To celebrate halibut season, try this elegant Halibut en Papillote with Butternut Squash recipe from the Inspiralized cookbook by Ali Maffucci. Read more…
TRUE COLOURS FOR A FRESH NEW LOOK
Giving your nest a fresh shade will brighten your outlook on the old homestead, and it’s the simplest way to “renovate” your property. Painting the exterior of your home is one of the best ways to protect your investment. Read more…
SPRING’S FRESH FLAVOURS FROM YOUR BACKYARD
Around the globe, celebrating the change from winter to spring takes centre stage. In Victoria we engage in our Flower Count and enjoy the first offerings of spring such as backyard herbs, foraged shoots and wild-grown nettles. Read more…
Modern Visionaries: a New Exhibit in Oak Bay
Oak Bay’s Eclectic Gallery presents Modern Visionaries, an exhibition of original prints and drawings from members of the Victoria Limners Society. Read more…
Award-Winning Concert Takes Stage in Victoria
The Vox Humana Chamber Choir presents an exclusive performance of The Little Match Girl by musical composer David Lang. The concert runs April 4 in Mill Bay, April 5 in Saanichton and April 6 in Victoria. Based on the short story by Hans Christian Andersen, Lang combines the original story with influences from various sources, […] Read more…
CONCRETE HOMES, ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIFESTYLES
This innovative concrete home in North Saanich epitomizes stylish sustainability by bringing New Zealand building concepts to Canada’s West Coast. Read more…
PERFECT PASTA RECIPES FOR SPRING
Despite this staple’s waistline-sabotaging reputation, it can be a delectably healthy part of a balanced diet. Give your pasta a spring-inspired makeover. Read more…
INSIDE AN ARCHITECTURAL DREAM HOUSE
Influenced by the shapes of waves and the play of light, this luxurious seaside beauty embraces an organic asymmetry and a nature-imbued palette that inspires relaxed living. Read more…
“40 Quilts” Show Honours Friendship, Fights Cancer
Forty quilts honouring 40 years of friendship between two women, one of whom died of metastatic breast cancer, will be featured in upcoming Victoria show before being donated to cancer organizations. Read more…
A Showcase of Northern Lights and Local Colours
From the warmth of Victoria landscapes to the wilds of Yukon life, two contemporary painters’ works are presented at Madrona Gallery downtown. Read more…