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Heart of Vancouver: Readers vent about dating in Vancouver
OK. I get it. Dating in Vancouver is a real issue for people. After last week’s article on what Vancouverites think about the dating scene, I received emails from many readers expressing just what they thought.
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Practical Geek: Tallying the cost of cord cutting in 2012
Several weeks into 2013 is a good time to reassess being a cord cutter in Canada, especially since recent brochures from both Telus and Shaw have landed in my mailbox. Both are begging me to return to conventional TV, and both gave me pause.
Are your investments safe?
With widespread political uncertainty, especially the turmoil throughout the European Union, many investors wonder how well their money is protected in the event their bank or brokerage fails.
Style by Yew: The Akris spring 2013 collection in Vancouver
When I first started writing about fashion and style, I was set on bringing forth trends that excited people. My perspective on fashion and style has changed dramatically to say the least.
The Practical Geek: My Christmas anti-wish list
As Christmas approaches, new tech products pop up and despite myself I get into a buying mood.
Heart of Vancouver: Readers vent about dating in Vancouver
OK. I get it. Dating in Vancouver is a real issue for people. After last week’s article on what Vancouverites think about the dating scene, I received emails from many readers expressing just what they thought.
Heart of Vancouver: Secret love
Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City was in this situation. I’ve caught many of my friends lying about it, too. I’m talking about getting caught up with someone you don’t want your friends to know you’re seeing.
Vintage Jewelry designer Alan Anderson sparkles with his collection
People say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but vintage is mine. Canadian jewelry designer Alan Anderson showcased his collection at Holt Renfrew last week and it was nothing short of eye catching.
Does rejection increase attraction?
“We are never so vulnerable as when we love.”—Sigmund Freud In business, motivation is often an asset because it often allows us to overcome obstacles and opens the door for success.
Menswear expert shares secrets for a stylish look for the fall
It’s not a mystery that men’s fashion is often overshadowed by the growing industry within women’s fashion.
The Practical Geek: Cutting the cord, part one-ready, willing and no cable
This month marks two years of independence for me. Twenty-four months ago, I cut the cable cord to my TV and never looked back. I save an estimated $600 to $800 a year and have more completely legal televised programming available to me than I can possibly watch.
Don't fake it to make it
We’ve all heard it before: You have to compromise to make a relationship work. However, how much are you compromising in order to maintain or create a bond? You may be compromising more of yourself than you think and it begins from your first date with your partner.
Photos: Readers' choice businesses honoured
Owners, managers, and employees from a diverse range of Langley businesses came together Tuesday night to celebrate their wins in the 15th annual Langley Advance Best of the Best awards.
Museum merges Old and New
It's time to see what's changed, and what hasn't, over the past hundred years in B.C.
Vancouver Style Guide: Department store yields fine finds
One of history’s greatest designers Coco Chanel once said, “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” Even though most of us are unable to stock our closets with designer clothing, Vancouver houses great boutiques that will help you achieve designer looks for a fraction of the price. There are lots of choices out there and each week I will feature of the finds in Vancouver worth taking a look at.
Prepare ahead to save the family inheritance
Many business owners want their legacy to continue. Unfortunately, according to BDO Canada, only one-third of family-owned businesses survive the transition to second generation, with just a third of these getting to the next - a mere 1 in 10 chance of the business surviving for three generations. Often, the reason is insufficient planning.
The Practical Geek: Waste not, want not when it comes to electronic devices
The dark underbelly of the consumer tech industry is its wastefulness. Companies like Apple have built their business on convincing consumers to replace perfectly good gadgets on an almost annual basis with newer devices that increasingly are little different than the older versions.
When fear keeps you single
We all eventually get to that point after dating a person for a while when you have “the talk.” I’m referring to that step of commitment when you decide to date that person exclusively. I’m writing about this because I think that talk is changing and people are much more forthcoming about what they want even before getting to know that person. I’ve noticed several trends in Vancouver that pertains to this.
Why you're not married yet-a list of everything wrong with you
There is a slight feud going on the world of relationship experts. It started with the most read article in Huffington Post history written by Tracy McMillan on the six reasons why women are not married.
