Living

I don’t usually read memoirs. That’s especially true of memoirs of people in the entertainment business. It’s just not a genre that grabs my attention as a murder mystery or fantasy would.

And four other reasons Vancouver is awesome this week

In Naomi Novik’s Spinning Silver, w inters are rough but they get rougher still when the Staryk pass through. They rove the lands, pillaging and sometimes murdering, looking for any gold they can find. They are also very territorial.

Since we’re nearing the end of Flagship February, I thought it would be a good idea to get into the spirit of things and crack open a classic this week.

They took home prizes in 17 of the 23 categories

The Clare Valley is sure to thrill your taste buds

A resident killer whale calf needs a new name and you can be part of the selection process. The two-year-old calf, currently known as A116, is the second offspring of Springer (A37).

A new dessert craze has hit Richmond and this time, it’s a fusion of two beloved dishes. Avery, a restaurant near Garden City Road and Alderbridge Way, is the first in Metro Vancouver to serve up bubble tea hot pot.

With craft breweries trending towards more approachable beers, two styles have emerged as the big winners: hazy pales and lagers.

Ever had a beer that was just, well… off? When good beer goes bad, it can feel like a tragedy.