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Holt Renfrew’s new beauty hall is twice the size of the old one

Holt Renfrew’s new beauty hall is twice the size of the old one

It took six months to turn the former men’s department on the lower level of Holt Renfrew Vancouver into this swanky beauty hall. The new space is 16,000 sq. ft.
Outsourcing chores makes us happier. So why aren’t we doing it?

Outsourcing chores makes us happier. So why aren’t we doing it?

UBC study says although buying time leads to greater life satisfaction, surprisingly few do it
Adopteez Pet of the Week: Maggie

Adopteez Pet of the Week: Maggie

What five-and-a-half-pound Maggie lacks in size she more than makes up for in personality. Rescued from a breeder/puppy mill operator, this wee spunky fireball spent the first two years of her life without the kind of care and love she deserved.
Brews News: Pride edition

Brews News: Pride edition

Queers and Beers turns 3 Vancouver’s favourite LGBTQ+ craft beer night kicks off Pride week this Sunday, July 30, at The Cobalt (and the neighbouring Boxcar Bar) with tons of craft beers and good times.
Botanist forges new path for hotel dining

Botanist forges new path for hotel dining

From foraged cocktails to buratta “sorbet” there’s a lot to think about
Ask Mish: Lightning round

Ask Mish: Lightning round

I get lots of emails with questions that only take a few lines to answer. (Sorry, only the really fucked up people get a whole column’s worth of therapy!) Here goes the lighting round; someone time me.
OPUS Hotel unveils new Indigenous-themed mural

OPUS Hotel unveils new Indigenous-themed mural

When one of the most notorious public art works in the city is replaced, the community takes notice.
Glossier beauty finally arrives in Canada

Glossier beauty finally arrives in Canada

We’ve been fans of NYC beauty website Into the Gloss for years: There are tips and product stories, but what we really love is the Top Shelf feature, where we peek into the cosmetic kits of beautiful people and engage our envy muscles (You’re a 25-ye
Our Glossier Beauty Edit

Our Glossier Beauty Edit

A rainbow of wine for Pride

A rainbow of wine for Pride

In honour of Vancouver Pride celebrations, I propose a rainbow of wine to fuel the festivities and toast our vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Wine doesn't form a conventional rainbow.
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