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Arts & Entertainment 
Walking Thru My Fires: Local Creator Transforms Trauma into Beauty
• 39 years of creating• Work in more than a dozen mediums• Hundreds of pieces• Art featured in galleries in Germany, Beijing, United Arab Emirates, USA and CanadaDespite these accomplishments, Francis Dick doesn't see herself as an “artist.”“I...
Food
Award-Winning Restaurant in Victoria Named Best in Canada
Victoria's Marilena Café and Raw Bar was recently named the Best New Restaurant in all of Canada.Voted on by a panel of food critics, chefs, restaurateurs, discerning diners and industry insiders from across the...
Food
Top Places to Picnic on Vancouver Island
Nothing beats a good picnic—your favourite foods eaten outside surrounded by gorgeous views, chirping birds and quality connections with the people you love.Whether you are looking for a view of the ocean, to be...
Food
Can’t-Miss Restaurants
Vancouver Island's eclectic mix of food influences and unique sustainable farming philosophy makes it one of the most fascinating places to visit a restaurant.The landscape allows you to explore local seafood, fresh produce, artisanal...
Food
5 Island Wineries to Visit this Summer
It's not hard to see why Vancouver Island is home to some incredible wineries.The vast, deep valleys, rich green forested mountains and breathtaking ocean views provide the perfect setting for a place to raise...
Featured
Revved & Ready: Exploring the world of high-performance driving
“I'm totally addicted!”Lora Lonesberry started high-performance driving during the pandemic. While most people were slowing down, she was revving up and exploring her need for speed with her heavily modified 2019 BRZ Subaru.“It is...
Featured
Isn’t it GRAND?
Welcome to GRAND, the premier lifestyle publication for active adults aged 50 and over living on beautiful Vancouver Island.We aim to provide insightful and engaging content that you want to read with a focus...
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