New study shows three quarters of Canadians now using winter tires

If you're still on the fence about whether winter tires are worth the investment, consider this statistic — 80 per cent of winter tire owners believe driving a vehicle equipped with winter tires has saved them from being involved in a potentially hazardous driving situation such as loss of control or a collision, according to a …

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i-Exit launches Vancouver’s first augmented reality outdoor adventure game

Most people are familiar with escape rooms, the live action games where teams of people try to solve puzzles in order to beat a themed scenario and “escape” a locked physical environment. Now, Vancouver company i-Exit has launched ClueCity: Operation Mindfall, an outdoor adventure game in the same vein and the first of its kind …

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Late pickup review: ASICS Gel-Lyte V ‘Oreo’

With the continued popularity of retro silhouettes, the ASICS Gel-Lyte V has been enjoying a steady period of re-imagination from the Japanese brand. Different colourways and collaborations are still coming out all the time, and before diving any deeper it’s pertinent to take a trip down memory lane to see how the line started. Nike …

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Latest pickup review: Air Jordan Retro 3 ‘Hall of Fame’

In the world of athletic footwear, a sneaker with an authentic story behind it can a lot of times make a great product even better. A perfect example? The Air Jordan Retro 3 “Hall of Fame.” This particular classic silhouette actually has a few tales tied to it. The official name is derived from an …

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Tips for getting your vehicles and tools cold weather ready

We are now well into autumn, and despite the colourful beauty of the changing leaves, the recent memory of Thanksgiving dinner and the kitsch of Halloween, the arrival of fall means one thing — winter is coming. “It can be tough to get through a Canadian winter, with shortened periods of daylight, months of sub-zero …

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