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As Top Gun: Maverick flies into theatres, meet the Canadian Tom Cruise

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Meghan and Harry and their peaceful life on beautiful Vancouver Island

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Tea with a Canadian twist

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British Columbia road trips: a year of travelling gratefully

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Baby Otter Cam star helping keep Vancouver Aquarium afloat

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Movies to make you hungry

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British Columbia in a bottle

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Salt Spring Island: home of an amazing Montreal-style deli

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How cool is that? There is a Pencil Sharpener Museum

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B.C. road trips: Vancouver Island

As Top Gun: Maverick flies into theatres, meet the Canadian Tom Cruise
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As Top Gun: Maverick flies into theatres, meet the Canadian Tom Cruise

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  • May 27, 2022
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Meghan and Harry and their peaceful life on beautiful Vancouver Island
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Meghan and Harry and their peaceful life on beautiful Vancouver Island

  • By: Linda Barnard
  • March 20, 2021
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Tea with a Canadian twist
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Tea with a Canadian twist

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  • March 19, 2021
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British Columbia road trips: a year of travelling gratefully
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British Columbia road trips: a year of travelling gratefully

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  • January 1, 2021
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Baby Otter Cam star helping keep Vancouver Aquarium afloat
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Baby Otter Cam star helping keep Vancouver Aquarium afloat

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  • August 21, 2020
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Movies to make you hungry
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Movies to make you hungry

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  • August 12, 2020
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British Columbia in a bottle
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British Columbia in a bottle

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  • August 11, 2020
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Salt Spring Island: home of an amazing Montreal-style deli
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Salt Spring Island: home of an amazing Montreal-style deli

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  • August 11, 2020
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How cool is that? There is a Pencil Sharpener Museum
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How cool is that? There is a Pencil Sharpener Museum

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  • August 11, 2020
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B.C. road trips: Vancouver Island
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B.C. road trips: Vancouver Island

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  • August 11, 2020
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Hi, I’m Linda.

Four years ago, I walked out of the Toronto Star entertainment department and into a new life as a freelance travel, food and movie writer.

With my partner, Hans, and our chunky tabby, Lance, I moved across the country to Victoria, British Columbia.

Life changes liberated me to write about the people, places and experiences I’m passionate about. I know there’s joy on the road, on the plate and in a wine glass.

Characters and trailblazers, makers and creatives all have stories to tell. Meeting them creates travel memories. Remind me to tell you about the spice merchant Old Delhi’s chaotic Chandni Chowk who became a Canadian grocery store star, the celebrity goats that dine on the roof at a Vancouver Island café, or my first deep-sea fishing expedition in the company of four determined women, where I lost my breakfast but caught my lunch.

Beautiful British Columbia is my backyard. I’m excited to share the best of my home province with you.

I’m an energetic, curious sort who believes there’s no expiry date on reinvention. I’m active on social media, but also a big believer in putting the phone down to truly see the world. You can find my stories in national and international newspapers, websites and magazines. Click on the portfolio button if you want to have a look.

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  • May 27, 2022

    As Top Gun: Maverick flies into theatres, meet the Canadian Tom Cruise

  • Meghan and Harry and their peaceful life on beautiful Vancouver Island
    March 20, 2021

    Meghan and Harry and their peaceful life on beautiful Vancouver Island

  • Tea with a Canadian twist
    March 19, 2021

    Tea with a Canadian twist

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