West of the City

By Amanda Lee photography by Graham Paine   Part of what makes the holiday season special is revisiting family traditions. For some, it’s trimming the tree, for others it’s watching The Santa Clause (which was partly filmed in Oakville). For author Karma Brown, whose first novel, Come Away With Me, …

By Linda Barnard   Picture a beach that appears to stretch forever with mountains in the distance, waterfalls, lush and peaceful forests and a Mediterranean-style climate. It may seem like an unattainable getaway with travel plans on pause but there’s no passport required for a vacation in Parksville and neighbouring …

While we are all facing similar problems during these difficult times, the way we cope is unique to each of us. Some crave the noise and warmth of family togetherness, some want a romantic escape for just two, and some need the peace of solitary meditation. Here are three short, …

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