Seaside Magazine April 2022 Issue

SEA SIDE M A G A Z I N E

YOUR SAANICH PENINSULA VOICE

APRIL

2022

Earth Month

GOING GREEN Reviving the Art of Fixing BEHIND THE SCENES Resources from Waste CLIMATE CHANGE New Mini-Series

LIVING OFF THE LAND

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THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS Jo Barnes, Jessica O'Brien Cameron, Colin Eaton, Kaitlyn Fuller, Doreen Marion Gee, Tabatha Golat, Heidi Hackman, Janice Henshaw, Jesse Holth, Glenn C. Jim, Tina Kelly, Paula Kully, Andrew Kwasnica, Colleen McNamee, Sheila Molloy, Jayne Nelson, Patricia Pearson, Deborah Rogers, Steve Sakiyama, Joan Saunders, Marita Schauch, Stephanie Staples, Ashley Stelck, Tania Tomaszewska

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We acknowledge and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory we live and work.

TOP STORIES 10

CARBON CURE TECHNOLOGIES Locking CO2 Emissions in Concrete

36

FAMILY CRAFTING FUN A Centrepiece for Spring

28

IN FASHION One Shoe, Three Looks

50

BEHIND THE SCENES Reclaiming Resources from Our Waste

31

THE NATURAL PATH Eight Whole Foods That Pack a Punch

67

SEASIDE HOMES Cheeky Art and a Gorgeous Log Home

Contents APRIL 2022

EVERY MONTH 8 13 16 19 22 25 28 31

First Word Inside Out From the Kitchen Going Green Living Off the Land Trade Student Spotlight In Fashion The Natural Path

32 35 39 44 50 53 55

Peninsula Voices Weatherwit NEW! Screen Scene Arts Scene Behind the Scenes Out for a … Nature Sanctuary Visit

56 New & Noteworthy 61 Common Cents 65 ÁLEṈENEȻ 67 Seaside Homes 73 West Coast Gardener 76 Take Note 78 Last Word

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JAYNE NELSON PAGE 28

STEVE SAKIYAMA PAGE 35

Spring is all about new beginnings. For me, it has meant the opportunity to take on a new column with "Uniquely Peninsula." It was great fun to get to know the staff at Focus Hair Design and to discover all the things they love about this place we call home.

I love the way fashion helps us express our individuality! Choosing one shoe and styling with several outfits was a great visual exercise for me. It was such a fun experience demonstrating, with pictures, how a coloured shoe can work with so many different outfits!

I enjoy finding humour in life (funny how that is), and love the mysteries of weather. Combining these two seemingly unrelated topics into one article created a place for wonder and lightness in me.

It’s a good place to be, and I'm happy to be able to share Weatherwit once again.

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TANIA TOMASZEWSKA PAGE 55

Building healthy foundations such as diet, exercise and sleep is one of the main pillars of my practice as a Naturopathic Doctor.

I love educating patients about food as medicine and that supplements should be a support to a healthy and balanced diet rich in essential nutrients.

They say April showers bring May flowers, but on the West Coast we're already blessed with blooms! This month we've put together the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon: a simple centerpiece suitable for all ages that can be made with materials you likely have in and around your home!

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First Word

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Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be! So often we find ourselves on autopilot – waking up in the same home, putting on the same clothes, taking the same transportation to the same old job. Even our New Year's resolutions to change barely make it past Valentine's Day. And while it's perfectly natural and normal for us to crave routine, there is so much to be discovered outside the confines of our comfort zones.

I think when we begin to see things differently and embrace change, it opens us up to new possibilities and opportunities.

Over the last nine months, between my children leaving the household, taking on an opportunity at Peninsula News Review and caring for my furry friends at Pet Pals, it's certainly been a whirlwind of change and opportunities for me! Missing the kids has been the most difficult change, but then I remember I have encouraged them, after all, to be strong, independent and live life to the fullest.

We are all hoping, too, that with positive signs about Covid, things will continue to get back to normal. We have things to look forward to again, like special events (check out pg. 62 for the Johnny Reid Contest) and even holidays, with any luck.

There's a spring in my step too as my most favourite time of the year is just around the corner! Picnics at Tulista Park, many doggie walks down Beacon and glorious sunsets at Moses Point beach. Enjoy some retail therapy browsing the shops; there are so many new ones springing up this year alongside our trusted Peninsula staples. After a day out, what's better than to enjoy some tasty dishes from one of our fabulous eateries, or a cocktail by the sea. Whatever your spring thing is, we hope you have a really great time enjoying it and making the most of the warm weather to come.

As usual this issue is packed with local businesses and services, sharing all the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. And all in a locally published magazine: made by locals, for locals and visitors to enjoy! And don't forget to check out my new spring outfit from Cottons and Blues!

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CarbonCure Technologies:

Locking CO2 Emissions in Concrete Forever B.C., Vancouver Island, and especially our Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands region have long had an environmentally-conscious reputation. Whilst many make an effort to live their lives in an eco-friendly way, tackling the causes and impact of climate change is a far bigger issue than our individual actions. If we were able to look away before, last year's extreme weather events were a stark demonstration that our planet and our lives are under threat. Changes to the way we approach resources and consumption need to happen at all levels. This is the first in a three-part series highlighting the local innovations that have the potential to make a positive global impact on climate change.

by Jesse Holth

Local entrepreneur Robert Niven didn't set out to sequester

photos courtesy CarbonCure Technologies

carbon emissions in concrete. The Chair and CEO of CarbonCure Technologies, a pioneer in climate-saving carbon removal, saw an amazing opportunity when faced with a seemingly insurmountable problem. "Concrete is the most abundant manmade material on the planet," he explains, "with about two tonnes produced per person every year. But I thought – what if this scale was a good thing?"

While working on his thesis at McGill, pursuing a graduate degree in Engineering, Robert started investigating how to use CO2 to improve the material properties of concrete. It was around the same time that Montreal hosted the UN Climate Change Conference in 2005, which proved to be an important event. "It gave me a firsthand account of the climate crisis," explains Robert. "Speaking to people who had been personally impacted, along with world leaders, really motivated me to work on climate-related issues."

CarbonCure operates in five continents, with more than 550 systems licensed around the world. Right now, the majority of CarbonCure systems are in the U.S., but a couple are right here in the area, including Butler Concrete & Aggregate and Trio Ready-Mix. "I'm a local guy," Robert says. "I grew up in Brentwood Bay, went to school at Stelly's, and attended university at UVic." After completing his studies at McGill, he came back to the Island four years ago to continue to scale the business globally. "Last year we won the Carbon XPRIZE, for the most scalable climate technology that converted CO2 into valuable products," he adds.

The carbon mineralization technology works by installing CarbonCure equipment at the concrete plants, so that CO2 can be injected as it gets made. "We retrofit concrete plants," Robert explains, "and there are about 125,000 worldwide. A large tank of CO2 is supplied by CO2 providers, and upon injection it is permanently converted into a mineral, or stone, called a nanomaterial. This gives concrete improved strength, enabling concrete producers to reduce the emissions-intensive cement used

in their mixes while maintaining strength. So it's the same reliable concrete, only greener – and all at the same price as regular concrete."

This process effectively neutralizes the CO2, turning it from a gas into a mineral, unlike other carbon capture technologies which simply store the gaseous CO2 underground, where it could potentially escape in the future. CarbonCure's CO2 mineralization reaction means the CO2 will never be released into the atmosphere even when the concrete may later be demolished, making it a uniquely permanent, long-term solution.

"We're leading a paradigm shift in the industry," says Robert. "By turning its scale into a benefit, we're consuming CO2 while making concrete more sustainable."

According to Robert, the company has supplied more than 16 million cubic yards (12 million cubic metres) of CarbonCure concrete all over the world, from Singapore and Japan to the Middle East and the U.S. "With climate change, time is the enemy. We need to work at scale to really have an impact – that's why the concrete industry is a great partner, it's orders of magnitude bigger than even oil and gas. By working at scale and creating the right economic incentives, you can really see change happen."

When asked where this technology is headed in the future, Robert explains the answer is two-fold. "The first part is scale: we need to put it in every plant as of yesterday. Each carbon emission that enters the atmosphere is a missed opportunity." The second part is continued innovation, through the development of new complementary technologies that, when combined with existing CarbonCure retrofits, will have an even deeper impact.

"That's why Trio Ready-Mix in Victoria is really special," says Robert.

"They're using our next-generation technology, which turns waste material into a replacement for virgin cement, creating a circular closedloop system." Robert also points to Butler Concrete on the Saanich Peninsula, the concrete supplier of his hometown Brentwood Bay, as an early adopter of the CarbonCure's technology for ready mix concrete.

"The City of Langford is another great local example of ambitious lowcarbon concrete policy: they mandated the use of low-carbon concrete for any project, private or public, as of June 1 this year." Robert says it's proof that any size of municipality can take significant action on climate, without spending a penny more.

"Using leadership to have an impact on the climate crisis is really important; government policies with support from local industry and the general public is what creates common-sense climate solutions."

Although Robert acknowledges that it can be easy to get discouraged about the climate crisis, he believes there is always something we can do, and taking action is a direct antidote to apathy. "People feel disenfranchised about climate, and there's lots of stress around thinking that you can't do anything about it. But taking action can help empower you. For example, people in the construction industry have a really important role to play in demanding greener projects. Calling for low-carbon actions is something any individual can do, so they can be part of the solution," he explains.

"It's extremely rewarding to be working in climate technology," Robert adds. "Our goal is to decarbonize the built environment."

CarbonCure is one technology that shows how we can tackle the climate crisis by taking concrete action – no pun intended.

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Ukraine Tragedy – The Global Financial Impact 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 285 clients across Canada, principally in Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland.

No Financial Products to Sell Leads to Truly Independent Advice.

As of the writing of this article in early March, the long-term economic consequences of Russia’s unconscionable invasion of Ukraine are already emerging.

Regardless of the eventual outcome of this tragedy for the Ukrainian nation, its suffering both economically, and on a human scale, will ensure that the Russian State and Putin will remain a pariah in the eyes of the world for years to come.

The massive sanctions imposed almost universally on Russia will cripple its economy and, second only to that of Ukraine’s population, will result in tremendous suffering for its own innocent citizens. These sanctions will not fade away for years unless the last Russian soldier exits Ukraine – a very unlikely event.

While Ukraine, Russia, and their citizens may experience the bulk of suffering, the rest of the world will not escape unscathed. Western Europe’s gas and oil supplies from Russia will shrink dramatically, causing major long-term price escalation. Largely as a result of increased energy costs, supply and travel disruptions, inflation and rising interest rates, the majority of nations will see some slowing in their post-Covid GDP recovery.

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Where does Canada’s economy fit into this picture of global economic impacts? While Canadians abhor the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Canada may become one of the few countries to benefit economically from this tragedy.

The increased world price of oil and other natural resources will propel growth not only in Alberta, but indirectly throughout the country – substantially offsetting the negative

effect of inflation. Europe’s need, both immediate and long-term, for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) – now shut off from Russia’s new pipeline, should prove a boon for Canadian infrastructure development which Canada needs in order to expedite export of its natural gas reserves.

Financial markets year-to-date reflect the expectation that Canada will see robust growth. As of March 4, the CDN TSX Index is up 0.13% on a year-to-date basis; the U.S. S&P 500 is down 8.45%; the Dow is down 7.0%; and the Global 100 Index has lost 6.52%. The TSX’s comparable strength reinforces the argument that Canada is now one of the world’s most reasonably valued financial markets – poised to reverse its “laggard” status of the past decade.

Does this mean that an investor should hold investments primarily in CDN financial products? Absolutely not. While it may make sense to favour Canadian investments slightly, one cannot be sure that this currently favourable outlook will be sustained. The prudent investor will continue to maintain solid geographic diversification, avoiding the tendency toward heavy home-country bias. A CDN Equity component of 35% to 40% of Equity holdings should minimize geographic investment risk. Broad sector diversification also remains important, as does an individually tailored balance between Equity and Fixed Income holdings.

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INSIDE OUT

by Dr. Andrew Kwasnica, Physician, Shoreline Medical Society and SPH Medical Lead and Division Head, Family Practice

Let’s Not Talk about Superheroes in Healthcare Anymore Nurses constitute the majority of healthcare providers in our hospital, and they have a critical function in all healthcare systems.

During the pandemic, they have dealt with scarcity of supplies, critical staff shortages, risk of infection, increased stress and feelings of isolation, as well as a greater number of patients to care for. They have been assailed by protesters. Despite this, they have been asked to work double shifts. They have been asked to cancel time off to provide coverage. They are being worked to the point of burnout.

We tend to refer to nurses as "guardian angels" or "superheroes." While I appreciate these sentiments, I'm not sure it's helpful to perpetuate the idea that nurses are selfless or indestructible beings, dropped from on high, and not people with children to feed and complex jobs to perform. They are human beings, and they have real limitations.

What does a nurse symbolize? Compassion and patience; empathy and sensitivity. It means being there for a total stranger at all hours of the day and night. It's that ability to help keep a patient's loved one calm, even in the most stressful of situations.

Nurses are leaders, professionals and healers. They are vital to the

humanity in medical care.

In talking to nurses at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, I am struck by two things. First, after more than two years of COVID-19, nurses think that things are very bad. And secondly: the pandemic is bringing to light cracks in the system – old facilities and understaffing among them.

One of the things I've learned recently is that applications to Canadian nursing schools have increased. It gives me hope that women, and increasingly men, recognize what a terrific career it can be, one where every day brings the chance to improve a stranger's life.

But we need to recognize the hard and invaluable work they do, and make sure we say thank you more. Because – and this is important – the problem is not recruiting nurses, but retaining them. We cannot survive without these foundational members of the health care team.

I hope that patients, families and colleagues can strive to return the empathy offered to them by nursing staff. They are a gift to us all in our times of need, but they cannot keep on giving unless we ensure they have the support, personnel and resources to do so.

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A study revealed that volunteering actually increases brain function.

Volunteer activities get you moving and thinking at the same time.

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What's Happening eni en nin ing ng The High Bar Gang Sunday, April 10

Since the band was formed in the summer of 2010, the High Bar Gang has been bringing its unique take on old time bluegrass to the people of Western Canada.

Vocal harmony is key to the band’s sound, and the blend of Shari Ulrich, Wendy Bird and Kirby Barber along with guitarist Barney Bentall and banjo player Dave Barber is simply stunning. Supported by Rob Becker on bass, and Colin Nairne on guitar and mandolin, the band’s repertoire stays firmly rooted in the golden age of bluegrass music with songs by the likes of Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and Del McCoury.

Highlights for the High Bar Gang include opening for Canadian music icons Blue Rodeo at Vancouver’s Malkin Bowl, and the many sold out shows they have played throughout Western Canada, including the prestigious Cedar Creek Winery Concert series and the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt. From the Brackendale Art Gallery and Victoria’s famous Butchart Gardens to Vancouver’s International Jazz Festival and San Francisco’s legendary Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, the band has built a solid reputation for their wonderfully upbeat brand of bluegrass and stories.

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Take a trip down memory lane with this unique musical spectacular.

The Louisiana Hayride Show, complete with studio stage set, amazing artists and live band will bring you back in time to when songs were meaningful, the words were understood and the sound was pleasant. You’ll hear the best classic country and rockabilly hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s as the show pays tribute to the historical radio program, The Louisiana Hayride.

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An Evening of Songs & Stories

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For years, the acclaimed writer and broadcaster has shared his hilarious and poignant true stories about growing up in West Vancouver and Desolation Sound in his bestselling books (Adventures in Solitude, The Lonely End of the Rink, Dirty Windshields, and the upcoming Return to Solitude), in the North Shore News, and on the radio. Featuring special guests Kathryn Calder, Jay Malinowski, and Ashleigh Ball.

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These replicas has required exhaustive visual, scenic, audio and musical research even tracking down the original music instruments used at the time. The visual aspect of The Musical Box shows are based on thousands of photos and many amateur films taken at the Genesis concerts, as well as the original slides used by the group during their shows.

Impressively, The Musical Box is the only group licensed and supported by Genesis and Peter Gabriel and has presented close to 1000 concerts across the world to more than one million spectators, in prestigious amphitheaters such as The Royal Albert Hall in London, the Olympia in Paris and the Bell Center in Montreal. ''The Musical Box play it better than we did'' stated Phil Collins after seeing The Musical Box's production in Geneva.

A Musical Box show is a unique opportunity to discover the mystical Genesis concerts and to relive a historic rock moment.

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F R O M T H E K I TC H E N

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography

Making a

Statement I didn't jump on the bread-making bandwagon when the pandemic hit, nor did I carefully nurture sourdough starter. I'm not sure why I've never been someone who is into baking bread, but I have recently come to understand why it's so satisfying to make and, as a bonus, it fills the house with glorious aromas.

And fruit bread? This I love. I know it's a commitment, but for a special occasion or holiday it makes a definite statement. I've been setting myself some baking goals this year, so making a showstopper fruit bread is something I've been wanting to tackle.

It wasn't difficult; it just takes time for the dough to rise. It tastes amazing at breakfast, for a coffee break, and in the evening with tea. It's sweet but not too sweet, and the flavours of cranberry, apricot and orange meld beautifully. If you don't love cranberries, switch them out for raisins. You could also substitute the walnuts with pecans if you'd prefer. But whatever mixture you create, you'll impress yourself and others with this lovely, fruity, gorgeous couronne.

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Apricot & Cranberry Couronne

Dough: 1¾ cups all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1½ tsp fast action yeast (1 sachet) ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup lukewarm milk 1 egg, room temperature, lightly beaten Filling: ½ cup dried apricots, chopped, soaked in ½ cup orange juice 1/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped 3/8 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup light brown sugar 4½ tbsp flour 1/3 cup chopped walnuts finely grated zest of 1 orange To finish: 4 tbsp apricot jam ½ cup icing sugar, sifted 1½ - 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp flaked almonds

Put chopped apricots in a small bowl with the orange juice to plump up.

To make the dough, put the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add the yeast to one side of the bowl and the salt to the other side.

You don't want them to mix together yet.

Now add the lukewarm milk, the softened butter and the egg. Mix the ingredients together with your hands until you have a very soft, sticky dough. Use the mix to pull it all together from the sides of the bowl. Keep going until you have a soft ball of dough.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 5-6 minutes. Keep kneading until it's no longer sticky and you have a lovely smooth ball of dough. Don't add too much flour to the work surface as that will make the dough denser.

Put the ball of dough into a lightly-oiled bowl. Turn the dough around in the bowl to lightly coat it with the oil. Cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.

Meanwhile, make filling: Drain apricots. Put the soft butter, sugar, apricots, flour, cranberries, walnuts and zest into a bowl and mix well. Set aside until needed.

When the dough has risen, place it on a lightly-floured surface. Without punching it down, as you don't want to deflate it, roll it out to a rectangle about 14 x 10 inches. Have the long side facing you. Spread the apricot/ cranberry mixture evenly over dough.

With the long side near you, tack it down a bit on the counter so it won't move. Then, like a swiss roll, roll up the dough from the other long side towards you in a tight roll. Roll it back and forth a bit to seal the seam. Carefully transfer the dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Now, leaving a bit connected at one end, cut it lengthways in half.

Twist the two strands of dough together, then connect the two ends together, by twisting, to create the crown, or "couronne."

Use pics above as a guide! Gently cover the crown with lightly-oiled cling film and leave to prove in a warm spot for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

While the dough is rising, heat oven to 400°F. When it's ready to bake, uncover the dough and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack.

Slightly heat the apricot jam with a tablespoon of water, then push it through a sieve into a bowl. Brush the warm couronne with glaze, then sprinkle on the almonds while glaze is warm. Let cool, then make icing glaze (icing sugar and water) and drizzle it over couronne.

Adapted & combined from: www.onlycrumbsremain.com/cranberryand-pecan-couronne/ www.thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/recipes/ all/paul-hollywood-apricot-couronne/ www.bookscookslooks.com/apricotcouronne-a-showstopping-breakfast-treat/

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New Lease on Life Strange noises immediately followed by complete silence. I began to hatch a plan for the contents of what I believed to be my newly-deceased fridge: notify the property manager, borrow a cooler, pick up ice from the store, decide what to eat first, call friends and family to ask for a loan of fridge space, etc.

In the morning, the appliance was humming along just fine.

When I shared my backup plan with my dad, he launched into the proverbial "back in the day." You know, the old days, when the first step after an item broke was to attempt repairs, either ourselves or by hiring an expert. Now, my dad noted, you'd probably just get a new fridge. He's right. I remember the "fixing" days of yesteryear.

I remember sourcing a part for my mom's Kenmore dryer (yes, it was avocado green!). I remember a lamp getting rewired at a Hillside Avenue shop. I remember cobblers were common – even Victoria's first Save-on-Foods and Drugs opened with a shoe repair department.

Nowadays, broken items are more likely to be tossed; it's often cheaper, or about the same cost, to order a replacement. There are also fewer people in the business of repairing. In general, people don't tinker like they used to and as many products are increasingly computerized, fixing has become more complex.

We are a throwaway society and the amount of waste we produce is astounding. By repairing items, we can prolong their lifespan and delay their trip to the landfill. Consider the following ideas for giving new life to worn or broken belongings: • Learn a few basic sewing skills. A needle and thread are inexpensive investments for mending clothing and housewares.

• Access sewers in your network of friends and family (I recently fixed two dog toys!).

• Make use of a Repair Café. Over the last two years, germs put Repair Cafés on hold, but now they're back. These cafés, often held in libraries, churches or other public spaces, welcome a variety of items for fixing. Not only can you have an item repaired; you can learn new skills in the process. Visit www.repaircafenorthsaanich.ca for a local option.

• Volunteer FOR a Repair Café. Do you have the knack for fixing small appliances, electronics, bikes, clothing or furniture?

Repair Cafés are always looking for skilled volunteers.

• Tell family and friends about your repair skills. They'll know who to reach out to when something breaks.

• Practise new skills by borrowing tools from friends or the Victoria Tool Library (www.victoriatoollibrary.org).

• Use YouTube. Someone once said to me that you can learn to fix almost anything on YouTube. Give it a try!

The good news is specialty repair businesses are resurfacing. Basecamp Repairs (www.basecamprepairs.com) specializes in outdoor gear. Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents and backpacks are among the items this company brings back to life.

I've recently reinforced a few seams on clothing and bags, had a suitcase fixed and had the zipper replaced on a boot. My fingers and toes are crossed that the cobbler profession remains alive and well. And what's still on my repair list? Thankfully not my fridge but if, or when, it actually conks out, my hope is it can be repaired instead of replaced.

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Welcome to Spring - a short guide for the SPAC Art Show!

Since many of you reading this, are refugees from winter, we are offering a short guide of “what to watch for”. First of course are the flowers, in profusion as the days go by. Finalized, of course, by the official “blossom count”!

Birds of all kinds are busy with domestic chores, and the air is filled with song. Don’t miss the biggest display of “spring bird behaviour”, at the two giant evergreens in Beacon Hill Park, “the heron rookery”. Just listen for it!

The human behaviour changes too. You will see outdoor brunches, the baring of alarming white legs, and arms, and sun glasses! Note too, the continuous parade of returning “snow birds”.

But the most eagerly anticipated sign of true Spring on the peninsula, is the return of the “Annual SPAC Spring Art Show”.

Sadly, many of you will have never experienced this phenomena, because of Covid. This spring, we are thrilled and excited to announce, once again “It’s a GO” Mark the date: Saturday, April 23, 10 – 8; Sunday, April 24, 10 -4 and best of all, the Patron Gala on the Friday night, April 22, 6;30 -9, at the Mary Winspear Center in Sidney.

A little History SPAC started in the 1950’s, then progressed in the 60’s, to an exhibition, each year, in the Beacon storefront windows.

In the 1970’s it became the annual May Show, and now each April, at Mary Winspear. As the membership grew, the show gradually morphed into the magical exhibition it is today, with about 700 pieces of fine art, beautiful fine crafts, and jewelry.

We are 100% local art enthusiasts, and run entirely by our volunteers.

The highlight of the show is the Patrons Gala on Friday night. It is a true “evening out” with local wine and excellent hot tapas, live guitar music, and the chance to be the first to see the art.

Each Patron purchases a ticket for 2, for $150. They get the great evening, plus a $100 coupon to spend on art in the gallery.

Net, it is an elegant night out, for 2 persons, for $50. The best kept secret in Sidney. Limit of 100 patrons plus guest.

For more information go to www.spacsociety.com, or patrons@spacsociety.com

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Mickey Aylard is a fourth-generation farmer at Brackenhurst Farm, a thriving dairy farm in North Saanich, and her passion for her work is grounded in a deep respect for family heritage.

"Family legacy is important, and I want to preserve that," shares Mickey, who is a new mom herself. "My parents worked hard. That kind of work benefits the next generation. It's important to honour that."

Mickey's great grandfather began farming in the Sooke area in 1930, eventually moving to the present property on Wain Road. The farm has been passed generation to generation, and now Mickey and her father primarily run the operation.

Living on a farm and working with cows are second nature to this enthusiastic farmer. "I was born here on the farm. I've grown up with farming," says Mickey. "It's what I know; it's in my blood."

Named for the bracken fern which grows wild there, Brackenhurst Farm is a 300-acre property boasting a great biodiversity within its forest, fields and gardens. It is home to 250 cows, 100 of which are dairy cows for milking. Mickey takes care of the cattle, a job involving overseeing feeding, monitoring health, and of course breeding.

The importance of family roots extends to the livestock on the farm. "Every cow has a name here. A cow's name begins with the same first letter as its mom," shares Mickey. "For example, there is Rose, Rosie, Roxanne or Duster, Dusty, Dusted. This helps to keep the family lines straight."

Since she was young, Mickey has had an affinity for these animals. "Cows are really incredible. They're smart and can figure things out," she says. "Growing up, I always knew I wanted to do this."

Her interest in this field took her to Washington State University where she completed a degree in Agriculture Economics. It was also the place where she met Angus Todd, now her husband, who would go on to complete a business degree at the University of British Columbia.

The work of a dairy farmer requires drive, dedication and downright hard work. "Sometimes it's relentless, like dealing with the heat and maintaining long hours," shares Mickey. "At the end of the day, though, I have a feeling of accomplishment."

Oftentimes it means a change of plan to the daily routine and some sacrifices along the way. "You make plans and then suddenly a cow is calving and you can't leave," shares Mickey. "It is hard in the moment, but you have to make sacrifices. It is the life I choose."

While the daily labour is demanding, a new way of milking, introduced in 2018, has significantly streamlined the milking process. The farm began using an automatic system whereby a cow can walk up to a robotic machine that locates the udder and milks the cow. You could say the cows are milking themselves! The new system has proven very effective.

"It gives more flexibility to the farmer as there are no longer rigid schedules," says Mickey. "It also gives flexibility to the cows. Every cow is on its own schedule. It is one cow at a time. Each cow chooses her own time."

Once the milk is collected, it's transported to the bulk tank where it cools to 4°C and then retained on the farm until the milk truck arrives to deliver it to the plant for processing.

Whether it's the feed for the cows, their feeding routines or general daily farm maintenance and processes, all is done with a view of sustainability.

Cover cropping is practised, which significantly impacts the farm's carbon footprint. A crop is planted to protect the soil from wind and water erosion.

"We do cover crops in the fall. We plant barley and rye grass," says Mickey. "As it's growing it removes carbon from the air."

Cows are regularly moved to new areas for feeding and their manure nourishes the soil which will support new grass. "We do rotational grazing every 12 hours," comments Mickey. "The cow manure is an incredible resource. It's put back into the fields and provides tons of nutrients for new grass and crops."

This depth of care for the land and the animals that live on it benefits both the farm and the farmer. "They are really great animals. If we take care of them, they perform better and last longer," says Mickey. "If I take care of them, then they take care of me."

Undoubtedly, those who came before Mickey knew these things. At Brackenhurst Farm, livestock and legacy go hand in hand.

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Cole & Brodie Williams There is a first time for everything, and that first time for the Saanich School District Youth Work in Trade program is already here. This month we will introduce you to not only one but two plumbers who just happen to be brothers! Cole and Brodie Williams, who possess very different learning styles and personalities, have just found their way into a rewarding and fulfilling career in plumbing.

Cole, who graduated from Claremont, has just completed his Level 3 Plumbing course at the age of 20. Well on his way to a successful career, he received the Youth Work in Trade Award last spring and completed the TASK program when he was in Grade 12. Needless to say, he liked plumbing the best. He now has a job at Vertex Plumbing and Heating and hasn't looked back.

Brodie's situation was a little different. He found himself with no classes in quarter three of his school term last year. His mother Laurel, well aware of her son's situation, suggested he find a job.

"I saw how happy and excited my brother was about plumbing, so I wanted to check it out for myself," Brodie says. He got a job at Gilmour Plumbing, and his career teacher contacted Dean Gilmour and explained that the Youth Work in Trade program allowed Brodie to earn valuable high school credits while working.

He signed him up as a youth apprentice. Returning to Stelly's for the fourth quarter, he graduated and went back to work in the summer. Brodie then went on to complete his Level 1 in February of this year and was awarded the $1,000 Youth Work in Trades Award last month.

Laurel's comments about her two son's different learning styles supports the belief that our program is very flexible and able to adapt to different ways of learning for our students. "Cole can compete with the Energizer bunny and thrives on chaos, while Brodie is more mellow and likes things to be structured and organized. Cole loves to see a job completed from start to finish and takes pride in his work."

Brodie loves the teamwork aspect of the job and seeing a project at the end. They both agree that plumbing requires a lot of manual labour, as well as brain power.

The relationship between siblings and birth order is frequently referred to when talking about different personality traits, but different ways of learning between siblings also play a role in understanding various theories about sibling birth order. The

boys do have a younger sister, Cassidy. Plumbing as a career has significantly impacted both boys in different ways, but there is no doubt they have grown stronger together through the bond created by their careers.

It is interesting to note that they both strongly recommend doing work experience in a trade first to make sure it is the right one for you. You never know until you try! Congratulations Cole and Brodie.

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On my feet: Viberg workboots – made in Victoria! My go-to uniform: Levi's 501 jeans. On my luxury wish list: New quality sunglasses from Oakley. On my bedside table: The Whisper on the Night Wind by Adam Shoals: a novel about an epic canoe adventure.

On my walls: Photos of my children and their art. When I don't care how much it costs: Renting a mountain ski chalet.

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8 Whole Foods That Pack as Much Punch as Your Supplements What a beautiful gift that we are alive in a time where we can determine what nutrients we need more of and have access to an incredible array of supplements to help fuel our health goals.

But let's not forget that the foods we eat have the potential to be just as effective in supplying our body's much-needed nutrient values.

Let's have a look at eight foods that pack a nutrient-dense punch.

1. Oysters. Oysters seem to be one of those things where you either love them or hate them, but these shellfish boast an impressive nutritional profile. Oysters are rich in iron, selenium, zinc and B12. If raw oysters aren't for you, try incorporating them into a seafood chowder or pasta.

2. Dark Leafy Greens. Greens like kale, chard and spinach are rich in micronutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium as well as vitamin C, K and folate. They also contain phytonutrients, which help to fight cell damage. Lightly steaming these greens and adding a little lemon juice can help with absorption, but they are also great in smoothies, salads, or for throwing into soups, pastas and stir frys.

3. Wild Salmon. Omega 3's? Look no further than wild salmon.

This fish contains an abundance of Omega 3 fatty acids, and is a rich protein that also contains Vitamins B12, D and selenium.

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5. Cacao. Cacao is rich in antioxidants and a wonderful source of calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron. Powdered cacao can be added into smoothies, to make hot chocolate, or added into baked goods. Dark chocolate above 70% also does the trick. Yes, chocolate is a superfood!

6. Avocado. Avocado toast is no joke. Avocados are full of Vitamins C, E, K, folate, calcium, magnesium and potassium. They also contain plenty of healthy fats. Aside from on toast, they can be added to smoothies, tacos, sushi, guacamole and even chocolate mousse – the avocado possibilities are truly endless.

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8. Berries. Berries are rich in antioxidants. They also have a lower glycemic load compared to other fruits, so won't spike blood sugars as much. Fresh or frozen berries can be enjoyed on their own, can be used to top yogurt or in smoothies.

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Love at First Site:

Talking with Greg Horne & Frances Carere You may have noticed, if you've been paddling or boating in the Canoe Cove area, a large, brown boathouse on a tiny island, whose giant doors are adorned with unmistakable art. Many have wondered, but few know, the story behind the island that your GPS would call Johnson Island, but henceforth you will know it affectionately as Toad's Landing.

Originally, Toad's Landing was the home of world-renowned naval architect, marine engineer and Order of Canada recipient William (Bill) Garden. This unique little Island was put up for sale after his passing and uninhabited for over two years before Greg Horne & Frances Carere set foot on it in 2013. They felt an immediate connection with Toad's Landing and its undeniable magic.

Frances, always up for a challenge and Greg, a lifelong boat lover, decided immediately not to just purchase the Island, but to pay homage to Bill and all that he had created. While most new purchasers long to get rid of all signs of the past owner, this venturesome couple committed to doing everything they could to keep the spirit of Bill alive and really honour his legacy. After a fiveminute boat ride on their personal commuter boat, Ribbit, we pulled up to the 160-foot dock at Toad's Landing; we were in awe before we even got off the boat.

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There is definitely a "feel" to the Island; it's unlike any other place I've been to. From the toads and treasures placed carefully about, to the henhouse turned mini-cabin, to the "boat-like" design of the home, there is a real whimsical feel about Toad's Landing. Can you tell us more about that?

To ensure his privacy, Bill Garden used to say that he lived on a remote Island in B.C. called "Toad's Landing." Apparently, he chose this nickname because he loved the book The Wind in the Willows.

Indeed, Bill made the fairytale come to life over the 43 years he lived on the Island. The main house (complete with a Crow's Nest) is reminiscent of the story's Toad Hall with its many beams and ship's knees, and an enormous stone fireplace in the Great Room. The 1.3-acre property was cleverly designed with winding pathways, dry stack stone walls, decks, bridges, secret viewing spots, ponds, saltwater pool, spire-capped fencing, archways, an artist's cottage and outbuildings. Statues of toads, driftwood sculptures, whimsical birdhouses and, of course, many nautical nuances are found everywhere. Bird and wildlife abound, including our frequent visitors of herons, seagulls, otters, mink and racoons, all living in balanced harmony, along with our ginger cat. The word used most often by visitors to the Island is "magical," and it is. We still walk

the Island together at the end of most workdays to unwind and revel in its natural beauty.

From when you purchased the property in 2013 to where it is now, can you talk about some of the transformations that have occurred both with the property and with the structures and how you brought them back to life.

The Island was so charming already, we didn't need to change much! It had been vacant for a couple of years before we purchased it, so the first order of business was a major cleanup of the boat shops.

Over the last eight years, we have been busy repairing, replacing, painting and maintaining the existing structures, roofs, decks, docks and fences, often bringing in custom-milled lumber for our projects to maintain the original character. A helicopter pad is now an entertainment deck but remains functional with removable railings.

Our project list is never-ending! The grounds are always a work in progress with a big push in the spring to fill the many window boxes and pots with colourful annuals. We've also had fun furnishing our house with "finds" that are befitting of an English-style home, with a nautical flair, and the 80-foot former boat shop which is now an amazing entertaining space.

Our transition from city life to rustic island living was a learning curve and not for the faint of heart. We wouldn't be where we are today without the help of a couple of gifted tradesmen, Frances' sister and the support and friendship we receive from our incredible community of neighbours on nearby islands!

You've talked about wanting to share the Island and its history and educate people about Bill's six-plus-decade legacy in yacht design and building; what do you envision for the future of Toad's Landing?

Many boating enthusiasts know of Bill Garden's contribution in naval design, producing over 650 boat designs (from which 6,000+ boats have been built around the world). He was a valued mentor to many, and somehow found the time to publish four books on boat design. His collections can be found in museums in North America including the Mystic Seaport Museum. We enjoy watching the YouTube video: "WilliamGardenVisit" and reading "Rudder Posts: A Trip to Toad's Landing" (online). We have acquired quite a collection of things that used to be on the Island, or that we feel belong here, such as photographs, books, articles, art, half models, skiffs and tons of maritime artifacts, which we display in the "Chart Room" in our home and in the large boat shop. I guess you could say that we are self-proclaimed "stewards" of Toad's Landing and we are able to share the Island's historic charm and fairytale magic by hosting small events and celebrations here.

I can't imagine a more perfect couple to honour Bill Garden.

What would you like people to know and do when they paddle or boat past Toad's Landing.

We truly haven't looked back from our decision to take on this project and are grateful every day. We hope that when your readers come by Toad's Landing that they slow down (the speed limit is five knots!) and, as they look up at the "toad" painting on the shop doors on the east side, know that there is a lot of history behind those doors. We never take it for granted and wouldn't change anything.

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W E AT H E R W I T

by Steve Sakiyama

A Few of My Favourite Things It has been a while since my last Seaside column. Sorry about that. After I finished dabbling in teaching meteorology at Royal Roads University, all my fans (three I think) encouraged me to start writing again. I was flattered, but I wonder if they were really thinking "you need the practise." I agree. Writing humour and mixing it with weather-related facts requires two critical skills that often elude me: good writing and, um … humour.

Although finding the fun in life during the past two years has been difficult, there are lots of ordinary things that can make us smile. For example, just walk the aisles of a grocery store and find funny oxymoronic labels like Fat Free Creamer, Hot Chilies, and my top choice: Boneless Spare Ribs. It's awfully good entertainment.

Some food names are comically curious, like Buffalo Wings. I didn't know Buffalo had wings, did you? Do they fly in flocks and head south for the winter? What about Free Range Eggs? Picture thousands of eggs with tiny legs scurrying around the wild ranges of Wyoming – thunderous herds of them disappearing into the dust while the song Rawhide plays in the background.

Rolling, rolling, rolling, Though the yolks are swollen, Keep them Grade A's rolling, Rawhide!

While strolling through the dairy section, you may notice something called Grass Fed Butter. The name conjures up an image of large butter cubes quietly sliding through verdant meadows – happily content while grazing on an abundance of green grass. Everybody wants healthy and happy butter, don't they? If eating grass does it for them, then I'm all for it.

Speaking of walking the aisles, what is in store for us as we turn our forecast weather cart into the April aisle? Our weather this month will be influenced by La Nina – an amazing phenomena that involves both the atmosphere and currents in the Pacific Ocean. The way it works fills me with wonder.

During a La Nina event, stronger-than-normal winds near the equator push ocean water away from the coast of Peru. In order to replace this water, huge volumes of cold water from the depths are drawn upwards (a process called "upwelling").

The combination of winds and upwelling creates colder-thanusual water surface temperatures that extend over most of the equatorial Pacific. This massive cool zone influences weather patterns over a large part of the globe. For us here on the South Island, thanks to La Nina the outlook for April is a greater

chance of cooler and wetter than normal conditions.

Ahh April. This month enjoy the spectacular emergence of nature in all its glory. The abundance of new life makes me thankful for what we have, like grocery stores and their amazing staff, food labels, eggs running wild, grass-grazing butter, and of course the indescribable beauty of nature. Go out and walk the aisles of a forest to the top of a grassy hill. The sound of the wind, waves and rain create a natural chorus – so close your eyes and listen. The sound of this immersive, amazing music is beyond description by words, labels or names.

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FAMILY CRAFTING FUN: A Centrepiece for Spring

by Patricia Pearson & Ashley Stelck, Hansell & Halkett vintage home decor photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography

Spring is the time of year when we emerge from our winter hibernation. We are craving sunshine, bright colours and the smell of cut green grass. It's the time of year to transform and to create, to cleanse and to reflect. Nothing says spring more than a big bunch of fresh field-cut daffodils, and this fun craft is a great way to pass the time on those rainy spring days! As always, we suggest using what you have at home, pulling inspiration from the outside and getting creative with colour and texture.

Step 1 Cover your work surface with paper to protect it and

provide easy cleanup. Wash and dry your jars before painting them. Drying time between coats will vary by brand, but allow around 20 to 30 minutes. Two coats should be perfect! If doing this craft with children six and under, we recommend painting the jars in advance, as patience levels may be tested!

Tools & Supplies • 500ml - 1000ml glass jars, labels removed • Spring themed scrapbook paper, old cards and tissue paper • ribbon • DIY chalk paint (we used Country Chic Paint, a Duncan B.C. company) • decorative paper birds or butterflies (optional) • bamboo skewers • hot glue gun • glue or Mod Podge • paintbrushes or sponge brushes • fresh greenery and a few flowers • craft paper or newspaper for protecting surfaces 36 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | APRIL 2022

Step 2 Paint on

stripes, dots or swirls with different colours.

This is a great step for all ages but may need a bit of supervision for younger hands.

Step 3 While jars are drying, cut out shapes like Easter

eggs, flowers and butterflies. Once the paint on the jars has dried, glue your shapes onto the jars. We used a combination of hot glue and Mod Podge to create different textures and dimension.

Using old cards, magazines and gift wrap is a fun way to add an upcycled element to the craft. Get creative by cutting out the shapes and colours to create your own design. This is a wonderful way to teach kids about reusing.

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Step 5 Fill your jars with fresh water and tuck in a few stems of greenery, spring blooms and your decorative skewers.

A trip to the flower market may not be needed; for this step you can grab some clippers and pick a few stems from your backyard or a country hedgerow. Your arrangement will be perfectly seasonal and sustainable.

Tie a ribbon around the top of the jar. Your centrepiece is complete!

Happy Spring!

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SCREEN SCENE

by Tabatha Golat

INVENTING ANNA: WHITE COLLAR CRIMES AGAINST NEW YORK'S ELITE There's been an interesting trend in recent years of true crime retellings infiltrating entertainment industry storylines.

From podcasts to movies and TV series, these real-life docudramas are everywhere with plenty of buzz. There's something about true crime that gets under our skin and piques the interest of even the most innocent of hearts. While I'm not particularly drawn to the guts and gore of these retellings, I was excited to check out the new Netflix series based on a real-life con artist titled Inventing Anna. This nine-episode miniseries is roughly crafted from a 2018 article in New York Magazine titled "How Anna Delvey Tricked New York's Party People" by Jessica Pressler.

In this series, Anna Delvey (real name Sorokin) is a con artist who changed her name and inserted herself amongst New York city's most elite while pretending to be a German heiress. The series explores the various white-collar crimes Anna commits while maintaining that her father is a wealthy German patriarch. From scamming her stays in fancy hotels, cheating friends out of money, and even "stealing" a jet, the story of Anna Sorokin's true-life con-artist mastery is a wild ride.

Played expertly by Julia Garner, Anna is an intelligent, bizarre and dare I say brilliant (if not overly confident) con woman whose goal to create her own foundation for the ultra wealthy ultimately lands her in jail.

Produced by Shonda Rhimes, this series takes some creative license with the real-life story, but mainly stays true to the Anna Sorokin scandal. One of the biggest talking points of the series is Julia Garner's accent as she portrays the swindler. Truthfully, the accent is distracting, but once you learn more about Anna's background, Garner's portrayal is impressively spot on. Her mastery of Sorokin's bizarre accent – a Russian pretending to be German influenced by her time in New York – is sure to add to her Emmy nods.

If you are looking to dip your toes into the world of white-collar true crime and love a good dramatization, this is the perfect series to keep you entertained. Admittedly after viewing Inventing Anna I went down a rabbit hole researching the fact vs. fiction elements of Anna's story and was truly impressed with the bizarre lengths she went to insert herself into the world of wealthy elites. Even after her conviction (which she's since served time for) Anna seems relatively unfazed by her brazen acts and was quoted saying, "The thing is, I'm not sorry … I'd be lying to you and everyone else and to myself if I said I was sorry for anything."

Looking for other real-life crime dramatizations? Check out my top five recommendations below (available online on most streaming channels).

1. Catch Me if You Can 2. Dirty John 3. The Tinder Swindler 4. House of Gucci 5. The Trial of The Chicago 7

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Celebrating Biodiversity in the Capital Region: Join the City Nature Challenge This Spring!

The capital region lies in one of Canada's biodiversity hotspots, bursting with an incredible diversity of plants and wildlife. Nestled among our neighbourhoods and workplaces are salmon-bearing streams, Garry oak meadows, vibrant wetlands and dynamic shorelines. In our backyards and local parks we can find pollinating insects, migrating birds, native wildflowers and towering trees. This incredible abundance of biodiversity supports clean air and water, food security, recreational and cultural opportunities, and is key to the high quality of life we enjoy here.

Join nature lovers across Greater Victoria in celebrating local species and ecosystems by participating in the 2022 City Nature Challenge.

Over a four-day period, April 29 through May 2, photograph and document local biodiversity in the capital region using the free iNaturalist Canada website or app, and help to build a record of the nature that surrounds us. More than 400 cities around the world will be participating in the City Nature Challenge this year, as a global celebration of biodiversity in and around urban areas.

Participating in the Greater Victoria's City Nature Challenge is easy: 1. Find nature in your backyard, neighbourhood, favourite park or

beach. Observations of plants, animals, fungi, insects, tracks or even scat are all welcome!

2. Ideally, photograph your observation from different angles and capture different features. Use a digital camera or smart phone.

3. Upload your observation to the iNaturalist app or website.

4. Identify your finding to the highest level that you can.

5. Interact with iNaturalist community members online to confirm the identification of your observation. iNaturalist is a free app that is designed for use by nature newcomers as well as more seasoned naturalists. By uploading photos of local biodiversity to iNaturalist between April 29 and May 2 you will join a large community of local nature lovers who are helping to inventory and celebrate the capital region's amazing flora and fauna. Observing and learning about the natural world that surrounds us can boost mental health and well-being, and is a key step in conserving nature for future generations.

Visit www.crd.bc.ca/biodiversity for more information on biodiversity in the capital region, including details about local City Nature Challenge events and iNaturalist resources to help get you started.

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You are investing in your community by supporting its unique businesses. Appreciate what makes our neighbourhoods different. Our one-of-a-kind shops and services are an inherent part of the distinctive character of our Saanich Peninsula neighbourhoods; that is what brought us here and will keep us here. Stay local and stay connected to the merchants in your community. By supporting them today, you are investing in a unique and sustainable future for the Saanich Peninsula community.

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keekeeklean and "The Shop" The owner of keekeeklean and keekeekreative is expanding and excited to open a new social and shopping hub in Sidney. Everyone is welcome! "The Shop" is a family and pet friendly destination, offering a charming atmosphere and a unique selection of vintage, handcrafted items from local vendors and artisans at prices that won't break the budget. All in one space, come to enjoy a pastry with a beverage from the coffee bar, a reading nook, pet station, and the opportunity to personalize a purchase at the gift wrapping centre as well as a "make your own" floral arrangement at the flower station. 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. "The Shop" is located at 9719 First Street in Sidney and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special events being hosted during business hours throughout the year. Come visit soon and expect that "wow" feeling, at "The Shop" opening April 1!

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Seaside Cabinetry & Design Seaside Cabinetry & Design is a family-run business owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Tony Rechsteiner and Jessica Kwasnica. Since they opened in 2015, they've expanded to their beautiful new showroom in downtown Sidney at 9715 First Street. Before opening Seaside Cabinetry, Jessica was a kitchen designer for 10 years and Tony a home builder and renovator – the perfect team to work together on transforming their clients' spaces!

They do cabinetry for all rooms: Kitchens, Butler's Pantries, Dining Rooms, Libraries, Living Rooms, Bathrooms, Mud Rooms and Laundry rooms.

Their showroom has hundreds of cabinetry and countertop samples to work with at-hand. Jessica loves taking a space and designing the unexpected, while Tony gets creative with grand spaces. They are both extremely passionate about design and love working with the Sidney locals as well as people from and all over Vancouver Island. Getting to know their clients is a key aspect to their success.

Seaside Cabinetry & Design prides themselves on quality cabinetry, professional design services, installations and personalised services. Come and meet them at their showroom by appointment and get going on your new space; maybe a new kitchen is in your future!

ARTS SCENE

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography

Dianne Cross: Creative Threads Creativity and an eye for colour are woven into her handicrafts, but it is her interest and involvement that has woven the arts into our community.

Sidney spinner and weaver, Dianne Cross, has a passion for art and creativity which over the years has translated beyond her own artistic work to helping showcase the talents of other artisans in the community.

"I have always been interested in being creative," shares Dianne. "In 1991, I started the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula in Sidney. We launched the annual Artisans show. I love putting a show together and enjoying the beauty of everyone's creativity."

The Artisans show began as a six-week event in the Sanscha Hall, which later was redeveloped into the modern Mary Winspear Centre.

Under Dianne's leadership, the council's work grew and brought in funds which positively impacted the community.

"The Artisans exhibit was a way to add to our financial resources," says Dianne. "We were able to support local groups like the community orchestra and also Peninsula Players theatre group."

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Dianne's enthusiasm about the arts can be traced back to her childhood and the enjoyment of artistic activities by family members.

"My mother did various handicrafts and I always watched her. My father was always talented at making things," she remarks, adding: "My grandfather was a cellist for the Palm Court Orchestra that played at the Empress."

Prior to founding the arts council, Dianne devoted her time and talents to spinning and weaving.

"It all really started when I was a stay at-home-mom," she says. "I developed a love of textiles."

The materials and what could be created with them captivated her, and still does to this day.

"I'm very excited when I see a wall display of yarn in the shop. It makes my hands itch!" exclaims Dianne.

After taking some local classes, she subsequently completed her Master Spinner Certificate.

"I did six summers at Old's College learning about dyeing, spinning and processing all fibres," says Dianne.

Spinning involves drawing out raw fibres like cotton, silk or wool and twisting them into two or three ply or multiple yarns. Weaving is done on a loom on which two threads of yarn are interlaced at right angles of each other and ultimately produce a pattern. Both activities appeal to Dianne.

"There's a rhythm in spinning. Weaving is meditative," comments Dianne. "I like the sense of calmness. You can't be uptight or in a

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The joy of creating something novel is also important to Dianne.

"I don't like following someone else's pattern," she comments. "I like to create from the ground up."

Dianne became a member of the Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners Guild where she enjoyed collaborating with others. In 1990, she launched Honeysuckle Fibre Studio, named for a beloved mohair goat.

"Before moving to Sidney, my husband and I lived on a mini farm.

One of our goats was named Honeysuckle. She was a beautiful goat," shares Dianne. "My business was named after her."

In 1996, after renovations, the front of her new home became Dianne's studio offering fine quality yarns, weaving and spinning tools and supplies, and an array of Dianne's artistic pieces for sale.

Over time, it has served as a meeting place for both experienced and novice weavers where ideas and projects are shared.

"My studio was a co-op for the weavers group from 2000 to 2010," remarks Dianne.

With the pandemic restrictions, art exhibitions, and weaving guild meetings came to an end. Weaving and spinning became solo activities.

"We were not able to meet with others. There was no show and tell, which is such a boost to everyone," says Dianne.

With the easing of health restrictions, the prospect of art exhibitions and collaboration among artists is on the horizon.

"The Guild cautiously started back at the Shoal Centre recently," shares Dianne. "When the ferry opens up again, I look forward to seeing people come in the studio again."

Creativity continues for this enthusiastic artist. Dianne has recently added rug hooking to her handicraft talents. Once again, too, she finds a way to encourage the arts in others.

"My grandson loves foxes and draws them all the time," says Dianne, "So I hooked a cushion for him with foxes in the pattern."

While others now carry on the work of the arts council that Dianne founded, her legacy is reflected in an annual student scholarship. The Dianne Cross Award for the Arts, sponsored by ArtSea, pays tribute to Dianne's significant contribution to arts and cultural activities on the Saanich Peninsula.

Dianne has experienced the joy of self-expression through arts and crafts and fostered that in others. In doing so, that love of the arts has been woven into the very fabric of the community.

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Babes Build Community: Local Networking Group Grows We are so excited to share with you a new kind of networking opportunity … one that comes from the heart and is rooted in deep connections and community.

Alana Catlin, owner of The Local Picnic and Jessica Wilson of SALT have teamed up to create a series of fireside chats for our community's entrepreneurs. This is an opportunity to gather and share with like-minded business owners to create meaningful and inspiring connections.

They seek to bring people together without the pretence and pressure of business suits and convention centres. This series will be hosted outside, in nature no matter the weather, in a space where guests are invited to show up a little more raw and a little less polished.

The mission is to create something that goes far beyond transactions, to create a community that shares in the joys and triumphs and is also there to hold space and share in the struggles, a community that nurtures creativity and collaboration over competition.

Babes Build Community will be offering quarterly gatherings in Victoria and also on Salt Spring Island. At these events there will be discussions on topics ranging from brand consistency, burnout, finances, social media and everything in between.

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Reclaiming Resources from Our Waste Curbside recycling, environmentally friendly, or just a way to make us feel better about consumption? I wanted to know what happens once we've rinsed our cans and separated our paper waste, put out our blue bags and boxes and forgotten all about last week's garbage.

To really dig into the subject I spent the afternoon with Russ Smith, CRD's Senior Manager of Environmental Resource Management at the CRD Hartland landfill facility. He was happy to fill me in on the realities of our curbside recycling scheme, but there was lots more to learn about besides.

Garbage and recycling is big business for the companies that haul it, and trade in its raw materials; it's a big headache for the municipalities though, as increasing population and consumption means tonnes of waste to manage. How much waste are we producing each year? A horrifying 350kg per capita! A new solid waste management plan will set out steps to reduce the region's waste to 250kg per capita within the next 10 years.

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First stop for most households is their blue box and garbage bin.

Only six of the CRD's partnering municipalities use the solid waste collection services they operate: e.g. garbage is picked up in Sidney, but not in North or Central Saanich. In those places you have to select a private company, or bring your own waste to Hartland.

You pay to dump waste, but you do not pay to recycle. Driving through there's a weigh scale that determines the fee, and should you be trying to dump an item that is recyclable, attendants will attempt to provide education. You'll save yourself money, and save some precious landfill space, if you make an effort to recycle everything possible.

I think we all understand that resources used to create products are lost forever when items are thrown in the garbage. By recycling, we take responsibility for the products we purchase and support a system where those materials can be used over and over again. A limited number of materials are collected through our Blue Boxes, but at Hartland's public drop-off area you can leave many recyclable items as well as household hazardous waste, reusable items and anything that is really important to keep out of landfill. Used motor and vegetable oil are collected, styrofoam, soft plastics, batteries, lightbulbs, paint, books, bikes, household appliances … the list is long and worth checking for yourself.

Whilst we can all agree that it's better that all these items are not going into landfill, it still starts to feel a little shocking when you look at the volume of items. If you want to get into the nitty gritty of what happens to those recyclable products you should head over to www. recyclebc.ca and watch the short video: What Happens to my Recycling.

Behind the public drop-off area lies the majority of the vast 125-hectare site. You're thinking "Behind the Scenes at the landfill" means looking at garbage, right? Wrong. What the public can't see is an extremely well-managed site with very little active landfill visible.

The "active face," where large trucks pull up through the working day to dump their loads, is a whirl of motion. There are heavy machines pushing and compressing the garbage, screechers going off every few minutes, with smoke and sounds to scare off seagulls, and at the end of each day the visible garbage is covered to ensure as little as possible is accessible to the wind or to animals or birds. Also happening behind the scenes is frequent blasting. This creates air space, as the rock is removed, and that rock is crushed and brought back to be layered in with the landfill garbage, creating a strata effect.

Space is everything, so garbage is compacted and compressed as much as possible.

Snaking over the crushed rock surfaces you see metres of piping, extracting gas from the decomposing material beneath. They connect to Hartland's power plant where that harmful methane gas is converted into electricity. The facility produces close to 1.6 megawatts of power – enough electricity to supply about 1,600 homes. The gas extraction and electricity production come under the remit of Resource Recovery and Residuals Management. It's a huge component of the waste management puzzle alongside the environmental safeguards of the water and surrounding environment.

Wherever possible Russ and his team are looking for ways to divert resources from being wasted, and to have as little impact as possible on the land around them.

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Rithet's Bog and Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary The important watersheds and subwatersheds that exist down the Saanich Peninsula and into the District of Saanich create distinct landscapes in our beautiful environment and are maintained by many important conservation efforts that restore the land and build our connections to it. We visited two key conservation areas to learn and appreciate these amazing green spaces.

Rithet's Bog (www.rithetsbog.org) is a 42-hectare nature sanctuary, named for R. P. Rithet who farmed the area, and was donated to the people of Saanich by the Guinness family in 1994.

Primary street access is from Chatterton Way or Dalewood Lane, and at that junction you will find a large information kiosk and a bike rack. Please keep dogs on a leash or chain and lock your bike at the bike rack as no cycling is permitted on the trail.

Route Details The 3.2km loop trail is an easy route. The surface is fine hardpacked gravel with a few elevated boardwalks. It is flat overall, with some small undulations. You will pass by low-lying marshes, wet meadows and bog forest which are home to a variety of birds, butterflies and small animals.

It is one of the last remaining peat bogs on the Saanich Peninsula.

Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary (www.swanlake.bc.ca) is a wetland with an incredible array of rare native plants, over 180 bird varieties, and small animals including muskrat, river otter and mink. Swan Lake was formed 12,000 years ago when the last glacier receded and is comprised of two distinct areas: the low wetland area of Swan Lake, and the rocky forested hilltop of Christmas Hill.

Address is 3873 Swan Lake Road. From Mackenzie to Nelthorpe Street, right on Sevenoaks Road, left on Rainbow Street, and then left on Ralph, which will take you to the main parking lot with ample spaces and overflow. Dogs and bikes are not permitted in this sanctuary.

Route Details Swan Lake Loop trail is a 2.6km easy walk with a floating boardwalk that allows you close access to the wetland area. While mostly flat, there are some hills of varying heights with low dips that can be muddy after a rain. The journey around takes you past rock walls, marsh grasses, and cattails beside the lake.

Educational programs and events are available for all ages. Nature trails and parking lot are open dawn to dusk every day.

Things to Note • Toilets are available in the Swan Lake Nature House a short walk from the parking lot.

• There are no washroom facilities at Rithet's Bog. • There are many rest benches along the way on both loop trails.

• Love birds? Bring your binoculars! Both sanctuaries have long lists of birds to search for and recent sightings can be found on E-bird: Rithet's https://ebird.org/hotspot/L330866 Swan Lake: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L348441.

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

It is no secret that Sidney's Focus Hair Design is a Green Circle Salon that recovers up to 95% of their beauty waste. Clare Wedgwood and her professional team are passionate about what they do because of the difference it makes in their clients' lives, while at the same time being environmentally conscientious. They are committed to this program because they care about the planet and, in conjunction, the community they work in.

The dedication of the Focus Hair Design team is evident when you realize the great distances many of the staff have come to work here.

One staff member lives in the Highlands and has worked in the salon for over 20 years! Another stylist lives in Langford and has also worked in Sidney for about 20 years, choosing to join Focus when Covid created change. Another stylist came to Canada from Japan, and the receptionist, Ella, moved from Quadra Island last year and lives in Victoria. As for owner Clare, she has worked in the salon for 20 years alongside Senior Stylist Mark.

This amazing team is admittedly like a family that cares very much about each other and the community. This is evident when you ask them what they love most about Sidney.

For Alyssa, it is the sense of community and the support all the businesses have for each other. She also loves all the yummy food options. Annabelle enjoys the outdoors, particularly the nearby beaches so close to town which are great for watching sunsets after work. She especially likes being close to family.

Brigitte loves all the friendly people and the beautiful scenery.

Ella appreciates the many shared similarities between Sidney and Quadra Island, such as the sense of community and appreciation for the outdoors.

Mark feels that the nice thing about working in a small town is that when you don't know what you're doing, someone else does!

Shiori loves working by the ocean and hiking the many trails, as well as her lovely coworkers.

And Clare? Simply stated, Clare loves Sidney! She has lived in Sidney since 1992. Her two amazing daughters grew up here and they have always enjoyed the proximity to beaches, forests, coffee shops, restaurants, the movie theatre and the Mary Winspear Centre where she has had the good fortune to perform on stage in plays.

As Clare says: "You name it, Sidney has everything for me, especially my incredible work family and all of our amazing supportive clients!"

OFF THE VINE

by Tania Tomaszewska

NFTs and the World of Luxury Wine One of the wildest rides in the digital landscape right now is the world of NFTs. New NFT products seem to "drop" daily, offering consumers and investors unique digital renderings of art, wine, designer clothing, gaming, music, restaurant experiences, dating life and even real estate. What's going on here? What's the hype?

It all starts with the computer. A non-fungible token (NFT ) is a unique self-executing numeric code (aka "smart contract") used to identify an object (either physical and/or virtual) using blockchain technology. When purchasing an NFT online you must use crypto currency, such as Ethereum, to obtain automatic ownership of a digital certificate of authenticity representing the relevant digital asset (such as a jpeg file of an image or video). The blockchain digital ledger is visible to all. So when you buy and sell your NFT that transaction is publicly recorded forever, displaying and preserving chain of title.

Although some NFTs are backed by an actual physical asset (e.g. a bottle of wine or art piece), NFTs are not the actual art or wine bottle but a digital proof pointing to those items. When you purchase an NFT you receive a uniquely identifiable numbered "edition" of that NFT offering (akin to holding a specific numbered print of an artist's drawing).

Here's a recent wine world example for context. World-renowned Australian wine producer Penfolds Wines has recently introduced a Penfolds Macgill Cellar 3 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz NFT. Made only in exceptional vintages, this wine comes from select vineyards and is curated by Chief Winemaker Peter Gago. Only 14 barrels were made and the 300 bottles/editions of this NFT come from those lots. This wine is ultra-rare and not available anywhere for retail purchase. The first three buyers of six bottles/editions of this NFT receive a private virtual tasting with Gago during which they hear from him firsthand about the Penfolds story and this special wine. The first three buyers to "redeem" their Penfolds NFTs (by

"burning" their digital token to obtain their actual six bottles from custodial storage) receive a personalized plaque with their wine gift box. This is a wine collector's dream.

A few other luxury wine world NFTs include: • Robert Mondavi X Bernardaud NFT Collection – A limited series of 1,966 individually handcrafted Limoges porcelain magnum bottles containing a proprietary Mondavi wine blend made from Napa Valley's iconic To Kalon vineyard.

• Hennessy 8 NFT – A limited bottling of eau-de-vie from seven generations of Hennessy Cognac master blenders in a Baccarat blown carafe.

• Château Cantenac-Brown "Earth Art" NFT – A digital video piece of "earth" art sculpted at this famed Margaux producer by artist David Popa using vineyard soil (which would later be used to build the Château's eco-sustainable cellar). The video capture of the "earth art" is the NFT holder's asset which survives the decomposition of the physical piece.

• A Napa NFT Wine Club which offers, among other things, access to exclusive NFT drops, a digital seat at an exclusive wine bar and the chance to own part of a vineyard – all in the metaverse.

For collectors of rare wine experiences, NFTs have the potential to offer a high level of confidence regarding provenance as the blockchain provides transaction security and a line of sight to the exact chain of ownership for your NFT (starting with its minter). As investment values of goods are often based on their scarcity, exclusive limited editions of small lot or historic vintages appeal. Further, the integration of sensory experiences by bottling liquid art in porcelain art, for example (in digital and/or physical forms) takes things to the next level for those chasing the unique and sought-after.

It's a whole new world of wine travel. Watch this space.

Questions or comments? Drop a line to Tania at tania@ttwinecounsel.com.

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N E W & N OT E WO R T H Y

by Paula Kully

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Beginning May 12, passengers will be able to fly from Victoria to Calgary for less than $100 round trip via Lynx Airline. The airline will have two services per week between Calgary and Victoria, increasing to three weekly trips by June 22, 2022. Prices will start at $39 one way from Victoria to Calgary and $49 one way in the opposite direction, making the baseline return trip come in under the $100 mark.

The 36th Annual Sooke Fine Arts Show is back live this year from July 21 to August 1, at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road, in Sooke. A call to artists is now open until midnight, May 24.

Artists from Vancouver Island and B.C.'s coastal islands, including Haida Gwaii, are invited to submit up to three works online at www.sookefinearts.com. Detailed information is available on the website in the "For Artists" section.

Walk This Way ArtSea and the Sidney BIA have partnered with over 40 local businesses and artists to present the 2022 Sidney Art Walk. Local artists' work and public art installations will be on display throughout the downtown until April 17. An online map is available on ArtSea's website at www.artsea.ca and printed maps can be picked up at the Tourist Information Centre in Sidney.

Ferry Between Friends Docked Washington State Ferries recently announced that they will not open the Sidney to Anacortes Ferry run this season due to a staffing shortage. This is sad news as 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the route, but it is also concerning as every decade or so, the two communities of Sidney and Anacortes find themselves fighting to keep the ferry going as lawmakers in Washington State look to cut budgets.

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The Saanich Peninsula welcomed hometown hero and Olympic Gold Medalist Micah Zandee-Hart home from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Family Day. Micha, who is from Saanichton, played defence on Team Canada's women's ice hockey team, which took home the gold medal beating out the United States.

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The Curtain Comes Down – for Now Sidney's beloved Star Cinema turned off the projector on March 17 as the lease at their temporary location expired. While the community eagerly watches and waits for the completion of the Cameo building which will house the new theatre, the Star's delicious popcorn will be available at Scotty's Dog Shack on Beacon Avenue Thursday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is expected that the shiny new theatre at Third Street and Sidney Avenue will be complete by late summer if all goes to plan.

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Tamara Knott, owner of Bright Greens Canada on West Saanich Road, recently announced her retirement from "freight farming."

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We haven't always had the opportunity to take care of our oral hygiene by going to the dentist. Early humans cleaned their teeth by chewing on the frayed end of a twig, or eating plants that were known to prevent cavities. Toothpicks were created from bird feathers, animal bones and porcupine quills, and the first "chew sticks" were discovered in southern Mesopotamia (3,500 B.C.E.) and ancient Egypt (3,000 B.C.E.). Toothbrushes didn't come into fashion until the Middle Ages, when early versions were made from hog bristle or horsehair embedded in bone or bamboo – and weren't mass produced until the late 1700s.

Very basic dental "fillings" of beeswax or bitumen have even been found in prehistoric cavities from 13,000 years ago!

Luckily, we've come a long way: electric toothbrushes and regular dental checkups can help to keep our mouths clean and our bodies healthy.

Jaci and Loren, owners of Sidney Centre Family Dentistry, know the benefits of good dental hygiene. "Regular hygiene appointments are important not only to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, but also for your overall health," explains Jaci.

"Recent studies have linked high levels of oral bacteria to heart disease and hypertension." There is also a strong link between gum disease and diabetes, and even some types of cancer.

With a dedicated team of five dental hygienists, Sidney Centre Family Dentistry is ready to give your teeth a good spring cleaning. Let's meet the professionals who will keep you healthy and looking and feeling your best: Amanda has been a hygienist since 2002 and joined Sidney Centre Family Dentistry in 2006. She has come to appreciate the ongoing rapport she has been able to develop with so many

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Katja has been in the dental field since 1988, first as a certified dental assistant, then later training as a dental hygienist.

She was born and raised in Berlin but has made Vancouver Island her home since 1999. Katja enjoys the outdoors, sports activities and spending time with her partner and two energetic dogs. She can also be found running races and fundraising for MMRF during marathons.

After Teresa completed her dental hygiene program at Camosun College in 2009, she moved back to Metro Vancouver.

She practiced dental hygiene for six years and loved developing wonderful relationships with her patients. She and her husband welcomed their first daughter in 2016 while coincidentally deciding to return to the Greater Victoria Area. When not at the office, she enjoys playing with her children at the beach or on hiking trails.

Dallas has been practising as a Registered Dental Hygienist for over six years now and values the long-lasting relationships she builds with her patients. Like many born-and-raised Island gals, Dallas enjoys outdoors activities such as hiking and gardening and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Trina is a 1994 graduate of the Camosun College Dental Hygiene program. Her career has taken her as far as Germany, Ontario, Prince George and the Lower Mainland. After many years of practising in Saanich, Trina is pleased to join a practice on the Peninsula where she was raised. She takes pride in the care she provides for her clients, and is passionate about helping people maintain a healthy smile for life.

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If your business is accumulating excess cash and you are considering investing, or if you already have an existing investment portfolio owned by your Operating Company (OpCo), a HoldCo may be advantageous. A HoldCo is an incorporated company that exists mainly for the purposes of "holding" assets such as investments and real estate which are typically "passive" and provide passive income.

Potential benefits of a HoldCo are: The Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption. The LCGE is claimed

by Canadian "qualified small business corps" (QSBC) on the sale of shares of the business. In 2022, individuals who qualify may be able to claim up to a $913,630 capital gain exemption.

There are two tests to determine if a business qualifies. The first test confirms that at the time of sale or death, 90% of the corporation's assets are used to earn active business income. The second test looks at the 24 months prior to the sale and confirms that 50% of the corps assets were used in active business. Various "purification" strategies can be used, including the use of a HoldCo to reduce the amount of assets in the OpCo, not being used for active business.

Flexibility. A HoldCo can provide flexibility in the timing of income, allowing for tax deferral. Shareholders may not want a dividend payment at the same time. The OpCo may be able to pay tax-free inter-corporate dividends to the HoldCo. Those dividends can then remain inside the HoldCo until a future date, giving shareholders flexibility.

Future Sale of Business. A business owner may want to hold real estate or investment assets in separate HoldCos if they are considering selling their business. Buyers of the business may be interested in renting the property rather than owning it.

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Opening Minds:

The Sidney/North Saanich Library Writers Group

by Doreen Marion Gee

Great writing challenges the

reader to think in different ways and to consider new perspectives on important topics. A local writing group shows exactly how this is done with their new published anthology of stories. The theme of their second book – music – obviously set their imaginations on fire. Through a collaboration with local photographers, the Sidney/North Saanich Library Writers Group has created a fascinating treasure chest of original fiction and non-fiction by 18 writers: Writing Rhapsody. This exciting project will expand the minds of readers and writers alike, treating everyone to a beautiful adventure in all things music-related.

With the success of their first published anthology, Moving Write Along, in 2017, the Sidney / North Saanich Library Writers Group was eager for another day in the sun. The second set of stories was completed and submitted in March 2020. Sharon Walker, library manager and liaison for the Writers Group, proudly shares that all submissions by group members are published in the book projects, giving everyone an equal opportunity in the limelight. Their original publication and launch date was set for June 2020, but Covid had other ideas. With the constant support of Walker, the tenacious writers persevered through all of the aggravations of the pandemic and finally published Writing Rhapsody in 2021.

The creation of the beautiful anthology truly was a collaborative community effort, utilizing and showcasing the skills and talents of predominantly local artists in writing, photography and graphic design. The Sidney Shutterbugs Camera Club was happy to host a photography competition, selecting the first batch of outstanding photos. From these, the Book Project Committee picked the winners for the cover and inside the book. Finally, a talented local infographic designer transformed the cover into a work of art.

In a lively Zoom session with authors from the Book Project Committee, Derek Swallow shared his unique perspectives on music: "Music at its base is very emotive and immensely powerful. It can have both positive and negative effects on the listener. As well as being soothing and inspiring, it can also trigger aggression and destructive behaviour." This is the core principle of Derek's thrilling fiction piece, Heavy Metal High, a dark tale running the gamut of human feelings.

Through this mind-bending essay, I realized that both the aspects and effects of music are wildly diverse.

After the excitement of being in the first successful book, Debby Vollbrecht was eager to participate in the second. "It is a neat feeling to be published," says Debby, who finds writing "very satisfying!" The Foreign Student, her submission, "is a bit of a mystery." In her fiction piece and interview comments, Debby extols the many benefits of music as a source of comfort and joy during difficult times: "People find companionship and consolation in music." Her enlightening perspective explains why my favourite songs produce an instant Zenlike state of bliss.

Seasoned author Keith Ogilvie brought his love for writing true

stories of WWII aviators to the project with his historical fiction tale: Refrain. His second foray into the anthology series brought some unique challenges. Firstly, working a theme of music into a war story required some mental calisthenics. Keith also found it different and interesting to write historical fiction based around a real incident. Creating the story gave Keith pause to reflect on the prominent and important features of music: "It is universal, a common part of humanity, and it has an impact on people. Music is durable and variable."

Margaret Donaldson-Kuntz expertly nails the "fun factor" of writing. When penning her story, she simply "loved the way that it evolved and grew and became expansive." In her fiction story about the relationship between two brothers, Follow the Music, Margaret suggests that music can be healing and life-affirming. Not only does it bring people together in mutual enjoyment, but the powerful impact of music can linger, keeping those connections alive. Writing the story was a wondrous and magical experience for her: "The two boys involved came to life for me!"

I will never think of music in the same way again.

Purchase/borrow book: Sidney/North Saanich branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library, http://virl.bc.ca. Questions? Contact Sharon Walker, swalker@virl.bc.ca, 250-656-0944.

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ÁLEṈENEȻ

by Glenn C. Jim

W̱SÁNEĆ Territory Then and Now If you have been following along with my previous

columns, you have learned ÁLEṈENEȻ can mean different things depending on the context used. It can mean one's homeland territory; it can mean one's community; it can also mean your place, your home. This month I would like to share my thoughts about ÁLEṈENEȻ, our Peninsula and its environs in our contemporary times.

In pre-colonial times, the W̱SÁNEĆ territory provided the People with a bounty of food year-round. Since colonial times, the W̱SÁNEĆ peninsula became known historically for its large- and small-scale farming. Some of you old-time residents may remember when potato farming was big. The wonderful and varied foods produced here provides us with wholesome products. I particularly like the freshness of berries grown locally for making preserves.

Within walking distance around my place there are other forms of farming such as hay production and dairy products, plus sheep, goats and countless horse stables and even alpacas can be found.

Farming is good for the local economy as well.

As I was wandering W̱SÁNEĆ last weekend, I noticed new and expanded industrial construction that I didn't see before.

Some will look at the many positives of these enterprises, but how closely do we examine any detriments this may cause to the land and surrounding seas? I should point out that I am not against resource extraction and certain developments, but I do believe it also requires due diligence in many respects related to the W̱SÁNEĆ worldview. I believe that all facets of the impacts should be examined and discussed by affected parties.

Unfortunately, this hasn't always happened.

A concern related to land use is industry located on the Peninsula that can impact the health and vitality of our local creeks, streams and beaches and the flora and fauna that live in these places. I believe there is a connection between what one puts on the land; an example is fertilizer, and the effects it has on the greater ecosystem. This includes the groundwater that flows into our bays and ocean nearby. This is especially significant for the unique Saanich Inlet, which can be highly susceptible to pollution due to its unique ability to refresh or flush out the ocean water within it only twice per year. We must be diligent of chemical agents use in and around our properties or not use them at all.

An example I gave in my last column was the pollution that has caused the beaches within the Saanich Inlet to be closed for decades to shellfish harvesting. I do give credit to people like my

friend Ian Bruce and his colleagues at Peninsula Streams Society, and my niece Sarah Jim and her friends that have ivy, Scotch broom, and invasive clearing work groups. I raise my hands in thanks; HÍ,SW̱ḴE to the groups like them that work tirelessly to improve and bring back the environments which have been impacted by resource extraction and land development within W̱SÁNEĆ.

HÍ,ÁȻA is the SENCOŦEN phrase for "goodbye", "go if you must" – implying we will see each other again.

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SEASIDE HOMES

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography

Cheeky Art and a Gorgeous Log Home A pathway in Patricia Bay is lined with over 200 quirky, cheeky signs attached to a fence that is guaranteed to make passersby smile with delight or break into belly laughs. Artist Anna Trelford, whose fence the signs are posted on, loves hearing their laughter. The signs were her unique way to say, yes, the pandemic was severe and awful, and yes, it has changed our lives forever, but here, take a moment to relax and enjoy some lighthearted fun.

Anna says her Salt Spring friend Michelle "has the best sense of humour ever" and helped provide some of the sayings. A few examples of Anna's painted signs include: "When all else fails, turn up the music and dance with your dog!"; "I've found that if you tuck one pant leg into your sock, people think less of you"; "Did you know that if you hold a glass of wine in each hand, you can't accidentally touch your face." More serious signs include "The Four Agreements" and a beautiful painting of hands holding a heart that says "Love and Kindness has no colour." A bonus is that the intriguing paintings add a lot of character to an aging fence!

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was a treasure, and it didn't take them long to make the purchase.

Anna calls their home and property "Our little piece of happiness."

Gene Logsdon, an American scholar and farmer, had similar feelings.

He wrote: "A log cabin symbolized the embrace between civilization and nature, humans literally wrapping the trees around them as they might draw on a coat and hat."

Log homes are intriguing and timeless – we can easily see that a 25-year-old house needs an upgrade, but a log house is, well, a robust solid log house of indeterminate age. The logs that it is built with are a renewable resource, turning into compost one long day in the future, and they are a tidy package, forming the outside and inside walls, the roof and the insulation. Cool in the summer, they are warm in winter as the logs radiate heat. These same logs also act to absorb and reduce sound. Although it is challenging to estimate the life expectancy of a log house instead of a conventional platform wood-framed house, it could last for hundreds of years – if it is 68 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | APRIL 2022

adequately maintained and prevented from becoming the entrée for carpenter ants and other critters.

Anna says she loves all the woodwork inside because it's so cozy.

The interior cabinets are varnished maple and cherry wood with contrasting black hinges and black granite countertops. Northstar appliances and a new Smeg toaster are very cool because of their retro look; they fit in well with the log interior and oak plank floor. In the dining nook, a black vinyl bench and chairs surround a gorgeous liveedge table built by craftsman Fred Savage of Cortes Island. Fred uses reclaimed wood to construct his unique furniture – salvaged from barns and houses in Ontario or from West Coast beach logs and oldgrowth timber discarded by the logging industry.

Other notable features inside the home include a magnificent log staircase that leads up to the second floor and its four bedrooms. One bedroom finished in lavish colours is called the "Hobbit Room," and a second bedroom is used for workouts. Anna's colourful artwork

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The main bathroom has a tile floor, frosted window and vintage white clawfoot tub surrounded by white lace curtains. On the wall is Anna's painting of a waggish donkey entitled "Nice Arse."

Other intriguing paintings include a white plank boat afloat on a stunning sea of blues and greens and a mermaid floating with bubbles on a simple piece of driftwood. At the back door, there is a heartful painting with white letters – "This is an unprecedented time…It's time for unprecedented kindness." The door itself is striking because of its beautiful wood, curved top and a round black-trimmed porthole.

Outside, Anna's favourite tree is the flowering yellow plum tree in the back yard which she says is beautiful when it's in bloom. The rock fire pit is the centre of outdoor gatherings; roasting hot dogs is a favourite pastime for their grandkids. The double lot also features a huge, tiered rock fishpond with two waterfalls. Interesting sculptures, perennial flowers and shrubs surround it. For a good while, the fish led an idyllic existence, but one day river otters living under a nearby house came to visit, and that was the end of that. Amongst the attractive shrubs and trees, there is also a vegetable garden, but again, inquisitive wildlife, which would be blacktail deer, have found that the kale is a delicious treat to nibble on. Not in the habit of giving up easily, Anna and John have restocked the pond with young fish and continue to garden.

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by Kaitlyn Fuller, Peninsula Landscape Supplies

What Does it Take to Make Plants Grow?

We live on this beautiful island in a climate where we get to see plants grow all year long, but what does it actually take to help these plants grow? To answer that question, we have to understand what the average plant requires for growth. The formula is actually quite easy and can be simplified down to five basic needs: sunlight, air, water, optimal temperature, and nutrients.

The first three of these needs are involved in the process of photosynthesis. Energy from the sun is absorbed through a chemical compound called chlorophyll, whose green pigment is responsible for the colour of leaves. This energy is used to convert carbon dioxide from the air into a sugar called glucose, and water into oxygen which is then released from the plant. The plant then uses glucose to make other molecules such as cellulose and starch, which are the building blocks of all plants. The oxygen in the air we breathe is mostly produced through this process.

Plants require an optimal temperature for photosynthesis, but this optimal temperature differs based on the type of plant. For example, strawberries grow best between 15°C and 25°C while geraniums are able to tolerate temperatures up to 35°C. What happens if the temperature is outside of this optimal temperature? At low temperatures, the rate of photosynthesis decreases dramatically, slowing the overall growth of the plant. At high temperatures, the proteins that are used for photosynthesis are damaged, and as a result the plant cannot continue with photosynthesis or growth at all.

The final basic need, nutrients, is the most finicky of all the needs.

There are 16 essential nutrients that plants require, which can be further grouped into three main categories, primary (macro) nutrients, secondary nutrients, and trace (micro) nutrients.

Primary nutrients are required by plants in the largest amounts and include things such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Storebought fertilizers often contain these macronutrients and are identified by three numbers that represent the ratio of Nitrogen to Phosphorous to Potassium (N-P-K). Nitrogen is generally responsible for encouraging leaf growth, and so a fertilizer with a higher ratio of Nitrogen is ideal for trees, shrubs and hedges. Phosphorous is largely responsible for root growth as well as flower and fruit production, so higher phosphorous in a fertilizer is ideal for fruit or berry development, as well as for transplanting bulbs.

Potassium helps plants grow faster and stronger, aiding in more efficient production of flowers or fruit. This means that a fertilizer high in potassium will be ideal for vegetable or rose gardens.

Secondary nutrients are only needed in moderate amounts and include Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulfur. These generally help plants with nutrient uptake, as well as creating optimal pH for plant growth. Finally, micronutrients such as Chlorine, Copper, and Iron are only needed in trace amounts, and are almost always present in the soil that your plants grow in.

Now that you have the basic formula for how plants grow, go out and enjoy the science of your garden this spring!

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TA K E N O T E

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New Exhibit "The Suitcase Project"

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FRIDAY NIGHTS IN APRIL

1/15 BBVE Open Mic Cabaret 8 Daniel Cook Trio 22 TBA 29 Kelby MacNayr's Tiny Rhythm Kings

Brentwood Bay Village Empourium 2 - 7103 West Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay Come enjoy live music at the Empourium! A variety of entertainment will be featured including music, magic and performance art. Advance table reservations can be made online at empourium.ca/events. Vaccine passport required. www.empourium.ca

Artist-Directed Exhibitions

ONGOING IN APRIL

Apr 1-8 New Beginnings Apr 8-21 In Due Time Apr 22-28 Seeing the Light Through Glass

ArtSea Gallery Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney ArtSea reopens its gallery to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting, poetry works, jewelry and more. www.artsea.ca/events

Peninsula Players: "Puss 'N Boots The Panto"

APR 2 - 7PM APR 3 - 1PM

Radio Sidney - Livestreamed Presented by The Peninsula Players, The Mary Winspear Centre and Radio Sidney, this is a radio adaptation of the show which was staged in December 2021. The production was written by Allan Haynes and John Watts.

Fun for the whole family! www.radiosidney.ca/services

Pen & Ink Workshop

APR 3

9:30AM – 3:30PM

McTavish Academy of Art 1720 McTavish Road, North Saanich Led by Bryony Wynne-Jones, this workshop offers an opportunity to delve into the wonderful medium of pen and ink. Flowers, birds, fruits, and vegetables will be the focus. Supply list is shown on the website. www.mctavishacademy.ca

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2423 Beacon Avenue, Sidney On loan from the Nikkei National Museum in Burnaby, this multimedia exhibition explores the history of the internment and dispossession of Japanese Canadians during World War II and also the legacy of this trauma for later generations. It features a mix of documents, photographs, audio files, text and video. www.sidneymuseum.ca

Create Your Own Fantastic Beast! (Age 6-9)

APR 5-26 4-5:30PM

Greenglade Community Centre 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney Children have the opportunity to create their own imaginary creature using paper clay and recycled materials. All supplies are included. The final sculptured creations will be varnished and painted. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama

Pup Essentials (Age 16+)

APR 7-MAY 12 6:30-7:30PM

Central Saanich Cultural Centre, Room B 1209 Clarke Road, Brentwood Bay A great course for owners of puppies aged 12-14 weeks!

Classes will cover basic obedience cues and behaviour such as walking your dog nicely on a leash, targeting/ teaching "touch," coming when called, and a variety of commands like "wait", "stay", "leave it", and "down". www.crd.bc.ca/panorama

Peninsula Newcomers Club Luncheon

APR 14

11:30AM-2PM

Location TBA Welcoming women to the Peninsula since 1987! Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Pre-booking required. Guest speaker: Ann Nightingale, Topic: "For the Love of Birds."

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Repair Café North Saanich

APR 16

11AM – 2PM

St. John’s United Church 10990 West Saanich Road, North Saanich Do you have a household item that’s broken? Bring it to the Repair Café and get it fixed! It’s a free meeting place where you can tap into voluntary repairers with skills in sewing, carpentry, electrical and bikes who will help repair your item on the spot. Health protocols in place.

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SPAC Art Show

APR 23 & 24

Apr 23 10am-8pm Apr 24 10am-4pm

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney It’s the 69th Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale presented by the Saanich Peninsula Arts & Craft Society!

Paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and so much more will be showcased. www.spacsociety.com or email showchair@spacsociety.com

Blood Donor Clinic

APR 25 12-6PM

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Book your appointment to save a life! By appointment only at this time to enable the team to adhere to public health guidelines for safe physical distancing.

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Peninsula Singers: "Hooray for Hollywood"

APR 29 -MAY 1

Apr 29 7:30pm Apr 30 7:30pm May 1 2pm

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney The Peninsula Singers return with their Spring 2022 concert which is a tribute to Tinseltown’s most memorable motion picture soundtracks and Oscarwinning musical hits. The show features special guest, comic/impressionist, Steve Ivings, vocalist Anjulie Djearam, and Stages Dance Company. www.peninsulasingers.ca www.marywinspear.ca

"Out of the Fire: Metalworkers along the Salish Sea" Book Launch

Thanks to February’s Community Partners:

APR 30 7 – 8PM

Bolen Books Hillside Ave, Victoria This book launch presents a new art book which is collaboration between author Pirjo Raits and photographers Dale Roth and Michele Ramberg.

The book highlights 24 contemporary B.C. metal artists and features local North Saanich metal artist, Karen Lancey. www.heritagehouse.ca www.bolen.bc.ca

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Last Word

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Editorial Director

Deborah Rogers "You take me to all the glamorous places!"

Photographer Janis echoed my feelings when I told her we were heading "Behind the Scenes" at Hartland landfill this month (pg. 50). Over the years I've had the chance to do some pretty fun things (hello high performance driving at the VI Motorsport Track) and meet some amazingly interesting people, but we're not Vogue magazine, and Janis, it can't all be sports cars and celebrities!

The thing is, glamorous or not, we had a fun time being driven all around the Hartland site by a super enthusiastic – and waste management expert – tour guide. Being able to ask questions for a living is really a privilege. It's the perfect role for someone who is by nature inquisitive, but perhaps too lazy to undertake formal study. With an open, curious mind most subjects are interesting, and with a passionate presenter you can find yourself as caught up in the subject matter as they are.

I recently read the words "concentration is sexy" from a journalist writing about learning a new skill. She was talking about firing a gun, but her idea was that the reason firing a gun is perceived as a sexy activity is because it requires full concentration. That's deeply satisfying to feel in yourself, and yes, very sexy to watch someone else demonstrate. When someone is fully engaged with what they're doing it's a joy to witness them: musician, dancer, athlete but also your hair stylist, fitness instructor or the helpful associate at the garden centre. Experiencing someone immersed in their special-subject area is a pleasure in and of itself.

Our Hartland expert described himself as a "garbage nerd." I've met a self-professed skin nerd and I might, at times, have called myself a grammar nerd. I like the reclaiming of the word nerd as a badge of honour (though much prefer people to use it about themselves than labelling someone else!). What's your nerdism?

Did any of our interesting articles this month spark a desire to learn more? Go for it I say – concentration is sexy; join the nerds!

Deb

Photo by Janis Jean Photography. Clothing provided and styled by Cottons and Blues. For more, visit www.cottonsandblues.com.

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