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Kicking it old school at Portland’s retro attractions

Ping pong, roller skating, arcade games, tiki bars quench thirst for nostalgia

Nov 10, 2015 2:05 PM Read more >

Today's Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry XSE

Its level of sheer competence is remarkable

Nov 10, 2015 11:48 AM Read more >

Outside support and the problems within

Yesterday, I saw a video of a singer-songwriter (I wish I could air quote that job title) named Jamie Kilstein .

Nov 9, 2015 3:19 PM Read more >

Opening Ceremony pops-in; Lingerie for your special day; Syrian-born designer launches pop-up fundra

Syrain designer launches pop-up Vancouver-based accessories designer Mona Sultan is hosting a pop-up designer fundraiser on Nov. 21, from 4 to 8pm at Eastwood Cycle Sanctuary, 154 Hastings, to raise funds towards the Syrian refugee crisis.

Nov 9, 2015 3:06 PM Read more >

Keep warm and look good doing it

Winter calls for two wardrobe staples: boots and coats – practical picks that balance function and fashion without making you look like an overdressed amateur.

Nov 9, 2015 2:54 PM Read more >

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of Nov. 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) "I demand unconditional love and complete freedom," wrote Slovenian poet Tomaž Šalamun. "That is why I am terrible.

Nov 9, 2015 2:31 PM Read more >

Vern Lambourne returns with new Port Moody brewery

Former Granville Island Brewing brewmaster announces The Parkside Brewery

Nov 9, 2015 2:10 PM Read more >

Ditch those dingy drugstore readers

Take a peek at Vancouver style icon Susie Wall’s and West Coast eyewear brand Claudia Alan’s collaboration of affordable chic readers and sunglasses.

Nov 4, 2015 1:36 PM Read more >

Drink up: The many health benefits of wine

If you have ever met me, you know I love wine. I really, really, really love wine. I love the taste, the colour, the texture. All of it.

Nov 4, 2015 11:28 AM Read more >

Can you hit girls (especially if you are not one)?

Yesterday, I was sucked into an essay by author Jim Goad about the love affair that landed him in jail for hitting his girlfriend. Or, hitting his girlfriend back. Hard.

Nov 4, 2015 10:58 AM Read more >