Stay healthy this summer with a movement-based holiday Words Kaisha Scofield X Photography Michelle Gjerde Ah, summer: long lazy days at the beach, slow evenings around the campfire, carefree floats on the lake and idle hours in the hammock. The ease of summer can …
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Destination Riley’s Fish & Steak
New restaurant is the “jewel in the crown” of the Glowbal group Words Joanne Peters X Photography Lia Crowe A menu that travels from ocean depths to open pastures, natural light pouring through floor-to-high-ceiling windows, glam forest-green and matte-gold accents, and …
Go west coast
Adventures on Vancouver Island’s Spirit Loop Words Susan LundyPhotography Landon Copplestone (Courtesy Tourism Langford) Take the Pacific Marine Circle Route, add in a passion for nature, a need for relaxation and a palate that’s craving divine flavours, and you’re ready …
Among the stars
Painting, producing and performing all part of Constellation Festival co-organizer’s artist pursuits Words Lin Stranberg X Photography Lia Crowe Voiceover artist Tamara Stanners, who was born and raised in the town of St. Albert, Alberta, frequently travelled to …
Bella Vita
Relaxation and recreation are beautifully balanced at Villa Bella Vita in High Point Estates Words Lisa Manfield X Photography Julian Plimley It’s every equestrian’s dream: to live alongside their prized ponies in a home with built-in boarding, and designed for easy access …
Down to a fine art
Gallerist Jennifer Kostuik reflects on 25 years Words Lauren Kramer X Photography Lia Crowe It’s a thundering, rain-filled day in April, but there’s a peace and calm that hovers over Kostuik Gallery on Vancouver’s Homer Street. In a 3,000-sqaure-foot space filled with …
Get your brain in gear
Brain clinics, qEEG brain mapping and TMS are catchwords of a new focus on brain health Words Jane Zatylny The human brain is the original information superhighway. And like the electronic networks that control so much of our lives, it is unimaginably complex, with …
Nourish your noggin
Ingenious ingredients to create food for the brain Miso Glazed Salmon Brain Bowls. Words Ellie Shortt X Photography Don Denton It’s 10 am. You’re staring at a computer screen seemingly floating in and out of consciousness as you struggle to type out another report and …
Walks and wine in Madeira
A visit to the world’s top island destination By Suzanne Morphet Madeira coastline. Photo by Henrique Seruca, courtesy visit Madeira Of all the islands in the world, who would have guessed that tiny Madeira, best known for its fortified sweet wine, would become the …
Secrets and lives — AND THE 7 SINS with Tara Armstrong
WORDS ANGELA COWAN X PHOTOGRAPHY LIA CROWE Spend five minutes chatting with Tara Armstrong and you’ll not only find yourself instantly at ease, but also likely in awe of her energy and enthusiasm, both of which serve her well in her role as co-owner of Vancouver public …
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