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‘The Nutcracker’ takes over Robson

‘The Nutcracker’ takes over Robson

You can never get enough renditions of The Nutcracker over Christmas, and here’s one more to add to your list.
VAG exhibition celebrates Vancouver’s ‘Pleasures’

VAG exhibition celebrates Vancouver’s ‘Pleasures’

It’s a shame that, in a 2007 article entitled 36 Hours in Vancouver , a New York Times writer sniffed that “Vancouver isn’t known for its art scene”, and then lazily directed any art-loving visitors towards the Vancouver Art Gallery and its collectio
You don’t have to be religious to be “saved” by music

You don’t have to be religious to be “saved” by music

“I always think, ‘Why is my audience coming to a Christmas concert?’” This might seem a ridiculous question for Erick Lichte, artistic director of Chor Leoni, to ask himself – especially given that his work spans more than two decades and numerous ch
Vancouver actress soars in CBC drama 'This Life'

Vancouver actress soars in CBC drama 'This Life'

There’s one word that This Life star Lauren Lee Smith uses repeatedly when describing her 17-year acting career: luck. Technically, she uses both luck and its adjective offspring, lucky.
Filmmaker delves into rape culture with unflinching new feature

Filmmaker delves into rape culture with unflinching new feature

Filmmaker Deepa Mehta has never shied away from controversial, complex, or otherwise complicated topics.
‘Christine’ a gripping and engrossing character study

‘Christine’ a gripping and engrossing character study

Christine Starring Rebecca Hall, Michael C. Hall Directed by Antonio Campos “If it bleeds, it leads”. The popular adage joined the news lexicon of the ‘70s and marked a critical moment in the history of television journalism.
Winter Confetti Bean Salad

Winter Confetti Bean Salad

Just because it's blistering cold outside doesn't mean you can't inject a little dose of sunshine at the dinner table. This hearty salad holds its own, and sports a spirited, zippy vinaigrette that you'll want to make again and again.

Zen and the art of sweeping - essential for society

Zen stories and parables about enlightenment often involve a monk sweeping. It is a common motif. Of the dozens of domestic chores which monks must perform only sweeping has risen to the level of an archetype.
A-Z gift guide: Local gift ideas for every letter of the alphabet

A-Z gift guide: Local gift ideas for every letter of the alphabet

A is for arrangements Edible Arrangements B is for Brewery Creek Brewery Creek C is for Cioffi’s Meat Market & Deli Cioffi's Meat Market D is for dental care Willow Dental E is for experience Vancouver Foodie Tour F is for Float House Float House G i

Advent - Waiting for What? And How?

In a consumer society, we wait for the big sale days – Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and eventually Boxing Day. We wait for great deals. We save up our money or ensure there is room on our credit cards.
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