With Christmas in your face everywhere from grocery stores to banks, it's easy to think the whole world is getting ready for this holiday, but what about our friends who don't celebrate Christmas? We'd like to know what you're doing during this hectic time! Any...
Read More[gallery ids="50646,50643,50645,50644,50642,50641"] I would call Simon's Cycles first official Ladies' Night a spinning success - even if the word 'panties' was batted around enough to make Simon, our male hero of the evening, blush and titter a bit (cycling panties ...
Read More[gallery ids="50635,50636,50637,50638"] I was never a huge fan of roses. I never understood the fanatical devotion to a flower, the almost mystical allure it held for some people. That is, until I bought a house with a garden filled with heritage roses. I have 11...
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A few weeks ago, we received an email from Comox Valley Corporate Connections regarding their annual Christmas fundraiser. Each year they host a fundraiser for a local charity and this year their charity of choice is Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs. I had never heard of...
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Tis the season for winter squash! I’ve used butternut squash in this recipe but feel free to experiment with other types – hubbard (get your saw out), pumpkin, kabocha – they’re all delicious and add their own unique flavor. Serves 6 • 120 g butter (quarter...
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Lima beans are traditionally used in this recipe, but I prefer broad beans (also called fava beans) for a local twist on the recipe. If you can’t find broad beans, fresh green beans will do in a pinch. This dish is delicious served with grilled pork, chicken or...
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[gallery ids="50601,50600,50602,50603,50604,50596,50594,50593,50595,50592,50599,50598"] Very often our couples don’t live in the Comox Valley, and the organizing of the wedding falls largely to family and friends who reside here. In the case of Elizabeth and Shayne, Elizabeth’s parents, Carole and Brian took on the role of wedding planners. From...
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YANA Comox Valley and Simon's Cycles - together they're a pretty dynamic combination. This past Sunday, Aug. 21 marked the 4th annual Simon's Cycles YANA Bike Ride fundraiser and once again, the community came out in droves to support this amazing organization. With hundreds of volunteers on...
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Announcing your engagement is an important step towards happily ever after. The way a couple shares this significant moment with family and friends sets the tone for the milestones to come - including engagement photos, invitations, the big day itself and , most important of...
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