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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.
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.
Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Empress - Luxury, peace and calm for dog-tired parents
The Fairmont Empress offers exceptional spa treatments for parents looking for a truly rejuvenating luxury experience.
Packlist, Outdoor Gear To Your Doorstep
Packlist is a custom home delivery and pick-up service for camping kits and outdoor gear.
7 Essential Beauty And Lifestyle Holiday Gift Ideas
Since we’re all staying home this season, why not give the gift of pampering?
Meatless Meat Is Having a Moment
Meatless meat is having a moment and Vancouver-based Modern Meat sets its sights on a plant-based future.
RBC GranFondo Offers Free Bike Training Programs
With summer cycling events cancelled, many riders are struggling to find goals and motivation for the season. To help get them moving again, RBC GranFondo Whistler is making all its subscription training programs completely free this year and available to download for beginner to advanced riders.
Get Moving at Home with Ju on IG Live
Looking for a good sweat you can do from the comfort of home on social media? Meet Julie Chutter, one of Vancouver’s most popular fitness instructors now offering workout sessions on IG Live.
Hotel Inspired Spa Treatments You Can Recreate at Home
Spa treatments to recreate the luxury hotel experience from home.
IG Live Work Out with Joel Hanna
World renowned professional dancer and choreographer, Joel Hanna, will lead you through an inspiriting workout on our IG Live on Mondays at 5:30pm.
Ampersand Distilling Produces Hand Sanitizer for the Community
Ampersand Distilling is switching gears from spirits to hand sanitizer production for the community.
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.