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Gardening Time!
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Gardening Time!

April is traditionally gardening time, and no doubt many of you are reading the gardening

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A Born Crusader
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A Born Crusader

Personally, I do not believe in “re-inventing the wheel”, so when I find an excellently written article on an early Women's Institute activist, I use that material. Such is the case with this article.

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AGM 2021 Registration Form
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AGM 2021 Registration Form

BCWI AGM 2021 Registration Form. Our meeting is via Zoom Video Conferencing, join us!! We will have interesting guest speakers …

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Network News Feb/Mar 2021
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Network News Feb/Mar 2021

Information & forms for our upcoming Annual General Meeting, along with changes to the ACWW Canada Area Conference and WI Canada/FWIC Convention …

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What’s In a Name?
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What’s In a Name?

“I doubt there are many organizations that have been so aptly named for the task they have undertaken …”

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February is WI Month!
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February is WI Month!

February is WI month, celebrate it with your favourite cake and beverage!

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The Women Are Coming
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The Women Are Coming

Very empowering video of women leaders of the world

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A Greener Way
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A Greener Way

Our thoughtful choices even after death can help with the environment al challenges that are currently being felt in our world. Alkaline Hydrolysis is something new to most of us, but certainly a process that maybe should be considered.

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Remembering
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Remembering

In this month of November, people around the world take time to remember those who have been victims of world conflicts -

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Colwood Women’s Institute
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Colwood Women’s Institute

The first Women’s Institute was established by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless on February 19, 1897 in Squires Hall, Stoney Creek, Ontario.

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Rape Kit Resolution
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Rape Kit Resolution

Violent crimes against women continue to grow despite efforts to curb the abuse. If a women is the subject of a crime such as rape, we need to ensure that Test Kits are not only available Canada wide but that the victim is approached in a kind, compassionate manor.

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Sourdough Bread Recipe
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Sourdough Bread Recipe

Sourdough bread is known for it’s unique flavour, crusty crust and chewy texture. It is made with a live fermented culture , not the traditional commercial yeast sold in stores . Studies have shown that sourdough bread is healthier than those made with store bought yeast, so give it a try!

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What Country Women are Doing - 1933
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What Country Women are Doing - 1933

Earlier this year, I wrote about a book which was edited by Sholto Watt titled “What Country Women of the World are Doing”. This volume of some 258 pages, compiled from submissions of country women from all active member countries of the Associated Country Women of the World, highlights some of the lighter, entertaining activities of the various groups.

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The 1962 Health Brief, Part 2
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The 1962 Health Brief, Part 2

The first column dedicated to the BRIEF PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON HEALTH SERVICES, as prepared by the British Columbia Women's Institute appeared on the organization's website this past January. In this column, we will examine other points that were addressed, and how they have been addressed in the years since 1962.

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Do You Live Life "In The Fast Lane?"
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Do You Live Life "In The Fast Lane?"

Recently I found the following poem, published in a column by “Dear Abby”. Introducing it, she wrote: I recently published a prayer entitled “Slow Me Down, Lord” and asked help from my readers in identifying its author.

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