As up-cycling and repurposing continue to be consumer trends coming out of a pandemic that halted many in-store experiences, Swedish-based fast fashion retailer H&M will debut H&M Rewear on September » Read More
SUSTAINABILITY
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/SUSTAINABILITY
June 21, 2021
Pacific Sands Beach Resort just launched the role of Environmental Ambassador in order to expand the hotel’s capacity to implement eco-friendly initiatives and to forge partnerships with conservation organizations. Current Guest Services » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/SUSTAINABILITY
March 3, 2021
Located on a dramatic headland above the crashing waves of the Pacific, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is surrounded by the Wild Pacific Trail and the rugged rocky coast of West » Read More
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June 10, 2020
Lechuza (pronounced le-choo-za) is Spanish for owl. And much like a wise and vigilant owl, the Lechuza self-watering irrigation system is designed to watch over your plants, keeping them adequately » Read More
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January 22, 2020
When we recently researched suitcases online and found one whose fabric (and lining) is made with 43 100% post-consumer recycled bottles, we were intrigued! Samsonite’s ECO-Nu line of 19” to » Read More
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November 19, 2019
Busy as it is, I’m blessed to have carved a career out of doing something I love so much: travel! Every week, I’m either liaising with tourism boards, PR firms » Read More
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November 14, 2019
It’s a sad fact that microfibers make up 85% of human-created debris found washed up on our planet’s shores. Did you know that up to 700,000 plastic microfibres can be » Read More
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July 31, 2018
Imagine living entirely on renewable energy solutions, using a minimal amount of modern commodities while generating a minimal carbon footprint and emissions. The newly-installed Nolla Cabin is located on Vallisaari, » Read More
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June 27, 2018
After being showcased around the world at over 100 exhibits, 1600 Pandas+ World Tour, an art installation consisting of 888 papier-mâché pandas by French artist Paulo Grangeon, is making its » Read More
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April 3, 2017
The former gas station-turned-empty-lot at the corner of 10th and Alma getting a major makeover this spring. A temporary community garden will take over the gravel lot, offering local residents » Read More
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April 15, 2016
On a beautiful spring early evening, how do you lure a bunch of Vancouverites into a room to talk about climate change? You throw a swanky party and offer vodka! At » Read More
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January 15, 2016
Hopcott Meats has been in the family since 1932. This third-generation, family owned and operated farm, store (and newly-opened bistro) takes great care in both producing and procuring the finest, » Read More
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June 3, 2015
One third of the food we eat depends on bees for pollination. How we manage and protect our world is vital to the survival of bees. With this in mind, » Read More
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November 16, 2014
By all accounts on local television last night, the place to be was at the Sheraton Wall Centre, where Vision Vancouver was headquartered to await final election results. Mayor Gregor » Read More
