If I remember anything from my mornings in January, February and March at TAKE 5 Newsmagazine, it will be the wide smile and heart-warming greetings from Nadine Wong as I stepped into the office. It is said people remember not what was said to them over the years, but how they treated you.  As Nadine announced her well-deserved ‘retirement’ from three years of sales and marketing at the magazine in March, I felt a tinge of nostalgia.

With change comes new opportunities.  Now opening in town are Owl’s Nest Bakery + Bistro (at the former In The Beantime building) and Sushi Kura Japanese Cuisine.  And Karen Love, owner of Beans and Banter Café and Creperie, reminded me that her eatery is celebrating its first year in April.  

The February magazine showcases themes of health and heritage.- enjoy!

As we wrap up another year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our readers, contributors, and advertisers for their support. We couldn't have done it without you! Here's to a new year filled with your stories. Because community matters.

 And here it is – the brightest month of the year. November is when the annual Festival of Lights opens our festive season. And oh what a wonderful event this has become. Not only does it bring thousands of visitors to town, but garners priceless promotion for local businesses, and reminds us of the commitment that volunteers have made.

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