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Minions return in Rise of Gru now on 4K UHD

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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Pair your seafood with this trio of white wines

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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Experimental East Van brewery is Superflux-ing good

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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Philip GoPure takes air purification mobile

Philips is perhaps most popularly known for its line of Sonicare electric toothbrushes, but the Dutch technology giant’s footprint seems ever expanding. The latest offering is the Philips GoPure GP5611 designed to remove floating impurities from vehicle cabins. Aftermarket electronic air purifiers have long been available for the home though they’re still a bit of …

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Welcome summer with Emiliana Adobe Reserva Rose organic wine

Make every day Rosé Day in the coming summer with a glass or three of Emiliana Adobe Reserva organic wine straight from Rapel Valley in Chile. One of the largest winemaking regions in the country responsible for 25 per cent of all domestic product, this particular vegan 2021 rosé — which has been aged three months …

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