Yvonne Blomer believes that poetry matters. As Victoria’s newest poet laureate, she is bringing her passion for words into the civic space to talk about what matters to her. Read more…
What Your Body is Trying to Tell You
Chronic inflammation is known as the hidden disease. Here’s what you need to know about it and how to ease it. Read more…
Cook the Perfect Side Dish: Pommes Anna
Le Creuset’s recipe for Pommes Anna with Celeriac is perfect for welcoming the fall season. This rich and delicious layered potato dish is crisp on the outside and melting and tender on the inside. Read more…
FALL FASHION: JET SET CONFIDENTIAL
This autumn, luxury is found in the details, with sumptuous capes and statement coats paired with sleek accessories. It’s your passport to arriving in sophisticated style, whether you’re travelling by land, air or sea. Read more…
TOUR THIS PACIFIC PARADISE HOME
Exuding warmth and style, this spectacular Island home was designed to be perfectly in sync with its seaside setting and Douglas fir backdrop. Set in a forested acreage on a bluff above the Pacific, it’s all about light and air. Read more…
New Solo Show by Celebrated Artist and Poet Joe Rosenblatt
This fall Discovery Coffee will host “Luminosity,” a solo exhibit by Governor General award-winning poet and artist Joe Rosenblatt, who makes no distinction between creating visual art and writing, saying, “For me, painting and drawing are just other ways of writing poetry.” Read more…
Local Designer Brings French Touch To Fabric Line
For the latest release of his eponymous fabric line, Victoria-based designer Iván Meade continues his personal narrative with a distinct French flair. The designer traveled to Paris to photograph his fabrics in “the beautiful French light.” Read more…
Meet Hat Designer Tierre Taylor
Milliner Tierre Taylor will return to Victoria to share the experiences of her new-found fame after her appearance on the internationally popular blog, Humans of New York. Read more…
IMPRESS WITH THESE GOURMET BBQ RECIPES
The season demands you take advantage of the local bounty and embrace the bold, fresh flavours — and what better way to savour the season than by entertaining al fresco? Read more…
THE POWER OF NATURE: OCEAN THERAPY
YAM takes a body-mind-spirit tour of our Island ocean paradise, with surfing in Tofino, seaweed sampling in Sooke, and yoga on a paddle board in Brentwood Bay. Read more…