Living

Gentrification isn’t always a bad thing. The former warehouse district that is now Yaletown has turned a once-derelict piece of land into a thriving urban waterfront neighbourhood.

What’s happening in Gastown? More like what’s not happening in Gastown! Its Vancouver’s hot spot for arguably the last five years and it still hasn’t lost its hip factor.

Official recognition of the Golden Mile Bench as a sub-appellation is definitely a milestone for BC’s young wine industry.

For months, the media – myself included – has been writing stories about the liquor industry’s concerns that changes to the BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s wholesale pricing model would result in smaller profit margins for business owners, and higher

Campagnolo is bringing back their popular Just Like Dinner at Nonna’s dinner series April 14 to May 7. Each Tuesday features a different comforting dish paired with a draught beer for $22. First up is crispy Tuscan fried chicken.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Uitwaaien is a Dutch word that means to go out for a stroll in windy weather simply because it's exhilarating.

I imagine Kevin Bollaert’s eyes were so red because he spent all his days trolling behind a computer, but no. They were red from crying in court. The 28-year-old San Diego-based “entrepreneur” filled his bank account with a website called UGotPosted.

Q: Last summer an aphid infestation prevented me sitting on my apartment patio. It gets a little sun in late afternoon when surrounding buildings don’t block it.

“Up shields, Mr. Sulu! Or whoever’s supposed to be in charge of that bit.” Last week, Boeing engineers patented the rights to a piece of technology that’d be familiar to any Tribble-lovin’ Trekkie: the force field.

BELLINGHAM While Portland, Ore., has gained what can almost be considered a cult following, its closer cousin Bellingham, Wash. is enjoying a resurgence of its own thanks to a growing craft beer, food and culture scene.