It’s the time of year for pumpkins and scarves. Enjoy this curated list of autumn events for the coming week. Read more…
LIVING
What We Love This Summer: Wild Hill Botanicals
Based in East Sooke and owned by husband-and-wife founders Teague Griffin and Sarah Richer, Wild Hill grows its own organic herbs to create small-batch, handcrafted products. Read more…
10 Stylishly Tropical Items Perfect For This Summer
Consider tropical the new floral. Read more…
Win Two Full-Weekend Passes to Rock The Shores
This contest is now closed. Atomique Production‘s Rock the Shores music festival returns to Colwood this year after taking a year off. The festival is taking place at the Westshore Parks and Recreation lower fields from July 13 to 15, 2018. This world-class music festival features 25-plus dynamic bands and artists, including Brian Wilson, Social […] Read more…
What To Do On a Weekend Getaway To Sooke
When a weekend getaway outside of Victoria calls, Sooke is close enough to be convenient, but far enough to let you take a deep breath. Read more…
Finding Purpose In Life By Discovering Your Ikigai
A bestselling new book about the Japanese concept of ikigai inspires our writer to take a deep look at how we discover and pursue our purpose in life. Read more…
Local Product We Love This Month: Honey Tobacco Apothecary Products
The sweet and earthy Honey Tobacco apothecary products grew out of the signature candle that Britt Buntain created for Picot, her Fernwood boutique for well-designed gifts and goods. Read more…
All of 2017’s YAM Magazine Covers
While you’re reflecting on 2017, also look back on the six issues of YAM — and re-read your favourite stories from those issues. Read more…
This Christmas, Sing Handel’s Messiah With the Civic Orchestra of Victoria
Handel’s Messiah has been called many things, but seldom has it been deemed a sing-along. That’s about to change. Read more…
Victorians Discuss Overcoming Struggles and Finding Joy
It’s the season of comfort and joy, but what does joy really mean? As YAM discovers, some of the most inspiring wisdom about joy comes from people who have seemingly had the greatest burdens to carry. Read more…