It took a while, but the lovable yellow oblong characters are back in the fifth installment of the Despicable Me franchise. Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, tells the origin tale of how Gru and his, well, minions, rose to villainous fame. And it’s out now on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. Set in 1976 …
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As students prepare to head back to the classroom, parents and school busses will soon flood the streets again. Here are some tips from our friends at Power Trucks USA on how to stay safe on the roads in the coming months. Some topics are worth repeating often. Back-to-school safety is at the top of …
Summer may be winding down, but patio season should hopefully stick around for just a little longer here in B.C. And is there anything better to enjoy al fresco than some delicious local seafood and a glass of wine? Try one (all three) of these pairing ideas for an upcoming meal. Black Tower Rivaner/curried shrimp …
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Hollywood’s latest heist caper film doesn’t star Brad Pitt, or have “Ocean’s” in its name. It's rather a product of DreamWorks Animation showcasing an all-new cast of a group of talking animals, fond of the five-finger discount and living in the L.A., who get into all sorts of mishaps and adventures. And the movie is …
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What does Superflux mean? According to Merriam-Webster it’s a superabundance or an excessive flowing — of tasty beer in the case of this semi-recent entry to the so-called “Yeast Van” neighbourhood also inhabited by nearby Strathcona, Strange Fellows and many more. Having the unfortunate timing of opening up its tasting lounge at 505 Clark Dr. …
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