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Five new brunches to try in and around Vancouver

Five new brunches to try in and around Vancouver

If your weekend brunch routine needs a little shaking up, we’ve got five reasons to wake up and smell the aromas of fresh new brunch eats being dished up around town.
Column: Mindful gardening practices

Column: Mindful gardening practices

I recently read an excellent article in the Winter 2018 Garden Design magazine about giving back to our environment with our gardens. The article reminds us of the huge value of populating our yards and our community with plants.
Ready Player One virtual reality and retro gaming experience opened in Vancouver

Ready Player One virtual reality and retro gaming experience opened in Vancouver

Vancouverites can try their hand at virtual reality, retro arcade games and take in live music in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Column: A belated hoppy salute to Irish ales

Column: A belated hoppy salute to Irish ales

Although I usually write about wine, St. Patrick’s Day was last Saturday so today it’s all about beer, Irish beer. I was in a BCLDB store recently and my wife encouraged me to buy an Irish heritage pack of eight beers ($22.99).
Richmond Illumination Night Market permanently closed

Richmond Illumination Night Market permanently closed

Foodies, there is one less place to enjoy street food in Richmond this year.
KFC Waffle Double Down coming to Metro Vancouver and how to get one FREE

KFC Waffle Double Down coming to Metro Vancouver and how to get one FREE

New offering includes a Belgian waffle sandwiched between two chicken filets
(PHOTOS) Spring comes to Richmond with early cherry blossom

(PHOTOS) Spring comes to Richmond with early cherry blossom

Whenever we see the cherry blossoms we know spring is in the air! It might look a bit damp today, but since Tuesday, March 20 —the spring equinox, we officially said goodbye to winter. Even better, cherry blossoms have been spotted around the city.
Traditional Chinese soup a hit with residents of Mount Saint Joseph's

Traditional Chinese soup a hit with residents of Mount Saint Joseph's

'Soup for the soul' made for the largely Asian population of the residence to remind them of home
Aeroplan partners with Amazon.ca to bring miles to online shoppers

Aeroplan partners with Amazon.ca to bring miles to online shoppers

If you collect Aeroplan miles, two new ways to collect points might help you get one step closer to that dream getaway. Starting April 24, Aeroplan members will be able to earn miles on purchases made through Amazon.ca.
Starbucks brings its newest unicorn, Crystal Ball Frappuccinos, for a limited time this week

Starbucks brings its newest unicorn, Crystal Ball Frappuccinos, for a limited time this week

Do you remember the Unicorn Frappuccino that went viral last year? This week, Starbucks will launch its newest unicorn this year — the Crystal Ball Frappuccino on Thursday, March 22. Just like a crystal ball, this new drink is mysterious as well.