Air Born: Siphesihle November’s Rise Through Ballet’s RanksSiphesihle November, first soloist at the National Ballet of Canada, soars past ballet’s colour barrier to land at the pinnacle of his profession. CultureSpring 2021
For Shawn Hunt, Tradition Is the Edge that Carves the FutureHunt’s process involves moving between mediums, and speaking with him, one can tell he lives in motion, with thoughts and words carefully chosen with a fluid precision. ArtSpring 2021
The World’s Most Elegant Sleigh RidesDashing through the snow is all the more, well, dashing, when one partakes in a sleigh ride amid perfectly exquisite scenery (with a warm drink in mitten-clad hand). Culture
The History and Meaning Behind Right-Hand RingsAlso known as the cocktail ring, this piece was worn by women to symbolize independence and little bit of rebellion. Style
Behind Ingrid Emaga’s Daring Quarantine Portraiture“My inspiration or my way of creating comes from a merger, both Africa and Europe," Emaga says. Culture
How a BC Indigenous Community Is Creating a Micro-economy Through WellnessWhat began as an idea for a shack on the beach—a temporary structure—was destined to become a permanent site dedicated to Indigenous well-being and empowerment. Culture
Can Minimalism Transcend Its Own Trendiness?Is minimalism a deep-seated philosophy, capable of changing the way we view our world, or just a trend? Culture
Best Winter Hikes in the Canadian Rocky MountainsThe best places to enjoy the great outdoors this winter. Travel
The Death of the Solitary AuthorFROM THE ARCHIVE: Authors—once permitted to sit in their hovel and emerge once a year for a writer’s festival—have become social entities. Culture
Off the GridFROM THE ARCHIVE: The sand underfoot is white enough to seem like a deliberate cliché. The granules are so fine that each footstep squeaks. The shallows are (of course) a tropical blue-green—enough to make us forget we’re in British Columbia. White foam tops the big rollers coming in off the open ocean. There is nothing between us and Japan. CultureAutumn 2012
Attempting to UnplugFROM THE ARCHIVE: There were then two glowing screens atop my desk; three, if you count my yappy little phone. I was a magazine editor at the time—or, as we now say, a “content creator.” Yet I spent my days not so much creating content as reacting to it. AffairsAutumn 2014
Pivotal Moments in Canada’s Legendary Olympic StyleFrom the beginning, Team Canada’s attire was simple yet chic, boasting an elevated-casual vibe with a consistent maple leaf emblem always proudly incorporated. Style
