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here are so many ways we can help our patients calm down in the dental setting.

We can use music therapy, breathing exercises, distractions such as a Netflix show. And of course there are oral sedatives such as Triazolam or nitrous oxide gas, more commonly known as laughing gas, or a combination of all of the above.

But here at Urban Smiles Colwood “ The DOGTER is in.”

Meet Maddy, our therapy dog.

The therapeutic effect of interacting with animals is well documented. “We experience important physiological changes when we pet a dog,” Dr. Rachel Staples explains. “We know for example, that the heart rate,

blood pressure and cortisol levels decrease while Oxytocin, beta- endorphine and dopamine levels increase.” In other words we feel much less stressed and we get more of the wonderful hormones that help us relax.

At Urban Smiles Colwood, we hope that by having access to dental clinics where you can be greeted by a dog – and with whom you can share the dental chair if you want – patients who would normally be too afraid to even pick up the phone and then make appointment, will manage to see the dentist.

At Urban Smiles Colwood you will be greeted by Maddy our Australian Labradoodle, who can sit beside you while you are

having your dental treatment or she can sit on your lap to help calm you down. We hope that patients can then access the care they need and improve their quality of life. Perhaps this is a little ambitious but Dr. Staples believes that Maddy’s calming affect will help calm your fears about dentistry.

INTERACTING WITH MADDY. While Maddy has never been specifically trained for this task she has an innate ability to sense when she is needed. She can help people who are afraid of the dentist or the dental hygienist, are anxious before an examination or procedure, or are uncomfortable sitting in

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Maddy is a fourth generation Australian Labradoodle. These dogs were originally bred to assist blind people who are allergic to dogs, as Poodles do

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not shed. The goal of the cross breeding was to have dogs who exhibit the calmness of a Labrador and the intelligence of a poodle. Maddy is all that! She is soft and sweet and brings a calmness to any anxious dental patient.

f you’re looking for a closeto-home getaway, look no further than the South Island Spirit Loop. Experience the communities of Langford, Sooke, Port Renfrew, Lake Cowichan and the Malahat Nation, and enjoy their hospitality, spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities and variety of cuisine options.

You can start your day anywhere in Langford. Visiting or overnight camping at Goldstream Park is a must. The beautiful setting is matched only by its proximity to some of the best hiking in the area. For a great morning and unparalleled views, take a hike up Mount Finlayson.

Once you’ve finished exploring Goldstream, consider a stop for lunch at the newly opened Liberty Kitchen. Open until midnight and featuring pizza, pasta and other homecooked specialties, the restaurant boasts spacious booths, a bar, tables and a covered patio. It’s the perfect spot for families, dates, birthdays and hangouts.

Next, make the drive to Sooke Potholes. Following the winding birch, Douglas Fir and cedarlined trail towards Peden Lake, veer off to the Mary Vine Creek waterfall. It’s a short walk (1.8km out and back), but shoes with decent treads are key.

If you’re craving something sweet, duck into Sooke’s Bits of Bliss for a cupcake or a dipped donut. Or, if you’re feeling hungry, visit Wild Mountain for takeout or dine-in. Known for their wood-fired pizzas and unique offerings, a trip to Sooke isn’t complete without visiting Wild Mountain.

There are plenty of accommodation options to choose from on the journey between Sooke and Port Renfrew, from camping on China Beach to stays at luxurious resorts and B&Bs. Visit SpiritLoop.ca to explore the different accommodation options available.

As you continue down West Coast Road on the way to Port Renfrew, a stop at Shirley Delicious is always necessary.

The works of local artisans adorn the walls, and you can pick up a sweet treat or a savoury snack. Since you’ve already turned off Highway 14, take the five-minute drive to the Sheringham Lighthouse parking lot. It’s a brisk 15 minute stroll to the lighthouse where you can breathe the salt air and take in the ocean views.

Stop at Jordan River to watch the surfers and make your next stop near Port Renfrew at Botanical Beach, which offers oceanside exploration unlike anywhere else. It has

251 hectares of natural habitat that offers an unparalleled opportunity to view the abundance of intertidal marine life on Vancouver Island.

During the low tide, walk endlessly across the flat sandstone and granite outcroppings to view tide pools and brightly coloured starfish, urchins and mussels.

If you’re stopping in Port Renfrew for the night, be sure to check out some of the local accommodations, including Pacheedaht Campground, where you can camp beachfront.

Enjoy a hot meal at the infamous Renfrew Pub or visit Bridgeman’s West Coast Eatery.

Continuing on the “loop,” make your way down Pacific Marine Road, and you will eventually arrive in Lake Cowichan. Take in the local sights and attractions as you head toward the Malahat region.

Stop in at Merridale Cidery for a flight of ciders and snacks or visit Villa Eyrie and take in the incredible views of Saanich Inlet while you enjoy an exquisite meal.

If you can’t get enough of the views, make sure to stop in at the Malahat Skywalk.

This tourism facility opened in 2020 and offers unparalleled views atop the Spiral Tower lookout, 250 metres above sea level. The walk to the tower via the TreeWalk boardwalk is an adventure in itself as you walk high above the forest floor, surrounded by arbutus trees.

Make sure to try and spot the wood carvings hiding in the trees. Once you’ve made your way to the top of the Skywalk, the only question is whether you’ll walk down or slide down!

The 20-metre spiral slide makes for an exciting – and much quicker – exit.

The best part? The Welcome Centre, TreeWalk and Skywalk are all wheelchair and stroller friendly.

If you find yourself craving a snack before wrapping up your trip, continue the drive down the Malahat through Goldstream Park and head back into downtown Langford.

Make your way to House of Boateng for a meal you won’t soon forget. Featuring AfricanCanadian fusion cuisine with an emphasis on presentation, their menu items include fresh, local ingredients that are uniquely delicious. Owner and executive chef Castro Boateng can often be seen in and out of the kitchen — he may even serve your meal!

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Today, faucets with function and flair are the focal point of your sink, with more bold designs, versatile finishes, and dynamic shapes to choose from than ever before. Plus, there are picks for sustainability that won’t compromise your style, as touchless operation and watersaving efficiency models are as innovative as they are visually striking.

The market is flooded with a myriad of options, so it’s essential to familiarize yourself with important pre-purchase considerations, in addition to your personal preferences.

At Splashes Bath & Kitchen, their expert product consultants have solutions to enrich your bathroom spaces that meet your style, needs and budget—the top three things to consider before buying a faucet.

BEFORE YOU BUY “Initially, our consultants will ask if you’re replacing an existing faucet, remodelling the whole bathroom, or starting a new build, and if so, what size and style the sink is,” says Andrew Silbernagel, marketing coordinator.

“If in doubt, they can bring us pictures showing the sink, and provide the centre to centre hole distance.”

“They’ll also inquire about who will be using it. If somebody has mobility concerns, for example, they may need a motion-activated faucet or easymoving single handle, among other use-case circumstances.

Consider, too, your countertop space. If you want to keep it clear, you might look at a wallmount faucet.”

Other considerations include flow rate and environmental concerns: some faucets carry the WaterSense label, which meets EPA criteria, with water use at least 20% less than standard faucets. Moen Cia MotionSense Wave, for example, meets such criteria and combines touchless operation with a one-handle lever.

FAUCET TYPES Whether you’re looking for a modern, traditional or transitional (fusion of modern and traditional) faucet, there’s a product suited to your bathroom aesthetics and design taste.

Silbernagel suggests knowing your installation needs. A single-hole faucet (smaller footprint), has a single handle that controls the water volume and temperature, like the Kohler faucet in matte black from the Composed series, with beautifully understated elements of minimalist design.

“We’re very excited about our new availability of Kohler products,” says Silbernagel.

A centerset faucet is a onepiece spout with two handles for more precise temperature control, designed for sinks with three holes measuring four inches from centre to centre.

Widespread faucets, such as the Kohler Refinia in vibrant

brushed nickel, makes for a refined and luxurious design style, with separate handles and spout, perfect for larger vanities and pedestals.

You’ll also find vessel faucets, which is like a single-hole faucet but taller, commonly used with vessel sinks, like the exquisite Axor Massaud, an elegant waterfall flow design with a builtin shelf.

Bridge faucets are twohandled faucets joined with a horizontal connector pipe exposed above the countertop; a timeless style that commands attention.

FAUCET FINISHES There’s an amazing array of finishes, which all influence how your space looks and feels.

Consider chrome (wildly favoured for its versatility, cleaning ease); matte black (versatile, bold, strong accent); tarnish-resistant stainless steel (scratch and corrosion resistant); nickel, both polished (warm, rich tone) and brushed (luxurious and earthy feel, extremely durable, fingerprint resistant); oil-rubbed bronze (captures old-world artisanship); champagne bronze (appealing industrial look), and white, among others.

On-trend is the use of mixed materials, like the beautiful combination of wood and metal as represented by the Frank Lloyd Wright Bath Collection

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“Splashes has multiple brands and hundreds of products in stock or on display, with a range of finishes, styles and shapes,” says Silbernagel. “We’re here to help you through every step of the process, so your home shopping experience is as enjoyable as possible.”

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3 reasons why funeral pre-planning is part of a complete retirement plan

any Canadians don’t know that they’re missing a key component of their retirement plans: funeral preplanning.

There are so many myths and assumptions that play a role here, and they have a real impact on the well-being of too many families. Many Canadians miss the opportunity to pre-plan their funerals in ways that honour their memories while also protecting their loved ones.

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planning in Canada, and make sure you know the facts: to make plans that suit your personality and values, no matter how your lifestyle may change over the years to come.

HERE ARE THE 3 REASONS WHY FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING IS PART OF A COMPLETE RETIREMENT PLAN: 1 Life insurance doesn’t cover the cost of funerals.

Life insurance is meant for the living. It also takes about 8 weeks to payout to

beneficiaries. Since funerals are a type of event, 50% of the costs need to be paid upfront, with the remaining 50% due two weeks later. Even if the beneficiary can part with some of that money from life insurance, it will be about two months too late.

Pre-planning helps you pay off the complete cost of a funeral before passing. And when you’ve paid it off, that’s it; there are no further payments.

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2 Funeral pre-planning is part of the financial legacy you’ll leave for your kids.

When we make retirement and estate plans, we also think about wanting to leave a financial legacy for our loved ones.

Too often, parents pass, never realizing that their children will have to find thousands of dollars to pay for their funeral. (Often because they mistakenly believed their life insurance would cover it).

Pre-planning ensures your peace of mind, knowing that you’ve protected your kids financially by freeing them of financial pressures on your behalf.

3 The cost of inflation affects our retirement lifestyles and our funeral plans.

When we save for retirement, we factor in the cost of inflation. By saving and investing with that in mind, we set ourselves up for a more comfortable retirement.

It’s the same principle when pre-planning a funeral that matches your final wishes. Yet so many Canadians let the years pass, and end up paying thousands of dollars more in a year or two before they pass for the exact same service that they could’ve preplanned decades before hand.

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in inflation between the 1980s and 2020s. We all know people who are much more financially empowered to enjoy the lifestyle they have today because they planned by opening an RRSP or buying a house back then.

You and your family deserve all of this information so you can benefit now and in the future from having a complete retirement plan.

You also deserve support to walk through these tough conversations about funeral pre-planning. As a family-owned business, our staff at Arbor are dedicated to walking with you and sharing our expertise so you can make the best decisions for you and your family.

From the moment you step through our doors, it’s our mission to treat you with the same compassion and respect as we treat our own families.

With prepaid funeral plans, you’ll leave a legacy, protect future generations, and help them remember and celebrate you for the unique person you are.

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y the time you read this, the Langford Station Cultural District will be open! Located on Station Road across from the Langford Legion, the grand opening of this new amenity took place on May 20th. A partnership between the City of Langford and the Island Corridor Foundation, the Cultural District will include small businesses and artists’ studios, new public art, and an off-leash dog area.

Six food truck stalls are also available to rent on a daily basis. You can find out more at langford.ca While you are in the neighbourhood, there are loads of additional options where you can shop and eat. Across Station Avenue is Floyd’s Diner, a popular eatery for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Open every day from 8 am-3 pm, Floyd’s Langford offers both dine-in and take-out. And have you tried The Mahoney?

The E&N Rail Trail paved public walking and cycling path runs from Jacklin Road through to Atkins Avenue.

Part of the Rail Trail runs along Station Avenue, with access to a number of businesses. The patio of Darcy’s Pub Westshore overlooks the Rail Trail, and

is a lovely place for a summer meal. Darcy’s Pub opens at 11:30 am 7 days per week and closing times range from 9 pm-1 am.

In the same plaza you will find Poncho’s Café & Catering, with its frontage on Goldstream Avenue. Open at 8 am MondaySaturday to serve you Stick in the Mud coffee roasted in Sooke, Poncho’s also offers a range of other beverages, lunches, treats, and outside catering. They are open until 4 pm, 6 days per week.

If you’re like me, and your children rarely tell you that you are out of pet food or vitamins until they’re all gone, you can also pick up these essential items while in the area. Island Pet Source’s frontage is also on Goldstream Avenue, and are open every day from 9 am-6 pm. They are your source for all kinds of pet food, treats, and toys. And just down Goldstream Avenue towards Veterans’ Memorial Parkway, you will find Oaktree Naturals. There you will find not just vitamins, but also earth-friendly cleaning supplies, food, beauty products, and helpful advice. Oaktree Naturals is open 9 am-6 pm MondayFriday (7 pm Thursday), and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays.

Looking for more information about these businesses? Please go to westshore.bc.ca