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Vancouver Candle Co. candles, $32. Available at Oliver & Lilly’s, 1575 West 6th Ave.

So. Many. Breweries. By the end of 2014, BC will likely have 20 new breweries, and possibly more. Next year, we’re looking at between another 10 to 12, more than half of them in Vancouver.

Nissan's electric car is unique in many ways

I ask you straight men. If there was a male birth control, would you enroll yourself without being asked?

It’s never too late to shop for a food-obsessed person! And even if they’re not “food-obsessed”, food is the safest bet and always the way to go.

Don't even pretend you've never thought about it

I love when I walk into someone's home and it is an immediate reflection of their personality. Quite honestly, that's how design should always be, but more often than not it doesn't turn out that way.

It’s been a fashion mainstay in Gastown for 30 years and a favourite of those who appreciate quality apparel. Jennifer MacKay has owned The Block for more than half its lifespan – 16 years, after buying it from previous owner Erian Baxter in 1999.

For some, it can be one of the most stressful encounters — like a visit to the dentist or being called into the principal’s office.

Vietnamese food is almost as common in Vancouver as sushi, but it tends to be of the more pungent, southern style.