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Drink this: Raspberry Saison by Strathcona Beer Co.

Drink this: Raspberry Saison by Strathcona Beer Co.

I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for a pretty bottle or can. If a beer’s labeling catches my eye in the liquor store, I’m probably going to buy it. I don’t think I’m alone in that respect.
West End’s Ramen Taka preps second Metro Vancouver location

West End’s Ramen Taka preps second Metro Vancouver location

This spring saw the arrival of Ramen Taka on Vancouver’s busy “Ramen Row.
Age of Adulting explores existential angst of late-20s Vancouverites

Age of Adulting explores existential angst of late-20s Vancouverites

It’s hard to be a grownup in Vancouver
Where to eat a festive Christmas meal in Richmond

Where to eat a festive Christmas meal in Richmond

Looking to avoid holiday cooking? These restaurants have you covered.
Is your brain 'Velcro for negativity' at Christmas?

Is your brain 'Velcro for negativity' at Christmas?

Since its debut in 1944, the song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas has been a bittersweet favourite of the holiday season. In the movie Meet Me in St.
Book Review: 'The Best We Could Do' by Thi Bui

Book Review: 'The Best We Could Do' by Thi Bui

Upon becoming a first time mother, Thi Bui reflects on the lives of her Vietnamese parents. In an effort to understand her tense relationship with her parents, the author explores her family’s story and recreates it in this beautiful graphic memoir.
Enter a gingerbread wonderland at this magical holiday display in Vancouver

Enter a gingerbread wonderland at this magical holiday display in Vancouver

It’s the most magical time of the year, and the Hyatt Regency Vancouver is celebrating the holidays with its annual Gingerbread Lane display.
Weathered beer fest will celebrate the dark brews of winter

Weathered beer fest will celebrate the dark brews of winter

It's described as a “curated beer and art event,” all about “the extreme end of the spectrum”
6 cookbooks that will help you slay your holiday hosting

6 cookbooks that will help you slay your holiday hosting

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A . have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library .
Column: Taking care of hydrangeas all year long

Column: Taking care of hydrangeas all year long

I just noticed that my hydrangeas in the garden are a sopping brown mess, hit recently by the cold and wet weather. I had a bit of trouble with one of my several hydrangeas in my garden this summer.