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A New Year, A New Change

Happy New Year from Breakwater Magazine! As we press reset on a new year, we want to share with you an important update.

By Breakwater Mag

Island Diaries: Sarah Neufeld, violinist for Arcade Fire and Bell Orchestre

I found a lot of music when I was 17 that struck me: this could not have come from here. This has been made in a place so different, from a harder place.

By Breakwater Mag

The Pie Lady of Vic West

She loves the colour hot pink and makes delicious pies. Meet Victoria's inimitable "Pie Lady," Dawn Morgan.

By Sierra Skye Gemma

 

Six Vancouver Island Beers to Get You Through Fall

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are starting to drop, and there’s hardly a tourist to be seen, which can mean only one thing: it’s time to drink dark, malty beers.

By Rob Mangelsdorf

What’s Happening: October 7-13

We've got events dedicated to every kind of fascination this week: geek-chic burlesque, soup, mushrooms, fresh hopped beers, and Vancouver Island’s infamous cult leader Brother XII.

By Breakwater Mag

Q&A with Chef Warren Barr of Pluvio Restaurant and Rooms

In case you missed it, Pluvio made headlines earlier this spring as one of En Route Magazine's nominees for "Canada's Best New Restaurant." We caught up with Chef Warren Barr to see what the buzz is all about.

By Julia Dilworth

What’s Happening: September 29-October 6

Here's what's happening on the Island this week.

By Breakwater Mag

The Best Part of the Malahat Is This Roadside Burger Shack

The Malahat Burger Shack is not a fast food joint, and yes, the burgers are delicious.

By Julia Dilworth

Q&A With Cumberland-Based Illustrator Alex Maertz

We chatted with Alex to learn more about her process, her inspiration, and some fun facts about her dog Roo.

By Julia Crawford