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05/07/2026

WE WON!! YAM Magazine – Victoria is proud to have received two national honours at the 2025/26 Travel Media Association of Canada Awards.

First Place – Best Food/Drink Story
Linda Barnard for “On the Trail of A Boozy YYJ Mystery”

Second Place – Best Indigenous Tourism Experience in Canada Story
Diane Selkirk for “Sacred Skies”

Congrats Linda Barnard and Diane Selkirk. We’re incredibly proud to see YAM and our talented contributors recognized on a national stage for excellence in Canadian travel storytelling. Check out all the winners here: https://travelmedia.ca/about-tmac-awards/national-recognition-awards-winners-2025

05/01/2026

Did someone say coffee, magazines, books and pasteries...? Like all our favourite things??! Check out the Aryze Developments News Cafe today until Sunday from 10 AM – 3 PM at 712 Cormorant St (Print Hole).

05/01/2026

ON TONIGHT April 30th! Shop fabulous shoes, support an incredible arts organization, and enjoy a great night out—what’s not to love?

Dance Victoria’s first-ever Fluevog Fundraiser is happening tonight, April 30, at 566 Johnson Street, in collaboration with John Fluevog Shoes Victoria. ⁠👠⁠
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Between 6–8 pm only, 50% of all shoe and bag purchases during the event will be donated to Dance Victoria. Plus, DV subscribers Andrew Beckerman and Anne Ardiel are matching all donations, for a total match of up to $1,000. We can potentially double that amount! ✨️⁠
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Drop in for a glass of bubbly (plus non-alcoholic options), light snacks, and a chance to browse Fluevog’s iconic “unique shoes for unique souls”—all while connecting with fellow dance lovers. ⁠
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See you tonight!

05/01/2026

We had some very special visitors at the office thanks to Woofability Service Dog Training. Their adorable puppies stopped by for a little socialization session and let’s just say, our productivity may have taken a brief “paws” while we tried to capture a few photos (and enjoy some snuggles)! What a fun way to spend part of our day! Thank you Woofability.

Photos by Jeffrey Bosdet, Video by Allison Villacis.

04/29/2026

Douglas magazine is giving away a roundtrip for two on Helijet!

We’re continuing to celebrate 20 years of Douglas with a special giveaway!   Enter for your chance to win a roundtrip for two with Helijet, flying on their scheduled service between Victoria and Vancouver or Nanaimo and Vancouver.   If you haven’t experienced Helijet before, it’s a completel...

04/28/2026

Our City (& Island!) issue of YAM Magazine – Victoria is out!

Did you know you can have YAM delivered right to your door? Subscribe here: https://www.pageonepublishing.ca/subscriptions/

COVER REVEAL: YAM Magazine's May/June Issue is out now!

Our May/June City & Island issue is here—a love letter to the rugged coastlines, hidden backroads, and distinct local flavours that make Vancouver Island feel like home. We wander the coast and backroads, dig into our sandwich obsession and trace how Victoria became so easy to explore on two wheels. Inside, you’ll also find custom herb garden ideas, a local filmmaker to know, plus fresh style, beautiful homes and plenty of good things to eat and drink.

➡️ Find your copy: https://loom.ly/rP_Qg10
📷 Cover: "Pool Party"
Photographer: Jeffrey Bosdet
Fashion Editor: Janine Metcalfe
Model: Kristy McQuade | Citizen Agency
Hair and makeup: Anya Ellis | Lizbell Agency

04/28/2026

We’re excited to share that YAM Magazine – Victoria is a finalist for two awards with the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) 2025 National & Recognition Awards (for work completed in 2025).

Congratulations to our incredible contributors Diane Selkirk and Linda Barnard, whose work for YAM has been recognized among the best in Canadian travel media.

Winners will be announced at the TMAC National Conference in Richmond, BC on May 2, and we’ll be cheering them on every step of the way.

Proud moment for our team and grateful to be in such great company. ✨

04/27/2026

This stunning home by Horizon Pacific Contracting is feautured in the Spring Issue of Spruce Magazine.

You can subscribe to Spruce Magazine here: https://www.sprucemagazine.ca/subscribe/

04/27/2026

We are still smiling about this year's Douglas magazine 10 to Watch awards. Congrats to all the winners - we can't wait to see what's next (we will be keeping an eye on you!).

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Monk Office and to everyone who helped make it such a great night!
📸 Browse even more of the evening’s highlights: https://loom.ly/_BAOClM
Thank you to all our sponsors and event partners:
Monk Office, Reimagine Work, Acacia Landscape Inc, Royal Roads University, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, MAC Reno Design-Build, MNP, Inn at Laurel Point, The Victoria Foundation, BMO Private Wealth, Victoria Digital Marketing, Bespoke Homes Team at Engel & Völkers, Maximum Express Courier, Freight & Logistics and Bespoke Blossoms.

04/22/2026

Exciting News!! We’re proud to share that Douglas magazine has been nominated in two categories at the National Media Awards Foundation’s National Magazine Awards: B2B.
With more than 100 finalists selected from across the country, these awards recognize the very best in Canadian trade and professional publications—and we’re honoured to be included among them!
A big thank you to the judges for their consideration. We’re proud to represent Vancouver Island on a national stage. 🇨🇦

More details here: https://nmab2b.com/2026nominees/

01/22/2026

We are happy to share that a story in YAM Magazine – Victoria by Linda Barnard came in second at the International Food Wine and Travel Writing Awards! Woo-hoo! Congrats to all the winners! https://www.ifwtwa.org/awards/