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Majority of Canadians prefer 'Christmas' over 'Holiday Season'

Majority of Canadians prefer 'Christmas' over 'Holiday Season'

It's considered the most wonderful time of the year to many, but for different reasons. For some, the winter holiday is a time for festivities and fun, while others feel the season is primarily for religious celebration.
Eric Akis: A very merry West Coast dinner

Eric Akis: A very merry West Coast dinner

If you need an attractive West Coast-style main dish for a festive holiday lunch or dinner, bake a whole side of salmon. It’s not hard to do and when presented on a pretty platter, it looks impressive and very B.C.
These dazzling light displays in and around Vancouver will stay open a little longer

These dazzling light displays in and around Vancouver will stay open a little longer

Christmas cheer will last a little while longer in Vancouver, with some dazzling light displays set to remain open into January.
Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Tick tock, fill the sock! The pressure of the gift-giving season may have led you to join the ranks of the last-minute shoppers. You may even be procrastinating by reading this column.
VIDEO: Watch these dunlin dance on the 'Bay

VIDEO: Watch these dunlin dance on the 'Bay

Twitter and YouTube user Pacificnorthwestkate shared a video yesterday showcasing quite a performance by dunlin on Boundary Bay. A large number of birds are seen flying in the video with a peregrine falcon "conducting" the show.
Kicking the Clutter: Five tips for recycling and reusing during the holidays

Kicking the Clutter: Five tips for recycling and reusing during the holidays

More than ever before people are making a conscious effort to recycle and reuse everything they can. That definitely includes tons of holiday decorations, wrapping paper and gifts that will never be used.
Meet the cyclist who rode every Victoria street, often twice

Meet the cyclist who rode every Victoria street, often twice

Richard Boxhall knows Victoria’s streets better than most people. He knows where free little libraries are located, where the hilliest streets are concentrated and even where a cow lives in someone’s front garden.
How to get through YVR in one piece during the holiday season?

How to get through YVR in one piece during the holiday season?

YVR has travel trips to get passengers through the airport hassle-free over the busy holiday season.
It’s a festive Fairmont holiday

It’s a festive Fairmont holiday

From seasonal cocktails to brunches to Christmas dinner, the Fairmont has you covered
The difference between best before and expiration dates in Canada

The difference between best before and expiration dates in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency states that a best before date does not guarantee food safety.