Odd Society Spirits to re-release Wallflower Oaken Gin

Two ounces Odd Society Spirits limited-edition Wallflower Oaken Gin Two ounces tonic water One orange wheel One cinnamon stick These four simple ingredients are all you need to make Odd Society's signature Sm'oak'in drink, as pictured above. The trick is you will have to wait until Friday when the East Van distillery launches their second release …

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LucidBrake wireless bicycle brake light announced on Kickstarter

Anyone who cycles for commuting or pleasure knows how dangerous riding can be in the evening. Mounting different kinds of lighting on your bike is a great safety precaution, but wouldn't it be great if you could have an easy-in-install rear brake light like cars have, to alert drivers behind you that you're about to stop? …

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Palladium Boots review: Pampa Sport Twill and Oxford Low

Few footwear companies can claim that they’ve been in business since the 1920s, with a background in aircraft tire manufacturing. That’s the true story of European-based Palladium Boots, which now operates in 23 countries in with stores in Canada, Asia and even South Africa. Selling product in such differing climate zones is why Palladium offers …

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Subaru airs “Reasons” 2015 Impreza TV commercial

Subaru is airing a new TV commercial about the new 2015 Impreza that focuses on the emotional driving experience of the younger 25 to 35 set, rather than hardcore professionals rallying in a desert or forest. Some of the lines in the video include "from birthdays to bad days," and "potholes, mud holes and bleep-holes." Yes, …

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Parallel 49 Brews Brothers launch

Blues and brews — it's a beautiful thing. Parallel 49 Brewing Company celebrated the release of their collaboration pack with 12 different B.C.-based breweries on Monday evening at St. Augustines's Craft Brew House and Kitchen with a party of a slightly different sort. Craft beer enthusiasts of all sorts sampled paddles of beer from the mixer, made by well-known local businesses like …

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