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Top tax breaks for seniors

Top tax breaks for seniors

Canada Revenue Services offers suggestions for getting the most from your income tax return
By the Bottle: Reds to survive February

By the Bottle: Reds to survive February

These last few months have been a particularly long slog. By mid-February, I usually start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel but, this year, all I can visualize is another dump of snow.
Blue Hawaii Elvis ceremony over-the-top fun

Blue Hawaii Elvis ceremony over-the-top fun

When two baby boomers decided to tie the knot after 15 years together, only a Las Vegas extravaganza would do
Seniors use virtual reality to visit exotic locations

Seniors use virtual reality to visit exotic locations

Sitting in a chair in a common room at Tapestry Retirement Community at Wesbrook Village, Yvonne Leversage donned a headset, complete with what looked like a black, oversized scuba-diving mask that covered much of her face.
Seniors take to the ice for exercise — and friendship

Seniors take to the ice for exercise — and friendship

More and more seniors are lacing up and circling Vancouver’s rinks.
Design darling Tiffany Pratt colours Vancouver happy

Design darling Tiffany Pratt colours Vancouver happy

It’s always an exciting time for designers when industry celebrities come to town to chat about the ins and outs of what they do.
The Alchemist: Cocktail books every home bartender should own

The Alchemist: Cocktail books every home bartender should own

Stocking your home bar? Before you invest in spirits, tools and glassware (not to mention that handy bar cart), you should get some expert advice. Luckily, there are plenty of great cocktail books out there to help you make the right choices.
Brew Kid on the Block: Boundary Brewing Co.

Brew Kid on the Block: Boundary Brewing Co.

Kelowna is further staking its claim as a craft-beer destination with the recent opening of Boundary Brewing Co. , one of six breweries and brewpubs now operating within the city limits.
Hello and goodbye: restaurants coming and going

Hello and goodbye: restaurants coming and going

Acclaimed taco purveyor La Taqueria will be opening its fifth location in April, downtown at 586 Hornby. The new outlet will be the largest of the group, seating 90, with both take-out and dine-in.
Free Will Astrology: Week of Feb. 16

Free Will Astrology: Week of Feb. 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) By my estimates, 72 per cent of you Aries are in unusually good moods. The world seems friendlier, more cooperative. Fifty-six percent of you feel more in love with life than you have in a long time.
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