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‘Outlet bandit’ strikes at YVR

‘Outlet bandit’ strikes at YVR

After hours of travel, one reprieve an airport can offer is a little juice to refresh worn-out electronic devices.
Column: The autumn crocus, a beautiful and dangerous flower

Column: The autumn crocus, a beautiful and dangerous flower

Peeking out of many flower beds right now is the charming bright pink autumn crocus or meadow saffron. As the rest of our flower beds start to get ready for their long winter nap, these little gems are adding their unique colour to our gardens.
Column: After 50 Years, there’s always time to start something new

Column: After 50 Years, there’s always time to start something new

Retirement isn’t part of Harry McWatters' vocabulary. To mark his 50th vintage making BC wine, the CEO of Encore Vineyards felt it was time he opened a new winery and restaurant in downtown Penticton, called Time Winery.
Get free corn at the last Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market of the season

Get free corn at the last Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market of the season

The cobs are being given out on Sunday, Sept. 16.
A wild eagle paid these fishermen a visit and hung out for five minutes

A wild eagle paid these fishermen a visit and hung out for five minutes

"I could feel the wind from its wings against my head, and the weight of his body, but he was pretty gentle overall."
Starbucks Canada launching new fall latte tomorrow

Starbucks Canada launching new fall latte tomorrow

Move over, Pumpkin Spice: Starbucks Canada is rolling out a new fall espresso drink they think will win over the hearts, minds, stomach, and wallets of the True North Strong and Free.
Where to get a free popsicle in Richmond

Where to get a free popsicle in Richmond

Johnny’s Pops to give away free popsicles during the first week of September.
Richmond’s Italian Tomato restaurant adding Vancouver location

Richmond’s Italian Tomato restaurant adding Vancouver location

Locals swear by the heaping portions of pasta.
Opinion: Labour Day is an opportunity to reflect, celebrate and prepare for action, says CUPE BC

Opinion: Labour Day is an opportunity to reflect, celebrate and prepare for action, says CUPE BC

As we near another Labour Day, leaders of major unions in B.C. are often asked for their thoughts.
Book Review: Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Book Review: Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Uprooted by Naomi Novik had me from the first line: “Our Dragon doesn’t eat the girls he takes, no matter what stories they tell outside our valley.