Creative cyclist’s passion changes the cycling community of Greater Victoria Painting for the sake of painting simply wouldn’t be inspiring enough for cyclist Ryan Harris, who grew up with his mothers’ artistic and inspirational support. A few winters away from Canada working in Tucson Arizona at a bike recycling program, changed everything for Ryan and…
Theatre artist believes ‘living in the moment’ builds brighter future for theatre For Ingrid Hansen it’s not clear exactly when being a theatre artist took over her life. She could, however, recall an early ballet class where her teacher dampened her body image, yet Ingrid tolerated the criticism for the love of performing on stage….
Sunrise brings a re-discovered love of music back to a shining star Growing up Paul O’Brien was surrounded by Celtic sounds, he played a variety of instruments and at thirteen began playing guitar. He went on to produce twenty-four albums and tour the world as a Celtic musician, singer and songwriter. Then there came a…
Passionate Pinup takes Vintage act to New York City’s Burlesque Stage Roll together a bit of I love Lucy, classic 1940s fashions, a savvy Pinup gone burlesque, a degree in political science and what do you get? The vivacious Bettina May. Reviving vintage acts for over ten years, this former costume designer admired an era…
Labouring for the love of children and their bed of dreams Inspired by the Calgary Stampede, bed builder Doug Robinson chiseled out an incredible new level of imagination when creating a chuck wagon bed for his Nephew. With lots of time and heart invested, this fable hobby became the allure of an elegant solution, which…
World Champion Body Builder builds new possibilities in the lives of others Sandra Froher grasped her ProCard after winning world attention at the 2009 I.N.B.A. Flex Appeal International, where she took home Ms. Figure Open Tall (1st Place) and Ms. Figure Master (1st Place). Her determination to be healthy and sculpted was her main inspiration,…
Roller derby takes on a life of its own in Victoria Belles of the Brawl is one of two local teams that make up Victoria’s roller derby league Eves of Destruction. In 2011, the Eves placed second at the Canadian Westerns and have been successfully captivating sold-out local crowds in Victoria since 2006. The Belles’…
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