VISA Infinite Dining Experience at Marilena – a review

VISA Infinite Dining Experiences are always exceptional evenings with incredible dishes curated by Canada’s top chefs. Each Dining Experience is unique. Featured dishes using the freshest, local ingredients executed by the best of the best. It was so exciting when IDMG Culinary announced that Victoria would be host to the most recent VISA Infinte Dining … Read more

Unique Wines of Piemonte

Nestled at the foot of the Alps in northwestern Italy, Piedmont—Piemonte in Italian, meaning “at the foot of the mountains”—is one of the country’s most complex and storied wine regions. Bordered by the Alps to the north and west and the Apennines to the south, its dramatic landscape creates a mosaic of mesoclimates that have … Read more

Craft Collaboration with Mythology Vineyard & Tumbleweed Spirits

Enjoy an evening of craft collaboration with Mythology Wineyard & Tumbleweed Spirits Unforgettable cocktails, a distilling seminar, and a take-home gift highlight the evening On Thursday, June 18th, celebrate British Columbia’s craft spirit scene in style at Mythology Vineyard, where creativity, terroir, and artistry collide. Join Master Distiller Lokesh Khismatrao of Tumbleweed Spirits and Winemaker/Distiller … Read more

The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race Returns to Nanaimo

If you saw a group of people racing motorized bathtubs through Nanaimo Harbour, you’d probably look twice. On July 26, the shores of Nanaimo will once again be packed with people doing exactly that! Nanaimo’s beloved Bathtub Race returns this summer, and is a must-see for locals and visitors alike. Every year since 1967, the … Read more

Kitchen and Bath Trends in 2026

Kitchen & Bath Trends Redefining How Canadians are Building and Renovating in 2026 Wolseley Canada spotlights 2026 kitchen and bath trends as spring renovation season begins Spring is peak season for home renovations and new builds, Canadians are rethinking how their kitchens and bathrooms function – prioritizing wellness, performance, and longevity over purely aesthetic upgrades. … Read more

Savour the Wild Unveils Savoured Here: A Cinematic Exploration of Food, Culture, and Place on Vancouver Island

Savour the Wild Unveils Savoured Here: A Cinematic Exploration Backed by TELUS STORYHIVE, the six-part docuseries is supported by partners including Volkswagen, Weber, Blundstone, BC Dairy,  Search & Rescue Denim, and House of Epula with screenings and activations planned across B.C. Savour the Wild, the immersive culinary experience founded by Chef Colton Armstrong-Ashley and Creative Director … Read more

Tojo’s Restaurant Launches Bento Collection for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Tojo’s Restaurant Launches Seasonal Takeout Collection to Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Vancouver New limited summer menu features curated Bento Boxes and premium A5 Miyazaki Wagyu offerings, available for preorder   Tojo’s Restaurant is thrilled to announce the launch of its Ichigo Ichie seasonal takeout collection, a curated selection of Bento Boxes created … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Albariño Across Rías Baixas

Albariño Across Rías Baixas Albariño is often introduced as a single Galician white wine: crisp, aromatic, coastal, and useful at the table. That description leaves out the local differences that shape the grape. Rías Baixas is divided into five subzones, and those subzones do not behave alike. Val do Salnés, O Rosal, Condado do Tea, … Read more

Bard on the Beach Opens Douglas Campbell Theatre

Bard on the Beach Opens Douglas Campbell Theatre With a Contemporary Adaptation of a Classical Greek Tragedy Conceived by Kate Besworth and Ming Hudson, Antigone is a story about Rebellion, Grief, and Moral Courage Bard on the Beach opens the Douglas Campbell Theatre with Antigone, a bold, contemporary adaptation conceived by Kate Besworth and Ming … Read more

Fourth Annual Langley Craft Beverage Week, June 5 – 14

Cheers to the Fourth Annual Langley Craft Beverage Week: June 5 – 14 A collaboration beer, live entertainment, and community-focused events showcase Langley‘s dynamic craft beverage scene The Langley Loop collaborative is inviting craft beverage enthusiasts to raise a glass to the return of Langley Craft Beverage Week, taking place Friday, June 5 to Sunday, … Read more