Zombie body paint artist Inspires others to contribute
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Zombie body paint artist Inspires others to contribute

Zombie body paint artist Inspires others to contribute Known for far more than painting Zombies, Kristin Granttransforms everyday people into incredible works of living art. It started in 2010 when her father gave her an airbrush to paint auto bodies; she made quick use of the new tool by completely making-over herself and a friend…

Fashion slave preserves richness of vintage style
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Fashion slave preserves richness of vintage style

Fashion slave preserves richness of vintage style Samantha Medley is extremely resourceful when it comes to investing in fashion. “The 90’s and 80’s are hot and high priced right now. Still, the older items are far more valuable and rare,” she stated perusing the vintage fashion collection she carries at Sideshow Sam. “There’s a certain…

Recitals of human emotion strike a bell atop our historical landmark
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Recitals of human emotion strike a bell atop our historical landmark

Recitals of human emotion strike a bell atop our historical landmark Rosemary Laing fell in love with the resonating sounds of the pipe organ in church when she was seven. Later, she acquired an associateship diploma from the RCCO and during a local Victoria meeting she (by chance) sat beside the father of the Netherlands…

One Tough Mudder takes it all the way to the World’s
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One Tough Mudder takes it all the way to the World’s

One Tough Mudder takes it all the way to the World’s In June 2012, Lindsay Van Gyn was pulled together by friends and family for an unforgettable Tough Mudderadventure in Whistler. She heard of the insane muddy obstacle course designed by the British Special Forces at a friend’s house. As she listened, she felt like…

Musical marvel gives listeners ownership sharing his twelve week song writing challenge
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Musical marvel gives listeners ownership sharing his twelve week song writing challenge

Musical marvel gives listeners ownership sharing his twelve week song writing challenge Songwriters will often write for their own instrument, yet Sjoerd Meyer is an example of what happens when years of talent decides to write the whole song. After leaving the security of a well paid career in Alberta, Sjoerd is now daring to…

Salsa sensation builds dream career on passion and talent for choreography
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Salsa sensation builds dream career on passion and talent for choreography

Salsa sensation builds dream career on passion and talent for choreography At the age of four, Christina Morrison knew she wanted to be a dancer. For a period of ten years she explored ballet, jazz and ballroom, yet nothing was exactly what she envisioned. Then during university, she discovered salsa and perused lessons traveling every…

Inspiring people to have more fun author throws pie
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Inspiring people to have more fun author throws pie

Inspiring people to have more fun author throws pie Brainstorming during a success team meeting, Stacey Malainey was asked what do you like to do for fun to which she responded, “having food fights!” Everyone agreed this was fun and she observed how the thought of flying food made people happy. Talking with friends and…

Thrilling audiences ballet director imparts his life’s work to company dancers
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Thrilling audiences ballet director imparts his life’s work to company dancers

Thrilling audiences ballet director imparts his life’s work to company dancers In university, Paul Destrooper picked up sports quickly and proficiently. However, after trying ballet on a whim he felt physically challenged. Determined to perfect his form, Paul trained ten hours a day for three years to successfully graduate from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet; then…

Fantasy and horror abound, local director’s playful genius taps into creative doll art
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Fantasy and horror abound, local director’s playful genius taps into creative doll art

Fantasy and horror abound, local director’s playful genius taps into creative doll art Thanks to her background as a theatre artist, director Kathleen Greenfield naturally fell into doll making as a process of unwinding. She began by exploring characters she planned to use in her performances and creating them in miniature scale. Doll making allowed…

The real deal in mountain biking aims for consistent first on the podium
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The real deal in mountain biking aims for consistent first on the podium

The real deal in mountain biking aims for consistent first on the podium Soaring off a twenty foot drop, Dean Tennant hucks his mountain bike down a secretive west coast trail on the outskirts of Victoria. As a competitive mountain biker and coach, Dean rides every chance he gets. His natural, orectic will is what…

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