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Brunch Bandit

April 25th, 2009
APRIL 24TH, 2009 Brunch Bandit Your tried and true brunch routine holding you hostage? Spice things up with a vege-Mexican twist on the ol' standbys at Bandidas Taqueria. The delicious Hicks Benny has two perfectly poached free rangers nestled atop cornbread muffin tops and dressed with fresh tomatillo salsa. Jamie's Benny adds a kiss of sweet with caramelized pinea ...

Puppet Master

April 24th, 2009
APRIL 23RD, 2009 Puppet Master We've outgrown Casey and Finnegan, but that doesn't mean puppets can't still teach us a thing or two. With intricate hand-carved creations pontificating on touchy subjects like sex and death with satirical panache, an Old Trout Puppet Workshop show is anything but wooden. The Calgary-based theatre company—who're also responsible for Fe ...

Holt it Right There!

April 23rd, 2009
April 22, 2009 Holt it Right There! Your spring calendar is filling up, but your wardrobe is positively threadbare. Don't cry into your last season's pashmina, Holts help is on the way. Set your sights on Holts Contemporary Super Chic Shopping Event on Saturday, April 25th. It's your chance to be treated to a gift card with any purchase over $250! Plus enter to win a ...

Reduce, Reuse, Retire

April 23rd, 2009
APRIL 22ND, 2009 Reduce, Reuse, Retire You've got the blue box down pat, but what about that point-a-to-point-b beater that leaves a black cloud behind it? Bid adieu to Betsy and get a new lean and green machine. Retire Your Ride, the new nationwide recycling initiative, takes that '95 or older car off your hands and rewards you in return. For Lower Mainland residen ...

Heavy Metal

April 22nd, 2009
APRIL 21ST, 2009 Heavy Metal When this season's big baubles become burdensome, lighten up with the lithe and lovely collection from Montrealer Arielle de Pinto. Walking the line between art and fashion, the jewellery designer's self-developed method of crocheting thin strands of silver and vermeil is stunning. From lattice-like necklaces to an intricate racerback ta ...

Old's Cool

April 21st, 2009
APRIL 20TH, 2009 Old's Cool The edicts of modern love allow for email correspondence, but sending something by post is more original by a mile. Picking up where Western Union left off, Telegram Stop is an internet service that lets you mail an old-fashioned telegram to loved ones all over the world. Simply type in your message (complete with a “stop” in place of a p ...

Steals and Deals

April 19th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! The Lion King Simba the kitty may be the strong and silent type, but he's getting ready to roar. Donate to the BC SPCA's Biscuit Fund and help this cute and charming feline get the surgery he needs to unleash his inner lion. Read about Simba ...

Earth Mother

April 19th, 2009
APRIL 18TH, 2009 Earth Mother Just in time to pair with your new tie-dye maxi dress and rhinestone Birks, here are our favourite Canadian green products for kids in celebration of Earth Day (April 22). Eat Green:Beautiful, simple and well-crafted, the Tavo high chair by Monte made from recycled leather and wood selected from Canadian forests makes mealtime look good ...

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Leisure Suite

April 18th, 2009
APRIL 17TH, 2009 Leisure Suite A stroll around Kits Beach left you famished and that breeze off the Burrard Inlet has you chilled? Get cozy in Corduroy. Just a few blocks up from the water's edge, this neighbourhood joint has the kind of laidback charm you'd expect to stumble upon on Main Street, with its kitschy frames that cover the walls and cedar-shingled bar. W ...

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Steals and Deals

April 17th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! Spring into Som Visao To celebrate one year of blissful spa life Som Visao is offering up to 50 per cent off almost every service during customer appreciation month. Facials, body treatments, mani/pedi combos, waxing, teeth whitening and more ...

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