Lifestyle & Leisure

A Snowy Blast from the Past: Winter in Historical Victoria

By |2022-01-05T22:16:12+00:00January 5th, 2022|Cultural Events, Enjoying Your Home, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

Exciting news! The forecast says our winter holidays shall be dusted with a layer of magical snow! And while this means snow angels, snowball fights and hot cocoa, what does it mean for after

Featured Christmas Event In the Valley

By |2023-02-13T21:20:38+00:00December 9th, 2021|Christmas, Lifestyle & Leisure, Things To Do, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

Christmas season is here and with so many amazing family fun things to do in the valley we don't want you to miss any!  This one is one of our favorites. Merridale's Christmas at

Christmas Events In The Cowichan Valley

By |2021-12-01T23:00:25+00:00December 1st, 2021|Christmas, Cultural Events, Lifestyle & Leisure, Things To Do, Uncategorized|

It's December 1st today and we are all getting excited for the 2021 Christmas season. There are many events in the Cowichan Valley to celebrate the holidays, from craft fairs and Christmas markets, with

Women And War: Women and their service during the First World War

By |2021-11-23T21:19:36+00:00November 23rd, 2021|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Pemberton Holmes in the News, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

As our logo says, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to not only amass an extensive history, but also to grow an archive of materials that

When Our Ho(l)mes Are Far Away: The letters that connect us all

By |2021-11-09T20:55:17+00:00November 9th, 2021|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island, Lifestyle & Leisure, Rememberance Day|

As our logo says, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to not only amass an extensive history, but also to grow an archive of materials that

Choosing The Right Television For You

By |2021-11-04T22:04:03+00:00November 4th, 2021|Choices, Cultural Events, Enjoying Your Home, Home Decor, Home Improvement, Lifestyle & Leisure|

Changing lifestyle priorities and the move to tablets has put less emphasis on a theater experience that was popular a few years ago. The design conversation is turning to hiding or disguising the television,

Books Children Love

By |2021-11-04T21:31:02+00:00October 26th, 2021|Childrens Books, Choices, Enjoying Your Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Things To Do|

Richard Scarry was a prolific writer and illustrator of children's books throughout his career. Always well-reviewed on Amazon, his collections inspire nostalgia in parents and quickly become a child's favorite book. Each page is

The Smart Home Revolution

By |2021-10-21T20:45:56+00:00October 19th, 2021|Buying a Property, Enjoying Your Home, Home Improvement, Lifestyle & Leisure|

Smart home is a catchphrase for a household that features labor-saving devices connected to and supported by a cloud infrastructure for data processing. Each device connects to the cloud via your home or office

Coffee House Treats At Home

By |2021-10-27T23:22:37+00:00September 28th, 2021|Enjoying Your Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Things To Do, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods|

Tasty coffee shop-style espresso drinks at home are a luxurious treat on a cold or rainy day. The mellow taste of a latte with flavors such as peppermint or pumpkin can elevate it to new

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