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Vote now for the 2018 Growler B.C. Craft Beer Awards

Vote now for the 2018 Growler B.C. Craft Beer Awards

It’s election time, and while choosing a new mayor, council and school board is very, very important, you know what else is important? BEER! Heck yes it is! That’s why the Growler is launching its first-ever craft beer contest , celebrating all of th
Lavish Richmond condo one of Dream Home Lottery prizes

Lavish Richmond condo one of Dream Home Lottery prizes

The home in Capstan Village also comes with a smaller condo in Vancouver, cash for furniture and a brand-new BMW.
'A Very Vegan Thanksgiving' to raise money for injured turkey's prosthetic leg

'A Very Vegan Thanksgiving' to raise money for injured turkey's prosthetic leg

Meet Gertie, possibly the luckiest turkey in B.C.
You can now get a 75-cent veggie hot dog at Richmond's IKEA

You can now get a 75-cent veggie hot dog at Richmond's IKEA

Eating on the cheap just got a lot easier, thanks to IKEA Canada’s launch of a 75-cent veggie hot dog on their bistro menus nationwide.
You’ll be able to buy booze at two Vancouver beaches next year

You’ll be able to buy booze at two Vancouver beaches next year

Next spring and summer you’ll be able to purchase alcohol at two concession operations at a couple of popular Vancouver beaches.
Column: When bad transmissions happen to good people

Column: When bad transmissions happen to good people

Retirement was plugging along nicely until I recently ran headlong into reality. In the space of two weeks, my bank account was hit by a 9.
Today is National Seniors Day - have you done this?

Today is National Seniors Day - have you done this?

British Columbia Notaries are urging seniors and Baby Boomers are urging seniors to plan ahead for potential health surprises. In the leadup up to today's National Seniors Day (Oct.
Book Review: Head On by John Scalzi

Book Review: Head On by John Scalzi

John Scalzi’s Head On is the second in a series but it doesn’t really matter much. Though the world is set up in the first book, Head On is written as a stand-alone novel and there’s more than enough explanation of what’s going on to get you going.
You can experience living in The Grinch’s 'Whoville' this winter in this BC village

You can experience living in The Grinch’s 'Whoville' this winter in this BC village

A magical, Dr.Suess-inspired wonderland will transform Harrison Hot Springs with festive cheer this holiday season. From a Whoville-themed Village to a Cabin Style New Year’s celebration, the area will provide guests with unique holiday charm.
Column: It’s all the rage

Column: It’s all the rage

It’s all the rage! We’ve been saying that for ages, as we enthusiastically embrace a fad sweeping the country.