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The nine-to-five is dead, and the office is dying. The time, money and environmental cost of commuting, coupled with the ease of virtual communication, means that many folks can easily work from home. But sometimes a bed, a fridge or a TV can be too tempting. Here are some Wi-Fi … Read More
Who needs Mexico, with its drug gangs and swine flus? Next time you’re craving Cancun, just hit the beach here, then head to one of the following authentic spots for tacos and ice-cold cervezas. Lolita’s South of the Border Cantina Join boisterous diners at this flip-flop friendly cantina and suck … Read More
There are more than a few Starbucks around these parts, but Vancouverites are also blessed with a crop of stellar independent java joints. Herewith, some of the finest. Bump N Grind At this retro-style hangout on the Drive, Clover and Synesso machines turn 49th Parallel beans into bliss. Watch for … Read More
DOXA is Vancouver’s documentary film fest. This year marks the seventh year the DOXA organizers have scoured the planet (and our own backyard) to bring you the best in non-fiction film making. Here are five picks you shouldn’t miss. Emoticons Director: Heddy Honigmann; The Netherlands, 2007, 53 minutes. Emoticons is … Read More
Vancouver proves the genius of T.S. Eliot every year: April really is the cruelest month. We propose you pass it by with a bit of celluloid tourism – venture to sunny Lebanon, to New Wave Paris and then back home to the wild and woolly underbelly of your own backyard. … Read More
