Wander under moss-hung trees, tramp across windswept scenic bluffs, or amble along sandy shorelines — these West Coast excursions prove you don’t need to rough it to reap the benefits of an invigorating winter hike. Read more…
LIVING
WHY FRIENDS ARE IMPORTANT
Finding — and keeping — friends in adulthood can be a challenge, but by shifting the focus from you to others, you’ll open the door to the best friendships you’ve ever experienced. Read more…
HOW FITNESS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
From surfing to Jazzercise, fitness not only shapes our bodies, but also has the power to completely transform our lives in powerful and positive ways. Discover how inspiration, not intimidation, is the most powerful tool when you are embarking on Project You. Read more…
PORT RENFREW: OUTPOST OF COOL
When you need to get away, really away, then wild and wondrous Port Renfrew surrounds you with forest, sea and as much serenity as you can handle. Join YAM on a getaway along a twisting ribbon of West Coast Highway, just two hours northwest of Victoria. Read more…
HOW TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
With no single agreed-upon rule book that will tell you how to keep your one-and-only body in optimal working condition, YAM has your go-to guide to stay in tiptop shape.
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URBAN CHICKENS — PETS WITH BENEFITS
With no requirement to register birds in Victoria and a climate conducive to keeping poultry year round, local hen-trepreneurs talk about their pets with benefits. Read more…
HOW GIVING BACK CAN LEAD TO A BETTER LIFE
During this holiday season of giving, YAM talks to some very inspirational people — including, yes, a real-life genie — who are passionate about paying it forward. We also discover why the spirit of giving benefits the giver just as much as the recipient. Read more…
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Get inspired by these great local gift ideas for that special someone on your list. Or add them to your own wish list! Read more…
THE WEST COAST’S COZIEST WINTER ESCAPES
When winter comes and you crave a relaxing escape but you still want to stay warm and cozy, B.C.’s West Coast offers rustically luxurious getaways where you can wile away the chilly days by the fire or storm-watch from your deck with a hot toddy in hand. Read more…
INSIDE A MID-CENTURY MODERN RENO
For a behind-the-scenes look at local style setters, YAM visits our fashion editor Janine Metcalfe and her ultra-creative husband L.J. Smith, who happen to live in one of Victoria’s most architecturally unique homes. Read more…