For two years now, Vancouver Island has been quietly re‑educating me. I arrived with city reflexes still intact — the habit of comparing, of measuring places against more polished versions of themselves. Victoria, with its flowerbeds and façades, its carefully tended charm, is often held up as the Island’s thriving heart. Nanaimo, by contrast, is […]
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A home is more than shelter. It is a mirror of the inner world, a canvas for ritual, a stage for intention. Yet many of us move through life with homes that are cluttered, chaotic, or simply functional — spaces that give nothing back. Creating sacred space is an art, a practice, and a daily
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When people talk about sustainability, they often picture cutting‑edge cities with futuristic infrastructure, public transit innovations, or sweeping corporate commitments. Nanaimo offers something quieter — a grassroots model of sustainability rooted in community involvement, connection to nature, mindful growth, and everyday choices that ripple outward. In this city on the Salish Sea, balancing environmental
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