Illumination’s The Grinch returns to Seussian roots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9_3WpMtRIg It’s been some years since we’ve had a Grinch movie in theatres (I rather enjoyed the darker Ron Howard/Jim Carey take despite popular critical opinion), and the latest animated interpretation courtesy of Illumination brings the genre back to its colourful and heartwarming Seussian roots. If you missed catching it in theatres, Universal Pictures Home …

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Top four Vancouver restaurants serving special Valentine’s Day menus

Valentine’s Day is only a week away, and if you haven't already, it’s go-time to secure a reservation at one of the city's top restaurants.The four below are all serving set menus for the special occasion with a loved one. Tableau Bar Bistro (1181 Melville St.) Michelin-star trained chef de cuisine, Catherine Stewart’s three-course Valentine’s Day …

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Going nuts for vegan cheese

For those affected by lactose intolerance, myself included, the struggle can feel real. At least in the realm of cheese, a business based out of London, Ontario is providing a delicious solution. Founded by Margaret Coons in 2015, who worked as a vegetarian restaurant chef for five years prior to starting her business, Nuts for …

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Late pickup review: Vans UltraRange AC

Vans is a brand that has long been synonymous with skateboarding and skate culture. Recently, the Santa Ana, California-headquartered company has been experimenting in the outdoor footwear space dropping its UltraRange go-anywhere line of sneakers back in the summer of 2017. One of the follow-ups to the initial release has been the UltraRange AC, short …

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2019 BMW 430i Gran Coupe review

BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupé is an interesting animal. Not an actual coupe, but a five-door (yep, it’s a hatchback) designed with the German favourite “coupe-inspired styling” mantra in mind, this 3 Series replacement received a mild refresh last year. The key word is mild. “The maxim guiding the BMW 4 Series model update was, …

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