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  • An INSPIRED Makeover: Nanaimo Edition

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    |Date: November 01, 2019
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    An INSPIRED Makeover: Nanaimo Edition

    An INSPIRED Makeover: Nanaimo Edition

    After photo by Ramona Lam Photography. Qualicum resident Janice Whaley says her makeover made her feel 20 ...

    After photo by Ramona Lam Photography. Qualicum resident Janice Whaley says her makeover made her feel 20 years younger. The retired high school teacher was looking for an adventure when she applied f ...

    November 01, 2019
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  • Before & After: Mary Lou Rowbotham

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    |Date: July 01, 2019
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    Before & After: Mary Lou Rowbotham

    Before & After: Mary Lou Rowbotham

    After a long, dreary winter, Mary Lou Rowbotham was ready for something different when she applied for th ...

    After a long, dreary winter, Mary Lou Rowbotham was ready for something different when she applied for the INSPIRED Makeover Contest. A fresh season needed a fresh look! “It was an amazing experience, ...

    July 01, 2019
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  • Before & After: Sheila Blake

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    |Date: June 01, 2019
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    Before & After: Sheila Blake

    Before & After: Sheila Blake

    Landscape photographer Sheila Blake has undertaken some big adventures in her life, not the least of whic ...

    Landscape photographer Sheila Blake has undertaken some big adventures in her life, not the least of which was immigrating to Canada from the UK as a newlywed in 1966. The marriage may not have lasted ...

    June 01, 2019
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  • Before & After – Tasma Lacroix

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    |Date: September 01, 2018
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    Before & After - Tasma Lacroix

    Before & After – Tasma Lacroix

    Despite juggling multiple activities, interests, volunteering and travel, semi-retired Victoria resident ...

    Despite juggling multiple activities, interests, volunteering and travel, semi-retired Victoria resident Tasma Lee Lacroix is always up for something new. When INSPIRED columnist Pat Nichol gave her a ...

    September 01, 2018
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  • Before & After – Suzanne Cascanette

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    |Date: July 01, 2018
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    Before & After - Suzanne Cascanette

    Before & After – Suzanne Cascanette

    Suzanne Cascanette is a newcomer to Vancouver Island who works in international trade and is a Subject Ma ...

    Suzanne Cascanette is a newcomer to Vancouver Island who works in international trade and is a Subject Matter Specialist relating to Canada Customs rules and regulations. She is partnered with a globa ...

    July 01, 2018
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  • Before & After – Heather Akai

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    |Date: June 01, 2018
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    Before & After - Heather Akai

    Before & After – Heather Akai

    Sometimes an unexpected situation can ruffle even the best laid plans. Such was the case with our final m ...

    Sometimes an unexpected situation can ruffle even the best laid plans. Such was the case with our final makeover contestant at the September 2017 Lifestyle Show in Vancouver. Luckily, in times like th ...

    June 01, 2018
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  • Before & After – Judy Moscovitz

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    |Date: April 01, 2018
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    Before & After - Judy Moscovitz

    Before & After – Judy Moscovitz

    When Judy Moscovitz was invited to participate in INSPIRED’s Makeover in Vancouver in September 2017, her ...

    When Judy Moscovitz was invited to participate in INSPIRED’s Makeover in Vancouver in September 2017, her first reaction was trepidation. Determined to not allow fear to make her decisions, however, s ...

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  • Before & After – Eve Weimer

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    Before & After - Eve Weimer

    Before & After – Eve Weimer

    When Eve Weimer learned her grandchildren were coming home from university for a visit, she decided she n ...

    When Eve Weimer learned her grandchildren were coming home from university for a visit, she decided she needed to update her look. What better way than taking a chance and throwing her hat in the ring ...

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  • Healthy Skin & Hair Food Practices

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    Healthy Skin & Hair Food Practices

    Healthy Skin & Hair Food Practices

    Your health is most noticeable by the condition of your hair and skin. Many factors contribute to inner a ...

    Your health is most noticeable by the condition of your hair and skin. Many factors contribute to inner and outer health. The food you eat is only one of them, but a very important one. Here are a few ...

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  • 15 Beauty and Fashion Tips to Keep You Looking Your Best

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    |Date: July 01, 2013
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    15 Beauty and Fashion Tips to Keep You Looking Your Best

    15 Beauty and Fashion Tips to Keep You Looking Your Best

    Hydrate – drink lots of water. Not only will this keep your skin hydrated, if you drink a glass before ea ...

    Hydrate – drink lots of water. Not only will this keep your skin hydrated, if you drink a glass before each meal you’ll be less likely to overeat. Use sunscreen and self-tanning lotion. A moisturizing ...

    July 01, 2013
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Hike for Hospice 2026
Hike for Hospice 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Willows Beach
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Join us for our annual Hike for Hospice at beautiful Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay! This fundraising event brings our community together to raise [...]
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Forest Bathing at Swan Lake
Forest Bathing at Swan Lake
Monday, May 4, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
In need of some nature mindfulness? Join us for a guided forest bathing walk at the Nature Sanctuary. Shinrin-Yoku is the Japanese practice of forest [...]
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Artificial Intelligence: Security Risks for Governments. How Will AI Challenge National Security and Affect Geopolitics?
Artificial Intelligence: Security Risks for Governments. How Will AI Challenge National Security and Affect Geopolitics?
Saturday, May 9, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nanoose Place Community Centre
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Artificial Intelligence: Security Risks for Governments. How Will AI Challenge National Security and Affect Geopolitics? Saturday, May 9, 2026 Artificial intelligence can pose many national [...]
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Victoria Arion Male Choir present Canadian Mosaic
Victoria Arion Male Choir present Canadian Mosaic
Saturday, May 9, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Victoria Christian Reformed Church
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  The Victoria Arion Male Choir will be singing in four part harmonies on Saturday May 9th, 2PM at the Victoria Christian Reformed Church, 661 [...]
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Deathly Matters Conference & Doing Death Better Marketplace
Deathly Matters Conference & Doing Death Better Marketplace
Saturday, May 23, 2026    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
McTavish Academy of Art
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Deathly Matters is a one-day in-person community conference bringing together people and services to share resources, learn, and connect about death and dying. It showcases [...]
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RENEWAL: Brahms' Requiem
RENEWAL: Brahms' Requiem
Sunday, May 24, 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
University Centre Farquhar Auditorium
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RENEWAL: Brahms’ Requiem and Marble of the West by Iman Habibi Sunday May 24th 2026 at 2:30pm Brian Wismath, Artistic Director Featuring 150-voice choir Jennifer [...]
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West of Main Art Walk
West of Main Art Walk
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Monday, June 1, 2026    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
For one weekend only, Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 2026, artists across Vancouver's West Side will once again open their studio doors and [...]
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Hike for Hospice 2026
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Forest Bathing at Swan Lake
Forest Bathing at Swan Lake
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Artificial Intelligence: Security Risks for Governments. How Will AI Challenge National Security and Affect Geopolitics?
Artificial Intelligence: Security Risks for Governments. How Will AI Challenge National Security and Affect Geopolitics?
9 May 26
Nanoose Bay
Victoria Arion Male Choir present Canadian Mosaic
Victoria Arion Male Choir present Canadian Mosaic
9 May 26
Saanich
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Deathly Matters Conference & Doing Death Better Marketplace
Deathly Matters Conference & Doing Death Better Marketplace
23 May 26
North Saanich
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RENEWAL: Brahms' Requiem
RENEWAL: Brahms' Requiem
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Victoria
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West of Main Art Walk
West of Main Art Walk
30 May 26
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