Since 1982, German brand Ortlieb has been synonymous with waterproof bike panniers. Like many cycling accessory makers, the company was born out of a need to find a solution, in » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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October 3, 2019
The Arts Club brings another production from playwright Mark Crawford, following last season’s Bed & Breakfast. In this two-act (with intermission) play, four characters explore love, loss — and a » Read More
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October 2, 2019
With our cooler, shorter fall days leading into winter, it was time to research a couple of functional jackets to greet the cold. Through all the choices out there, we » Read More
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September 30, 2019
Kit and Ace was founded five years back by Lululemon family members Shannon Wilson and her stepson J. J. Last year, CEO George Tsogas bought the company and moved direction » Read More
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September 27, 2019
Swedish outdoors brand Fjällräven has been around since 1960 (originating in Örnsköldsvik; their main office is currently in Stockholm). Most people know about the brand via its wildly popular Kånken » Read More
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September 26, 2019
The annual REEL Thanksgiving Challenge, benefitting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, returns for its seventh year. Which BC production team will raise the most money? Thanks to a booming BC » Read More
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September 25, 2019
Feeling a bit more tired now that the days are gradually getting shorter and the hours of sun are disappearing into clouds and showers? We are too, and recently turned » Read More
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September 23, 2019
I’ve really gotten into the zen of cycling this summer and found a few routes around Vancouver that have since become fave spots for a lunch-hour or weekend cycle. Both » Read More
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September 20, 2019
This is a big year for Barbados’ culinary scene: From October 24 to 27, the annual Barbados Food and Rum Festival returns for its 10th edition! Staying true to its » Read More
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September 18, 2019
If you enjoy travelling in style, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across Molton Brown’s line of bath amenities in your hotel room (or stateroom aboard Seabourn Cruises). The » Read More
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September 16, 2019
EAT! Vancouver, one of Canada’s largest and most anticipated culinary festivals, returns to the city for its 18th edition from November 4 to 9. Food lovers will enjoy signature events » Read More
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September 13, 2019
Harrison Hot Springs, a two-hour drive from Vancouver, is an outdoor-lover’s haven (and home to the elusive Sasquatch). You can hike, mountain and road bike, stand-up paddle board, and in » Read More
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September 11, 2019
Ready to escape the city and swap out traffic jams for a backdrop of mountains and star-filled skies? We did just that recently, with a weekend stay at Sandpiper Resort » Read More
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September 9, 2019
Now that everyone’s officially back from summer holidays and the kids are back at school, we were invited to preview the Simons fall and winter collection at their Park Royal » Read More
