The James Dyson Award (JDA) is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of engineering students to solve a real-world problem. Winning solutions are selected » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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September 16, 2020
Last Frontier Heliskiing’s once-in-a-lifetime offer allows Canadian ski enthusiasts to put a fully refundable $1,000 deposit down to secure booking in the event that international borders remain closed for the » Read More
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September 14, 2020
Summer’s winding down, and with that, we’re starting to look at products that will keep us productive indoors (and in some cases, entertained on the road), from yoga mats to » Read More
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September 11, 2020
This is our first foray into the world of Dyson vacuum cleaners, so we’re producing this feature as first-time users, taking this beautiful new V11 Outsize for a test-drive around » Read More
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September 9, 2020
Twelve South’s HiRise Duet is an upgrade from the HiRise for iPhone/iPad; it now includes an integrated Apple Watch charging disk and its own power supply (versus USB connectivity). This » Read More
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September 8, 2020
Aiming for a change of scenery, particularly one that includes fresh, salty air and ocean breezes? Then we highly recommend a tour with local outfitters Prince of Whales. Now I » Read More
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September 4, 2020
If you’re looking to explore Victoria from a refreshing, engaging water perspective, get fitted into a kayak for a two-or three-hour tour of Juan de Fuca Strait (or the city’s » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS
September 2, 2020
One of my favourite spots in Victoria, BC has always been the little corner of the city near the Inn at Laurel Point. I regularly stay in this area because » Read More
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August 31, 2020
FIVE female directors! FOUR female playwrights! THREE Canadian premières including TWO North American premières! Do you miss local theater? We sure do! Join the United Players of Vancouver for their » Read More
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August 28, 2020
Italian eyewear makers KOO have recently gotten onto our radar. Their collection of premium performance all-weather sunglasses and snow goggles feature Zeiss® lenses, with a trademark “Z” laser-engraved onto the » Read More
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August 27, 2020
76 colour options. A tad smaller than the iconic Little America…it’s Herschel Supply’s Little America Mid-Volume. We’ve owned the larger version of this bag for years, back when they first » Read More
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August 26, 2020
Entering Vancouver’s Westin Grand lobby, you’re now greeted with friendly employees wearing masks and standing behind a plexiglass barrier. Welcome to the new hotel stay! We checked in for a » Read More
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August 24, 2020
After using the Apple Watch Series 5 for a month, I decided to compare features between the GPS and Cellular models. After all, there’s not only a difference in price » Read More
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August 21, 2020
Since 1986, North Shore-based Ryders Eyewear has been inspired by a drive for adventure and has gained a reputation for hard-working glasses and goggles, whether your sport of choice is » Read More
