Operation Freedom Paws: Dogs and people rescuing each other By Carol Watterson. Photos by Brian Argyle To find the training centre for Operation Freedom Paws (OFP), we needed detailed instructions — at least until we got close enough to follow the sounds of barking. Once … [Read more...] about Four Paws, Two feet, One Team
Blazing a Trail
BY SHIRLEY CUPLIN, PHOTOS BY PETER MCCULLY AND LISSA ALEXANDER It would be easy enough to assume that the Silver Spur Riding Club is little more than a social group that offers fun events for equine enthusiasts. And it does do that, but there is so much more to the story of … [Read more...] about Blazing a Trail
A Burgeoning Berry Business
Hilliers Estate Farms BY LISSA ALEXANDER, PHOTOS BY BRIAN ARGYLE Chris and Allena Bergen met at a barn party, and three years later, surrounded by fields of young blueberry bushes, they celebrated their marriage in that very place. The location held deep significance for … [Read more...] about A Burgeoning Berry Business
Island Flower Farm
BY SHIRLEY CULPIN, PHOTOS BY TARYN PICKARD It all began seven years ago with a pint of organic cherry tomatoes. Instead of flowers, the tomatoes were the gift offering from Chris Snook on his first date with Bronwyn Wheeler. Chris was a certified organic vegetable farmer at … [Read more...] about Island Flower Farm
The Art of the Unexpected
Article by Micki Findlay, Photos by Brian Argyle You’ve waited all winter long for this moment - driving along our island’s coastline — windows rolled down, wind in your hair, sun on your face. Suddenly, something catches your eye.Cats. Enormous, white cats perched playfully … [Read more...] about The Art of the Unexpected