Anxiety may be a household word, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. YAM writer Susan Hollis talks to some anxiety experts on how the condition reflects the complex inner landscape of humans in a post-industrialized world. Read more…
Month: September 2019
AGGV Curator Michelle Jacques’ Beloved Painting Connects her to the Past
The objects we surround ourselves with can remind us of who we are and connect us to other people, places and times. We invited Michelle Jacques of the AGGV to tell the story of her beloved friend’s painting. Read more…
Frances Grey Brings a Rebellious Edge to Elegance
Lara Miller of Frances Grey takes a contemporary approach to women’s fashion, focusing on sustainability, personal style and minimalism. Read more…
Q at the Empress Receives Wine Spectator’s 2019 Award of Excellence
The Fairmont Empress hotel’s signature restaurant was awarded for their exemplary selection of wines that complement their menu. Read more…
Downtown Victoria is Your Place to be FIT: Cara’s Story [Video]
Downtown Victoria: Your Place to Be Storytelling Project features unscripted stories of people, like Cara, who live, work, and play in downtown Victoria. Read more…
The Magic of Chanterelle Foraging Season
Mushroom lovers consider the fall one of the most delicious times of the year. Among the fruiting bodies of forest fungi, there may be none as elegant as the golden chanterelle. Read more…
Celebrating Victoria’s Best Restaurants [Video]
This summer, YAM Magazine hosted the 2019 YAM Best Restaurant Awards, celebrating the local culinary community and Victoria’s top chefs, cocktails and restaurants. Read more…
A Home Designed with Nature in Mind
In an oceanside neighbourhood, the Mills family embraced the idea of urban gardening so fully they designed their spectacular Scandi-inspired home around the concept of “food forests” that feed their family, engage their children and attract the bees. Read more…
Tonic Jewelry Believes in the West Coast Creative Community
From day one, the ethos at Tonic Jewelry has been to celebrate local people making local jewelry. Read more…
YAM’s Top Picks for Art & Culture this Fall
Find out what’s new in Victoria’s art, theatre and music scene with these five local events and shows. Read more…