Scrumptious and sustainable, the B.C. spot prawn is so popular with local seafood lovers that odes should be written to its flavour. To herald the arrival of spot prawn season, YAM puts this celebrated coastal crustacean in the spotlight. Read more…

Scrumptious and sustainable, the B.C. spot prawn is so popular with local seafood lovers that odes should be written to its flavour. To herald the arrival of spot prawn season, YAM puts this celebrated coastal crustacean in the spotlight. Read more…
Pacific salmon and summer — talk about a match made in heaven. YAM takes a close look at this revered fish and asks three amazing Vancouver Island chefs to share their favourite recipes. Read more…
From the hand-painted tiles and azure-blue appliances to its citrus-toned walls, dramatic cathedral-style ceiling and rustic wood accents, this Canadian hacienda is a true fiesta of colour, texture and light. Read more…
True West Coast chic embraces layering and this season’s hottest combination is sophisticated streetwear paired with a swimsuit in a classic silhouette. Read more…
For this Chocolate Butter Cream Cake from Sweet Things Bakery, enticing layers of rich butter cream filling are topped with mouth-watering berries and chocolate shavings for that perfect pairing of sweet-tart juiciness. Serve at your next party, for a deliciously sweet summery treat. Read more…
John Taylor’s artwork and photography will be on display from May 4 to June 6 to honour his induction into the Royal Canadian Academy of Art. Read more…
Celebrate Earth Day at a community garden party and elegant outdoor dinner at the beautiful five-acre English Inn in Esquimalt. Creatively United for the Planet’s fourth-annual Earth Week Festival, which runs April 25 to 26, and is fun, free and great for all ages. Read more…
This modern masterpiece proves contemporary doesn’t equal cold. Its intimate spaces, warm woods and unexpected touches give the comforting feel of a family home infused with West Coast chic. Read more…
Artistic Director Brian Richmond brings Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, Macbeth, to life on stage at the Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre from May 5 to 17, 2015. Read more…
With summer on the way, start now to create a deck that merges beauty, comfort and quality — and invites you to enjoy it under sun or stars. Read more…