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A PERFECT NEW YEAR'S
Tips on hosting a great New Year's Eve party
did you know? holiday edition
Do you know the origins of our holiday traditions?
THE REASON WE CALL IT DUNCAN
The beginning and the history of the Cowichan Valley
storm watching in tofino
Catch the perfect storm and some big waves
RELATIONSHIP WISH LIST
Do you know what you want in your ideal partner?
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MOVIE REVIEW: THE CLEAN BIN PROJECT An inspirational message from a local couple who once vowed to live waste free for one year.
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SAVOURY STUFFED CHICKEN Recipe from Lisa Garvie
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THE PERFECT NEW YEAR'S PARTY Island Times offers some tips on how to host a great New Year's Eve party
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DID YOU KNOW? Some facts about the origin of Christmas and our holiday traditions
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HAPPY RELAXING AT THE KINGFISHER SPA A review of a world class spa right here on Vancouver Island
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RUCKLE PROVINCIAL PARK The heart of Salt Spring Island
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A short history about the City of Duncan
IS IT TIME TO REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN? It's easy to get started when it comes to updating your kitchen space
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RELATIONSHIP WISH LIST Matchmaker Tamara Hide discusses the importance of making a list of what you want
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THE WONDERS OF STORM WATCHING Tofino is the number one destination on Vancouver Island for catching the perfect storm
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LADYSMITH LIGHT UP The City of Ladysmith celebrates the season with an amazing display of lights.
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Editor’s Note
As beautiful as it is to have a white Christmas, not all of us are fans of winter weather. For anyone wanting to speed up the arrival of warmer weather, it isn't necessary to crank the heat in order to feel warm and cozy. The following quick and affordable ways to warm up can trick a person into feeling like summer is just around the corner. A simple activation of all five senses can bring on that summer feeling even during the coldest days this winter season brings.
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Sight It might not look like summer outside, but it can look like summer inside your home. Load up photos from last summer onto your digital photo frame or create a screensaver that is filled with the sights of summer on the family computer. For more colour, outdoor patio lights can brighten up indoor spaces. Alternatively, opt for a springier scene inside your home by keeping fresh flowers around.
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Contributing Writers Steve Crabb Rayelle Aarbo Tamara Hide Dave Hobson Andrew S. Brown Reneé Masur Lisa Garvie Tammie Liddicoat
Sound Consider turning up the Reggae music for a sudden warm weather pick-me-up. It may be snowing and icy out there on the roads, but a car or house full of summer themed tunes can help relax and put a smile on the face.
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Feel It wasn’t too long ago that our houses and cars felt like saunas. Now, in the colder months, that is such a welcomed feeling! A trip to the community pool for a swim and a sit in the sauna feels great in the winter, and as a bonus, both activities come with additional health benefits beyond transporting you back to warmer days.
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A PERFECT NEW YEAR'S
Tips on hosting a great New Years Eve party
Our noses are said to be powerful links to our memory banks, and the scents of summer are plentiful. Try summer-themed scented candles, diffusers, bath and shower products, and car fresheners, or simple fresh flowers. Coconut and fruity fragrances are my favourite picks for summer scents around the house.
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DID YOU KNOW? HOLIDAY EDITION
Do you know the origins of our Holiday Traditions?
THE REASON WE CALL IT DUNCAN
The beginning and the history of the Cowichan Valley
STORM WATCHING IN TOFINO
Catch the perfect storm and some big waves
RELATIONSHIP WISH LIST
Do you know what you want in your ideal partner?
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The taste of a refreshing drink during summer holidays doesn’t have to be reserved for warm weather. As soothing as holiday drinks can be, if you prefer the summer season, there is no need to avoid margaritas, daiquiris, a frothy brew, or a refreshing mojito in February, on the couch or out at your favourite restaurant. Although cold, the flavour of the drink can bring on the summertime memories. Staying warm in the winter can be as easy as tricking the body into feeling something other than the negative temperatures outdoors. Surviving the winter months is all about attitude. If you can maintain a positive outlook and surround yourself in summertime sensations by following the simple tips above, wintertime will be gone before you know it.
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by Julie McManus
Invitations The New Year is just around the corner and so are the parties. We at Island Times predict that economic factors and the latest drinking and driving legislation put in place earlier this year will motivate more people to celebrate the holidays at home rather than out and about. The following are a few tips from our staff that can lead to a fun party and a great introduction to 2011!
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More than likely, the invitations to your party have already been sent to everyone on your guest list, but we want to remind you that if you’ve only sent invites in one format, some people may not know about the party. Don’t leave anyone out! Multiple methods of invitations are required (technology being what it is these days). Remember to also send personalized emails and make phone calls to those people that aren’t as easy to get a hold of via routes like Facebook or regular mail. While still on the subject of invitations, if your guest list includes
Decorations Depending on how festive of a group you’re expecting, a great New
Good to Know
Year’s party is doable with minimal decorations, ensuring more of your
Ever wonder why we say “ring in the New Year”? The expression
budget and planning are put towards what matters most – the food
originated in England, where it was customary to "ring out" the Old
and drink. However, here are some ideas for simple New Year's party
Year at midnight on New Year's Eve by tolling the church bells as
decorations that you may like to try:
though for a person who had died, and "ring in" the new year with a
Simple touches like small strings of coloured or tiny white Christmas tree lights can set the right tone, as can brightly coloured ribbons,
more cheerful sound. There is a poem by the well known Tennyson, written in 1850, that refers to this custom. This is the first verse:
paper chains, and streamers. Consider filling balloons with confetti
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
(use a funnel) to pop at midnight for some extra celebrating, or write
Ring, happy bells, across the snow;
fortunes on small slips of paper and put one into each balloon. For more
The year is going, let him go;
functional decorating, make a large copy of the famous song lyrics that
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
are sung at midnight Auld Lang Syne and hang up so guests will be able to sing all the words when midnight comes. And for more symbolic decorations, go for things that bring good fortune, like horseshoes that mean good luck (only when hung the right way so the luck doesn’t fall out), and floral touches, which can symbolize
find a Safe Ride Home After New Year’s Eve is routinely the busiest day for taxi companies, but many alternatives are available to help everyone get home safely. Operation Red Nose operates during the holiday season to
wealth and good career prospects or rebirth and new growth.
prevent impaired driving. Callers are met by a team of three
Music
volunteers who will take them home in their own car. This
Of course, music is essential to any party. The right soundtrack can
service is by donation and is a fundraising campaign hosted by PacificSport. Remaining dates available: December 17, 18, 23, 31.
inject fun and excitement into a party of any size. It can make a group
Call 250.740.6572.
of 20 feel as energetic as a group of 100. The key factor about music is
Safe and Sound is a new service in Nanaimo that is similar to
to always allow for requests from guests, and be able to accommodate
Operation Red Nose. They bring you home in your own car for a
most of them. Keep a variety of playlists on hand. People are more likely
competitive price as traditional taxis. Safe and Sound has been
to sing and dance only if the music is familiar, therefore, a New Year’s
around for over a year and have three cars out year-round. Call
party isn’t the time to play your friend’s new song collection. Stick with
250.924.2886 in the Nanaimo area.
what you know, even if it’s cliché. It is ideal if you can designate one
1st Choice Shuttle Ltd. in Victoria is a newer alternative to taxi
person to take on the role as DJ so that the music is more or less in the
cabs and limousines. If you have a group of people and prefer to
background and unnecessary starts and stops are kept to a minimum.
book ahead of time, Greater Victoria’s door-to-door service can
Refreshments
accommodate up to 14 people in one trip. Call 250.382.1717.
people from different areas of your life, such as colleagues as well as
A lot of people’s holiday budgets have been modified due to the shaky
neighbours, then allowing people to bring a guest or a date is essential
economy, so refreshments may be better left as a group effort. Do take
so your guests feel more comfortable. Don’t forget to ask people to
people up on their offers of bringing some yummy treats, but as the
RSVP and let them know about any special dress codes. The more
host, you will also be responsible for providing the basics, like chips,
relaxed the better. Also, be straight forward in letting people know
dips, sweets, and veggies platters. A good practice is to make a list and
what they can bring. This includes children if a lot of your guests have
check it twice against a predetermined budget before arriving at the
young families and you opt for a child-friendly atmosphere. Might we
store. Another essential item to provide is a wide variety of non-alcoholic
also suggest thinking beyond drinks and refreshments, and requesting
beverages for designated drivers or people who otherwise aren't
people bring reusable dinnerware, serving dishes, and glasses to
drinking alcohol. This stuff also doubles as drink mixes! Most importantly,
reduce the need for disposable items?
don’t forget the champagne to toast with at midnight. Cheers! IT
If you’re going be in the Greater Vancouver area for the big night, City Ride Services Ltd. operates just like Safe and Sound. They are available from 6 pm to 4 am. Call 604.288.1881. Call Mom Services serves both the Victoria and Duncan areas. The services are available around the clock and will also get both you and your vehicle home safely. Pre-bookings are available. Call 250.507.6515 in Victoria and 250.815.0775 in Duncan. Read this article and more at www.islandtimesmagazine.ca. Send your comments to comments@islandtimesmagazine.ca
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Traditionally we know Christmas as the time of year when people from around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus and spend time with family. But do you know the origins of Christmas, and some of our most common holiday traditions?
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he holiday of Christmas may just have its beginnings in a Roman carnival that pre-dates the birth of Jesus. This holiday was a pagan festival mired in hedonism that celebrated the winter solstice and honoured Saturn, the God of harvest. A highlight of this festival was a lottery system that elected certain slaves and criminals to positions of power and prestige. For days these ‘winners’ would be lavished with copious amounts of food, extravagant gifts, and favours of the flesh. Then, on the last day of the festival, they would be sacrificed to Saturn. Our own Christmas tradition of gift giving is said by some to be rooted in this macabre ceremony. Some say that it wasn’t until two centuries after the birth of Jesus that Dec. 25 was used to mark his birth. In fact, it has been widely disputed that Jesus was actually born on Dec. 25. He was likely born in the fall. At the time, Roman leaders of the fledgling Christianity sect were simply trying to publicly counter the debauchery associated with the Carnival of Saturnalia by worshipping the ‘Son of God’ instead of the ‘Sun God’ on the day immediately following the end of the pagan festival, which happened to be Dec. 25. Eventually, Christianity became the leading religion of the Roman Empire. Dec. 25 was accepted as the birth date of Christ and recognized as an official holiday. However, the pagan origins of Christmas and the discrepancy of the actual birth date have caused the celebration to be fiercely opposed by some religious scholars and even outlawed down through the ages. As late as the seventeenth century, the Puritans of Massachusetts would not recognize Christmas as a religious holiday and even went so far as to ban it for about 20 years.
The Christmas Tree Many legends have shaped our practice of cutting down an evergreen tree and displaying it indoors. As the stories go: Saint Boniface (an apostle) of Germany encountered some pagans who were about to sacrifice a child at the base of a huge oak tree. He cut down the tree to prevent the sacrifice and a small fir tree was discovered at the base of the oak. He then told everyone that this tree, with its branches pointing towards heaven, was a holy tree – the tree of the Christ child Jesus. Another claim is that German and Scandinavian peoples used the 6 | islandtimesmagazine.ca
tree as a sign of life during the ‘dead’ of winter and brought the tree inside to mark their anticipation for the coming spring. Ancient Druids adorned their temples with evergreen boughs and mistletoe to ward off evil spirits and promote fertility.
Christmas Carolling In the nineteenth century, Christmas was a rowdy event characterized by drunken mobs. The mobs would roam the streets, harass the upper classes, and damage property, all while wassailing – a tradition in which the lower classes would sing at the door of upper class homes for food and drink and in exchange would bless the wealthy land owner (akin to trick or treating). This innocent practice was not always so and often turned violent when groups of drunken young men would invade homes, vandalize property, or assault home owners.
Santa Claus The name is a deviation of the Dutch word, Sinterklaas (meaning St Nicholas). In the interest of making Christmas more of a family event in the United States, the image of Saint Nicholas, (the Patron Saint of children) was enlisted. Images of the benevolent Saint showing him giving gifts and filling children’s stockings (which were hung from the mantel to dry) with treats were becoming widely popular and helped to mould the way people viewed and celebrated the holiday. St Nicholas’s holy image changed due to the poem, “The Night Before Christmas” and also because of illustrations by Norman Rockwell. St Nicholas then became known as Santa Claus, the jolly plump man in the red suit. While our Christmas traditions may have been influenced by contrasting legends and pagan rituals, the fact remains that we North Americans continue to embrace this festive season and its intrinsic tradition with all the joy, love, and Christmas spirit we can muster. May you and yours have a very merry Christmas. IT Editor's Note: Want to know how we know? The facts presented here were compiled by the writer. Steve is curious to hear your opinions and can gladly share his sources. Send your comments to comments@islandtimesmagazine.ca
Kingfisher a p S by Rayelle Aarbo
Happy Relaxing at the Kingfisher Spa
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The Pacific Mist Hydropath® is a unique destination in North America. It is not something that can be accurately described. It must be experienced. The hydropath is a form of hydrotherapy, providing detoxification, re-mineralization, and relaxation. It consists of eight unique features, including a series of waterfalls, a mineral massage pool, and an aromatic steam cave, which
south of Courtenay/Comox on the eastern shores of Vancouver
were my favourites. With dim lighting, sandstone-sculpted caves, pools of water, and just the
Island. With breathtaking views of the Strait of Georgia, and a
right amount of humidity, it truly feels like time slows down, taking relaxation to a whole new
wonderfully tranquil surrounding environment, this unique spa is a gem
level. My sister and I went through the various features as a pair, but it can be done alone, with
I remember stopping in to check out the Kingfisher Spa a couple
day to try it out. It took us awhile, but we finally decided to check it out last
outdoor pool, a whirlpool, a steam room, and the famous Pacific Mist Hydropath®. With all
November. We called and booked ourselves in for an indulgent massage and a
of these amenities, the Kingfisher Spa has become quite popular, boasting upwards of 150
stroll through the hydropath. When we first arrived, we were quite excited for our
appointments on a typically busy Saturday. One of their particular draws seems to be the use
day of pampering. The atmosphere felt quite casual, yet elegant. We were greeted by
of key sea ingredients, reflecting our unique West Coast environment.
extremely professional and hospitable employees.
At check-in, I was told that I would experience the Sea Stone Massage and my
and Spa at varying times throughout the year. If you visit the website at www.kingfisherspa.com,
sister would try the Marine Mud Massage. My massage was given by a woman named
the dates for specific offers are specified. So check ahead! Right now, the good deal that caught
Mayumi. It consisted of a relaxing full-body massage and the use of smooth, heated
my attention was the Rainy Day Getaway, which is a great price and includes accommodations,
stones. The heat felt incredible and really helped to penetrate and relax my tense
a spa credit, restaurant credit, hydropath, a fitness class, and a gift card.
muscles. An hour went by, but it felt like only ten minutes! Mayumi was very skilled
It might even make a great Christmas, birthday, or
with those stones. It must be an art that takes a significant amount of practice. I felt
anniversary gift.
completely at ease, and all of the tension melted away from my entire body. I highly
Remember to book early for groups or
recommend this massage.
couples. The gift of relaxation is always
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sister gave Judith rave reviews as well. I giggled when I saw her lazily walking out from her massage with a half-crooked grin complete with towel marks across her face. Apparently she became so relaxed that she fell asleep! I am sure that happens all of the time while at the Kingfisher.
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The Kingfisher Spa first opened in 1998 and started with seven treatment rooms. Now, after
four separate renovations, there are more than 20 treatment rooms, a yoga studio, a heated
The Marine Mud Massage involved laying back into detoxifying marine mud before
Oceanfront suites with kitchenettes, BBQ grill, and gift galleries on site. Kayak rack at water’s edge!
a group of friends, or as a couple – the setting perhaps providing a little romance?
of years ago with my sister, and we always meant to book a complete spa
receiving a relaxing massage. This massage was given by a woman named Judith. My
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for years from many of my friends. I have to admit, I had absolutely no idea what to expect.
he Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa is located just minutes
worth experiencing.
Our next appointment was the hydropath. I had been hearing about this amazing hydropath
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There are many amazing specials and packages available at the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort
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The reason we call it
by Dave Hobson
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December 1860. The ship was to continue the survey of the Vancouver
wasn’t always known as Duncan. It started out as a tiny community
Island/BC coast under Captain Richards. On occasion, the Governor
named Alderlea, and later on, was also known as Duncan’s
James Douglas would request the assistance of the Hecate with other
Crossing, then Duncan’s, and finally, just plain Duncan.
tasks, including transporting settlers. Hecate set sail with an official
The story begins at the start of the Fraser River Gold Rush when the
party on board consisting of Governor James Douglas, Attorney
valley was rarely visited by European settlers. Then, a group of Hudson’s
General George Hunter Cary, and Surveyor General Joseph Despard
Bay Company servants squatted unlawfully amongst Cowichan First
Pemberton. The Governor and his party were received by one of the
Nations in the Valley in 1858, and changed all of that. Suddenly, the
unofficial settlers (farmers) in the Valley and were regaled with fresh
colony of Vancouver’s Island became the destination of thousands of
butter, milk, eggs, and other home-raised luxuries.
gold seekers, many of whom came from San Francisco by ship. The land
After the immigrants and their provisions landed, everyone was
had natural pasture lands, plenty of salmon, deer, and fowl – a rich land
divided into groups heading for different districts within the valley.
which pleased the new settlers.
Among the settlers was the eligible bachelor, William Chalmers
By 1862, the colonial government was ready to open up the
Duncan. Born in Sarnia, Upper Canada in 1836, he had first sought
Cowichan Valley to qualified settlers and on Aug. 18 of that year, 78 men
his fortune in California and then moved up to BC to chase his golden
left Victoria aboard the Explorer, a schooner/sloop accompanied by
dreams in the Cariboo. Lady Luck passed him by and he decided to
HMS Hecate heading for Cowichan Bay. HMS Hecate was a 4-6 gun
follow another more familiar path – farming. His new dream began
paddle sloop built in Chatham Dockyard on the Medway River east
on the morning he stepped aboard HMS Hecate. The British Colonist
of London in 1839. It arrived on the Pacific Station (Esquimalt) in
newspaper had printed a notice from Her Majesty’s Government and
instructions to all colonists. William Duncan had already purchased 150 acres.
insisted that Duncan’s Station ought to be a regular stop. The
Soon after his arrival, a log cabin was built and so began the single farm he
settlement grew and grew after that, and William and Sarah
called Alderlea. The first 100 settlers, according to the British Colonist, were
lived many years on what would become just plain Duncan.
dispersed throughout the Valley to discover their acres too – some easier to
William died at age 82, and Sarah lived to age 92, dying in
clear than others.
1937. Sarah had given birth to seven children, did farm chores
Mr. Duncan’s luck was better this time around. His chosen acres were
almost into her 90s, and loved to read travel books. Some lady!
easily cleared, and his life changed for the better with a chance meeting at
Their son, Kenneth Duncan, fittingly, was Duncan’s first mayor.
the newly established Cowichan Fall Fair in 1872. He met Sarah Annie Ingram
whom he would eventually marry in 1876 in Victoria. When Sarah arrived at
in 1862, and now in 2010, it seems to be returning to those
Alderlea with Mr. Duncan, she told him that her travelling days were done
roots; much to everyone’s approval. We can now enjoy locally
and she kept her word.
made wines, cider, meats, and vegetables grown out of the
The area saw more development in the next decade and in 1886, the
area like never before. IT
Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway was completed, but it did not stop at Alderlea. When the inaugural train passed by Alderlea with the Prime Minister and Robert Dunsmuir aboard, a swarm of people stopped the train and
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The West Coast of Vancouver Island, popular for its ideal surfing and scuba diving conditions, is also one of the number one destinations for catching the sights and sounds of the perfect storm.
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really require anything of the observer but stillness and wonder. “A good book, a fireplace, and maybe a down duvet across your lap are really all you need to experience the fury and the force of the
he storm watching season in Tofino and Ucluelet officially begins
all over the world migrate to Tofino to witness this phenomenon,” he
in October and goes until March. During this time there are
adds.
The ideal storm watching season is made possible due to the Gulf
typically 10 to 15 storms each month. In total, Tofino gets about
This activity is best enjoyed from ocean-facing hotels and B&B's, of
of Alaska’s Aleutian Low, formed from the growing contrast between
five metres of rain each year – the majority of it falling horizontally in
which there are many to choose from to catch the beauty and force of
the warm air over the North Pacific and the cooler landmasses of
the winter.
Mother Nature in action. For example, the Weigh West Marine Resort
Asia and America, explains staff at the Wickaninnish Inn. A stay
is nestled in the Clayoquot Sound on the doorstep of Pacific Rim
at the Wickaninnish guarantees ocean views from any room and
Ocean in full force is not a common sight, and that is what makes
National Park Reserve, an ideal location for storm watching.
complimentary rain gear is available for those adventurous explorers
storm watching so popular. The mild winters coupled with the unique
“Storms rolling off of the Pacific Ocean onto the sandy white
who want to witness the storms up close.
views of 20-feet swells crashing against the cliffs keep visitors coming
beaches of Tofino are nothing short of spectacular. Witnessing these
to the West Coast year after year.
storms at their fiercest stirs strong emotions inside anyone who has
season, resorts in Tofino and Ucluelet offer reduced rates during this
the pleasure of experiencing Tofino's storm season,” says Sobb.
time. Island Times’ top picks for storm watching this season include
to none makes Tofino the ultimate location for storm watching,” says
There is nothing cosier than staying indoors next to the fireplace
the Wickaninnish Inn, the Weigh West Marine Resort, and The Long
Joseph Sobb, general manager of the Weigh West Marine Resort.
and being protected from the elements during the winter. For the
Beach Lodge.
“Storm season has become a very popular activity and people from
ideal experience, Travel BC suggests that storm watching doesn't
Have you seen a good storm while out at the West Coast
This wet weather mixed with the winds and the powerful Pacific
“Awe inspiring storms, amazing scenery and a biosphere second
pounding Pacific Ocean,” the organization says.
Discover the Spirit
Because storm watching season is still considered the tourism off-
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association offers some straightforward advice on when and why it could be time for an update.
Many homeowners think their kitchen is outdated simply because of the looks of their worn cabinets, dated appliances and crackled countertops. What they may not realize is that there are other reasons a kitchen may need to be remodelled, and many are more important than cosmetic. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) offers the following tips to help homeowners evaluate the current condition of their kitchen and decide if the time is right for a remodel.
ADEQUATE SPACE Are you satisfied with the amount of counter space, cabinet space and floor space in your kitchen? The position of your refrigerator or shape of your counter may be taking away useful workspace. According to the NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines, when replacing a countertop or changing the shape of your kitchen, a total of 158" of countertop frontage (two feet deep with at least 15" of clearance above) is recommended to accommodate all uses, including landing area, preparation/work area and storage. 18 | islandtimesmagazine.ca
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Is your kitchen accessible to individuals with disabilities? Will you be able to use your kitchen safely as you get older? Considering these issues is vital in a kitchen remodel. Employing universal design techniques when you remodel will help ensure that the space is accessible by everyone without the need for adaptation or specialized design later on, regardless of a user’s age, size or physical ability.
consider making more room around the main workspace. If you enjoy entertaining, you may want an open plan kitchen that allows for more social interaction between the kitchen and other rooms. The NKBA Kitchen Planning Guidelines suggest that the width of a walkway should be at least three feet and the width of a work aisle should be at least 42" for one cook and at least 48" for multiple cooks.
CHILDREN Depending on whether or not you have children, and what their ages are, your kitchen may need to be remodelled. Dated appliances and the design of your kitchen can be hazardous for young kids. If you are in the process of extending your family, you may want more room for cooking larger meals, and lower cabinets for easier access to children's food. Based on the NKBA Kitchen Planning Guidelines, microwave ovens should be installed 3" below the principal user's shoulder but no more than 54" above the floor to avoid accidents. The NKBA also suggests avoiding sharp corners on countertops with kids around.
EFFICIENCY If your appliances are dated, they may be costing you more money than you expect. New technological advances with dishwashers, trash disposals and refrigerators could save you a considerable amount of money and may be well worth the investment. For example, purchasing a dishwasher with low-energy consumption, delay timer and economy cycle or half-load button will result in saving water and money.
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Cranberry Coulis:
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stuffing: 2 stocks celery 1 small onion coarsely chopped 1 tsp sage 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp celery salt ¼ cup butter ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup pecans 8 slices whole grain bread cut into small squares I hope you enjoy this dinner and I wish both you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Lisa Garvie at Masters Touch Catering can be reached at 250.751.1629 or www.masterstouchcatering.com. Contact Lisa to give any event some culinary flair! See other recipes on www.islandtimesmagazine.ca today! Send your comments to comments@islandtimesmagazine.ca
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s ' n h o J . t S fight winter relationship ish List depression t r o W W by Andrew S. Brown
by Tamara Hide
Making a list of what you wish for in a relationship is a great place to start
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A proven treatment for both minor and major depression
Natural medicine article:
If you are single, and ready to find a lifelong partner, I am going
Next, what do you have to offer your ideal mate? Why will they fall
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aren’t getting you out of your seasonal slump, rather than heading
should not be used in conjunction with any other anti-depressants.
to suggest you make another list. Possibly the most important list
in love with you? This is the hardest part for my clients to answer. We
to the doctor for a prescription, perhaps you may want to consider
It can take two to three weeks before the effects of the treatment are
you will make this year! What will attract your perfect partner to you?
usually just focus on what we are getting, not what we are giving. By
What are the most important things you need in a partner? What are
first realizing what we bring to the table, we can then hopefully realize
looking at St. John’s wort. It has a long history as a natural medicine,
realized, but the plant has proven effective in treating both minor and
the things you simply cannot have in a partner? You may only have a
whether or not we are asking for too much. To give you an example, here
and is the most common amongst natural anti-depressants, which is
major depression.
few things on your list, or you may have many. It is best to make your
is one client’s list of what they have to offer a great relationship:
just one of its known uses.
Beyond using St. John’s wort as a treatment for depression, it is
list before you get “love struck” and your brain releases an irresistible
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a very common plant
also useful when applied topically. Harvest the plant’s flowers and
cocktail of chemicals that entice us to fall in love. If you stick to your
than I am willing to give. Sensitive to other’s needs. Willing to do the work
that often lines meadow trails and logging roads across the Island
place them in a mason jar, filling it to the top, and add olive oil until
must haves and must not haves, you could end up saving yourself much
required to establish and maintain a healthy and fun relationship. I am
and spreads quickly, making it somewhat of an invasive species – but
the flowers are completely submerged. Place the jar in a south facing
heartache in the future. Here is a list of the most common must haves
positive and happy. I am financially responsible. I maintain a good personal/
can we really consider such a useful plant invasive? Look out for St.
window, and allow the infusion to set for a full moon cycle, or about
and must not haves that I come across as a matchmaker:
work/life balance. I am open to trying new activities."
John’s wort next time you’re out and about. It’s an easily recognizable
a month. Once strained through cheesecloth, the infusion can be
plant with its small, bright golden yellow flowers covering the fine
stored in a bottle or jar in a cupboard, and used to effectively treat
stem and pinky-sized leaves.
burns, cuts, bruises, psoriasis, and many other skin conditions.
For use as an anti-depressant, the first step is obviously to
Read up, and explore the many uses of St. John’s wort, and it will
consult a naturopath or doctor, and discuss whether St. John’s wort
likely become part of your medicine cabinet or first aid kit. IT
his time of year, many people are busy making lists of all kinds. Lists
what they are looking for in a mate. The idea is not to be nit picky,
for presents they want, presents to buy still, recipes to get, groceries
or inflexible, but rather be clear on the things you can tolerate or not
they need for the assortment of baking they will be doing.
tolerate in a relationship.
He/She must:
"I am loving and caring; friendly, welcoming, fun. I never ask for more
Enjoy your time off this holiday season with family and friends, and
Be active; Enjoy their own interests; Enjoy their work/life; Have a
don’t forget to take time for yourself. If you are fortunate enough to be in
positive outlook; Be fun; Have a good sense of humor; Be financially
a loving relationship, appreciate them and love the one you're with! IT
stable; Have hopes and dreams
He/She must not:
Smoke; Be obese; Poor grooming; Drug use; Couch potatoe; Still
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s winter’s clouds roll over the sky, and days shrink to half of what
through naturopaths and health food stores that are quite reliable.
they were during summer, it is easy to slip in to a bit of a funk.
The way that St. John’s wort interacts with the brain is similar to
If vitamin D, light supplement, or a change in diet and exercise
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, and
is a viable option for your condition. Making your own extract or tincture may not be the best way to first try using it, as the amount of active constituents varies from plant to plant, making it difficult
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year. The changes are simple enough to make, and this film proves it!
Tis the Season to book your Holiday Party!
With such daunting subject matter, one would expect to feel saddened or upset by the end of the film, but the pair has fun with the challenges and show that viable alternatives are out there, and slowly things can change. Just like cassette tapes didn’t last forever, Grant and Jen are
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he inspirational message of the independent documentary, The
the couple faces. Their uplifting attitude and great sense of humour about
Clean Bin Project, does not occur instantly. It sneaks up the next time
acheiving the overall goal keeps audiences engaged throughout.
one is faced with having to throw something away. That’s because
A large focus of the film compares our North American throw-away
after a viewing of this motivating movie, one can’t help but consider their
culture of today, with our previous way of living, and leaves the future to
own habits.
speculation. Grant and Jen invite us into their lives for one year as they
The Clean Bin Project is the title of the resulting movie that
struggle with grocery shopping, homemade hygiene products, and gift
attempts to answer the question, is it possible to live waste-free?
giving during holidays. Impressively enough, they successfully pull off their
Local filmmakers Grant Baldwin and Jen Rustemeyer came quite close,
mission. It began with small changes, like at Christmas time, the pair had to
having both accumulated only four pounds each of waste in one year.
master the art of giving “experiences” rather than possessions, making a lot
Grant, a Nanaimo resident for many years, admits he has come a
of their own gifts, and wrapping gifts in festive cloth bags used year after
hopeful that alternatives to our throw-away culture may be slow to catch on, but could eventually reveal themselves. The Clean Bin Project film features interviews with renowned artist, Chris Jordan, and marine pollution expert, Captain Charles Moore, amongst other activists. Crucial film moments are the look at all of the plastic now littering Midway Island via migrating Albatross birds, and the tour of the Vancouver landfill that Jen considers surprisingly well-managed.
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long way from his high school days when trash was not something he thought twice about. Years later, Grant eventually suggested an idea for a documentary, which then grew into a friendly competition between him and his partner Jen to see who can swear off consumerism and consequently, produce the least amount of garbage in a full year. So where does one start when attempting the near impossible? The movie starts off in the summer of 2008 when the couple’s challenge first began. Viewers are introduced to the only three rules of the competition: 1) No buying stuff 2) No producing garbage that cannot be recycled, and 3) Take responsibility for your waste, as in, take it with
Steps Toward Zero Waste It really does come down to the 3 R’s and a couple of C's
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Dec 18th - Dec 19th, Friday @ 7:30 pm Saturday @ 2pm and 7:30 pm Sunday @ 2pm Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria Ryan661@gmail.com 250.508.7270
Christmas Starlight Cinema
Dec 21st - Dec 22nd , 6:00pm Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort 45 Songhees Road, Victoria 250.360.2999 www.deltahotels.com
Christmas Tree Festival
Dec 21st - Dec 23rd Open during Centre hours Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney 250.656.0275 ext 221
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND EVENTS
Live Outdoor Nativity Pageant
ISLAND
Adventures
Nutcracker Suite
A Teddy Bear Christmas
Dec 22nd - Dec 24th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sidney Museum 2423 Beacon Avenue, Sidney info@sidneymuseum.ca, 250.655.6355 www.sidneymuseum.ca
Fairmont Empress 721 Government Street, Victoria emp.diningres@fairmont.com 250.389.2727 www.fairmont.com/empress
Christmas Dinner in The Empress Room
Dec 25th, 4:15 pm to 10:00 pm Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria
emp.diningres@fairmont.com 250.389.2727 www.fairmont.com/empress
Ballet Victoria: BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Dec 27, 28 & 29, at 7:30pm Dec 29 & 30, at 2pm Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St., Victoria 1.888.717.6121 http://www.rmts.bc.ca/tickets/
2nd Annual 'Victoria Costumes New Year's Eve Dance'
New Year's Eve Dance
Dec 31st, 10:00 pm to 1:00 am Sooke Harbour House 1528 Whiffen Spit, Sooke webweaver@sookeharbourhouse.com 250.642.3421 www.sookeharbourhouse.com
New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball
Dec 31st, 8:00 pm Sooke Ocean Resort 6669 Horne Road, Sooke info@sookeoceanresort.com 250.642.6669 www.sookeoceanresort.com
New Year's Eve 2011 at the Da Vinci Club
Dec 31st, 6:00 pm to 1:00 am Da Vinci Center, 195 Bay Street, Victoria info@meltingmoments.ca 250.385.2462
SILVESTER 2010 - New Year's Eve 2010
Dec 31st, 7:00 pm to 1:00 am Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney info@victoriacostumes.com 250.896.0781 www.victoriacostumes.com
Dec 31st, 6:00 pm to 1:00 am vec.klub@gmail.com 250.472.1805 www.victoriaedelweiss.ca
Classic New Year's
Dec31st, 8:00 pm to 2:00 am Soprano's Karaoke & Sports Bar 730 Caledonia, Victoria
Dec 31st, 5:00pm to 1:30 am Marina Restaurant 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria jennifer_gidora@obmg.com 250.598.8555 www.marinarestaurant.com
New Year's Eve at Soprano's
527 Fraser Street, Victoria victoriahomeproud@gmail.com 250.382.5853
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Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea
Tuesday, December 28th - Thursday, December 30th, Dec. 28, 7:00 pm, Dec. 29 2:00 & 7:00 pm, Dec. 30 2:00 & 7:00 pm
Friday, December 24th, 2010 - Monday, January 31st, 2011 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The ultimate holiday treat and a joy for the whole family! “The Nutcracker Suite” is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy all the classic Nutcracker moments, with the additional magic of a Sugar Plum Fair, an interactive transformation of the McPherson Lobby, where children, young and old, can enjoy the sweets of the land! With all of the magic, dancing and beautiful music Victoria's own, professional Nutcracker is a holiday must! Located at the Mcpherson Playhouse, #3 Centennial Square, Victoria. For more information: www.canadianpacificballet.org
They’re back! The enormous skulls and skeletons from Sidney’s former Marine Mammal Museum have returned to the waterfront and are on display in a special exhibit at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Skulls, teeth, vertebrae and baleen adorn the revived exhibit. A full scale killer whale skeleton is suspended overhead. The display showcases the biology of Salish Sea cetaceans -- whales, dolphins and porpoise -- and pinnipeds -- fin-footed mammals. The Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea exhibit will be open to the public this fall and winter at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney. For more information call 250.665.7511 or visit www.oceandiscovery.ca.
New Year's Eve Dinner in The Empress Room
2011 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships
Join us in The Empress Room and finish 2010 in style! Reservations are available from 7:00 pm for an intimate six course dinner with optional wine pairings. Live entertainment will be featured during dinner followed by sparkling wine and dancing in the Crystal Ballroom to ring in the New Year. $200 per person. Make your reservation today - this event is a sell out. Located at the Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria. For Dining Reservations contact at emp.diningres@fairmont.com or 250.389.2727. For more information visit www.fairmont.com.
The 2011 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships and 2011 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals are coming to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre! The 2011 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals are scheduled from January 17-20, 2011. Approximately 180 skaters in womens, mens, pair and ice dance disciplines will compete at the novice and junior levels. The 2011 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships will be held January 21-23, 2011. Approximately 90 skaters will compete at the senior level. Purchase tickets online at www.selectyourtickets.com, by phone at 1.866.514.5050 or in person at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre box office. Visit http://www.skatecanada.ca/ for all of the up-to-date event information.
Friday, December 31st, 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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Dec 21st - Dec 23rd, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Topaz Park, corner of Blanshard & Finlayson Victoria glsanderson@shaw.ca, 250.655.3164
Carol Tea at The Fairmont Empress
Dec 24th - Dec 26th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 - Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
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SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND EVENTS
Company C Presents "The Comedy of Errors"
Dec 23rd - Dec 26th Village Theatre 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum
250.752.3522 info@echoplayers.ca
Nanaimo Art Gallery Christmas Fair
Dec 23rd - Dec 24th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo 250.754.1750 www.nanaimoartgallery.com
Mistletoe Market
CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND EVENTS
Dec 24th 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Rollin Art Centre 3061 8th Ave, Port Alberni 250.724.3412
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The 2010 Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
Dec 18th - Dec19th Cedar Community Hall 2388 Cedar Rd, Nanaimo www.yellowpointchristmasspectacular.ca
4Cats Arts Studio Winter Workshops and Camps
Dec 21st - Dec 23rd start times vary 4Cats Arts Studio #13-7217 Lantzville Road, Lantzville 250.933.2424 www.4cats.com
Finale 2010
Dec 31st Beban Park Recreation Centre 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo 250.756.5200 www.nanaimo.ca
GLITZ & GLAM New Year's Eve Party 2011
Dec 31st, 9:00 pm to 2:30 am Acme Food Co. 14 Commercial St, Nanaimo 250.618.0414 www.englishentertainment.ca
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Nanaimo Theatre Group's Christmas Pantomime
Dec 31st Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo 250.758.7246 www.nanaimotheatregroup.com
New Year's Eve Gala at Fairwinds
Dec 31st, 5:30 pm Fairwinds Clubhouse 3730 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose
www.fairwinds.ca
CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Nov 11 to Jan 8th Showtimes, 2 pm and 8 pm Wed-Sunday www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca
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It's a magical skating experience! This unique winter event puts the magic in the holiday season. Special lighting and decor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Bring the family to any of the public skates. For more information, skate schedules and prices see www.rdn.bc.ca. Located at Oceanside Place, 826 W. Island Hwy. (Wembley Mall), Parksville. For more information you can also contact vmcnutt@rdn.bc.ca or call 250.248.3252.
Milner Christmas Magic 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm from Dec 17 - 21. A family oriented festival of lights and music in the Garden. Admission by donation. Santa will be here! The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights. We have a variety of local musicians performing seasonal music from choral to instrumental, including one sing along evening on opening night. Volunteers from the local library delight children and parents alike with storytelling, and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old fashioned Christmas splendour. Guess the number of teddy bears in the gardener's cottage to win a prize or bid on silent auction items. Gift shops and tea room will be open. Home-made jams made from fruits from the garden make tasty gifts. for more infomrmation call 250.752.6153 or visit www.milnergardens.org. 28 | islandtimesmagazine.ca
Lunar New Year Saturday, January 29th, 2011, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Brought to the community by the Nanaimo Chinese Cultural Society and the Nanaimo Multicultural Society, this is a must see family�oriented event that will feature plenty to see and do including the ever popular Lion Dance, which combines art, history and martial art moves. According to the Khuan Yee Lion Dance Association, lion dancing represents a symbolic and important tradition of the Chinese culture. The Lion Dance is most commonly seen during festivities such as Chinese New Year, weddings, and the opening of new businesses. The significance of the Lion Dance is that it is believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and happiness to communities. Along with the Lion Dance, there will be many other musical performances as well as cultural games, refreshments and more. Admission to the Lunar New Year celebration is by donation. For more information, call 250.753.1821 or visit www.nanaimomuseum.ca.
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CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND EVENTS
ECHO Players present "Robinson Crusoe"
COMOX VALLEY/CAMPBELL RIVER VANCOUVER ISLAND EVENTS
Campbell River Winterfest Market
Dec 24th, 2010, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Campbell River Common Mall Ironwood Street & 16th Avenue, Campbell River winterfest@ourmail.com 250.203.1880
CVAG 36th Annual Christmas Craft Fair
Dec 24th, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Open til 9pm on Sat. Nov. 27th for Christmas Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay programs@comoxvalleyartgallery.com 250.338.6211
ALADDIN: Christmas Panto
Carols by Candlelight Dec 23rd, 5:00 pm Mount Washington events@mountwashington.ca 250.334.5710 www.mountwashington.ca
Christmas Eve Service Dec 24th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Mount Washington events@mountwashington.ca 250.334.5710 www.mountwashington.ca
Polar Bear Swim
Dec 26th - Dec 31st, Dec 23rd- 7:30pm Sunday, Dec 26th- 3:00pm matinee Monday, Dec 27th7:30pm, Dec 28th- 7:30pm, Dec 29th- 7:30pm, Dec 30th- 7:30pm, Dec 31st- 7:30pm (New Year's Eve Celebration!) Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay http://sidwilliamstheatre.com
Dec 26th, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Goose Spit, Comox dawnstevens@comoxrecreation.com 250.339.2255
A Maritime Christmas with the Rankin Sisters: Campbell River
Sportsplex, 1800 S. Alder Campbell River rock@mrcompletely.net 250.923.8793 www.mrcompletely.net
Dec 19th, 7:00 pm Tidemark Theatre 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River www.tidemarktheatre.com
New Year's Eve with Mr. Completely and Badfish Dec 31st, 8:00 pm
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Psychedelic Circus Dance party New Years 2011 Avalanche Bar & Grill 275 8th Street, Courtenay eliahben@hotmail.com 250.337.1806
Dance de Rock
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton, Courtenay khdancin@shaw.ca, 250.871.2513 www.dancederock.ca
Sid Williams Theatre Society presents Opera, Spice and Everything Nice
January 13th, 7:30 pm 250.338.2430 www.sidwilliamstheatre.com
Comox Valley Hospice Society presents Voices Three
Jan 15th, 7:30 pm 250.338.2430 www.sidwilliamstheatre.com
Tidemark Theatre Presents: Shane Philip
Jan 29th, 7:30 pm 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River 1.800.994.0555 www.tidemarktheatre.com
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