If Personality had a Name If Personality had a name it would probably be Dylan Willows – the suave, brilliant morning host of The ZONE 91.3 and co-producer of the season opener for musical festivals on Vancouver Island, VICFEST. The coolest thing about Dylan is the tremendous support he has given to the local music…
A new direction taking life by the handle bars Extreme opportunities can come from extreme change; Joley Baker and Greer Stewart offer a new path for women – some amidst major life change. Greer began motorcycle riding on a Keystone Mini in the open quiet roads of Metchosin. Today, she owns ten bikes total and…
A passion for cakes taken to new heights She is delectable, she is scrumptious, she is brilliant… she’s Corina Ludwig and her cakes sum up the dreams of party hosts and brides everywhere. Influenced by her family (Baker Mom, Chef Dad), she designs the most fascinating cakes you can possibly imagine. It’s no surprise by…
Big Kid re-imagines family entertainment for digital generation For Billy Reid, his love of film and comedy led him to film school, where he studied how to translate what he saw in his own imagination to a medium that the world could enjoy. Billy had the opportunity to collaborate with top YouTube creators before launching his…
Beyond producing songs they emphasize what matters most to West Coast Enlivened by the West Coast rocky shores, dramatic mountains, and beautiful rain forests Quoia (Kwoi-a) is a dedicated band of Islanders committed to sharing sounds and lyrics which embrace our island lifestyle. From carving out one of Canada’s most popular festivals (by CBC Radio…
Heartfelt waiter inspires extreme makeovers for non-profits It started with a crazy idea and a friend with MS who needed help. Seven weeks later Paul Latour had inspired a few friends, 75 volunteers, and 27 businesses to complete a $25K reno in a single day. And just like that, his vision Hero Work was born….
From catch to table the London Chef teaches cooking is fun Dan Hayes’ strong suit in life turned out to be a keen curiosity with food – from catch to table. A choice that was both a blessing and life long career built on dedication. Hayes by no means made it easy on himself, he…
Peaceful sound creating connection within the real world Downstairs among old barrels in a historic tavern during the Canadian Music Festival in Toronto originators of Carmanah, singer songwriters Laura Mitic and Pat Ferguson, both describe their experience as a Dejavu. As it turned out, their contact set them up to perform in a music lovers…
Stellar animation artist thrives with live action Always pushing his imagination, Denver Jackson possesses the studious dedication and patience of a media animator. Originally from South Africa, he moved to Victoria in high school where new friends introduced him to various technology. Incidentally, he was inspired by Jackie Chan Bloopers and would run off with…
Burly raw voice, a must listen up and coming powerhouse Looking at the modest, robust twenty-something Matt Goud its hard to imagine he once was a wild, punk loving musician. Plans morphed in pursuit of his dreams and today has his own unstoppable sound under the name Northcote (a reflection upon his youth spent in…
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