Granville Island restaurants take sit-down feasting to new levels Words Joanne Peters, Photography Lia Crowe ranville Island packs a lot into its 40 or so acres: the former industrial site is home to theatres, art galleries, specialty shops and much more. Where the urban …
Considering bravery
A story about facing and (almost) conquering fear through the love of nature, movement and family adventures Words Kaisha Scofield e all have that thing. You know, the thing where just thinking about it makes you break into a cold sweat and feel a knot in the pit of …
Going public
Ola Volo and her spectacular murals Words Lin Stranberg, Photography Patrice Lacroix + Shayd Johnson “Painting large murals is my favourite work,” says Ola Volo, a 30-something Canadian artist who lives in Vancouver and Montreal. You could be forgiven for thinking …
To the lake!
Okanagan Lake is the heart of summer life in the Okanagan Valley Words + Photography Lia Crowe As we begin our descent down the east side of the Okanagan Connector mountain pass, which runs from Merritt to Kelowna, the landscape quickly changes from a green forest of …
art & fashion
Photography Lia Crowe, Styling Sarah D’Arcey Line, movement, shape: sparks of the unexpected mixed with references to things deeply familiar. High fashion inspires the self in the same way art can stir the soul; they both reach for a feeling, strive to say something not quite …
At home with art
Building a collection and using art to personalize your space Words Jane Zatylny, Photography Lia Crowe Whether it is your child’s first painting, an inherited watercolour, an old family photograph or a piece of functional pottery—art brings incredible meaning to our …
Beautiful boards
The art of charcuterie Words Ellie Shortt, Photography Don Denton She surveys her palette: hues of creamy whites, muted reds, earthy browns. She ponders over her canvas, a blank backdrop awaiting adornment. Her tools are her hands, a knife, a spoon. She is guided by her …
Brands for Better
Uniting for meaningful change Words Lauren KramerPhotography Lia Crowe Many companies talk the talk when it comes to “giving back,” “working sustainably” and improving the environment around them. While these catch phrases are ubiquitous and well intentioned, they often …
High in London
Experiences with a view WORDS Susan LundyPHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy London & Partners Close to 1,000 stairs. Three “lifts.” One very long walk uphill. One observation wheel, one cable car and one double-decker bus. During our six-day trip to London this summer, we did all …
Secrets and lives — and the 7 sins with Natalie Langston
WORDS Chloe SjubergPHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Entertainment and lifestyle reporter Natalie Langston has always thrived on a sense of achievement. Growing up in the suburbs of Vancouver, she took part in just about every sport and activity imaginable, including starting dance at …
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