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Nurture your mind, body, and soul with an invigorating Nordic spa experience. Relaxation and rejuvenation are two self-care gifts we can (and should) give ourselves 365 days of the year. One blissful way to achieve them is through hydrotherapy—taking your body from hot to cold temperatures—which also soothes bodily aches, strengthens your immune system, and purifies your body. Good news for us West Coasters: we have a handful of outdoor Nordic spas in our region, delivering their own style of therapy in tranquil settings. Here are some of our favourite outdoor wellness spas worth road-tripping to—any time of year…

Nordic Spas Worth Road-Tripping To.

When car companies cut manufacturing during the early months of COVID-19, they also slashed their orders for parts—including semiconductor microchips. Now, the makers of these tiny custom chips can’t keep up with the increased demand, causing a worldwide shortage of cars. The good news? We’ll tell you how to set yourself up for success on your next purchase…

Small Chips, Big Problems.

Favourite New Restaurants That Opened in 2022

This past year, Vancouverites were treated to a number of new restaurants that tantalized us with locally-grown, handmade fare that—let’s face it—we simply cannot recreate at home. To celebrate a new year of foodie discovery, here are a few of our favourite grand-openings from 2022…

To anyone with some knowledge of Italian cooking and award-winning Vancouver restaurants, Chef Pino Posteraro needs no introduction. For over two decades, the visionary powerhouse has been carving out his place on the culinary scene at Cioppino’s and, long before that, with a career spent cooking around the world…

A Conversation with Chef Pino Posteraro.