YAM food writer Cinda Chavich explores Victoria’s many outdoor dining eateries. Includes a recipe idea. Read more…
Merroir: A Celebration of Place and Time
Jess Taylor of The Wandering Mollusk tells YAM about the tasting notes of the oyster, known as “merroir”. Read more…
Investing in Your Gut Health with Dr. Rachael Lovink, ND
Naturopathic Doctor Rachael Loveink shares some tips on how to best invest in your gut health and shares some gut friendly recipes. Read more…
Ethical Luxury: SEGAN steps into the vegan handbag market
There’s a new luxury plastic-free, vegan handbag company in Victoria. We learn more about the motivation and passion behind SEGAN. Read more…
Birdwatching is a Growing Trend on Vancouver Island
Birdwatching is having a moment, with people around the world embracing time in nature. Luckily for those of us on Vancouver Island, there are countless opportunities for spotting our feathered friends. Read more…
Meditation is Having a Moment in Victoria, B.C.
Meditation — the practice of gently focusing and quieting a busy mind — is definitely having a moment in Victoria. Victoria meditators told YAM they meditate to ease depression and feel calm and grounded. It has helped them accomplish all kinds of goals, from weight loss to boosting productivity. Read more…
Urban Gardening in Victoria, B.C.
From the Food Eco District’s experimental plant boxes to Mason Street City Farm and individual homeowners planting food, not grass, urban gardening has grown beyond a trend in Victoria, B.C. Read more…
The Purposeful You: Starting a Vegetable Garden in Victoria
Our guest columnist, Tasha Medve of the Purposeful You, shares tips for a low-waste lifestyle and advice on how to make more purposeful choices for the planet. Read more…
Victoria Art Checkup: The Canadian Play Thing
A weekly Q&A column that talks with our city’s arts and culture organizations about how they are navigating the current crisis. Read more…
Victoria Isolation Diaries: Charleyne Oulton
Author and wellness coach Charleyne Oulton, a reserve member of the Royal Canadian Navy, is isolating at home in Sooke with her teenage children, her fiancé and their five pets. Read more…