Living

As I venture off to scour the streets of Morocco for inspiration, global goods and perhaps a little piece of myself, I can’t help but wonder what international visitors to Vancouver look for when they treasure hunt here.

I’ve been with my boyfriend for about four years, but the first few were really complicated with us both being with other people. It was a lot of sneaking around and off and on. Now we are actually together, but it is still very up and down.

Vancouver jewelry designer Michaela Evanow started making her Mama Gems line as she cared for her young daughter who required around-the-clock medical care and protection.

For all its wonders, all this variety of craft beer can be a serious prick in the teat.

Astrologer Tim Stephens looks skyward for his annual forecast

Jackson Rowe pop up It suddenly seems that winter has hit with a vengeance. There’s no more stylish way to get through it than to bundle up with a Jackson Rowe scarf. The Vancouver line is holding a pop up through this week until Saturday, Jan.

With my first glass of the New Year in hand, I’d like to take a moment to contemplate what we’ll all be drinking in the coming months. Drum roll please… Prosecco sales in British Columbia will continue to grow.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) John Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. His novel Of Mice and Men helped win him the award, but it required extra persistence. When he'd almost finished the manuscript, he went out on a date with his wife.

Finally…the new Vij’s has officially opened its doors in its new location on Cambie Street. While the restaurant still doesn’t take resos, the new and much larger location means that the line-ups should be much more tolerable.

On Jan. 28, come out to the River Rock Show Theatre for an evening of storytelling and dining with some of Vancouver’s top local chefs.