Unsworth Vineyards & Blue Grouse | Pizza | Pinot | Pinball |

This past week I had the pleasure and opportunity to taste the wines from both Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Unsworth Vineyards. The event was billed as Pinot & Pizza and held at Pinhalla (a pinball pizzeria) located in downtown Victoria’s Chinatown. It was indeed a rather intriguing approach and an interesting invitation for sure. I think…

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WINE & DINE

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Partners with Victoria’s Ugly Duckling

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Partners with Victoria’s Ugly Duckling for a Special Collaboration Dinner Wednesday, February 25 at 6pm Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country brings the warmth and flavours of the South Okanagan to Vancouver Island with Savour the Sun Victoria, an intimate wine dinner in partnership with Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions on Wednesday, February…

Qualicum Beach Cafe Make Valentine’s Day Cozy (No Cooking Required)

Celebrate Love at QBC! Join us for a romantic Valentine’s Day dining experience from February 12–15, featuring a special 4-course Valentine’s Day menu. This curated experience is $78 per person, with the first course served as an amuse, and has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the season of love. Reservations are recommended! BOOK YOUR TABLE…


TRAVEL/LEISURE

February is for Feeding: Help BC’s Winter Birds Thrive

  February is National Bird Feeding Month, and the BC Bird Trail is encouraging British Columbians to help local birds survive winter while bringing nature to their doorstep. With natural food sources scarce and cold nights demanding extra energy, proper bird feeding makes a real difference. Plus, it’s perfectly timed with the Great Backyard Bird…

EVENTS

Arts Club Theatre Company The Golden Anniversaries On Tour

ARTS CLUB THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION OF THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES By Mark Crawford On Tour February 17–April 12, 2026 The Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of The Golden Anniversaries begins a twelve city tour across British Columbia from February 17 to April 12. Directed by Arthi Chandra, The Golden Anniversaries is a witty, romantic, and deeply…

DRINKS

Lunar New Year Luxury Gift: Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Johnnie Walker (CNW Group/Johnnie Walker) JOHNNIE WALKER AND HAUTE COUTURIER ROBERT WUN COLLABORATE ON LIMITED EDITION DESIGN FOR THE YEAR OF THE HORSE Hong Kong-born, London-based fashion designer, Robert Wun, known for his surrealist and avant-garde designs, partners with Johnnie Walker Blue Label to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Johnnie…

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