Here in little old Victoria, BC we celebrated Oktober Fest at my house last night. Music was a bit mad - Germanic, some might say ... Schnitzel was somewhat over-done... Bratwursts were Barbecued to a new colour - Black ... and Sauerkraut was sweet??? But - despite the culinary crise...

09/18/2011

A Canadian ER Doctor's Haunting Memories on 9/11

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Yesterday, as we all remembered 9/11, my sister-in-law wrote the following letter to our Canadian Television News Editor, which she in turn published on the CTV News website. I thought I would share it with you on our Active Rain Blog: An ER doctor's haunting memories on 9/11 Lisa LaFlamme, Chief...

09/12/2011

NEW LISTING. 4 Bedroom Family Home in Peaceful Colwood, Victoria Location

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If you prefer peace and quiet you'll love the location of this family home, across from a beautiful forested area. $479,900 Gorgeous location with schools just a bike ride away. This excellent family home offers a double cement driveway for ample parking, new 35 year warranty anti-moss shingles, ...

09/03/2011

Greater Victoria Sales Strengthened in August, 2011

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Greater Victoria real estate sales picked up last month with a total of 542 properties selling through the Victoria Real Estate Board’Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), up from 523 sales in July. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Dennis Fimrite, noted: "The increase in sales reflects on...

09/03/2011