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There's plenty of room and time for everyone to get that perfect sunflower selfie

We’ve all experienced them – blessings in disguise. That is, a stroke of bad luck that turns out to be good luck after all. Sometimes, though, the blessings are so well disguised that we don’t realise they’ve happened.

Just because Italy has been producing wine for thousands of years doesn’t mean that they’ve given up on innovations. Take the 2017 Tiberio Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo Rosé($22.99).

As the Crow Flies is just one of many events taking place during the Vancouver International Bird Festival Aug. 19-26

Families can enjoy a wonderful night under the stars on Saturday. Metro Vancouver plays host to its 12 th annual Starry Nights at Deas Island Regional Park. The event runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Participants are asked to meet near the rowing club.

This weekend, Richmond-based Fuggles and Warlock brewery is taking its love of IPAs to a whole new, galactic level. On Saturday, Aug. 18 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

There's even a mailing list so you can find out when and where it's available.

An unexpected stay at this upscale hostel demonstrates how even baby boomers can enjoy a night in a pod

Customized vessels range between $60 and $300

Next Wednesday, Vancouver's Fair at the PNE is opening its gates at a discounted rate for all avid readers. With a partnership between the annual summer fair, Raise a Reader, Tim Hortons and Public Library InterLINK, any fair-goer presenting a B.C.