Overwintering Ducks in the Peninsula: A Photo Essay
by Suzanne Hout
Preface from editors: Suzanne Huot is an internationally regarded Canadian wildlife photographer from North Saanich…
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The Friendly Neighbourhood Anna’s Hummingbirds
by Meenal Shrivastava
Did you know that a group of hummingbirds is called a charm, a glittering, a bouquet, or a shimmer?
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Garry Oak Meadows: One of Canada’s Rarest Ecosystems, in Full Bloom, Here in North Saanich
by Jillian Buriak
Garry oak ecosystems are incredibly rich with biodiversity of plants that supports over 250 native bees and other insects, and many mammals…
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Thread Through Time: The BCER in North Saanich (PART 1)
by Edward LeSage
Three railways crossed North Saanich land during the second decade of the 20th century…
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Seventy-Two Seasons: A Memoir About Noticing by M.A.C. Farrant
by Jackie LaPlante
There is not a book more suited for residents of North Saanich than M.A.C. (Marion) Farrant’s most recent memoir, “Seventy-Two Seasons: A Memoir About Noticing”.
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Dreaming of Dominion Brook Park
by Beth McCormick
There are certain things that the best dreams are made of. Wandering in green open spaces, glancing upwards to the vision of flocks of robins gathering, hearing the gentle sounds of a shy little creek flowing through the rocky terrain, or being small under a magical forest of grandiose blossoms filled with pure colour…hmm.
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What’s Up at Noble Garden This Season?
by Penny Gibbs
Adding to the precious wealth of protected green spaces in North Saanich (24 nature parks and 34 shoreline access parks), the district was gifted Noble Garden from long-time resident and gardener Sandra Holloway, née Noble in 2023…
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A Life of Generosity Remembered
by Tabatha Golat
When Sheri Eisenhuth reflects on the life of her late husband Gordon, one word comes up again and again: integrity…
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Don’t Get Ticked Off: Avoiding and Removing Unwanted Guests with Ease
by Michael Henshaw
Spring comes early and quickly to North Saanich compared to the rest of the country, and we wouldn’t have it any other way…
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North Saanich on Foot: Tour de Curteis Point
by Jillian Buriak
North Saanich has so much variety with respect to walks and sights to see. In this spring 2026 issue, we take a 5 km tour of the hilly Curteis Point neighbourhood just east of the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, visiting two very different parks, an ecologically important beach, a viewpoint of islets and seals, a delightful farm stand, and a delicious latte at the Fox & Monocle in Canoe Cove…
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