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The Quest for the Perfect Tutor
Learning can be an exciting adventure, and with the right tools and attitude, the journey is just as rewarding as the destination. Your guide to finding a tutor.
truSculpt ID vs truSculpt Flex+: Which One is Right for You?
truSculpt ID and truSculpt Flex+ are non-invasive ways to improve your body shape and contour. But what are the differences between these two treatments and how can you choose the best one for your goals? Read on.
How truSculpt ID can help reduce stubborn thigh fat
Everything you need to know about TruSculpt ID, a non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses radio frequency energy to target and eliminate fat cells.
Jungle Brings the Heat to Vancouver’s Forum
Jungle’s concert in Vancouver was a memorable experience for fans, who left the venue feeling exhilarated and satisfied.
Riding the Magnum Metro X E-bike
Ideal for everyday commuting and easy trail rides, the Metro X is an e-bike that offers great value for money, with a high-quality design and features.
Sylvan Esso at the Vogue
Sylvan Esso’s concert at the Vogue was a celebration of their musical evolution, their creative chemistry, and their loyal fanbase.
Flow Festival, a Weekend of Bliss in Helsinki
Flow Festival is a three-day cultural event in Helsinki, featuring some of the most iconic and diverse acts in the music scene. A review of the 2023 event.
National Fried Chicken Day? Yup, It’s a Thing!
As Juke Fried Chicken approaches its seventh anniversary, the team is getting ready for an exciting summer filled with festivities centered around their delicious fried chicken.
Sylfirm X: Tried & Tested at R·MEDY
Everyone is obsessed with Sylfirm X, the latest in-office treatment that uses radio-frequency (RF) microneedling to improve skin laxity, texture, tone, and reduce the appearance of scars. We tried it at Burnaby’s RMEDY Aesthetic Centre.
Bailey Nelson X Rainbow Railroad
Bailey Nelson launched a Pride Month collection "All For Joy" in stores and online, celebrating diversity and inclusion with the Pride flag's colors.
Our Visit To smoke 2 Snack
Smoke 2 Snack is Vancouver’s premium adults-only destination for rare treats, cool eats, and smoke accessories. It’s new Cambie & Broadway location just opened.
Smitty’s Oyster House Introduces Weekend Brunch
Smitty’s Oyster House on Main Street is stirring up the brunch scene with a delectable new Weekend Brunch menu.
Travel
A collection of ideas and explorations closer to home
Tips For Safe Travel This Summer
Do Your Research
Take extra time to research and plan your trip in advance, and make sure you have a Plan B if your activity is at capacity. Many businesses and services in BC have adopted new protocols, and changes to their schedules or policies to ensure your safety. You’ll want to become familiar with them ahead of time.
Take Your Time
Consider a slower travel pace this summer to help curb the spread. Instead of checking in and out of multiple destinations during one trip, choose one destination and one accommodation for your entire trip, and use that as a ‘home-base’ for exploring all the destinations nearby.
Be Respectful
While many communities in BC will be welcoming people back this summer, some, such as many of BC’s Indigenous communities, can’t welcome you just yet. Please be respectful of these communities and know that they’ll welcome you when they are ready.
Pack Essentials
If you’re heading to a more rural area of the province, stock up with the essentials before you leave home (i.e. groceries). This helps lessen your impact on BC communities who may be experiencing supply issues, and reduces your touchpoints within communities who may have limited health care facilities.
Travel In Small Groups
If you normally travel with extended family or with several friends, consider travelling in a smaller group this summer. Travelling with fewer people makes it easier for you to practise physical distancing in public, and may have less of an impact on the destination.
Stay Apart
Practice physical distancing and frequent hand washing to help prevent the spread of Covid. Follow the recommendations from BC Centre for Disease Control to learn about preventative activities, and talk to the tourism businesses you are visiting about the steps they are taking to keep you and their staff safe.
Homebody
Staying home? We got you with this collection of things to do—from fitness to entertainment and DIY ideas and ways to kill the time, all from the comfort of home.