Birdwatching is having a moment, with people around the world embracing time in nature. Luckily for those of us on Vancouver Island, there are countless opportunities for spotting our feathered friends. Read more…
WELLNESS
The Year for New Traditions
This year could pose unique challenges for even the jolliest, most holiday-loving among us. YAM looks to the experts for tips on how to navigate the 2020 Holiday Season and create new traditions. Read more…
Personal Care Revolution with ASH Refillery
ASH Refillery is a new business in Cook Street Village looking to reimagine the way we think about sustainable beauty and skin care. Read more…
Seasonal Skin Care with KODO Collection
Reyna Goshinmon of KODO Collection shares advice to transition your skin care habits and routines. Read more…
One With the Water: Cold Water Therapy
From the solitary soul who treats cold water immersion as an intense meditation to the social groups who use it to connect with others and with nature, many locals are braving the year-round ocean plunge. In an effort to understand the appeal, our editor takes a chilly dip. Read more…
The Story of Wychbury Ave Bath + Body Products
The journey of Wychbury Ave started in 2011 when Melissa Labelle rode 200km on a cycling tour to give educational talks about how to embrace environmental sustainability. Read more…
Meditation is Having a Moment in Victoria, B.C.
Meditation — the practice of gently focusing and quieting a busy mind — is definitely having a moment in Victoria. Victoria meditators told YAM they meditate to ease depression and feel calm and grounded. It has helped them accomplish all kinds of goals, from weight loss to boosting productivity. Read more…
Urban Gardening in Victoria, B.C.
From the Food Eco District’s experimental plant boxes to Mason Street City Farm and individual homeowners planting food, not grass, urban gardening has grown beyond a trend in Victoria, B.C. Read more…
Where to Buy Stylish Masks in Victoria, B.C.
We’ve been searching for where to buy stylish masks in Victoria and we know many of you have too! Here is a guide to where to purchase beautiful, often handmade, cloth masks that support a local business. Read more…
Helping Others with Food Gardens
The Food Eco District’s new program, My FED Farm, provides locals struggling through this time with free start-up garden kits. Read more…