Living

I’m certainly not the first to mention it, but yes, 2016 has been an absolute abomination of a year for most of the human race. Between Aleppo, Trump, and [insert dead musician/actor/celebrity of your choosing here], 2017 can’t come soon enough.

It’s the time of the year when I’ll be expecting patients to come in with new goals to improve their health. Many will be keen on starting a new exercise routine, eating a healthier diet, reducing alcohol or quitting smoking.

Check out the city’s independent toy stores for last minute gifts for the kids in your life.

Christmas is almost here, and let’s be honest: No one is getting you what you really want. You’re an adult now, so it’s up to you to treat yo ‘self .

Vancouver is a city teeming with exemplary food and drink. In fact, it’s positively overflowing with the proverbial good cheer at its many restaurants and watering holes.

I know I’m breaking the rules right now by writing about Christmas traditions instead of sex, love and relationships, but I’m a big believer in family. My parents had sex ,and fell in love , and raised my siblings and me – so there we go.

People who moved here for the region’s milder weather – not to mention lifelong locals who are used to living in this temperate paradise – have surely been disappointed these past couple of weeks.

Even the most secure-in-her-style woman can lose her way when it comes to getting dressed up for the holidays.

Public voting is now open for the 2017 Chinese Restaurant Awards . Vote for your favourite regional Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants across 22 categories. Voting closes January 22. ChineseRestaurantAwards.com Burdock & Co.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) NPR’s Scott Simon interviewed jazz pianist and songwriter Robert Glasper, who has created nine albums, won a Grammy, and collaborated with a range of great musicians.