Amber McLinden

1 month ago | avenuecalgary.com | Colleen Seto |Amber McLinden |Tsering Asha |Viancy Riana Salubre

When it comes to Vancouver Island, Calgarians tend to flock south to Victoria or west to Tofino and Ucluelet. That means we miss out on the charm and chill of the interior coastal towns of Parksville and Qualicum Beach. But no more. It's time to explore this eastern region of Vancouver Island, which offers a quirky blend of activities set against a beautiful backdrop of ocean, mountains and old-growth rainforest. Plus, its temperate climate makes it pleasant to visit any time of year.

1 month ago | avenuecalgary.com | Amber McLinden |Tsering Asha |Viancy Riana Salubre

The first-ever Panorama Pride & Ski Festival took over the mountain resort community last year for three days in March. It featured on-mountain games and tours, crafts, yoga and an inaugural Drag Ball with big-name headliner, Vanessa "Miss Vanjie" Mateo, a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race. (Though the drag performer was told to "sashay away" early in Season 10, she went on to become a viral sensation with her now-famous "Miss Vanjie... Miss Vaaanjie ...

Aug 12, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Amber McLinden

How do you get to a medical appointment 40 minutes away without a car? How do you make your specialist visit in six months if you don’t know your work schedule? What if you’ve already had negative experiences in a hospital setting, and you don’t feel safe going back? Individuals facing homelessness, poverty, recent immigration and more must overcome these barriers when accessing regular diabetes care — and it’s no small problem.

Apr 25, 2023 | avenuecalgary.com | Amber McLinden

Feb 26, 2023 | avenuecalgary.com | Amber McLinden