For The Love Of Books
With the holidays fast approaching, and school soon to be out, you might be wondering how to keep your kids busy through the winter holidays. Town libraries often have holiday workshops just for kids and
Backyard Cottages
In the past, backyard cottages were sometimes designed for seasonal guests or an elderly parent. They were often quaint dwellings with one or two bedrooms with a small deck and perhaps a garden. Cottages provided
Eat Better, Save Too
The cost of living seems to increase every year and not just for the small luxuries but for basic necessities, too. When it seems like the all extras have been cut from the budget, what's
Really Wild Salads
There is something inexplicably fun about foraging for wild food. Finding herbs and edible greens in nature and free for the taking seems almost magical in a time when everything is packaged and sold. Edible
Family Adventures
May is a wonderful time of year when spring slowly yields to the warm breezes of summer. It's a month full of anticipation for the coming holidays. Here are some family fun ideas to help
Electric Biking
Electric bike technology has come along way in just a few years. Today, e-bikes have a range of 20 km or more on a single charge. With good distance and relatively high speeds, they can
Donation of Archives
Shaw TV's Jen Muranetz visits the historic Pemberton family chapel and then reports on Pemberton Holmes' donation of archives to the Royal BC Museum. Bell, Jeff. (26 October, 2012).
Picnic Essentials
Did you know that the word picnic is derived from the French word pique-nique, which is used to describe light meals taken outside. It was popularized during the French Revolution when the classes visited and
Rainy Day Activities
Wet and soggy afternoons bring their own delights for adults and children. They're an opportunity to indulge in one's hobbies or to escape the house in search of treats and pleasures. A rainy day
Historical Newspapers of Vancouver Island
When it comes to advertising a home in Victoria, the mediums on which to do so are nearly endless. Agents today can choose from social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and even TikTok (!),