iOTA brews crisp and robust non-alcoholic craft beer under the award-winning guidance of parent company Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. The Victoria-based brewery was first started by Matt Phillips in his Esquimalt apartment. Now, Phillips […]
Chef Alex Kim first fell in love with cooking in Korea on his grandmother’s farm. Then, in his teens, his decision to pursue a culinary career is partly what prompted his move to Canada. Disarmingly […]
Hi! I’m Lavender – the grey-and-white ball of energy! At 6 months old, I’m full of curiosity, confidence, and playfulness. I LOVE meeting new people and will probably trot right up to you to say […]
Belli Pizza just opened on Commercial Drive, and they are serving up some seriously delicious Neapolitan meets New York style pizza. I had heard people say that Belli was serving the best pizza in Vancouver […]
Heidi Morgan is a folk rock (kinda country) singer/songwriter who has been a grateful guest on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples all her life. Heidi has […]
Sammy Ray Benty is a musical mischief-maker who blends Fred Penner warmth with Adam Sandler chaos, turning low-brow silliness into something unexpectedly sincere. Fueled by black coffee, dark beer, and the surreal soundscape of Bish […]
As Kirk Gower’s boyfriend of 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching his creative journey unfold over the years. I’m always impressed by his dedication, talent, and passion for painting. Kirk’s art is a […]
Meet Gloria! This lovable girl came to us as a stray and has adjusted to shelter life with impressive grace. Staff and volunteers adore her sweet, gentle nature and the way she brightens every room […]
For more than two decades, Chad Leaman has been at the forefront of using technology as a force for inclusion. As the Director of Innovation at the Neil Squire Society, Leaman leads initiatives that empower […]
SoBo offers a taste of Vancouver Island, specifically the coastal surf town of Tofino, which its founder calls home. SoBo was founded by culinary visionary Chef Lisa Ahier. It first began as a food truck, […]
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