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Valentine’s Day traditions around the world

Valentine’s Day traditions around the world

Flowers, chocolates and candle-lit dinner are all things traditional when it comes to Valentine’s Day in North America. However, there are unique traditions for celebrating the special day in other countries.
Six last minute Vancouver Valentine's Day gift ideas

Six last minute Vancouver Valentine's Day gift ideas

We've got some ideas for gifts. The rest is up to you.
Fabulous Fiji

Fabulous Fiji

For honeymooners, empty-nesters, never-nesters or those seeking adults-only retreats in a Pacific paradise, Fiji’s “mainland” Viti Levu has some great options
B.C.’s best and worst beer towns, according to census data

B.C.’s best and worst beer towns, according to census data

It seems like every city is vying for the title of B.C.’s Best Beer Town these days.
This huge cosplay party kicks off Vancouver Fan Expo this week

This huge cosplay party kicks off Vancouver Fan Expo this week

Fan Expo Vancouver runs Feb. 15 to 17
This hidden gem eatery has Burnaby’s best water view

This hidden gem eatery has Burnaby’s best water view

Eating a meal with a view just makes the food taste that much better. I have my favourite locations.
This iconic restaurant with Burnaby’s best views is closing after 34 years

This iconic restaurant with Burnaby’s best views is closing after 34 years

I’m still digesting the terrible news that one of my favourite places to dine is closing its doors forever. Horizons on Burnaby Mountain will be shutting down at the end of February, according one of the managers I spoke with on the phone.
This Burnaby restaurant has been named one of Canada's most romantic

This Burnaby restaurant has been named one of Canada's most romantic

Atlas Steak + Fish has been named one of Canada’s most romantic restaurants by OpenTable, the world’s biggest provider of online restaurant reservations.
This Burnaby dessert master is crafting chocolate shoes

This Burnaby dessert master is crafting chocolate shoes

When it comes to gifts for Valentine’s Day, it’s probably best if men avoid buying shoes for women. Trying to get the size exactly right is pretty tricky, not to mention a man trying to determine a woman’s taste.
Here's how to save money by cutting food waste

Here's how to save money by cutting food waste

According to the American Heritage Dictionary the phrase “waste not, want not” was first recorded in 1772, but was derived from an earlier version: “wilful waste makes woeful want” recorded in 1576.