth be told we only did that because you have to reserve and we couldn't get access to the whole trail (cue secret sigh of relief).

Four of us loaded up our 35- to 40-pound packs into the four-wheel drive and three of

us loaded up with Gravol to get us through the 2.5 hours of logging roads, which Laura manoeuvred expertly, I might add.

After a brief trail orientation, a water taxi dropped us off at the trailhead and we were off – ankle deep in mud from the get-go.

I shall be starting a petition to have the name of the trail changed to the West Coast Obstacle Course, because that is exactly what it was. Some of the obstacles included: ladders to scale up and ladders to navigate down, slippery mud that was capable of capturing (and removing) your boots, broken bridges, flowing creeks, cable cars, rocks to boulder, giant step-ups on roots (the short-legged hiker is definitely at a disadvantage here), and of course elevation and descents (sorry knees).

But … we had a filthy, wet, encouraging, supporting, learning, laughing through so many challenges, blast. We only got a little "lost" once and it ended up being one of the most fun parts of the trip. No one got hurt, bonds were made, skills were honed and everyone pulled their weight (literally).

The scenery was breathtaking and ever changing – I loved how the trail dipped down to oceanfront hiking (check those tide tables!), we stopped often – not just to dip our hands into the trail mix, our feet into a cool stream, to pee in the woods or to take a rest – but to take our surroundings in, I mean really take them in. We would stop and just be quiet – to really smell, to really look, to really listen. We were all so full of gratitude and appreciation – for our able bodies and grit, for each other and the contributions each person brought and for the guardians of the trail, for Mother Nature.

The camping itself was so incredible, we decided to slow our pace and take an extra day on the trail. We had one beach all to ourselves (save for one other family), we had one night when half a dozen people from around the world joined us at our campfire.

We drank from waterfalls (thank you Steripen), slept under the stars, enjoyed the waves crashing, the sea lions barking, the porpoises dancing by and the eagles soaring above; we had bear education, bear bells and bear spray but nary a bear in sight.

If I never have instant oatmeal or dehydrated mac & cheese again, it will be OK – it definitely wasn't a foodie tour!

With Carolyn navigating and Laura leading all things camp related, Kara and I could mostly contribute with tasks like fetching water, doing dinner and dishes and being good teammates – we all agreed this trip was a winner and as soon as we got back to the vehicle everyone declared the full trail was in our future. We were, after all, experienced backcountry hikers now!

Making memories, connecting with my daughter Kara, learning new skills, exploring our beautiful Island and challenging myself – these were just a few reasons I said yes to an experience such as this. My advice if you want to do the trail: pack your waterproof boots, gators, poles, and maybe check to see if Carolyn and Laura are available!

The best time to start your research on the West Coast Trail is right now as they accept a limited number of reservations per season and it fills up quickly (we booked in January).

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Supercharge Your Relationship: Healthy Valentine's Day Date Ideas Happy love month! At this time of year, it's easy to cave in to the idea of the height of romance being a night on the couch with your Netflix cued up, especially if you've been with your partner a while. There's nothing wrong with that if that's what you want to do, but if you're feeling like you need to bring a jolt of fresh energy into your Valentine's Day date, give one of these romantic and healthy options a try. (You can thank me later.)

Couples Massage. This one is a total classic. Not only is it a yummy and relaxing experience for you both, but massage also has whole-body benefits including reduced muscle tension and improved circulation, as well as a reduction in stress hormones. On a budget?

Take turns giving each other a massage.

Hiking. Get out and enjoy this beautiful Island together. Explore somewhere you've never been before, and let the restorative effects of nature saturate you. Being in nature not only reduces stress, anger and fear, but it also reduces blood pressure, heart rate and levels of stress hormones. I recommend Jocelyn Hill at Gowland Tod Park for the spectacular views of the Finlayson Arm. Nourish Yourselves. Head out for a meal at one of the many local restaurants with a whole-food focus and a romantic atmosphere.

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Make a Lifestyle Change Together. Have you been talking about making smoothies a part of your daily routine for ages? Been putting off those fitness classes you wanted to take together? Having a shared experience will increase both your intimacy and your likeliness to succeed.

Play 20 Questions. Stay in and set the mood for a cozy and vulnerable night of intimacy building. Emotional intimacy reduces the stress hormone cortisol and increases your levels of oxytocin, both of which reduce your risk for heart disease, intestinal problems, depression and anxiety. You may discover a thing or two about your partner you didn't know before.

Sensual Chef. They say the fastest way to the heart is through the stomach. Choose a new recipe and cook together. Bonus points if you include any aphrodisiac ingredients such as oysters, figs, artichokes, hot peppers or chocolate.

Eye Gazing. As cliché or perhaps uncomfortable as gazing lovingly into each other's eyes may seem, a 1989 study showed two minutes of eye gazing "produced mutual feelings of love" between strangers.

Single? Why not spend the day connecting deeper with yourself.

Self-love is just as, if not more, important than external love. Plan a date with you, and make it sensual, exploratory and nourishing.

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Crepe Love

Every time I make crêpes, I think: "Why don't I make these more often?" They're easy, they're impressive, they can be packed with sweet or savoury yumminess, and they can be made ahead of time. What's not to love?

To top it all off, guests (or family – who are also known as those pesky guests that never leave) are always genuinely impressed with crêpes. The name itself conjures up images of French bistros, which is absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day.

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So you've got two choices: either breakfast or dinner. You can start out the day showing some love with sweet breakfast crêpes filled with mascarpone cheese and whipping cream along with beautifully zestysweet lemon sugar and fruit. Use fresh fruit or thawed berries, like raspberries, blueberries or strawberries. And if you have little ones in your life, fillings can be as simple as a favourite jam or some Nutella and a dollop of whipping cream. Lovely.

A great option for a special breakfast is to put out a selection of fillings on the table and let people assemble their own concoctions.

Different jams and syrups along with the whipped filling and a mixture of fruits, both fresh and previously frozen, will have everyone creating individualized crêpe masterpieces.

For a dinner alternative, you'll get some ooohs and aaahs from your loved ones when you dish up baked crêpes full of asparagus, leeks, mushrooms, ricotta and goat cheese. Not only do they look gorgeous, but you can also make them the day before then just warm them up. They're also infinitely adaptable: add or subtract ingredients to suit the tastes of whomever is going to show up at the table. Use the recipe as a jumping-off point; maybe augment the crêpes with some smoked salmon, crispy fried pancetta or a more robustly flavoured goat cheese.

And if you're feeling especially generous, you could always put together both recipes to spoil your loved ones. You don't need to tell everyone it was just a time-saving, make-ahead measure: a sweet and savoury Valentine's Day gift to yourself.

Crêpes (makes approx. 10-12) 1 cup flour (can use gluten-free) ¼ tsp salt 3 eggs 2 cups milk 2 tbsp butter, melted, cooled In medium bowl, stir together flour, salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk; add this to flour; beat until smooth.

Stir in cooled butter. Put in fridge until

ready to use (helps batter stay sturdy when handling crêpes).

Heat lightly oiled 8-10 inch frying pan over low-medium heat. Pour about 5 tbsp of batter into pan (depends on size of pan used); tilt pan in a circle so batter coats surface evenly. Cook crêpe about 1-1½ minutes until bottom is golden brown.

Flip with spatula. Cook other side. Stack crêpes on plate. They will stay warm stacked until ready to fill.

Sweet Crêpes: Whipped Mascarpone, Fruit & Lemon Sugar Lemon Sugar: ½ cup sugar zest of 1 lemon Add sugar and zest to blender or food processer; blend until well mixed.

Whipped filling: 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup whipping cream

Savoury Crêpes: Asparagus, Leeks, Mushrooms & Goat Cheese 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp olive oil 3 leeks, sliced into 1/8 inch rings (white/light green parts only) 1 pound mushrooms (your choice of type), sliced 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends snapped off, chopped into 1-inch pieces ¾ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper pinch nutmeg 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon (optional) 6oz goat cheese, broken into chunks ¾ cup ricotta 1 tsp lemon juice Heat butter, oil in large skillet. Add leeks; sauté until tender (3-4 minutes). Add mushrooms; continue to sauté until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still bright green. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg. Stir in tarragon (if using). Set one cup of mix aside for garnish.

To the remaining, stir in chunks of goat cheese, ricotta. Taste; adjust salt as preferred.

Preheat oven to 350°. Divide filling among crêpes (about 4-5 tbsp per crêpe; amount is adaptable depending on taste); roll them up. Arrange in large, greased baking dish. Place in oven 20-25 minutes.

Before serving, heat up remaining mix with added tsp lemon juice in small pot; spoon over centre of crêpes to garnish.

2 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla Add mascarpone cheese, whipping cream to mixing bowl. Using electric mixer, beat on high until soft peaks form. Beat in honey, vanilla.

To assemble: dollop whipped filling inside warm crêpe. Add fresh or thawed fruit, dust with lemon sugar, roll up.

G LO B E H O P P I N G

by Rosalie Knogler

Travelling With Mom

When Mom was 85 and I was

60, I took her on a trip.

She'd never travelled much because of Dad's health issues. After he died, Mom had emergency heart surgery and felt like her life was over. I thought differently, so said I'd take her anywhere in the world she wanted to go. My nine siblings thought I was crazy! We flew from Saskatoon to Toronto, only the second time Mom had been on a plane. Seeing the CN Tower and Niagara Falls from the air was exciting.

In Montreal we stayed in beautiful Old Town, in a modern hotel.

Our first night we ate in a restaurant built in 1688. We walked and explored; tried beer, wines, French food and pub fare; and ate ice cream along the waterfront. Notre Dame Basilica was uplifting, as was the magical view from Mt. Royal, and we visited my daughter in her ethnic neighbourhood.

Chateau Ramzey was impressive. This home, built in 1705, features a museum, gift shop, restaurant and garden. Another day we explored Bonsecours Market with handcrafted items. Nearby, Bonsecours Church had small replica ships hanging from the ceiling. After a wild taxi ride, Mom enjoyed a massage at our hotel spa and later she sent her first-ever email to let family know we were doing great.

Next day was a train trip to beautiful Quebec City. Our 350-yearold hotel was across from historic Chateau Frontenac. The room had a fireplace and modern bathroom, and there was a wonderful restaurant and outdoor patio. Mom was thrilled when buskers performed songs she and Dad had loved.

What a fabulous city this is, with history, art, churches and museums. We took a carriage ride around town and to the Plains of Abraham. The hotel had no elevator and the cobblestone streets were bumpy, so we abandoned Mom's walker. Street artists were everywhere and I bought a painting. We tried tourtières at a restaurant, but agreed that Mom's meat pies are better! A highlight was Château Frontenac high tea with a lovely view across the river.

Later we took a tour of this iconic hotel, which even has beehives on the roof, and learned the tales of famous people.

The following day was a bus trip. Mom watched through a telescope as I hiked above Montmorency Falls. We visited magnificent Île d'Orléans, where Mom's ancestors settled in the 1650s. Next a maple farm, an art gallery and a chocolatier.

Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (a church) had interesting art, mosaics, and stories of crutches and canes abandoned after people experienced cures. When we came outside it was pouring rain; Mom joked we'd been baptised!

Another excursion was a funicular to Lower Town and ferry across the river to Lévis, where other ancestors settled. A stone cairn marks their farm. I'm writing a book about an ancestor, a Fille du Roi (King's Daughter) in 1663.

Back in Montreal, we boarded the Canadian Empress, a replica steamship, for a cruise along the St Lawrence, starting in Lachine.

We enjoyed meals, music and drinks on the cruise and meeting other passengers. Our cabin with fold-out beds was just steps away from the lounge.

New adventures included a miniature train to Upper Canada Village, made up of buildings moved when the St Lawrence was widened. There was a wagon ride to the many homes, stores, blacksmith shop and doctor's office. People were dressed in costumes, doing farm work, baking and quilting.

Gliding through the Thousand Islands was magical, seeing pretty cottages on the islands, as well as Millionaire's Row with the mansions of rich families. The autumn trees and sunsets were stunning.

As we went through the locks, squeezed in beside sailboats and freighters, you could be inside or on the sundeck. We saw a crew member throwing a paper bag up to the lockmaster. Drugs? No … baked goods from the chef! We visited the wheelhouse and Mom steered the boat.

All tours were included. Fort Wellington had re-enactments of military life and wars and historic Brockville had an interesting museum. Thousand Islands Tower had amazing views for miles. In Kingston, on our final day, we rode a trolly past historic homes before flying home.

Mom and I still talk about this trip that meant so much to us.

You're never too old to have fun and experience new things!

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What's Happening eni en nin ing ng Sidney Roller Disco Friday, February 10

Dust off those skates and roll on out to the first ever drop-in Sidney Roller Disco. The Mary Winspear Centre is excited to offer a family friendly evening skate in the Centre’s Bodine Hall on Friday, February 10.

Whether you’re a newcomer to skating or a seasoned roller, this evening of disco themed roller-skating is perfect for singles or groups looking for a night of affordable fun. Staff from Roller Skate Victoria will be on site offering skate rentals, instructions and games.

Preorder your ticket at the Mary Winspear Centre box office, group discounts available.

Hecklers Presents Sunee Dhaliwal

Thursday, February 23

Standup comedy is back at the Mary Winspear. The Best of Hecklers presents: Sunee Dhaliwal! Sunee is a nationally touring headliner who has featured at Just For Laughs, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, FJL Vancouver and much, much more. He's also worked with talents like Tom Segura, Jim Belushi, Mike MacDonald, Joy Koy and Charlie Murphy! He can be regularly heard on Sirius XM and he also has a ‘Comedy Now!’ special which airs on CTV! Sunee is one of the best comedians Canada has to offer, you're going to love him.Preorder your ticket at the Mary Winspear Centre box office, group discounts available.

Sloan

Thursday, March 2

Sloan is a Toronto-based rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia who first performed in spring of 1991.

Comprised of bassist and vocalist Chris Murphy, guitarists/vocalists Jay Ferguson and Patrick Pentland, and drummer/vocalist Andrew Scott, the quartet possessed a rare chemistry from the start. There are so many moments peppered throughout the 30-year history of Canadian indie rock heroes Sloan that set them well apart from the pack. From the band’s earliest home studio recordings that married their pop smarts with fizzy, fuzzed out guitars, right up to later efforts that contain multitudes in their track listings, ranging from Dylanesque streams of consciousness to short, sharp blasts of power pop Somehow, it all remains quintessentially Sloan.

The band are credited as being a main instigator for the Canadian East Coast alternative scene of the early 90s, garnering comparisons to the Seattle Grunge movement on the opposite coast. Over the course of their quarter-century career, Sloan have amassed an outstanding collection of over 250 songs and more than 30 singles with airplay at Canadian Rock Radio. Sloan have received nine Juno Award nominations and won for Best Alternative Album in 1997. The band was named one of Canada’s top five bands of all-time in a CBC critics poll.

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George Canyon

Monday, March 20

Recently, Platinum-selling, JUNO and CCMA award winning country star George Canyon announced the 2023 ‘Our Country’ Tour , which now includes a show in Sidney on March 20. The tour announce arrived the day Canyon’s new memoir ‘My Country’ was released via Simon & Schuster Canada.

Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000’s and has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awards, and ECMA Awards to name a few. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums, and was presented a certified Platinum Award for his debut album ‘One Good Friend’. With country iconic hits like Just Like You, I Believe in Angels, Drinkin’ Thinkin’, Daughters of the Sun, I Got This, I Want You To Live, Slow Dance and many, many more, he is also a highly regarded humanitarian, strong supporter of the military, and, most important, a proud father and devoted husband.

One of the most popular artists to hit the Charlie White Theatre, George Canyon, returns this March singing his award winning songs and the stories behind them.

Percussiano 3 Thursday, March 23

Just when you thought there was nothing new on the concert scene, along comes PERCUSSIANO - 3 Featuring the Bergmann Piano Duo and Calgary percussionist Rod Thomas Squance this innovative programme combines piano 4 hands with a myriad of different percussion instruments* in a repertoire ranging from Bach to Brubeck, Schubert to Piazzolla, Chabrier to Ravel and Copland.

Now, at last PERCUSSIANO 3 offers something utterly different: an ensemble of piano and percussion with a repertoire that successfully spans the musical gamut from the great classics to the jazz oriented world of today. Prepare for a six handed miracle - a concert attraction that will prove as musically dazzling, as it will be artistically exhilarating! piano, marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, tom tom, bass drum, snare drum, cymbals, gongs, wood block, triangle, gourd, tambour, handbell, rattle, clapper, slide-whistle, tabla, cabasa, sleigh-bells, bougarabon, conga, cow bell, glockenspiel, tambourin, maracas, claves, chimes, bongo, pahu, celesta, castagnets, bodhrân.....and more

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LIVING OFF THE LAND

by Jo Barnes photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography

ACCESS ACRES: Small Scale, Hearty Harvest

As a chef, he prepared tasty foods to grace your plate. Now he grows many of the actual ingredients and they arrive at your doorstep in a box.

Andrew Dunn of North Saanich's Access Acres strived for flavourful dishes while working in fine dining and catering kitchens, and now he's growing the ingredients and marketing them in food boxes. Each box contains a variety of produce, a meal recipe and other specialty items, all of which arrives right on the customer's doorstep so they can make their own tasty dishes.

"It's about getting people access to fresh local veggies," shares Andrew. "I'm keen on growing and market gardening, fresh and nutritional produce and reconnecting people with the food system."

Andrew's market boxes can be ordered on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule and picked up or delivered. Each box contains an abundance of fresh-picked items such as salad greens, a variety of root vegetables, free run grass fed eggs, herbs, preserves and a recipe.

"Each box includes a recipe that is inspired by one of the items in the box. I'm leaning on my experience in the kitchen which I love to share," remarks Andrew. "There are also little jars of things like rhubarb chutney or spicy salsa."

Response to Andrew's food box program has been very positive.

"At first, I had 20 different members sign up for it and by end of season I had 30 members," he comments, adding with a smile: "By 2020, I had 40 members, and then by 2022, I had 64 members!"

Andrew's farming venture began a few years ago. He had been working alongside chefs like Robert Cassels of Saveur Restaurant and in top flight restaurants such as the Fairmont Empress, had served as a private chef, and also worked in online marketing. However, he had a longing to grow his own food.

"I had a giant container garden at home," he says. "It was a small plot to play with at the time."

Andrew needed access to growing space to pursue his market garden dream. An opportunity came up to access a plot of land at the McTavish Academy of Art site.

"Carl Joosse and his family purchased the old McTavish School.

I was looking around for land I could farm and he gave me a small area of land to work," says Andrew. "Carl is a real kickstarter for new entrepreneurs who want to develop their passions."

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"The back two acres of the McTavish Academy property were in the ALR zone," says Andrew. "I have about a quarter acre in total. I erected four growing plots and set up a hoop house (greenhouse)."

Armed with techniques and approaches he gleaned from market gardening books, he began to create his farming space.

"I studied anyone I could find," he shares. "I looked at market gardening and high-density gardening in a small space."

Andrew created an area that he could work effectively and efficiently. "I have here 50- by 30-foot plots," he notes. "The beds are two-and-a-half feet wide with one-and-a-half foot pathways, so I can work beside or straddle them."

It's a great example of growing a significant amount in a small scale space. But there are not just a couple of types of vegetables grown here. "I grow mixed salad greens including lettuce and mustard greens, carrots, beets, radishes, and in the summer, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, kale, zucchini and swiss chard," Andrew outlines.

In addition to growing vegetables, Andrew also raises chickens onsite which provide free range, grass fed eggs in each of the food boxes.

His approach is to grow produce organically as possible. "I don't use herbicides or pesticides," he says. "I use insect netting and organic compost sources like fish bone meal, compost and chicken manure."

His vegetables are getting attention too. Customers use words like "quality" and "amazingly fresh."

For Andrew, the customer reaction is gratifying, but his dedication is born out of a sincere desire is to be able to provide an easy way for community members to access fresh local food. "There is a misnomer that locally grown food can be more expensive. But it's actually cheaper," he says. "Food in stores has travelled over 2,000 kilometres from other places, so the nutrition in the food is dissipated."

Food that is freshly picked off the stem and the vine is flavourful, nutritious, and naturally is the basis of the best tasting meals. As an experienced chef, Andrew has always known this, and now he's personally harvesting this food so that you can taste the difference at your own dining table.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS - 2023 Peter Dolezal is a semi-retired Sidney resident. He offers INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES to individuals, couples and companies.

To date, he has assisted more than 300 clients across Canada, principally in Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland.

No Financial Products to Sell Leads to Truly Independent Advice.

As the year begins to unfold for financial markets in 2023, the folly of trying to forecast performance to year end is best illustrated by the total unpredictability of 2022 events which, by last spring, had caused a decade-long equity “Bull Market” to precipitously collapse into “Bear Market” territory.

Too many market-influencing events are churning globally, with little assurance of the timing of positive outcomes. The war in Ukraine, inflation, interest rates, supply chain disruptions, China’s slowing economy and its rising COVID infections, will all blend together to affect financial markets – be it positively or negatively, as 2023 progresses.

One reassuring statistic does stand out.

Historically, very rarely has a major market correction, such as that of 2022, been followed by another year of negative performance.

So what should the prudent investor do in 2023? Nothing different than in 2022. If still in a significant marginal tax rate, with unused RRSP eligibility, top up fully by March 1.

The resulting tax refund is an almost instant, guaranteed return on investment. With markets now at bargain levels relative to a year ago, investing the contributed funds in low-cost, well-diversified, dividend-paying products such as Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), should produce solid returns when the inevitable recovery commences.

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If fully current on RRSP eligibility, but not on Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), apply available Non-Registered funds to top-up as much TFSA eligibility as possible. If the TFSA funds are unlikely to be needed for

many years, consider investing primarily in Equity-based investments. In the long term, Equities will almost always outperform Fixed-Income products such as Bonds. Unless better deployed to pay down debt, transferring funds from a taxable NonRegistered holding into a perpetually tax-free TFSA investment is always a good decision.

If already at maximum TFSA eligibility in 2022, keep in mind that a new $6,500 of eligibility triggered on January 1, 2023. Take advantage if at all possible.

At some point in 2023, financial institutions will have rolled out enrollment forms for the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA). Anyone over age 18, who is not yet a homeowner, will be able to open an account, immediately becoming eligible to invest $8,000 annually, to a five-year maximum of $40,000.

As with RRSPs, all contributions will be tax-deductible in the current, or any future year.

And similar to a TFSA, all funds invested can grow and compound on a perpetually tax-free basis, until eventually withdrawn toward the purchase of a first residence. Contributions to an eligible FHSA can come from not only the individual enrolled, but also anyone who wishes to assist – for example, a parent or grandparent.

In this latter case, however, the contribution is tax-deductible only by the FHSA holder.

Of greatest import for the prudent investor in 2023, is to avoid overreacting or panicking in response to market gyrations. These should be viewed as normal fluctuations until such time as financial markets find their bottom, and commence their inevitable recovery toward previous highs, and beyond.

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INSIDE OUT

by Dayle McMillan MA, RCC Coastal Compass Counselling

Healthy Self, Healthy Relationships Healthy relationships have a huge impact on mental health. The most important relationships I've had are people who helped me through challenging times; pushed me when I needed it; celebrated big life events with me; cried and laughed with me; and respected my boundaries but, most importantly, supported me, as I would for them. Relationships come in a variety of forms: friendships, romantic partners, work relationships, family relationships, acquaintances and even the relationship we have with ourselves.

Healthy relationships can bring us a higher quality of life, better selfesteem, healthier mental health and overall support.

Something we tend to forget, is that one of the most important relationships we'll have throughout our entire lives is the one we have with ourselves. A healthy self is the foundation that leads us to the potential of a healthy life and healthy relationships. There will be times in our lives where our "cup" is full and we can share with those around us, but there will also be times where we have very little of ourselves to share, causing us to focus inwards. In other words, to support and be there for others, we need to support and take care of ourselves. When we experience the push and pull of demands that life places on us, we sometimes forget to reflect on the relationships in our life and whether they are healthy.

So how can we work on surrounding ourselves with healthy

relationships? Well, practising self-care is important but so is starting to be aware of our own reactions, needs, wants, emotions and physical sensations. This allows us the time and energy to maintain relationships but also helps us communicate to others more effectively, which is an important part of healthy relationships.

Conflict will always be a part of life but it's how we deal with it that matters. Healthy communication allows us to discuss our thoughts and feelings but also gives us the ability to listen to others too. Are we feeling triggered and need to take a step back to breathe? Are we in a place where we can listen, truly understand and paraphrase? Are we feeling heard?

Setting boundaries within ourselves and with others is also very important when it comes to healthy relationships. Boundaries allow us to understand who we want to be close with and who we want to be distant from. This could include: physical, emotional, mental, sexual, social and even spiritual. Are our boundaries being respected or are we stepping over others? Are we aware of the boundaries we have/want and communicating them clearly? Are we confused about where boundaries start and end within our relationships? All are factors to start considering.

Make 2023 the year you prioritize your mental health.

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Conducting Life: Lina Streltsov

Where to start when you meet a women that has so much to offer and gives and gives and gives with her full, happy heart and a smile on her face?

Allow me to introduce you to Vasilina Streltsov; she is a relative newcomer to the Island but don't let that fool you – she has put her mark on it with a capital L (for Lina, as she likes to be called) in understated but important ways since she arrived.

A happy accident on a dating app brought her to the Peninsula, but when she landed here it was so much like her homeland, Ukraine, that she felt at home right away. Love, a dog, mountains and Island life have made her a permanent resident!

Spending time in Lina's company, you can't walk away the same person you were – you will be better (and you will likely leave with some homemade pierogis!).

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Lina, you have twice moved to a new country, with unfamiliar languages, customs, people, food etc. How have you navigated those journeys and how has that helped you coming to the Island?

Moving to another country is not easy but in return, you get an invaluable experience and an excellent opportunity to realize your potential!

Fortunately, it is human nature to forget difficulties and recall the good moments; based on my experience, I can say that through these big, life-changing moves I learned new things quickly and realized the dream I cherished from an early age – immersing into new cultures by learning languages and exploring traditions, art, literature and cuisine.

It is essential to be open to everything and believe that all the difficulties will turn into a well-lived life.

You and your family narrowly escaped a terrorist attack in Egypt, I can only imagine that you are never the same after you experience something like that. How did that change you?

Life events affect our consciousness; it's up to us to choose what lessons we draw. Traumatic events may be invaluable too.

The birthday of my youngest son Alex, Friday, October 8, 2004 is a day my family will remember for a lifetime.

A car bomber drove into the lobby of the Hilton hotel in Taba (a popular vacation town in Sinai just yards from the border with Israel), where we were staying to celebrate my son's birthday. As a result of the blast 30 people were killed and many more were injured. We were lucky to have just gone outside, and escaped the explosion. The most important gift for my son and my family was understanding that life is the most valuable thing to cherish.

For two years after the events, I experienced strong anxiety fearing another attack.

Many years have passed and the war in Ukraine brought back the same memories. My family and friends live in unending danger in Ukraine; my country is under constant attack. I worry about how long it will take for the people of Ukraine to forget about the suffering they experienced from rocket explosions and more.

They say what doesn't kill us makes us stronger; we pray for life and hope for a brighter future!

With nine years of post-secondary musical education behind you, you have conducted countless award-winning choirs and been a part of some amazing stories. Can you share a couple of highlights of how music has influenced your world?

I have had many choirs throughout my musical career. One of the memorable projects that I am proud of is the creation of a children's choir in Israel in a boarding school for children who had no parents or were from low-income families.

The choir participated in charity events and the money went to the fund for further education of the students of this boarding school.

In one such charity event, held by the American Embassy in Israel, the choir sang with a famous Israeli singer. Ten years later, in Canada, a children's choir that I created sang with the same singer at the Negev Gala charity concert. Music fills me with joy and watching others get joy from it is even better!

You are from Ukraine and have been instrumental in bringing the Island community together to support the people of Ukraine as the horrific war rages on. Tell us about your activities and what you want the rest of us to know and do during this time?

I am a choir director of the Kalyna Ukrainian Choir, based here in Victoria. The "Kalyna" is a symbol of Ukraine and has been for hundreds of years. "Kalyna" is the red berry of the plant Viburnum Opulus.

We are deeply saddened by the war that are taking place in Ukraine. Everyone now has their own weapon and for us this weapon is a music. The cultural front should work powerfully.

From the very beginning of the war in Ukraine, the choir participated in the rallies against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

We sing the Ukrainian songs and in this way we introduce Canadian people to the culture of the Ukrainian people. We participated in the fundraising events as well to support Ukraine.

It is our job, together, to keep people informed as the war continues and the people in Ukraine are dying.

Only together we can to support our Ukrainian brothers and sisters in their fight for a peaceful existence.

Your attitude of optimism, positivity and simplicity permeates all that you do – I wish those qualities were contagious but since they are not, how do you nurture them?

When something happens that makes me feel disappointment, I try to look at the situation differently, change my perspective and accept it as part of my life. I know it is temporary.

I am a lucky person that I have many sources from which I draw positive emotions: my family, my friends, love, music, my job, students, nature, the world that surrounds me.

In my opinion, for every person there are many ways to be more positive in your life, even when you're experiencing sadness, anger, or challenges. Just waking up in the morning and being grateful for the fact that many new opportunities are opened up for you – that is powerful!

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Grow It

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single fruit tree was available at garden centres across the country. This made Wellington, New Zealand headlines in 2008. I was living abroad, the recession was in full swing and rising food costs were impacting everyone. Suddenly self-proclaimed non-gardeners were interested in growing their own food, or at least some of it.

Could our current increasing cost of living encourage more of us to do the same? Aside from the money-saving factor, growing our food has other benefits: it minimizes the resources used in food travel, avoids packaging and provides a sense of satisfaction in growing something ourselves. For children or grandchildren, growing food provides a great learning opportunity – the science of plant growth and a better understanding of where food comes from.

Yes, it's only February and based on historical weather patterns we could still receive another dump of the white stuff. Considering a garden for the summer might seem silly right now, but it's not too early to start planning and plotting the what, where and when you'll tackle growing herbs, fruits or vegetables.

If looking down at your hands you notice your thumbs aren't green, it's OK: help is out there. Garden centre staff can provide direction according to your wants and needs, skill level and the amount of sun exposure your plants will receive. Plan it right and certain plants can be harvested into the fall and winter. With a successful summer bounty, you can preserve by drying, canning or freezing and add to the pantry.

No yard? That's not necessarily a barrier. I have a small deck and have had success growing rosemary on my northfacing balcony. It would grow faster with southern exposure, but I have enough to snip for any recipe. It also means I have no need for plastic-covered rosemary from the store and there is no waste because I only cut what I need. For a beginner, herbs are an easy way to dip into edible gardening. They grow well in pots and having access to fresh herbs adds a lot of freshness and flavour to cooking.

Local resources for help with yard or container gardening: Growing Together (www.growingfood-together.com). Free educational resources including videos, webinars, blog posts and more.

Compost Education Centre (www.compost.bc.ca). Advice and workshops on composting, soil health and gardening, including two upcoming workshops – "Grow Your Own Groceries" and "Growing Vegetables in Containers."

Capital Regional District (www.crd.bc.ca). Watch for their free workshops; pre-pandemic I attended one focused on growing edible plants in containers and on patios.

Planting starters is less effort but if you go the route of germinating seeds, consider sharing your seedling success with friends and neighbours and get your community growing. Sharing the plants will make life a little cheaper, tastier and greener.

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ARTS SCENE

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography

Sketching Beyond the Surface:

STEPHANIE MCCOLL

Angles. Proportions. Spacing. In drawing a good portrait, there are plenty of things to measure. But one thing that can never be fully measured is the impact on the person who receives the portrait.

Typically, a portrait is a representation or likeness, but for Sidney portrait artist Stephanie McColl, it is an opportunity to go beyond, to reflect the core of the person or animal she is drawing and to share that with the viewer.

"I like to capture the essence of an animal or person," shares Stephanie. "I try to capture their uniqueness."

Her portraits are typically eight-and-a-half by 11 inches and feature either one or two subjects. Customers request a portrait for various reasons, like celebrating a loved one or preserving the memory of a pet.

"People have animals that have passed on, and they would like a portrait as a memento or memory," says Stephanie.

Portrait drawing offers the chance for a glimpse into the soul. This is something, however, that is familiar to Stephanie. As a long-time animal intuitive, or an animal whisperer if you will, Stephanie has both a real affinity for her four-legged subjects and an innate ability to communicate with them.

"I love all kinds of animals. I remember a bee or bug would land on my hand and they wouldn't fly off instantly," she says.

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"A friend's dog or cat would typically jump into my lap."

Clients provide Stephanie with a photo of the subject. They choose the size of the portrait, colour choices and shipping details. As it is detailed work, completion time can vary.

"The length of time needed really depends on the size of portrait," remarks Stephanie. "On average, it takes a day or two to complete."

Stephanie uses artist's pencils to create her work, and each piece goes through various stages. "I mostly use coloured pencils. I use Staedtler or Prisma Colour which is my favourite due to the diverse colours it offers," she says. "I use a lot of layering. I start with a light or dark colour depending on the background of the portrait."

Stephanie has honed her craft over the years through hours of practise. It all traces back to her high school days. While she really enjoyed drawing at that time, a request one day from a school administrator opened up a new artistic opportunity which had a lasting impact.

"My principal commissioned me to do portraits of his cats, and he supplied me with sketch books and pencils," says Stephanie. "Then, another teacher wanted me to do portraits of their cats. After that, people were interested in my portraits."

For Stephanie, the face has always held a special interest for her.

"I find faces fascinating; every wrinkle tells a story," she says.

"People live such complex lives, and it comes through in their faces."

Whether she is creating a portrait of a person or a beloved animal, she will focus more often than not on the subject's eyes. "[Eyes] are very important," she notes. "They speak about how an animal or a person views themselves."

Portrait work is very detailed and challenging. Whether it's getting the right proportions or accurate shadowing, you can get stuck in the process. "Sometimes when I run up against a block, I look at the photo from afar," comments Stephanie. "Walking away is a key component. Sometimes, you can get too wrapped up in details."

She has done a number of portraits over the years and discovered the whole process is both a wonderful creative outlet and way to connect with others.

"I like to be able to express my creativity in a way to inspire someone else," shares Stephanie. "I hope the portrait speaks to them or inspires them in a certain way."

Those who have commissioned the portraits often comment on her ability to tap into the heart of the person or the animal. "When people receive the portrait, often they say "Stephanie, you really captured her joy or his spirit."

And, sometimes a portrait can evoke deep emotions and gratitude in a recipient. "A friend of my mom commissioned me to do a portrait of her guru. I loved his face because he had a loving demeanour. I wanted to capture his love," she shares. "When she saw the portrait, she burst into tears."

It took hours for Stephanie to work out the proportions, define the features and determine the colours and lighting on that face. But doing a portrait always takes time. What cannot be calculated or rendered is that reaction of gratitude or depth of emotion from the person seeing the portrait for the first time. It is a worthwhile reward for any artist.

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I grew up in a small farming community in Manitoba, and came to Vancouver Island in 1992 to study at UVic. With a degree in Biochemistry, I then went on to study dentistry at UBC. I made my way back to the Island in 2009. I’ve been a proud North Saanich resident since 2012, where I live with my husband, our three children and a rescue pup, Coco.

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TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE IN OUR COMMUNITY!

5 THINGS YOU CAN START DOING TODAY TO FIGHT INFLATION

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For many individuals and families in B.C., it's been impossible to ignore the effect of rising inflation on their wallet. Every week at the grocery store, the price of something seems to have gone up. It's the same at the gas pump, when shopping online or when paying your utility bills.

Let's cut through the financial jargon and explore a few things you can do to minimize its impact on your day-to-day and long-term finances. Spoiler alert: it may not be all bad news.

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During times of uncertainty, it becomes even more important to connect with your advisor to ensure your plan is still up-to-date based on the current market conditions. Working with an advisor also ensures you are receiving advice that is unique to your personal situation.

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If you are a homeowner, your unique situation may warrant switching from a variable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage. A fixed rate is generally higher than a variable rate, but it does provide some certainty for budgeting.

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I N FA S H I O N

by Carmel Graham, Will + Wheel Hair Lounge Middle Parting

Hair Styled Three Ways

The middle parting is a helpful style to create a youthful look. A middle parting elongates the face and gives the illusion of perfect symmetry. Find the centre of your forehead and comb a part back to an inch before where your head starts to round down to your crown. If you part too far into your crown, you will create a split that may appear thin.

Think of your hair as your own personal accessory.

It adds flare, completes your personal style and is an important part in telling the story of YOU. You can get the same haircut you see on the internet, but it will always look different on every individual. If you're getting bored of your hairstyle but don't want to commit to a new haircut, here are three easy styling tips you can play with at home. You can alter your look from day to night, work to fun or for a special occasion … without heading to the salon.

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Side Parting A side parting is a great way to soften facial features or to create a romantic look. Start the parting where your eyebrow is at its highest point on the forehead. To dramatize the look, tuck on your parted side to give the illusion of even more hair on the longer side.

Curls By adding curls or waves you can give any hairstyle a romantic look. Create a fuller look by curling your hair and then BRUSH the curls! This will give you a full base and will blend the curls together. Use your fingers to place the waves and curls and add more curl if needed. Alternating the direction of the curls will give you the fullest look; if you curl in one direction it will give you a wave reminiscent of old Hollywood.

Curling away from your face will give the appearance of lift and be the most complimentary.

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SEASIDE talks with Graeme Mann, GT Mann Contracting, about what's

in FASHION …

When you don't care how much it costs? Gifts for my wife Yvonne and the kids, or a fishing trip with friends. On your playlist? Chris Stapleton. On your Netflix queue?

Yellowstone, Queen of the South, Stranger Things. On your bedside table?

Bible, alarm clock and always a glass of water. In home décor? Simple accents that make the home feel lived in.

On your walls? Pictures of my family.

It is my greatest achievement and my #1 purpose in life!

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When you want to smell irresistible?

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When you want to throw fashion out the window and be all about comfort? Lululemon sweatpants and a comfy sweatshirt.

When adding colour to your outfit? Something blue. When it comes to your go-to “uniform?”

Jeans and a T-shirt. Paige Jeans from Outlooks for Men are a go-to.

On your feet? Blundstones.

In your shaving kit? The essentials: Old Spice deodorant, Crest toothpaste and a Philips 1 shave. In haircare? I'm bald so not much care needed! The Skull Shaver is my most recent purchase.

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ARE YOU A WOMAN IN BUSINESS? Celebrate with the March 2023 special feature Women to Watch, showcasing unique Peninsula businesses and the women who make them successful.

To advertise in Women to Watch, contact Josie Hadley

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Connect with other local women in business at Seaside Magazine’s Women to Watch Launch Event!

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Seaside's Peninsula Powerhouses: Fun, Fitness & Fundraising

by Deborah Rogers

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On any particular Sunday

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morning at Elk Lake there will always be plenty of walkers and runners. You'll find all ages; in all sorts of clothes; men and women; in pairs, groups or alone. In mid-January we added to the number with our first gathering of Seaside Magazine's "Peninsula Powerhouses," the team we've entered for the Goddess Run. There were 15 of us, every one a goddess in my eyes!

Whatever their level of fitness or experience I wanted to be sure they all felt welcomed and supported. Women can be very hard on themselves when it comes to anything competitive. By signing up and committing to our team and this fundraiser this group are all winners already!

As Team Captain my role is to provide the motivation and support that each member needs to make it the best experience for them.

Whether they run or walk, tackle the 5km or 10km, participating together is a powerful statement. But if the time and distance aren't the draw, why are we doing it? Beyond the fitness benefits and the challenge of pushing ourselves, our team is raising funds for Victoria Women's Transition House. We're showing the power of a group of women working together, and we're showing how the Saanich Peninsula community is amazing at pooling resources and supporting one another.

Not every woman will experience abuse within a relationship, but research tells us that more than four in 10 women have experienced

intimate partner violence. Statistics released this year suggest that approximately one in eight Canadian women are likely suffering from an unrecognized brain injury related to domestic violence (from heads repeatedly hitting the floor, or hands around throats). Every six days in Canada a woman is killed by her intimate partner. Violence within relationships is a very challenging subject to talk about, but ensuring that someone keeps talking about it is essential. The funds our team raises for Victoria Women's Transition House will be put to use at their Shelter, for their counselling programs and towards education and advocacy to try and stop the cycle of abuse.

Seaside's "Peninsula Powerhouses" will be putting in many hours of training in the run up to the March 5 race day. Along the way we'll be encouraging each other, raising each other up and keeping the conversation open about the way women can support each other in all areas of life.

If you would like to make a donation to our team fundraiser for the Victoria Women's Transition House you can do it online. Follow the link from the Seaside Magazine website: www.seasidemagazine. ca/goddess-run-2023/. We are grateful to have been joined by Fit4All and Outfit Outdoor Fitness to help spur us on and stay injury free.

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by Jamila Douhaibi

This is part of a rotating series of articles about some of the Saanich Peninsula's unique shops and services.

The owner of Nancy's Sew Creative, Nancy McMillan, says she is happy to be living in North Saanich on Vancouver Island, where spring feels a lot closer than in other parts of Canada.

Having moved from Alberta, she quickly noticed that the Island had a different feel from what she was used to, both in the weather and in the overall lifestyle.

In Alberta, Nancy operated an interior-design business manufacturing window coverings and bedding. She realized that would not work here. She says: "who would want to cover their windows with views of nature such as we have?" Another factor in making a change in her business model was the much wetter weather. Her pets were often tracking mud and gravel into the house and onto the furniture.

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"Slipcovers for Living!" was born. Nancy manufactures slipcovers for chairs and sofas from October to February. Nearly all of her work is done in 100% cotton, white twill. White slipcovers are perfect for ocean-view homes, but there is a variety of washable fabrics available.

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Nancy manufactures covers for outdoor cushions from March to October. When outdoor cushions are brought out of storage in the spring, they may be faded and even moldy, or damaged by rodents. The filling in the cushions is usually pristine, even if the covers aren't. Fillers can easily be refurbished. Nancy says: "this is a win for the environment, as cushions are kept out of the landfill."

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Nancy uses high-quality Sunbrella Furniture Fabric that comes in a variety of colours and textures. It is sun, rain, mold and mildew resistant. Covers are fully zippered and washable. Nancy can manufacture covers for most types of furniture, including club chairs, adirondack chairs and chaise lounges.

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The Shop A little something for everyone …

"The Shop" is a family and pet friendly destination, offering a charming atmosphere and a unique selection of vintage, recycled, reused and handcrafted items from local vendors and artisans at prices that won't break the budget.

There's also a lovely bench outside to relax in the sun on a beautiful day.

"The Shop" provides a true vintage store experience, featuring previously loved products ranging from clothing, toys, games, books and household items, including furniture, décor, plants and rare antique finds. New "old items" arrive daily, making your adventure fresh every time you visit.

Perhaps you'll find that perfect little something that you love, or perhaps you'll find that perfect little something for someone you love! Either way, we have plenty of new stock and an eager and helpful staff ready to answer your questions and show you the best of the hidden treasures throughout "The Shop."

"The Shop" is located at 9719 First Street in Sidney and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and with special events being hosted during business hours throughout the year.

Come visit soon and expect that "Wow" feeling at "The Shop!"

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February is the winter month that works hard to shake the cold off and celebrate love.

As a local florist, we often see our community finding little ways to enjoy themselves and helping others do the same. What better way to bring a smile and spread warmth than with flowers or a decorative planter?

When it comes to this love-filled month, red roses might spring to mind first as they are a staple in our minds, symbolic of love and romance. While the roses available to us on Vancouver Island are especially beautiful, we are fortunate to know that so many other types of blooms are too!

This year, Valentine's Day livens up the week on a Tuesday. Make sure to plan ahead as it is one of the biggest flower holidays of the year to say "Aloe You." This is because flowers and lively plants are a great way to say what is on your mind and they can say anything you want them to. Better yet, they serve as a great reminder that spring is on its way soon.

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W E AT H E R W I T

by Steve Sakiyama

Out Cold

Since the dawn of

time, my top New Year's resolution has been to "become fit." This sounds vague and lofty, so I break it down into more achievable goals. For example, to become fit I can "go to the gym every day instead of watching TV." Sounds good, but a more achievable goal is to "watch TV at the gym every day." Or, instead of "stop eating doughnuts," a more attainable yet still challenging goal would be to "stop putting butter on doughnuts."

In the spirit of fitness, several years ago I had a brilliant idea to become fit: lose a zillion calories by doing the Polar Bear swim.

The day dawned grey and cold. A wetsuit would have been appropriate, but wearing one makes me look like a cross between a Ninja Smurf and an overstuffed Bavarian sausage. Not pretty. As it turns out, I would have fit right in with my fellow Polar Bears as many were wildly dressed in colourful paraphernalia – a commentary on the mental state required to fly headlong into ice cubes. While shivering beside the hula dancers, my resolve weakened at the sight of an ambulance parked nearby. But alas, before turning back the throng suddenly surged forward and carried me into the frigid abyss. OK, bring it on.

As I pushed into the roiling water a young lad in front of me suddenly stopped and crouched down, forcing me to dive over him head-first into the cold, foreboding sea. While wide-eyed and freezing underwater, in a rare moment of clarity I realized how bizarre all of this was when it looked like the legs of the hula dancers passed by. In my cold-induced delirium, the hypnotic song of mythical Sirens in the form of buttered doughnuts must have beckoned me back to shore.

Speaking of cold, during the winter here on the South Island we can experience frigid weather due to air from the far north. In the polar

regions, the air is in contact with vast ice- and snow-covered surfaces that are in perpetual darkness during the winter, creating a massive icy blob of air (or "Arctic air mass") surrounding the North Pole.

Sometimes there can be a southward bulge in the air mass boundary, where the Arctic air extends through the Canadian interior and far into the U.S. – bringing frigid conditions to these areas. When this happens, very cold air sneaks into the interior of B.C. If it is deep enough it will squeeze through the coastal mountain passes, out the coastal inlets and continue over to the Island. This "outflow" condition brings strong winds, clear skies and frigid temperatures well below normal.

Well, are we in for very cold outflows this month? Maybe, but the long-range outlook shows a preference for normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation.

No matter what the weather is, I love February. It has Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day and Family Day. So this month do something for your overall fitness: resolve to go outside on each of these days and bring a crowd with you. On the count of three, take a deep breath of fresh air, run headlong and dive into the immersive natural beauty that surrounds us. It will, as they say, send chills up your spine. ~ Weatherwit

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THE GOLDEN YEARS

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare

Longevity Lessons from the Blue Zones Every January, we make New Year's resolutions, determined to improve "something," whether that be to lose weight, eat better, exercise more … typically, the resolutions encompass healthier habits, and that's a good thing. The challenge is sticking to the new habit, and making it a sustainable part of our lifestyle, long term.

My resolution in 2023 is to increase my longevity, and, yes, that does equate to eating healthier, exercising more and getting better quality sleep as those goals still are the cornerstones to good health, but I want to take it further: I want to know what the centenarians out there are doing, and what it takes to not only reach 100, but to reach it without chronic disease, with good mobility, good cognition and a positive frame of mind.

Many of you have probably heard of the "Blue Zones," as there have been recent documentaries detailing these regions in the world

where people live longer, healthier, and reach centenarian status at 10 times the rate of the U.S. These pockets seem to be anomalies where their citizens manage to escape the ravages of heart disease, diabetes, auto-immune conditions and cancer that are steadily increasing for the rest of us. What can we learn from these Blue Zones, without packing up all our worldly possessions and moving there?

What began as a National Geographic expedition in the early 2000s, led by Dan Buettner to uncover the secrets of longevity, evolved into the discovery of five specific places around the world where people consistently live to and over 100 years. These Blue Zones have been identified as: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. I have to admit that I was surprised to find one of the Blue Zones in the United States,

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considering the ill health of its population compared to other developed, high-income countries; however, Loma Linda is home to one of the largest Seventh-day Adventist centres, a population that observes many health-enhancing lifestyle practises.

The research team was able to distinguish evidence-based commonalities between these five different Blue Zones including: Natural Movement. These residents do not frequent gyms or have scheduled exercise regimes. Their environments and lifestyles dictate movement the way our bodies were originally designed to move – walking, bending, reaching, stretching, etc.

Sense of Purpose. Blue Zone residents are integral members of their communities; many do physical work into their 70s, 80s and even 90s, by farming, working their own land, building things and exercising other valuable skills.

Ability to De-Stress. The longest-living people have regular practises to shed stress such as pausing to remember and honour their ancestors, taking naps, and having social happy hours.

Whole Food, Plant-based Diet. Blue Zone residents eat lots of beans, scientifically proven to boost longevity. Meat is eaten maybe once a week, and only three to four ounces at one time.

Wine Drinking. People in all Blue Zones (except the Adventists in Loma Linda) drink moderate amounts of wine equating to one or two, at the most, glasses per day in a social setting which also promotes overall health and well-being.

Sense of Belonging. Almost all Blue Zoners belong to some sort of faith-based community, attending services regularly which can extend life expectancy up to 14 years according to research.

Family is Priority. Senior family members are either living with their families or are nearby, and are valued and cared for as they age.

Supportive Social Networks. Those that live the longest are part of "tribal" networks: social circles that care for and support their members.

Okinawans create "moais" – a group of five friends who commit to each other for life.

To put it simply, the residents in the Blue Zones live quite differently than most of us, and while it may be challenging to achieve all of the lifestyle factors listed above in our fast-paced, technology-driven environment, one resounding lesson I have learned is that increased longevity is a journey of many steps, and each step forward brings us closer to centenarian status.

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We started our reading year off strong with a beautifully written tale about family secrets and personal identity. In The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett takes us into the lives of twins, Stella and Desiree. They grow up in the American South, in a town that's been built for fair-skinned black people. Race, or especially colour, is one of the central themes of the book and we see it explored through many different eyes. At 14, Stella and Desiree leave home suddenly, in the middle of the night, escaping the stifling rules and uninspired future they see for themselves in their small town. The real drama of the book starts though when Desiree returns home 14 years later with a very dark-skinned child but no Stella.

Our readers loved the immediacy of the writing in this novel. As the narrative switched from character to character you could almost feel yourself in the room with them. The sense of place is very strong, and Bennett is skilled to quickly locate us with her characters as they move across the country. We follow both Desiree and Stella's storylines showing two lives, that started identically, veering off in completely different directions. The storyteller seems to pose the question: what life would you choose if you weren't constrained by your upbringing?

The theme of identity is explored not just through the lens of colour and race in the United States, though there is plenty to delve into in that topic, but we also meet characters who are exploring their gender identity. They are also questioning their places in the social hierarchy, but none of this makes it a book that feels like you are being forced to unpick a topic. There's a pleasing story that flows naturally (and in chronological order which made some of our readers very happy) and provides a satisfying resolution. We appreciated that it felt like each of the characters had their own flaws, and each was presented without moral judgment. Were there too many "hot topics" squeezed into a relatively short novel? Possibly, yet the lives presented felt authentic, and issues such as race, gender and domestic violence are often intersecting in real life.

Brit Bennett is clearly an author to keep an eye on. Several of our readers mentioned that they will be looking for her previous novel, and of course for future ones!

For our next meeting we will be reading Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sidney/North Saanich Library.

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The History of the Saanich Peninsula:

Part 2 – The Roots of Eden

by Doreen Marion Gee

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vistas, rolling verdant landscapes and balmy weather, the Saanich Peninsula is, by nature, a charmed place.

However, the true character and essence of our West Coast paradise was forged by the people who put down roots here a long time ago. Their accomplishments and hard work built this vibrant successful community.

Unfortunately, the history of human occupation and expansion on the Saanich Peninsula has not always been a proud one. The lands originally belonged to the first inhabitants, the W̱SÁNEĆ Indigenous Peoples. But that changed radically when European explorers arrived. The book The Saltwater People, by respected elder and teacher Dave Elliott, is a raw and heartfelt reckoning with the dark days of colonization. He gifts us with a poignant account of the 1852 (Governor) James Douglas Treaties with the Saanich People: "The Saanich Peninsula was the homeland of the Saanich People for who knows how long … Then after some time they (Douglas and company) began to claim the land, they began to exploit the land … We lost the land somehow. One after the other – land, fishing rights, hunting rights were legislated away." In 1852, the Hudson's Bay Company obtained two large tracts of forested land from the W̱SÁNEĆ People, which became known as North and South Saanich Districts. These were then sold to European settlers.

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Sometimes a familiar signpost on a quiet country road can unleash a flurry of fascinating history about the roots of a community. Central Saanich United Church on East Saanich Road was formerly known as the Shady Creek Church. Arriving in 1858, Charles and Nancy Alexander were some of the earliest pioneers on the Saanich Peninsula, along with fellow Afro-American settlers who were invited here by Governor James Douglas. After great success in the Fraser River Gold Rush, Charles purchased a farm near Shady Creek in South Saanich and remained there for 33 years.

During that time, the family contributed in numerous ways to the success of a burgeoning community: Initiating and supporting the building of the Shady Creek Methodist Church, with Charles as an early preacher; Charles helped to build the first school in South Saanich and was a school trustee for many years; and he was also involved in the formation of the Temperance Society and the Agricultural Society. "The Alexanders were an integral part of the community"(BC Black History Awareness Society) and today, more than 100 of their descendants still live in Saanich.

Following the fury and glory of the Fraser River gold rush, most of the lands in the North Saanich District were snatched up by gold miners, settlers and speculators. Many of those early pioneers helped to transform the fledgling community of landowners and farmers

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COMMUNITY NEWS Supporting Seniors Sidney's St. Paul's United Church has launched a monthly support group for LGBTQ+ Seniors. Edward R. Murrow Award winner James Gardner will facilitate the support group.

While it is not a counselling group, Gardner said it will be a space where resources can be shared and friends can be made. The support group aims to meet on the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. More information can be found at www.stpaulsunitedbc.com.

Grant Applications The Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation is accepting Grant applications from nonprofits and registered charities prior to the deadline of February 28, 2023. Grants are open to Peninsula groups and groups that support Peninsula residents for projects that benefit our community. Find out who is eligible and how to apply on their website: www.sp-cf.ca.

You Spin Me Right Round Sidney, North Saanich and Victoria Airport Authority have signed a cost-sharing agreement to build a roundabout at the intersection of Beacon Avenue West and Galaran Road with a connection to a realigned Stirling Way. The infrastructure improvement will increase public safety, reduce congestion and support economic development in the area.

The project will likely go to tender this spring with the aim of

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SCHOOL NEWS Raising Funds Dry Grad fundraisers are ongoing for the secondary schools in our district from ongoing bottle drives and gift cards to coffee sales and more! The grade 12 graduates will benefit from having a safe and fun celebration on their graduation nights in June.

Visit the websites at: www.claremont.saanichschools.ca, www. stellys.saanichschools.ca and www.parkland.saanichschools.ca for more information.

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Vermouth:

More Than a Mix What a delight in recent months to see an increasing number of Vancouver Island vermouths popping up in the liquor stores and on wine lists. If you're a fan of cocktails from Martini to Negroni, you'll already know about the pleasures of vermouth as an ingredient. A good vermouth, however, deserves some attention on its own merits – ideally served in a pretty little glass with a twist and maybe just one ice cube.

Vermouth dates back at least until Greek and Roman times, when it was used as a digestif. During that first winter of the pandemic time, as I have taken to thinking of these past years, I had the stircrazy idea that I'd cook up a Roman saturnalia feast for the winter solstice, using ancient recipes, and all I can say about that experience is that, first: Roman food sure has come a long way in 2,000 years; and second: I'm not one bit surprised they needed digestives.

If you want to try your hand at making an ancient Roman-style vermouth, it's surprisingly easy because vermouth is really nothing more than a table wine fortified with herb-and-spice-infused spirits.

This is why any sensible winemaker is always going to produce a bit of vermouth. One of the realities of running a tasting room is that, at the end of the day, you are left with opened bottles of wine.

Faced with a choice between pouring perfectly delicious wine down the drain or pouring the unused wine from those open bottles into a tank, fortified with some spirits to keep it fresh, vermouth is a mighty attractive prospect. When I was working as a winemaker, I'd just macerate a mad scientist blend of aromatics in some local craft vodka for a week or two, add a bit of sugar if we were making a sweet vermouth, and fortify the wine with the infused vodka. And that's it: vermouth. Except, of course, there is an art to blending, and a good vermouth is a wonderful thing.

The base spirits used to make vermouth can vary. Neutral spirits like vodka are common, but some vermouths are made with brandy, and there's no reason why you couldn't use rye or any other base for your infusion. In theory, in fact, you could also make a fortified aromatic cider or mead. Locally, Esquimault Wine Company (www.esquimaltwine.ca) is doing just that using local Island mead as a base wine.

What really matters in a vermouth, after all, is the infusion. The aromatics can range anywhere from herbaceous and floral to highly spiced. For the Roman historian Apicius, the essential infusion was with frankincense; rosemary; saffron; a lavender-like aromatic known as nard or spikenard; and, of course, wormwood. I say "of

course" wormwood because vermouth and wormwood go handin-hand. Indeed, the name vermouth is the French pronunciation of the German word for wormwood: wermuth. Other common aromatics in vermouth run the gamut from cinnamon or cloves to chamomile and orange peel.

You can make your own concoction with a bottle of wine, a bit of vodka, and a collection of herbs and spices, but there are many great options to explore as well coming out of island wineries. If your taste runs to the classical, Rathjen Cellars (https://tinyurl. com/6jfnpzft) offers a dry vermouth infused with roasted dandelion roots and marjoram. If you like something a bit sweeter, the folks at Beaufort Vineyard up in Courtenay make an off-dry wormwood-androsemary-led vermouth fortified with Sherringham vodka. Most of the Island tasting rooms are on a winter hiatus while everyone tries to get winter pruning done before the buds start pushing (and takes a breather), but winery pick-up is open throughout the winter.

While I hate recommending large-production products that come from off-Island when the economics of running a small landbased winery in this province are so challenging (that's a rant for another day, but the legislation in British Columbia makes life very hard for small winemakers), one of my absolute favourite sipping drinks – not technically a vermouth only because of the absence of wormwood – is the surprisingly affordable French fortified wine, Lillet Blanc, which is infused with some secret recipe that smells to me like springtime flowers.

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THE PERIPHERAL: WHEN TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES TOO FAR Have you ever been asked your favourite film genre and been stumped? There are just too many to choose from: comedy, drama, noir, thriller – the list goes on. Most people are shocked when I reveal that post-apocalyptic is my favourite form of storytelling.

Give me a dystopian-future zombie film any day; I've seen 'em all! So, I was instantly hooked when the new Amazon sci-fi mystery thriller The Peripheral was released. Though leaning more towards sci-fi than "end of the world" (and definitely less gruesome than a zombie film), this series is an absorbing tale set in the near future that explores the risks of technological advancement beyond our control.

The Peripheral is loosely based on the 2014 book of the same name written by William Gibson, and produced by the team from Westworld. The eight-part series stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Flynne Fisher, a young woman struggling to pay her mother's medical bills while working in a 3D print shop. Set in 2032, her world is recognizably similar to ours, with noted technological advancements that differentiate the future reality from our current one. Flynne has a knack for virtual reality gaming and steps in for her brother Burton, a commercial VR gamer. She is a far superior player and can level up in the games without difficulty, so when an opportunity arises for Burton and Flynne to test out an advanced SIM headset and make some cash, she signs up. Flynne is thrust into the James Bond-like world of futuristic London where she is sent on a mission that becomes a bit too real, because, as it turns out, it is.

When wearing the VR headset Flynne is sent into 2099, a future where the simulation becomes an apocalyptic reality. Flipping between her current world and the post-apocalyptic future, Flynne faces dangers she didn't realize were possible.

The plot is complex and difficult to relay completely; with time jumps and simulated realities it's more of a watch-and-see-foryourself kind of series. Though only eight episodes in total, the show packs a punch while still managing to move slowly enough that the viewer is not completely overwhelmed. If you are a fan of The Matrix (or any futuristic science fiction show, really) this one's for you.

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NIȽ TU,O Collaborates with Federal Thinktank to Reduce Discrimination & Underfunding NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society

(NIL TU,O) is collaborating with the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (Institute) to reduce the discrimination, underfunding and colonialism in Indigenous Services Canada First Nations Child and Family Services.

NIȽ TU,O is proud to announce a new collaboration with the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, at the University of Ottawa. Through the collaboration, NIȽ TU,O will influence the necessary reform of Indigenous Services Canada First Nations Child and Family Services (ISC) in addition to the creation of a new, wellbeing-focused approach for Indigenous Child and Family Services (Agencies) providing programs and support for First Nations families.

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(FNCS) and the National Advisory Committee (NAC) on Children and Families, to conduct research and analysis to inform upcoming policy changes.

IFSD completed Phases 1 and 2 of this work, identifying funding gaps in "prevention, poverty, information technology, and capital," before collaborating with NIȽ TU,O. Additionally, IFSD research helped establish the Measuring to Thrive framework, an "expression of a collective vision of holistic well-being defined by FNCFS practitioners."

IFSD will partner with NIȽ TU,O and 27 other collaborators on Phase 3 of its work, to develop the capacity of Indigenous-led agencies like NIȽ TU,O. Through its role in the collaboration, NIȽ TU,O intends to ensure preventative, needs-based funding by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

NIȽ TU,O's collaboration with IFSD comes at a critical moment.

In January 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found the ISC - FNCFS program engaged in discrimination by underfunding First Nations child and family services on reserve.

NIȽ TU,O views its collaboration with IFSD as an opportunity to ensure the impending policy reforms include the decolonization of the ISC - FNCFS program to the greatest extent possible. While this is the first time NIȽ TU,O has participated in Federal reform of policies that impact local children and families, this collaboration is a continuation of work already underway.

Shares Executive Director Katharina Stocker: "We have always known that the challenges of Coast Salish children and families are rooted in colonialism and its institutions. Our services seek to remedy the damage caused by colonialism, based on what our families tell us they need. We are really excited to have the opportunity to share our successes in prevention-based programming to help reform Indigenous Services Canada First Nations Child and Family Services."

This collaboration is just another instance of NIȽ TU,O's extensive work decolonizing the Canadian approach to child and family services and moving towards a model which ethically upholds Coast Salish laws and practises while supporting preventative actions.

NIȽ TU,O looks forward to its ongoing work with IFSD for the benefit of all First Nations children and families, but especially those here in Coast Salish territory.

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Originally developed in Sweden, the word "kinesiology" comes from a translation into Greek and English from the Swedish word Rörelselära, which means "Movement Science."

Through the study of human movement, professionals can prescribe and teach you exercises to optimize your range of motion and flexibility, as well as your strength, balance, and endurance.

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People of all ages can benefit from Kinesiology. Perhaps you have a running injury, or have been in a motor vehicle accident; maybe you have chronic musculoskeletal injuries, recovering from surgery or you are struggling with some of the effects of aging. Exercise therapy with a Kinesiologist can help with your rehabilitation and ultimately get you back to your sports, hobbies or work.

What services do they offer?

Kinesiologists help with a wide range of issues, and the scope of their practice covers many services to assist you with your health and wellness goals – including: movement assessment, exercise therapy for range of motion, flexibility, strength, core strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. They can help you with nutrition and

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What can I expect during my appointment?

Our Kinesiologists will perform a thorough individualized assessment that examines your condition, your lifestyle, your hurdles and your goals. They will then prescribe and teach you an exercise program. This can be done in the clinic, one-on-one, and can also be done at home in between sessions. You should come prepared in athletic footwear and clothing. Kinesiology is fun, motivating and research shows that "exercise is the new medicine!"

Can you explain the benefits of an exercise program?

Thanks to the neuroplasticity of the human brain and the adaptability of the musculoskeletal system, exercise is a simple and established intervention for many movement disorders and musculoskeletal conditions. Exercise programs can improve your quality of life, your sleeping habits, your immune system function, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. A recent study shows that three sessions of 30 minutes of brisk walking can help improve your happiness.

You might be familiar with the phrase "sitting is the new smoking" our society spends a lot more time sitting than we used to, and it has had an impact on our health. Sitting has increased our chances of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and back pain. The solution to this problem is movement.

There is plenty of research to suggest that cardiovascular exercise is particularly helpful for pain management, osteoporosis, knee and hip osteoarthritis, vestibular and balance issues, and recovering from surgery. From hiking, biking, running and walking, to aquafit, swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, any form of cardiovascular exercise will promote healthful living.

What led you to introduce Kinesiology at the clinic?

Our mandate is to "keep you doing what you love" and Kinesiology is an awesome complement to physiotherapy to help us achieve this with an active approach to your treatment!

To book in with Sierra Hall, Registered Kinesiologist, call the clinic at 250-208-5942.

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OUT FOR A … STELLAR NIGHT

by Sheila Molloy

Local Stargazing Even with the mild winters on the Peninsula, it is easy to want to stay in by a warm fire in January and hibernate.

But with a combination of cold air and clear nights, you now have a great reason to get outside this winter for some epic stargazing.

Admittedly, you may need to muster up some motivation and warm outwear but once you get outside, winter will reward you with some of the best stargazing of the entire year!

Winter nights (when not overcast) will be very clear as cold air holds less moisture and ensures a less watery haze in the air. The nights also get darker earlier, which is a benefit for bringing the kids along for a stargazing adventure well before their bedtime.

While places like Cattle Point in Oak Bay or our local Dominion Astrophysical Observatory offer well-known opportunities for dark and starry skies, our Peninsula has some great spots as well.

Prime Peninsula Locations Your first stop is to find a prime viewing location which can be done quite easily using the light pollution map at right (www.lightpollutionmap.info) to guide you to areas that are not disturbed by too much light.

We found the beach accesses around Lands End Road, Deep Cove and Ardmore to be quite good. On the other side, Island View Beach and Saanichton Bay Park were also good. We like the big skies and views around Durrance Lake and along Willis Park Road. Generally, Gowland Tod Provincial Park was a great place with less light pollution but still some car traffic, so find places away from the parking lot. If

you are into some night hiking, Timberman Trail to Squally Reach Viewpoint tops the areas with low light pollution and a great open sky.

What to Look for Orion! It is so easy to spot Orion the Hunter, one of winter's most easily recognizable constellations (see image at left). Canadian space agency has a star finder map you can download (https://tinyurl.com/ewc32zxf). If you want a more immersive experience, there are many free smartphone apps for interactive star finding (we used SkyView).

What to Bring Bring snacks, hot cocoa or tea, blankets, chairs, extra warm clothing and whatever you would normally take on a picnic. You can stargaze with the naked eye, but a pair of binoculars or a small telescope are handy.

It is helpful to put red cellophane over your flashlight as it is less obtrusive and helps you keep your night vision.

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SEASIDE HOMES

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Green Roof Safaris & Caring for Our Roofs When you think of going on a safari, what comes to mind? Seeing the "Big Five" in Africa – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and giraffes? Or perhaps a West Coast Sea Safari to experience whales spouting, soaring eagles, seals and sea lions? How about going on a Green Roof Safari to learn about green roof technology? These tours are happening in North America and Europe – the beginnings of an exciting new way to design our homes, or a traditional way coming back to life?

Silvia Bonet, a partner at Finlayson Bonet Architecture, says that adding a rooftop terrace or patio is an excellent addition to the attractiveness and usability of your roof. "Since the pandemic, we have seen that having an oasis at home to retreat to and get fresh air or alone time is good for our family's health and wellness.

A livable outdoor space using part of an existing house footprint can provide entertainment space, unique views, a place for potted plants and a barbecue. This is particularly valuable when space is minimal on the ground."

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Before embarking on the project, Silvia says the property owner needs to consult with an insurance company and professionals to determine the best type of green roof. At the design stage for a rooftop patio, there will be an evaluation by a structural engineer who will properly size the structure. Adding a rooftop patio to an existing structure needs to be properly reviewed by qualified professionals to assess weights, drainage, and waterproofing. "Like many," Silvia says, "we are concerned about the environment and climate change and having a green roof could provide some of the answers we are looking for."

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(slopes on all sides) or gable roofs (triangle style with a base and two sides meeting at the ridge). If we live amongst trees, we will have maintenance tasks such as cleaning out gutters to prevent rainwater from backing up and removing branches and leaves. In shady areas, green moss will thrive on our roof – and no, that doesn't constitute a "green roof."

It's best to check with your roof manufacturer or installer before cleaning or making any changes to your roof so that you don't void your warranty. Brian MacDonald, Shingle Division Manager at Parker Johnson, says that just like Chevrolet expects you to keep your vehicle clean, the manufacturers of roofing material expect customers to maintain and keep their roofs clean.

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The right way to clean a shingle roof, says Brian, is to lightly brush off the moss and other material in the summer when it's dried out.

Then on an overcast day, clean the roof with a 50/50 water and bleach mixture – be sure to rinse it off within 30 minutes." For a metal roof, you can use car washing soap or mild dish soap mixed with water, and even a zip wax to give it a protective coating. "The roof will not rot or be ruined if you get some moss or algae growing on it, but it will look awful." There are reputable de-mossing companies that would love your business – stay safe and hire a professional.

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Brian says they have discovered roof leaks in wood-burning chimneys that have been modified to use natural gas. When the chimney is no longer warmed and dried by the woodfire, the bricks and mortar, which are porous, will absorb water like a giant sponge in a storm with blowing rain. The good news is that the chimney can be sealed to prevent further leaks. Other things to check are the flashing and roof boots that seal off the various pipes venting through your roof. You want to ensure they are in good shape and not cracked – just as watertight as your well-loved Chelsea boots. Water can get in through the smallest of holes.

Skylights in roofs are lovely because they add such great natural light, but if they weren't installed correctly or their seal is failing, they may whistle or make strange wind-related noises; that results in a "to do" item that demands priority. A friend of mine had a skylight fly out of his newly installed metal roof in the middle of a nasty storm; it landed gracefully in the bed of his pickup – and miraculously didn't break – but I am sure it wasn't fun to climb up a ladder in the dark to put it back.

Last but not least, there's the inside of your roof to check out – the attic space. Here, you may discover leaks, mould development due to inadequate ventilation, or rodent damage. Rodent damage is a serious issue that should be addressed; mice can fit in a hole the size of a nickel, and rats coming in through ventilation screening or other openings can get in holes the size of a quarter.

For our comfort, Brian says it's actually very rare for a quality roof that is properly installed to leak. Just like every other renovation or new build, quality of materials and quality of workmanship together ensure a job well done – and a good night's sleep for the homeowner.

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HOT PROPERTIES WEST COAST SEASIDE RETREAT!

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Quality built 1985 West Coast inspired design, with sunken Living Room, vaulted cedar ceiling, original rock FP and fantastic open plan offers 2,037sf, on 2-levels, 3BD/3BA and soaring 14' ceilings. Bonus oversized double garage for your cars, bikes, toys & tools!

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For Sale on Vancouver Island PRISTINE VIEW HOME! 1900 Chinook Place

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TA K E N O T E

Writing: Series for Teens (Age 13-17)

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Seaweed: Mysteries of the Amber Forest

ONGOING IN FEB

9811 Seaport Place, Sidney Come discover the hidden worlds that are essential to life above and below the waves! The unique exhibit features art and imagery by Josie Iselin, Jackie Hildering and Sarah Jim. Masks are encouraged but no longer required for visitors. See website for admission hours. www.salishseacentre.org

ONGOING IN FEB

Sidney Museum 2423 Beacon Avenue, Sidney The ever-popular Lego Exhibition celebrating LEGO imagination returns to the Sidney Museum! There will be a wonderful variety of creations including classic pirates and medieval castles, pop culture icons like Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and Star Wars, and much more. www.sidneymuseum.ca

Live Music

ONGOING IN FEB 7:30PM

Brentwood Bay Village Empourium 2-7103 West Saanich Rd. Brentwood Bay Live Music Fridays at Empourium: an intimate and licenced venue featuring a variety of folk, roots, blues and jazz artists. All shows are by advance reservation only – no ticket sales at the door. To reserve: www.empourium.ca/events

Art on the Deck

UNTIL FEB 23

ArtSea Gallery 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney Take a break from your walk along the waterfront and peek at the stunning art through the window at the ArtSea Gallery. Creative pieces using a variety of activities including glassblowing, soap making, pottery, painting, weaving and many more! Free. www.artsea.ca

4th Anniversary of the Brentwood Bay 5:05 Club

FEB 2 5:05PM

Brentwood Bay Village Emporium 2-7103 West Saanich Rd. Brentwood Bay Celebrating its fourth year, the local club offers a great opportunity for business owners to meet with their peers and exchange ideas and support. The founding members of the group will be in attendance and there will be appetizers and treats served. For info: brenda.macfarlane@igpwm.ca | www.facebook.com/ BrentwoodBay505Club 74 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | FEBRUARY 2023

10AM-12PM

McTavish Academy of Art

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Lego Exhibition

FEB 5, 12, 19 & 26

1720 McTavish Road, North Saanich This series, led by professional writer and editor Angela M. Cowan, will cover narrative arc and plot, character development, world building, and common pitfalls experienced like passive voice or overdone clichés. All participants are welcome. Bring a notebook and a pen. www.mctavishacademy.ca

Peninsula Newcomers Club Luncheon

FEB 9 12:15PM

Welcoming women to the Peninsula since 1987! Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Pre-booking required. For further details: www.peninsulanewcomers.com

Deep Cove Folk Music Society: “Fraser Union”

FEB 10 8PM

St. John’s United Church 10990 West Saanich Road, North Enjoy strong vocals and diverse instrumental abilities from this band. While Fraser Union has folk roots, it reflects both the diversity of our history and culture but also the issues of contemporary society. $10 admission www.deepcovefolk.ca/

FEB 11

Valentine Tea Dance

2-4PM

Cordova Bay United Church Hall 813 Claremont Avenue, Victoria By donation to support the ongoing work of For the Love of Africa Society with the children of Tanzania.

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Women’s Tennis Practice & Play

FEB 13-MAR 13 7-9PM

Panorama Recreation, Indoor Tennis Court 4 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich A great opportunity to develop skills! Sessions are geared towards intermediate players of 3 to 3.5 skill rating who identify as female. Refer to Tennis Canada’s Self-Rating Guide. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama

“I Wish You Love” – Edie Daponte

FEB 14 6-8:30PM

RIVA Restaurant 2537 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Celebrate Valentine’s Day and enjoy seaside dining and a lovely evening of music! Local favourite, Edie Daponte, will be performing with bassist Joey Smith and pianist Attila Fias. Reservations 250-656-6690.

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Family Day Weekend

FEB 19, 20 & 21 11AM-3PM

1910 Norseman Road, North Saanich The popular attraction offers a special family weekend.

Dedicated to preserving aircraft and artefacts, this local museum collects, restores and displays aircraft and artefacts related to the history of aviation in Canada, with emphasis on British Columbia aviation history. Admission is by donation. For more info: 250-655-3300 | www.bcam.net

FEB 20

12-1:20PM

1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich Wear your favourite pajamas and housecoats and join in the fun on the ice! There will be music in the air and a lively game at centre-ice. Everyone welcome. Regular admission fees apply. Skate and helmet rentals available. www.crd.bc.ca/panoram

FEB 23 – MAR 30 6:30-7:30PM

FEB 26 – APR 2 4:00-5:00PM

Central Saanich Cultural Centre, Room 8 1209 Clarke Rd., Brentwood Bay Just adopted an older dog and not sure about its training background? Have a 10-week-old puppy that needs training? This set of classes will help your dog become a well mannered member of the family. The course covers walking your dog on a leash and teaching it to sit, wait, stay down, leave it, and coming when called. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama

Rotary Club of Sidney: Back In Time Bingo

FEB 26 3PM

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Enjoy some fun and laughter and maybe even win some cash! Bring a friend or a group and play the old fashioned bingo cards with slider windows. There will be various games like Around the Outside, Four Corners, T and an X with cash payouts for the winners. Cost is $2 each per game. www.marywinspear.ca

Blood Donor Clinic

This is a wonderful opportunity, via Zoom platform, for seniors to speak and socialize. For online meeting details, email mastermotivators4671@gmail.com with subject “Seniors Toastmasters”. www.1288.toastmastersclubs.org

Caregivers Connect: BC's Virtual Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays | 2-3:30pm

Panorama Recreation Centre, Arena A

Woofer’s Pup Essentials (Age 16+)

Toastmasters for Seniors (Virtual) Tuesdays | 10-11am

BC Aviation Museum

Pajama-Rama Family Day Skate

ONGOING

FEB 27 12-6PM

Mary Winspear Centre, Bodine Hall 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Make all the difference in the lives of Canadian hospital patients by donating blood! Book your lifesaving appointment online at www.blood.ca, by downloading the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

This virtual support group brings people from across the province together twice a month around a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This is a time for reassurance, where caregivers can realize they are not alone. Pre-register each week to attend. Visit www.familycaregiversbc.ca or Call toll free 1-877-520-3267 extension 1.

Sidney Sister Cities Association Meeting

3rd Thursday | Nell Horth Room, Sidney/ North Saanich Public Library Meetings are free and are open to the public. Come and find out about Sidney’s Sister Cities and how the Association works on behalf of the Town of Sidney to maintain these relationships. If interested please contact tecarrier2@gmail.com for further information.

Saanich Peninsula Business for Business Network Virtual Meeting Thursdays | 8-9:30am

The Saanich Peninsula Chapter of BforB is a peersupport (mastermind) group for local business owners and leaders of professional practices. Guests are welcome, at no charge. Current members and other details at www.bforbnetworks.com.

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Repair Café North Saanich 3rd Saturday | 10am – 1pm St. John’s United Church

Do you have a household item that’s broken?

Rather than toss it away, bring it the Repair Café and get it repaired! It’s a free meeting place where you can tap into voluntary repairers with skills in sewing, carpentry, electrical and bikes who will help fix your item on the spot. For details and to volunteer: www.repaircafenorthsaanich.ca Email: repaircafenorthsaanich@gmail.com

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Peninsula Panthers

Panthers make coaching change for stretch run

This 2022/23 regular season has been unprecedented and volatile in terms of the Club’s performance in every way imaginable. The team came back after a VIJHL Championship Season and carried much of the momentum garnered from that campaign in the early going of the regular season. They won all 8 games in the month of September and continued their winning ways garnering 27 out of a possible 32 points over the span of their first 16 contests. The games were getting tougher and the wins started to spread further and further apart. The Panthers limped into the Christmas Break mostly playing .500 hockey after their incredibly hot start and the Organization felt that the two-week break away from the rink could not have been better timed. Unfortunately that was not the case.

The Club dropped their first four games after the New Year and the schedule only looked to get tougher. They had moved from one of the best records in the Province at the Junior B level to a point where they dropped into 3rd place in the South Division of the VIJHL behind the Victoria Cougars and Saanich Predators.

General Manager Pete Zubersky did a lot of soul searching and after a few weeks thinking about the Club’s situation, he committed to letting Head Coach Chris Driebergen go. Zubersky has taken over as the new Bench Boss for the final 12 games of the season and for the post-season and is looking for his troops to respond to the move.

“This was clearly the toughest decision I have been faced with this year,” explained the two-decade GM. “Chris is a real fine person and he was cutting his teeth at the Junior level with our Club this season. I just felt that we were slipping and I did not want to quit on this season. We have six 20-year-old players and it is their last year of Junior eligibility and when they look back once their careers are over, the final year always seems to be the most important. The hockey business is unfortunately at times a tough one. Our entire Organization wish Chris Driebergen all the best in the future no matter where his path leads and I am hopeful that at some point he will get another opportunity at this level in the future.”

The move came after the Club had dropped four straight games, the last one being a 5-0 drubbing at home at the hands of the League-leading

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Oceanside Generals. But for now, fans and hockey pundits will be able to sit back and judge as to whether the move was a correct one.

In other news around the Organization, the Panthers will continue to compete at home at the Panorama Recreation Centre on Friday night with the puck dropping at 7:30 pm. Some of the top teams are on tap for a visit and this will allow the Organization to compete with some of the best as a dress rehearsal moving into the postseason. The Cats are excited to announce that their Annual PMHA and Fan Appreciation Game is set to go on Family Day Monday February 20th with an early afternoon start of 2:00 pm. A special 3rd Jersey has been produced for the game and these jerseys and a few more will be gifted to PMHA players and fans in attendance.

The game is sponsored by the Peninsula Co-op, a longtime Panthers sponsor and supporter. A large crowd is expected for this contest and the Club is asking that fans arrive early to avoid late entry to the game. For those fans on the Peninsula who have not had an opportunity to get a look at Junior Hockey, this game is an excellent chance to get your first glimpse.

On Sunday, February 26th the Cats will host their annual Awards Dinner at the Mary Winspear Centre on Beacon Avenue in Sidney.

The Dinner comes on the heels of the final Regular Season game on Friday, February 18th and it sets the stage for the post-season grind.

Tickets are now available at all Panthers games or by calling Team President Coreen Zubersky. Family, friends and fans are asked to get your tickets well in advance of the Dinner in order that we may determine numbers for the caterer to make plans to facilitate food ordering. The meal is catered by Island Culinary Service and the quality of the dinner and service is top level. The night will be an entertaining one, please join us to celebrate the Club and give them an extra push to the post-season when the games really count.

The fan support on the Peninsula for the Panthers Hockey Club is by far the strongest in the South Division and has been so for many years. The Club wants to thank each sponsor, volunteer, billet and fan who allow the Club to exist. Thank you and see you at the rink!

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AWARDS BANQUET - 5:30 pm (Public Welcome - Tickets available)

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Visit our website: www.ppanthers.bc.ca Opposite page: (Bottom L) Panthers’ Captain, #7 Matt Seale rushes the puck out of his zone vs. the Westshore Wolves.

(Bottom R) Alternate Captain, #22 Tanner Banks takes a moment on the bench to refresh before heading right back into the fray.

Left Top: Panthers’ Alternate Captain, #11 Payton Braun romps in on the Victoria Cougars goaltender while being checked tightly by a Cougars defenceman.

Left Bottom: Panthers Alternate Captain, #28 Evan Crawford is on the attack after crossing the blueline while being closely marked by a Cougars forward.

These four wear letters and form part of the Leadership Gr oup.

Peninsula Panthers Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Mary Winspear Centre Refreshments 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Christian J. Stewart Photography

Last season’s winner of the Grant Gilbertson Memorial-Friendship Award was Julien Phillips - presented by Logan Speirs and Riley Braun in Grant memory who passed away last January 3rd, 2022.

As the Club closes in on the final game of the regular season and looks forward to the post-season, they also have a focus on their annual Awards Banquet. The night is a real highlight of the season and provides a chance for family, friends and fans to come out and mingle with the players and management of the Peninsula Panthers.

The evening always proves to be one packed with laughter and emotion as stories of the seasons gone by are shared.

Tickets are available for purchase from Coreen Zubersky in the Lobby at any Peninsula Panthers home games or by calling 250-652-1804. Tickets for the deluxe banquet are $70 and the evening will be enjoyed by all.

AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED: Most Improved Player Community Leadership Volunteer of the Year Top Scorer Most Sportsmanlike Player Unsung Hero Best Defenceman Steve Simpson Memorial Fan Favourite Rookie of the Year Most Valuable Player Top Playoff Performer Scholastic Achievement (in memory of the Humboldt Broncos)

Grant Gilbertson Memorial -Friendship Award

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Not so long ago, Valentine's Day was strictly for couples.

Movies abounded with teenage girls hoping desperately that their crush would present them with a locket bought with lawn mowing money; married-with-kids duos used the date as a chance to get out without the little ones; and every "single," it appeared, was blue at the thought of being alone on this red-letter day.

But as the years have passed, Valentine's Day has seemingly taken a back seat to the idea of relationships over romance.

Now February is a month when all kinds of relationships are celebrated – whether those be friendships, familial or even your connection with yourself.

That shift may be due in part to Covid, which has given us no choice but to examine all our relationships. The pandemic forced us to live closer with some while away from others, and relationships with colleagues might have been stifled by a work-from-home mandate. Maybe you realized your close friend group wasn't so close after a period of enforced separation, or perhaps you sought connections in the digital world to fill the voids in your physical one.

However your relationships may have changed over the years, celebrating them is always a good thing, no matter the date. First is a healthy relationship with yourself (Inside Out, pg 25), without which your other connections won't flourish. Maybe there is a partner in your life with whom you want to celebrate the 14th in a unique way; The Natural Path (pg 13) is a great source of inspiration. In "The West Coast Trail: Mudders & Daughters," (pg 10) writer Stephanie Staples shares the story of the adventure she undertook with a friend and their daughters, bringing them closer through adversity. Perhaps like the Okinawans (The Golden Years, pg 48), you are lucky to have a supportive social network which, research shows, may have the ability to lengthen your life.

This February, and all year round, embrace your relationships, whatever form they may take, and appreciate how they work collectively to create a healthier you.

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February is a month to celebrate love, and we are grateful for the love that thrives within our community.

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