It's a little known fact... ...that the ancient Babylonians were the first to brew beer. They took their beer brewing so seriously that the punishment for making a bad batch was to ...

Remember that you are absolutely unique. There is no one on this earth who is exactly like you. Nobody. The swirls and lines of our fingerprints mark the ways in which we're different from one another, and so do the lines on our ... full story:

Did you know that British Columbia has over 27,000km of coastline, making up about 10% of Canada's coast? That you might double that figure if you include lakeshores and rivers? And did you know that last year alone, over 130,000kg of trash was... read:

This week we'll be joining the rest of the world to mark a significant date on our planet. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in ... Read More:

A prescription for nature. “Nature itself is the best physician.” Hippocrates said that many centuries ago, and as the father of modern medicine...he knew what he was talking about. Did you know that people who spend at least two... continue reading:

HarbourLiving and Dodd’s Furniture & Mattress congratulate Nanaimo’s Steve Anderson who won Gordy’s Foosball/Coffee Table! Thanks to all who entered our free draw and choose to Shop Local! #DecorateWithDodds #DoddsDelivers #HarbourLiving

Chocoholics rejoice! In the midst of festivities in anticipation of the coming holidays, it's easy to forget that there are some other significant dates approaching too. One that comes to mind most immediately is... ... continue reading:

It's beginning to taste a lot like Christmas. Isn't it amazing how many of our holiday memories have to do with food? The smell of ... continue reading ->

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Lights, camera...action. Do you want to be a star? Fall means fresh food, but it also means fresh TV programming. There are dozens of new shows premiering this month, and an overwhelming number of them are... full story:

What's in a name? There are a lot of creative people out there in the world, but don't you think that the folks who name products are at the top of the list? Why paint a room beige, when you can paint it French Toast? Isn't red nail ... full story >>

Don't put away that backpack quite yet. There's something empowering in having everything you need on your back. And when you prepare to head out into the unknown, the challenge of being tested is both invigorating and... full story:

Look up. W-a-a-ay up! One of our very favourite summer events is wrapping up this week. If you love light shows, if you love events with free admission, and if you love ... >>continue reading:

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A book is a magical garden carried in your pocket. ~Chinese Proverb And just like gardens, children can't grow unless they're cultivated and fostered. Neither can the precious seeds of... read:

O Canada! While our festivities may look different this year, Canada Day remains a day to be celebrated. While we may not be gathering for festivals, we will be joining our bubble of loved ones in gratitude. We may...

The cure for anything is salt water... Sweat, tears or the sea. ~Isak Dinesen There is something deeply calming about being on the ocean. When we find ourselves in a place so vast and.. full story:

Speaking words of wisdom... let it bee. On a quiet warm afternoon, lazy and looking for inspiration, I can't help but notice that the only thing moving are the bees....and are they ever moving! It occurs to me... read full story:

Right out of the blue. You probably already know that up to 80% of all life on earth is found under the surface of the ocean. And that the oceans contain 99% of the living space on the planet. But did you know that the oceans contain.. read full story: