Opinion

DECEMBER HOROSCOPE: time to recharge, Sagittarius; set goals, Capricorn

DECEMBER HOROSCOPE: time to recharge, Sagittarius; set goals, Capricorn

Georgia Nicols gives you her take on the stars for the month ahead

  • Nov 22, 2019
DECEMBER HOROSCOPE: time to recharge, Sagittarius; set goals, Capricorn
ALLAN REID: A good time for Thai in Estevan Village

ALLAN REID: A good time for Thai in Estevan Village

Plenty of pride on display, from food to hospitality, at Norah Thai Kitchen

  • Nov 11, 2019
ALLAN REID: A good time for Thai in Estevan Village
Fan Tan Alley offers an intriguing collection of shops, sights, sounds and smells. Photo courtesy Destination Greater Victoria

TESS VAN STRAATEN:Chinatown Confidential: Colour, culture and tasty treats

Tess van Straaten Monday Magazine columnist Nestled in a corner of downtown…

  • Nov 2, 2019
Fan Tan Alley offers an intriguing collection of shops, sights, sounds and smells. Photo courtesy Destination Greater Victoria
FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing

FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing

This is no art film, but you’ll see a great performance from Naomie Harris, writes Robert Moyes

  • Oct 28, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Black and Blue honest portrayal of cop’s struggle to do the right thing
MATHIEU POIRIER: Liven up November with the Christmas Craft Beer Show

MATHIEU POIRIER: Liven up November with the Christmas Craft Beer Show

Congratulations also in order to Victoria area breweries that brought home BC Beer Awards

  • Oct 26, 2019
MATHIEU POIRIER: Liven up November with the Christmas Craft Beer Show
YOUR HOROSCOPE: Scorpio hits the road, Sagittarius looks inward

YOUR HOROSCOPE: Scorpio hits the road, Sagittarius looks inward

Georgia Nicols brings her take on what the stars say for you in November

  • Oct 25, 2019
YOUR HOROSCOPE: Scorpio hits the road, Sagittarius looks inward
WINE NOTES: Discovering valuable Spanish gems

WINE NOTES: Discovering valuable Spanish gems

Check out the Spain section of your local wine store, recommends Monday expert Robert Moyes

  • Oct 15, 2019
WINE NOTES: Discovering valuable Spanish gems
Restaurant Review: Authentic Mexican molé hits the spot

Restaurant Review: Authentic Mexican molé hits the spot

Restaurante la Tortilla Mexicana’s hearty, spicy sauce works well over enchiladas, writes Allan Reid

  • Oct 13, 2019
Restaurant Review: Authentic Mexican molé hits the spot
FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch

FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch

Royal visit with the Crawleys, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Patmore and others proves amusing: Robert Moyes

  • Oct 1, 2019
FILM REVIEW: Downton Abbey series an endless banquet; film version is a sumptuous brunch
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Tess takes an autumn art adventure

TESS VAN STRAATEN: Tess takes an autumn art adventure

Salt Spring National Art Prize attracts top-notch artists from across the country

  • Sep 27, 2019
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Tess takes an autumn art adventure
MATHIEU POIRIER: Winterbrau a feast for dark beer lovers

MATHIEU POIRIER: Winterbrau a feast for dark beer lovers

Canoe’s popular annual celebration of winter brews expanding to two days, Nov. 9-10

  • Sep 19, 2019
MATHIEU POIRIER: Winterbrau a feast for dark beer lovers
Hester Creek’s 2018 Chardonnay is a winner that you can order direct from the Okanagan winery, writes Robert Moyes. hestercreek.com

WINE NOTES: Hester Creek uncorks a delicious surprise

Summer whites may be waning, but this 2018 Chardonnay is worth ordering, writes Robert Moyes

  • Sep 17, 2019
Hester Creek’s 2018 Chardonnay is a winner that you can order direct from the Okanagan winery, writes Robert Moyes. hestercreek.com
ALLAN REID: Paul’s undergoes a culinary face lift

ALLAN REID: Paul’s undergoes a culinary face lift

The team behind Fol Epi/Agrius revamping dated motel restaurant in its seventh decade

  • Sep 15, 2019
ALLAN REID: Paul’s undergoes a culinary face lift
Server Kim King stands next to a wall of tea cannisters at the Westholme Tea Farm near Duncan. Photo by Tess van Straaten

TESS VAN STRAATEN: It’s tea time in Cowichan!

Monday’s intrepid columnist makes a unique escape just north of Victoria

  • Aug 25, 2019
Server Kim King stands next to a wall of tea cannisters at the Westholme Tea Farm near Duncan. Photo by Tess van Straaten
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Bracing for changes to Pluto’s experience

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Bracing for changes to Pluto’s experience

Monday reviewer Allan Reid will miss this Art Deco former gas station

  • Aug 24, 2019
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Bracing for changes to Pluto’s experience
Mathieu Poirier: Craft beer and carnivores collide at Brewery and the Beast

Mathieu Poirier: Craft beer and carnivores collide at Brewery and the Beast

Popular event continues to grow, spreading out at Royal Athletic Park

  • Aug 23, 2019
Mathieu Poirier: Craft beer and carnivores collide at Brewery and the Beast
WINE NOTES: Going gaga over B.C. Gewürztraminer

WINE NOTES: Going gaga over B.C. Gewürztraminer

Robert Moyes offers up some interesting late-summer vino choices

  • Aug 16, 2019
WINE NOTES: Going gaga over B.C. Gewürztraminer
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Take a rural ramble on the North Saanich Flavour Trail

TESS VAN STRAATEN: Take a rural ramble on the North Saanich Flavour Trail

Mid-August celebration of farm-fresh produce, wineries and more promises flavours galore

  • Jul 30, 2019
TESS VAN STRAATEN: Take a rural ramble on the North Saanich Flavour Trail
HOROSCOPES FOR AUGUST: Leos are in their power month

HOROSCOPES FOR AUGUST: Leos are in their power month

Georgia Nicols sheds light on what the stars say for you and those in other signs

  • Jul 26, 2019
HOROSCOPES FOR AUGUST: Leos are in their power month
WINE NOTES: Rosés are the real thing this summer

WINE NOTES: Rosés are the real thing this summer

Robert Moyes looks at both domestic and international offerings for August

  • Jul 25, 2019
WINE NOTES: Rosés are the real thing this summer