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Saturna General Store, Victoria, BC (2025)

07/07/2025

Sure, Canada Day has come and gone. And although Canada is still not for sale, I’ve extended the all Canadian deals for another week.

As I do these ads, I discovered its international Workaholic Day. As someone who isn't a workaholic, I don't know what a workaholic needs. But I often hear people who actually work, that it is back-breaking I knew immediately what could be helpful! Compliments Muscle and Back Pain Relievers. So here’s to you, overachievers. While I watch you hustle from the comfort of my couch, you can ease your aches with the stuff that works as hard as you do.

It was recommended I do raps next week. So naturally I was excited to get the opportunity to drop my track. I came strapped with heat, ready to bless the booth I brought in my turntables, my mic, and set up by the bread table. Then I looked down…and saw the Dempster’s Tortillas. It was then I realized, I left out the W, not exactly the breakthrough my rap career needed. But hey, these wraps are still fire. So, while my mixtape is on hold… You can still roll up something legendary with Dempster’s Tortillas. No auto-tune required. Dempster’s — It’s a rap, but with a W.

Sure, Marie Antoinette said “Let them eat cake,” but we prefer our desserts with more flavour and less beheading. Reintroducing Vachon — the Canadian snack cakes that spark joy, not revolutions. When you’re biting into a Jos Louis, Mae West, or Passion Flakie, you’ll feel royally satisfied — without losing your head.

Imagine Broth. No, not in your head like the voices. This is 100% real, at least I’m 42% sure it's real. Real taste. Real quality. Real rich. it’s not your imagination. It’s Imagine Broth. But feel free to Imagine all the foods you can make with this delicious broth. Both the Moo Moo and Cluck Cluck varieties are really here for you, not like the voices.

07/06/2025

Hey All,
The Store will be closed (Sunday AM) until power is restored.

Thanks for your understanding!!!

Hydro says crew onsite, or crews assigned so we can’t imagine this will last long!

06/30/2025

Well it's the week of Canada Day. And you know what that means, lots of stuff about the Lamb BBQ. So most people are probably going to forget a sale is on this week. Since no one is going to be looking I'm going to sneak in a dating app. This is my chance to ride the dot com wave!

Are you SICK and TIRED of those other dating sites with their fake, imported, no-flavour matches? STOP right there! Because at SGS Match Maker, we’re bringing you the BEST of the Great White North! Imagine crunchy chips that CRUNCH louder than a moose on fresh snow, juices so fresh they practically sing “O Canada,” and teas so smooth they’ll steal your heart faster than a hockey puck to the net! This Canada Day, don’t settle for second-rate! Fall head over maple leaf for our homegrown Canadian legends, because when it comes to flavour, why would you swipe right on anything less? HEAD TO SGS NOW! Get matched with Canada’s finest and taste the TRUE NORTH difference!

SGS Match Maker: Where Canadian flavour and love are always in the bag! (Now mandated to 25 cents for a paper bag)

Check out our first 4 dating profiles.

Name: Four O’Clock Tea
Age: Let’s just say I’ve been steeped in experience since '92.
Location: Montréal, QC
Height: Tall, dark, and steeping.
Body type: Herbal, organic, and a little spicy, just like your texts at midnight.
About Me:
I’m that comforting presence you crave mid-afternoon, warm, balanced, and always up for a little infusion of flavour. Proudly Canadian and certified organic (yes, I’m the real deal), I’m all about botanical blends, bold character, and helping you slow down and sip life properly.
Whether you're into floral fantasies, earthy vibes, or caffeine-free cuddles, I’ve got a blend that’ll leave you weak in the knees.
Not into drama? Don’t worry, I’m naturally calming. But I will spill the tea when needed.
Looking for:
Someone who appreciates the ritual, respects the roots, and isn’t afraid of a little heat in the pot. Bonus points if you compost.
Perfect first date:
A cozy couch, a good mug, and maybe a biscotti, or three.

Name: Happy Planet
Age: Old enough to know better, young enough to keep it juicy.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Height: Tall bottle energy.
Body type: 100% real, naturally thick, and Full-Fruited.
About Me:
I'm that feel-good, do-good, taste-so-good type, no artificial drama, just pure ingredients and vibes straight from Mother Nature’s top shelf. Cold-pressed and cool under pressure.
I’m into farmers' markets, bike rides, sustainability, and long blends on the beach. Whether you're craving orange juice or a smoothie blast, I’m here to refresh your day and maybe your whole outlook.
I'm gluten-free, non-GMO, and very emotionally available. I even know my farmers by name (call me supportive).
Looking for:
Someone who’s sweet but not too sugary, loves adventure, and drinks their greens without flinching. Bonus points if you recycle and own a cute reusable straw.
Perfect first date:
A sunrise smoothie picnic, bare feet in the grass, and a conversation that’s fresher than my ingredients.

Name: Hardbite Chips
Age: Let's just say I’ve aged like a small-batch kettle chip, crisp and irresistible.
Location: BC born and raised 🇨🇦
Height: Bag-sized, but I bring big energy.
Body type: Thick-cut, rugged, and 100% real, no filters, no GMOs, no grease.
About Me:
I’m the snack your parents warned you about; crunchy, bold, and proud of my natural curves. I’m small-batch, gluten-free, and hand-crafted with attitude. You won’t find me playing games with artificial flavours or preservatives, I’m as real as a Canadian winter and twice as intense.
Flavours? Oh honey, I’ve got range, from Rock Salt to Jalapeño to All Dressed and then some. I crunch loud and love louder.
Looking for:
Someone who’s into quality over quantity, loves a little spice, and isn’t afraid of strong flavours or strong opinions. Bonus points if you bring dip, but I can carry the conversation myself.
Perfect first date:
Late-night lake views, a flannel blanket, and a bag of me in your lap, sounds crunchy, eh?

Name: Black River Cranberry Juice
Age: As timeless as a Canadian fall, crisp, cool, and perfectly ripe.
Location: Deep in the Canadian wilds
Height: Tall glass energy.
Body type: Pure, rich, and unapologetically tart, with just the right amount of sweetness to keep you guessing.
About Me:
I’m the bold one in the room, tart, tangy, and packed with antioxidants that’ll keep you feeling fresh from the Rockies to the Maritimes. Straight from the wild cranberry bogs of Canada, I’m all-natural, no added nonsense, and ready to pucker your lips and warm your heart.
I don’t do basic, I do bright, lively, and a little bit sassy. Whether you want a morning pick-me-up or a cocktail mixer that steals the show, I’m your go-to juice crush.
Looking for:
Someone who’s fearless, loves a little bite in their life, and can handle a little tart talk. Bonus points if you’re into fresh air, hiking boots, and spontaneous road trips.
Perfect first date:
A sunset hike, a picnic with a chilled bottle of me, and stories that linger longer than my flavour.

06/23/2025

Big news!! It has come to our attention that July 5th 2025 marks 30 YEARS of Starke's!! 🥳 As such, we will be OPEN Saturday July 5th from 11 - 5, running all our lunch specials and all regular deli/grocery items!!! Come on in and join the fun!

*please be patient with us as we expect to be busy! 😉

📌Also note we will be CLOSED June 30 & July 1st (Canada Day weekend)!

06/23/2025

Oh look, another week and another desperate attempt to participate in the ritual of consumerism and unload inventory nobody wanted in the first place. Sorry, I mean its our weekly "Sales" flyer (As if shaving 25% off goods gives life meaning). Just pretend you're excited. The staff needs the enthusiasm. Well lets get on with it then. Thrilling...

When you hear “Heluva Good,” you might be expecting a zany animated show about demons and chaos, but surprise! You’re reaching for a tub of chip dip. The mix-up is understandable, both have loud, memorable names and a flair for dramatic branding. But just to clarify one belongs at your next snack-filled party; the other… maybe not so much, unless your party includes impromptu demon karaoke and cartoon carnage.

Bet the first thing that came to mind when you saw Pacific Foods soup on sale was, “No soup for you!” But let’s be real, your life isn’t a sitcom, no matter how hard you try (you know, and I know you know, I know exactly who I’m talking about!). Fortunately, Pacific Foods is all about comfort, not catchphrases. So yes, this soup is for you.

At Bob’s Red Mill, they’re employee-owned, meaning every decision is made by a democratic council of granola wizards and rogue muffin alchemists. There’s no corporate overlord, it’s basically the Smurfs if they unionized, then discovered capitalism, and fought back by forming a worker co-op powered by quinoa energy and passive-aggressive Post-it notes. When they say “from our hands to yours,” they mean it, not literally of course, its put in a truck first, then on a shelf by someone that doesn’t own the shelf, but they do own their hands, mostly, it’s a grey area. I guess when you work at Bob’s and make a mistake, you literally own your mistakes.

Knorr Sidekicks, no, it can’t fly, it can’t lift a car, and it won’t fight intergalactic crime. It won’t rescue you from ferries, deer eating your plants, or your own questionable life choices. And no, it doesn’t come with a theme song. So why would you buy it? Because it will make you the Superhero like any good Sidekick. ”Be ready in minutes, taste amazing, and make you feel like a dinner Superhero with absolutely zero effort.

06/21/2025

SALE 25% OFF

Well since the sled dogs have been put to rest for the summer, and the Sask-Que Maple Pipeline, still delayed due to bureaucratic wrangling and the price of air now rising to 50 cents for 42 seconds at most gas stations. We needed to get our maple syrup to Saskatchewan to link up with our mustard order.

We found a guy Named RuPaul Bunyan (no relation to the famous person with the same name) armed with nothing but a weathered canoe, three barrels of Grade A amber, and a hand-drawn route involving river rapids, swampy portages, and highland meadows, they set off for Regina, Saskatchewan. Luckily for us this part of the journey was the easy part.

Once in Saskatchewan we were able to get the maple on the mustard wagon train. Things were moseying along great until they hit the Red Deer Corridor, home turf of the infamous Albertan Train Buccaneers. These rail-riding rogues tried to intercept our maple syrup by timing ambushes on narrow bridges and grain-loading zones. But they outwitted them by doing the unthinkable: avoiding the train tracks entirely. Woo woo!

We thought our order was going to be safe once we hit BC. But in the treacherous foothills of BC, the BC Log Driving Bandits ruled the streams like pirates of the pine. With axes, flannel, and a suspicious love of eco-theatre, they tried to hijack our maple and mustard by tossing false logs into the current. But once again, we narrowly slipped by sticking to dry land.

Yet in all this dodging and evading, the inevitable happened, the wagons of mustard and the barrels of syrup mixed together creating a something we didn’t order, French’s Maple Mustard.

At first, there was panic. We’d failed the mission! The pure condiments were gone! But then a trail chef dabbed a spoonful on a fresh-caught salmon. Then someone slapped it on ham. Then I caught a ruffian using it as dipping sauce for poutine (Why!?). And finally, someone (not naming names) snuck it into Winter Cove Ball Park, and put it on a ball burger.

And Saturnites—it worked.

Now, I can’t say I meant for it to happen. But if you ask me? Sometimes, the best Canadian innovations come from a good mix-up. Try it on salmon. Try it on ham. Dip it. Grill it. Sneak it. And best of all, until July second you can get 25% off this Canadian Classic! Because we know once you try it, you’ll be back like an Austrian Robot traveling through time.

06/16/2025

I swear I just did this. A new week and its another sale. And these deals are cooler than your cousin’s band that only plays synth covers of whale songs. No need for a rave, when you can rave over these deals!

Now Announcing the Ice cream "Better Acres Ice Cream" Formerly known as “Better With Ice Cream,” it’s now reborn like an indie rock singer from the 80’s, just no symbol. With or without an Acres, a container of this ice cream is sure to get you through any breakup, I lost my favorite spoon, and this really helped me move on to a new spoon.

Let’s Do Organic Coconut Flakes. A product so enthusiastic, it literally starts with "Let’s Do!" Let’s do what? Nobody knows. But apparently it involves coconut and no lime. I guess you could just add your own lime, shaken not stirred of course.

Nong Shim Shin Ramen Noodles Instant noodles, not instant regret. They’re spicy, they’re mysterious, and they’ve been known as an emotional support noodle. Followed with an Acres of ice cream and you’ll be entirely emotionally stable.

Kellogg's Cereal & Kellogg’s Fun Pac. For those that want more of a commitment there is Raisin Bran and All Bran, guaranteed to keep you regular, but not necessarily stable. And the Fun Pac because regular cereal was just a little too... exclusive. Enjoy the freedom from commitment and grab your fancy in the moment with a box full of different cereal!

06/09/2025

Well, it’s another week and another sale. Many people ask how I come up with the sales. Basically, it just happens naturally, sometimes I find a bunch of things just sitting on the dock other times its to help someone out.

The Jolly Green Giant from Minnesota decided it was high time he visited his cousin, the Friendly Giant, who’d been living a quiet life in Victoria, B.C., playing jazz flute and raising bonsai trees. Friendly offered Jolly a bed, for those that like to sleep, in his castle. But Jolly said “Don’t worry, I’ll book a room at the Ritz,” Then using his trusty AI Accent translator, set to "Minnesotan - American - Canadian - Victorian (Not the posh English Victorian, but the Canadian West Coast Victorian)." Unfortunately, when Jolly spoke into his Smartphone, "Book the Ritz hotel" it was interpreted as "a box of Ritz crackers on a hot towel." When Jolly arrived, luggage in tow, he was greeted by a cracker display on a freshly dried and warm towel. “Oh for dumb,” he muttered.

But Jolly was in a better mood when he saw The Friendly Giant waving from a distance. “I assume you meant a hotel room at the Ritz?” said Friendly as he noticed the Ritz crackers on the hot towel. “Yah sure, you betcha I did!” Friendly put his hand on Jollys shoulder “Ya no, fer sure, a classic translation kerfuffle” sighed Friendly. “No worries I still have the bed for those that like to sleep” “Thanks Friendly” said Jolly, a little jollier now.

As they headed to Friendly’s horse and cart Friendly asked “Did you at least get to stream the Victoria Eagles game on the ferry?” “Nope,” said Jolly. “Internet cut out mid-second period! I asked the -All things baseball- AI if it could send me the outcome, if the Eagles were safe with a four bagger—you know, a grand slam?”
“What did it send?” “FOUR eco-safe compostable bags. Friendly tried not to laugh, because his booming voice often spooked the horses.

Later that day, the cousins took a trip to Saturna Island to watch the migrating whales. A majestic humpback breached and Jolly gasped: “Oh for cute on a level!” Unfortunately, Jolly had left his Amazon AI to voice recognition. The next day, a drone from Quebec dropped a box labeled: “CRÛTONS from Laval.”

“Cousin,” said Friendly, patting his shoulder, “you really need to learn to speak Victorian, or Canadian at least! Jolly lowered his head, “I know, do you think that store up the hill would try and sell some of these things?” “They’re Canadian, of course they’ll help you. In fact, I think it’s almost time for a new sale, you’re in luck!”

Lucky for Jolly, it is time for a sale, and I needed items for sale. So, this week, Jolly Green Giant corn, EcoSafe compostable bags, Ritz crackers and Croutons!

06/02/2025

SATURNA ISLAND, BC — In what authorities are calling “the most ridiculous smuggling ring since someone tried to sneak back bacon disguised as yoga mats,” Canadian officials have cracked down on a black-market exchange of Maple Leaf Top Dogs and Tinkyada rice pasta being funneled across the U.S. border in exchange for Jello packets and Bull’s-Eye BBQ Sauce to avoid tariffs.

The plot thickened (like a well-made poutine gravy) early Friday morning when a suspiciously overloaded kayak was spotted zigzagging through Tumbo Channel towards Saturna Island, its hull bulging like a Costco cart on payday. Inside: 83 packs of Maple Leaf Top Dogs, 47 pounds of Tinkyada gluten-free pasta, and a raccoon in a tiny Mountie hat (believed to be unrelated, but still suspicious).

RCMP Sgt. Dudley Done Right addressed the media in front of a confiscated cooler leaking something vaguely jiggly wiggly substance:
“This operation was no picnic. Literally. They were stealing our wieners and giving us... dessert! Jello! Who even eats Jello anymore?!”

Investigators revealed the criminal ring was dubbed “The Condiment Cartel” and was run by a shadowy figure known only as “The Ketchup Kid.” His accomplice, an American known as “Saucy Jeff,” allegedly lured Canadian smugglers with promises of smokey, tariff-free barbecue sauce and rare varieties of lime and blue raspberry Jello.

Footage from the Government dock security camera shows several Mounties chasing the suspects in slow-motion, slipping on dropped hot dogs, tripping over bags of dry pasta, and at one point accidentally commandeering the Hydro boat instead of their official RCMP speedboat.

Locals on Saturna Island were stunned. One witness, Betty-Mae Henderson, 106, recounted the scene:
"I thought it was just the usual weirdos from the mainland. Next thing I know, I see a guy in an Orca onesie yelling, ‘TAKE THE JELLO AND RUN!’ while chucking Tinkyada Spiral Noodles like ball bearings as Mounties appeared to be on roller skates for the first time! It was chaos. And frankly, a waste of perfectly good pasta."

The suspects attempted to flee by hiding in a kayak painted to look like an Orca but were caught when they pretended to be a blow hole, but near the tail. Officers apprehended the crew while they frantically attempted to keep the Jello from dropping into the ocean and plugging the Salish Ravens props.

Charges are expected to include:
• Unlicensed wiener trafficking
• Possession of gluten-free pasta with intent to barter
• Cross-border condiment smuggling
• Excessive use of Jello in international commerce
• One count of impersonating a beaver
Meanwhile, a food conspiracy theorist has strong suspicion that all the smuggled items were not confiscated but instead were scooped up by an unknown assailant. One witness swears they saw the Pumkin King do it.

Anyway, on an unrelated note head on down to the SGS and enjoy our weekly sale items, Maple Leaf Top Dogs, Takada Rice pasta, Jello desserts and Bulls Eye BBQ sauce.

05/26/2025

You are not going to believe this, but it's another sale! Now for the 3 people that read these, I recommend getting a cup of tea before going any further. Go on, I'll wait. Don't worry they are on sale, and you can get more.

Ok hear me out, yes, its summer, but soon you will be needing to do some freezing. I mean the bounty of berries, fruits and other grown foods is sooner than you think. But it's still not here, yet. All those fresh foods will be rich in prebiotics, but not until they are grown up. So, while you wait, you can get your probiotics from Lively Soda! Full of flavour and packed with health benefits! Youve probably read enough of these to know, it's also on sale, and Canadian!

Now that was what we in the industry, like to call the set up! Here is climax! All that food growing, will need homes. But before and after rehoming this food, you will need to do some cleaning. As my old chef taught me years, ok years and years ago, cleanliness is next to godliness. And Ecos dish soap, is completely natural, and great at cleaning. Not just dishes, your hands and garden tools. Kick your partners car parts or whatever it is they have on the dining room table aside to give your garden tools a good cleaning. Remember, pitch forks go to the right of spades in fine gardening. Don't want people to think you're uncivilized with your tool placement on the dining room table.

Now if you've stuck around this long, you know the reason for the first 3 sales is almost here. Can you guess why? To store all the food, you grew (or found on your car seat when at the SGS)! Its freezer bags! I see one of you got it. The other 2, I told you to have the tea first. You would have been awake enough to figure this out. Better luck next week! Now for one of you, quickly head up to the SGS replace the tea you drank, get your tummy prepped, and tools cleaned! Its growing season!

05/19/2025

All right, Mother’s Day and Victoria Day are both over. And it’s time for another sale.

You know who decided to put those two holidays so close together?! It’s exhausting! And I bet you're reading this because you're one of the three people who read these sales thinking, "Ooh, there's gonna be a funny little quip here, maybe a meme-worthy one-liner!" Well guess what? Not today. I'm tired. My brain has clocked out, and humor is currently on strike demanding more coffee. You can stop reading now. Seriously. There’s absolutely nothing funny beyond this point. No twist ending. No surprise giggle. Just me... crying in an empty coffee mug.

Still here? Wow, do you like seeing me cry? Bold of you to assume there's a reward. What do you think this is, a Marvel movie with a post-credits scene? Spoiler alert: it’s just me, staring into the void, wondering why I wrote this in the first place. If you’ve made it this far, you’re either deeply committed or just waiting for me to cry. Either way, congratulations—you’ve won... nothing. Please redeem your prize of eternal disappointment at the nearest exit. You can still get the sales though, I mean it’s the least I can offer, literally or maybe figuratively? Existentially? Man am I tired, why am I still here.

Ok fine, you made it this far. But I told you, my humor has left, so instead I’ll give you some sage advice. Don’t eat cookies in bed. They will give you a crummy sleep. I warned you to stop reading earlier, you just didn’t listen, so really, this is on you.

Have a good week, I’m going on vacation!

05/12/2025

Another week and another sale! This week we are honoring Queen Victoria and her favorite foods, for the long weekend.

Potatoes, Queen Victoria loved potatoes, for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks! Potatoes were a staple for the Queen. In The Private Life of the Queen by a Member of the Royal Household, one anonymous member was quoted as saying “Her Majesty confesses to a great weakness for potatoes, which are cooked for her in every conceivable way,” So of course, this was first in the list of specials!

Her love of curry was also well known, particularly with pheasant and venison. The Queen was fascinated with India she learnt both Hindi and Urdu and even had one of the wings at Osborne House decorated by a famous Punjabi architect. "I love the idea of Vic and Albs, surrounded by gold and peacock feathers, discussing matters of the empire over a cheeky balti". In later years the Queen kept a mostly Indian staff and curry was on the menu most every day. This led to the popularization of curry in the Victorian era. An excerpt from Victorian cookbook Modern Domestic Cookery reads: “Curry, which was formerly a dish almost exclusively for the table of those who had made a long residence in India, is now so completely naturalized that few dinner are thought complete unless one is on the table.” SGS doesn't have an Indian chef at the ready, but we do have some Spice it Up flavours that even the Queen would love!

Cakes, ok we all love cake, but Queen Victoria especially loved cake! In the same book as the potatoes we can find this quote, regaurding her love of all cakes “chocolate sponges, plain sponges, wafers of two or three different shapes, langues de chat, biscuits and drop cakes of all kinds, tablets, petit fours, princess and rice cakes, pralines, almond sweets, and a large variety of mixed sweets.” And of course, being royalty, she never offered cake to her subjects, it's how she lived so long. Other popular Queens were not so diligent. And I'm sure the Queen would love a Betty Crocker cake!

We of course can't forget the tea! Queen Victoria's favourite tea is recorded as Earl Grey tea, hot. It is reported, after meeting her first spaceman, the Dr, she was not amused! It is said she far preferred the other spaceman, Jean Luc, who shared the same passion for tea, Earl grey, hot. Also, Jean Luc was a little more composed than the Dr and his companion, for a Frenchman.

So, jump in your TARDIS or Galaxy Class Starship and treat yourself like a queen this week!!! Beam one up for dinner please!

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