Living

On an Asian river cruise, lessons from Cambodia’s tragic past loom large

Malt. Water. Hops. Yeast. If Hearthstone Brewery manager Darren Hollett ever loses his way, he’s got the basic ingredients tattooed right on his knuckles. On each “brew day,” Hollett arrives early.

International Women’s Day, on March 8, empowered us to share and inspired us to listen to stories from around the world.

Gender fluidity is discussed and written about everywhere now, and no wonder – millennials are all about the freedom to explore and live without labels. Some brands are beginning to work on genderless fashion.

I’m always happy when a good wine garners deserved praise, and even happier when this translates to commercial success. Yet many great bottles fly under the radar.

The neighbourhood has changed significantly since September 1997, when R&B Brewing poured its first beer. At the time, co-founders Barry Benson and Rick Dellow were the only people making craft beer in the East Van ’hood now known as Brewery Creek.

I’ve been hanging out with this guy for almost six months now, but we are not a couple. Well, not really. We’ve never been sexual. Let me explain. We met through common friends and kind of clicked right away.

Wrestling with the concept of what makes a dish distinctly Canadian could give you a moose-sized headache. Depending on the season, region and chef, almost anything, it seems, could be considered.

A new home is always a symbol of a new beginning, but with this week’s My Digs we’re showcasing the story of a true fresh start.

To say there’s a public misconception around rats is an understatement, and the BC SPCA’s Jodi Dunlop is on a mission to change that. “The truth is rats make lovely, lovely pets,” says Dunlop .