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Charitable Choices: Ella Barrett-Chan of Backpacks for Babies

After witnessing how overwhelming the first days of parenthood can be — especially for families leaving the hospital without the basic supplies or guidance they need — Ella Barrett-Chan decided something had to change. Now [...]
Lifestyle

Sesame the dog is looking for a new home in the Vancouver area

Meet Sesame! This sweet, energetic girl is looking for her forever home. Sesame is an excitable, friendly dog who would love a busy household with lots of family members. She does not like to be left [...]
Food

The Bengal Reopens at Fairmont Empress Hotel

Victoria’s iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel just completed a thorough revitalization of one of its most famous spaces: The Bengal. Known as Canada’s Castle on the Coast, the Fairmont Empress is one of the oldest hotels [...]
Food

Season to Taste: Chef James Yang of House of Dawn Steakhouse

After years of working abroad, Chef James Yang‘s journey led him to House of Dawn Steakhouse in Richmond. Drawing on his diverse experiences, Yang brings a fresh and thoughtful approach to this modern steakhouse that [...]
Lifestyle

Naomi the cat is looking for a new home in the Vancouver area

Naomi is looking for a quiet home to call her own. Naomi came in, and we could barely touch her; she was so scared and withdrawn. She has been in a foster home where they [...]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Chrissy Cheung

February 25, 2026

Chrissy Cheung was born into a large traditional Chinese family in Toronto. As a girl, she became interested in art at the age of seven. This art form reflected her personality as it mirrored her [...]
“A Day in the Life” with: Designer Pen Hsuan Hsing

February 18, 2026
“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Artist Sydney Pascal

February 11, 2026

Charitable Choices: Ella Barrett-Chan of Backpacks for Babies

March 3, 2026

After witnessing how overwhelming the first days of parenthood can be — especially for families leaving the hospital without the basic supplies or guidance they need — Ella Barrett-Chan decided something had to change. Now [...]
Charitable Choices: Hayley Matches of The Kelty Foundation

February 24, 2026
Homegrown Business: Theresa Frazao of Rath Art Supplies

February 23, 2026

Old Photographs of Totem Poles from B.C.’s West Coast (1890-1987)

by Tyler Dixon in History

Totem poles are among the most iconic cultural treasures of the Pacific Northwest, rising tall against the dramatic landscapes of British Columbia. Carved from massive Red Cedar trees, these poles are not merely works of [...]