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pring on the Saanich Peninsula is a beautiful time for an outing! A drive along Oldfield Road reveals fields of daffodils and baby lambs in the pasture.

The Butchart Gardens is resplendent with tulips and spring colours, and no trip to Brentwood Bay is complete without a stop at the Brentwood Bay Village Empourium.

Empourium has become a popular destination in the area: a welcoming cafe and retail store where great coffee, delicious food, live music, arts and retail co-exist.

You can relax indoors or out with a seasonal la e, lunch or treat, wine, beer or a milkshake (Bailey’s optional).

Empourium’s unique hybrid offerings of food and beverage features a newly expanded menu with a great

selection of freshly baked treats, such as a cinnamon bun or seasonal fruit muffi n, a delicious selection of paninis, sandwiches and salads and more.

Enjoy browsing the delightful retail merchandise, art and locally made cra s.This family-owned, independent shop is fi lled to the brim with beautiful and unusual gi ideas sourced from local, regional and global makers. So whether you are shopping for yourself or looking for a birthday, wedding or holiday gi , you are sure to find something amazing.

With Covid restrictions easing, Empourium is thrilled to say that live music is back! Most Fridays boast a show by local, professional musicians, and Empourium is o en

host to touring musicians as well. Open Mic nights see talented locals come out to share music, stories, spoken word and more. Whoever is performing, these evenings are always a ton of fun.

Empourium boasts a five star ranking on Trip Advisor and other review platforms. As one reviewer wrote, ‘’ I am a regular at the Empourium, and who knows the best places to visit, be er than the locals? The owners make you feel like family right away, whether you are there for a cup of coffee, a snack or a light meal. The staff are always upbeat and polite. There is a wonderful gi shop to visit featuring local artists and cute clothing.”

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or 50 years, Gordon’s Home Sales has been leading the way in providing Vancouver Island with quality modular and manufactured homes, offering a cost effective and on-time alternative to conventional construction methods. With a wide variety of floor plans to choose from, they are a splendid choice for your housing needs.

Homes are fully built indoors so you will never have to worry about how climate will affect the longevity of your home. Due to our wet West Coast climate, site-built homes see issues in the long term because of its effect on the materials used. With a factory-built home, this is never a concern as the materials are stored in a dry, temperaturecontrolled space, and your home is fully built indoors. There are truly no limits to what you can do with these homes, and Gordon Home Sales provide many options

to suit the needs of their clients.

Their unique partnership with Ecklundson Construction allows them to offer turnkey packages for their clients, easing coordination, scheduling, and stress while completing your project.

Gordon Home Sales invites and encourages you to visit them at their Nanaimo location to view the unique show homes currently featured on their lot and to see the many floor plans and design options they offer. The GHS team welcomes the opportunity to answer any questions you might have.

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Audiology is so much more than hearing aids.

SUDDEN HEARING LOSS

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earing loss typically happens gradually over several years, but if you experience a sudden change in your hearing, the clock is ticking.

The sooner you seek medical follow up, the more likely you are to have a full recovery.

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) is a decrease of hearing, typically in one ear, that occurs instantly or rapidly (less than 72 hours). It may be accompanied by tinnitus (ringing or noise in the ears), vertigo (dizziness), sensitivity to loud sounds, and/or aural fullness (plugged up feeling in the ears).

Estimates of the number of people who experience SSNHL each year vary dramatically as it o en goes unreported.

Although it can happen at an age, SSNHL most commonly affects individuals who are 43 to 53 years old, with men and women being affected at similar rates.

The cause of SSNHL can be difficult to determine. A study recently published in the Journal of Otology states that the underlying cause of SSNHL is identified in only 10 – 15% of cases at the time of onset.

It’s estimated that up to 65% percent of people who experience SSNHL spontaneously recover (without medical treatment) within the first two weeks. If the hearing loss persists beyond three months, it’s unlikely a significant improvement in hearing levels will occur.

So, if you experience a sudden change in your hearing, what

should you do? See your doctor or go to the ER as soon as possible.

The physician will rule out an easily treatable conductive hearing loss caused by excess earwax, sinus congestion or ear infection. They may refer you to an audiologist for diagnostic testing. If it’s determined that you are experiencing a SSNHL, various treatments, such as steroids, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or ozone therapy may be employed. 85% of those who receive prompt medical a ention will regain some or all of their hearing.

Whether you have had a sudden sensorineural hearing loss, just want a baseline hearing test, or you’re ready to talk about hearing aids, give Hear Inc. a call (778-351-1145). We’re here to help.

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Lily Pad Lingerie offers a wide variety of lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, activewear and accessories from labels including Prima Donna, April Cornell, and Diamond Tea.

Audiology is so much more than hearing aids.

Whether your issue is dizziness, tinnitus, excess wax, speech processing, or hearing loss, give us a call.

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t’s SHOWTIME! A er two years The Peninsula Singers are ready to entertain you!

Hooray for Hollywood!!! is a tribute to Tinseltown’s most memorable motion picture soundtracks and Oscar-winning music hits. It’s a showcase of Hollywood’s best music with dancing, costumes, a show band, comedy, impersonations and award-winning guest performers!

Artistic Director Lena Palermo chose the most popular

songs from the Golden Age of Hollywood through to today’s blockbusters. You’ll hear classics like Henry Mancini’s Academy Awarding-winning Moon River, Irving Berlin’s, Cheek to Cheek and The Way You Look Tonight, the ‘80s hit, Flashdance, the Bee Gees, Night Fever, Joyful, Joyful from Sister Act 2 and Judy Garland’s signature ballad, Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

James Bond’s iconic soundtracks Goldfinger, Live and Let Die and Diamonds are Forever will leave you shaken and stirred! Enjoy

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What’s A Full Mouth Reconstruction?

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Q: Three weeks ago I saw a dental specialist. I went because I’ve been having dentistry done and just when I thought things were fine, snap – another broken tooth!

I’m ge ing frustrated. He (the specialist) took x-rays and moulds of my teeth and showed me how I was wearing my teeth away. He said I needed a full mouth reconstruction. When I asked him what that was, he said I needed crowns on all my

teeth because many of them were worn down, some were breaking, and some had root canals or needed root canals and crowns to save them. He said it would also help my bite. Quite frankly I was a bit intimidated by the whole experience and when he said crowns, my mind started envisioning days in his chair and a mortgage on my teeth.

I don’t think I caught much else he said. What is a full mouth reconstruction? How

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do I know I need one? Can this be done a li le bit at a time or am I going to have to sell my oldest son? I’m scared to say the least. I think he said I’ll eventually lose my teeth if I didn’t do it. Is that possible? I need some clarification.

A: Full mouth rehabilitation can mean many things. In your case, it sounds like you have a full complement of teeth, but they’re in a poor state of repair.

Most likely the masticatory systems of balance, alignment and guidance need rebuilding.

If these systems are badly out of balance you could lose your teeth. Ge ing these systems back into order is even more important than just fi xing teeth. Ge ing these systems right tells us how your teeth should be restored.

This is how you can know for yourself that you need a full mouth reconstruction, and the dentist can demonstrate it to you on a bite simulator.

The most important of the three systems I’ve mentioned is the guidance system. This system governs the way forces are distributed in your mouth.

Get this right and you’re eighty percent of the way to your goal. This is the smallest “bit” you can do and includes very careful crowning of the six-upper front and six lower front teeth. Back teeth can then be “fi xed” and built up temporarily in such a way as to harmonize with the new front teeth. As you work your way through these expenses, you’re able to permanently restore the back teeth one side at a time. Yes, this will most likely involve crowning your teeth, but replacing what you’ve destroyed is an integral part of this reconstruction.

This strategy is easier on the pocketbook and provides wonderful stability, which helps prevent the breakdown you’re experiencing.

If we can help, we’d like to.

Call for a consultation.

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