Life

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity for the new year? Want to support your favourite non-profit organizations by volunteering? Volunteer Victoria invites you to join our Camosun Volunteer Fair Feb.

Made at least a little complacent by mild and pleasant winters in recent years, gardeners greeted snow and biting cold this month with varying degrees of shock. The snowfalls were oddly spotty on the Island.

Piita Irniq, one of a generation of Inuit leaders who took his people from igloos to iPhones, has seen and accomplished much, but one loose end haunts him.

NEW YORK — It’s the party of the year, for those who like to party, but what happens when your New Year’s Eve dreams are too big for your bank? There are lots of ways to cut corners and still have loads of fun.

TORONTO — Everyone who really enjoys wine seems to have an opinion about what distinguishes good from bad, whether it should be aged or decanted, and how much price matters in picking up a nice bottle.

TORONTO — Ben Overvoorde’s heavy drinking spoiled too many Christmas and New Years gatherings. And so he looked forward to his first holiday season in recovery. But it was miserable.

TORONTO — Filipino food, fancy fizzes, twists on traditional Jewish mainstays and artisanal jerky are a few trends that foodie insiders are seeing in their culinary crystal balls for 2017.

Gingerbread Showcase Ambassadors: Habitat for Humanity is seeking room ambassadors aged 16 and up for the eighth Gingerbread Showcase at Inn at Laurel Point Nov. 19 - Jan. 2.

At three years old, David Patchell-Evans’ daughter seemed to retreat inward before his eyes. Once bubbly and bright, she began struggling with words she previously knew, stopped making eye contact and awoke screaming on many nights.

Film Festival Volunteers: The Victoria Film Festival needs volunteers to help with venues, special events, box office, set design, and more. Join them at the new volunteer orientation on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m.