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Why is Sidney on the hook for a $1,300,000 fire truck if, according to CRD board chair Colin Plant, growth doesn’t mean significant change on the Saanich Peninsula? This huge expense is another of the unforeseen consequences of “densification” that has – so far – created housing for affluent oldies from out of town rather than young families. We were also supposed to receive “amenities,” but they seem to consist mostly of cartoon forests and designer sidewalks rather than anything of real utility. Sidney is rapidly losing its former charm and likability to a towering Soviet-style architecture of flat roofs...

 Saturday:  Remember that small group I was regretting was scheduled for last night?  Well, let me take back my complaint.   It was so fun and made quite nice by our leader.   He is of Cuban descent and had asked a Latin fusion quartet to come in and share their talents with us last night.   He also provided coffee, Piccadillo to serve on buns, appetizers common to a Cuban party, and Tres Leche cake.  The lobby of the church is done in cool greys and whites, but Jeff had added colorful vinyl tablecloths to the tables and each table sported a...

For journalists, the confusion surrounding Russia’s attack on Ukraine deepened the challenge of covering it — and made one CNN reporter’s stumbling upon an airport under attack Thursday all the more remarkable. While Russia’s invasion had been an ominous possibility for months, it unfolded with little reliable information from the attackers. Many reporters depended upon sporadic audio and video of bombs exploding in the distance, and details from Ukrainians and American intelligence, to try to tell the story of citizens in a Western-styled democracy suddenly plunged into war. CNN’s Matthew Chance followed a tip from a Ukrainian source when he...

Winter is finally coming to an end and springtime is upon us. The days are getting longer and the cold nights are slowly getting warmer. It is a time for rejuvenation and rebirth, and there is no better time to celebrate the love you have with your partner than by organizing one of the many classic spring date ideas on offer.  Whether you are thinking of a picnic in the park, a hike in the mountains, or a night stargazing in your backyard, Spring allows you a multitude of different date options for you to enjoy with your loved one....

Revamping your washroom is as easy as clicking "add to cart." When it comes to sprucing up a blah bathroom, the first thing you might turn to is a bucket of paint or wallpaper. But if you’re a renter looking for something less permanent—or just not the DIY type—there are plenty of on-trend, affordable ways to add style to your space. Elevate your bathroom in a snap with some of our favorite wall hooks, shower filters, bath mats, and more, all for less than $100. HAY Aquarelle Shower Curtain HAY is a Danish design company established in 2002 by Mette and...