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OPINIONS ABOUND ON FUTURE OF VIADUCTS

Re:“The Georgia Street Viaduct: tear it down”,Vancouver Shakedown,Aug. 20, 2015 Sure, demolish the existing viaducts – but replace them with something elegant and pedestrian friendly, a boulevard with green space, something like New York’s High Line, but a High Line that also accommodates some of the vehicles wanting a fast exit from Vancouver eastward. Charge a toll for vehicle use. Maybe have the boulevard be one-way east from noon, one-way west before noon. And rethink the street pattern at ground level, and the elevated Skytrain’s route. –Jon Petrie

An eyesore? Sorry but I like myVancouver with at least a bit of edginess, and those viaducts provide them.They break up the creeping ‘niceness’ spreading eastward from the Expo Lands.They provide visual stimulation from beneath and beside them and let you know that you’re in a real city, and not a resort.Tear them down and all you’ll have is yet another cluster of muted green towers blocking the view of literally everything. –M Lemon

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of your household; the water from your dishes doesn’t have to go down the drain, it can water your tree. Before you pull the plug on your bathwater, put some in a container to water your tree. I am not asking you to save the planet, just one tree each.Wash your hair over a basin then use the water for your tree.Trees are dying all over the city – and of course up in the hills – as this drought worsens. You cannot save all of them, but we can each do our part to save our city greenery with more efﬁcient use of the water. Adopt a tree and keep giving it your grey water until this drought ends.The trees will continue to provide us with shade, oxygen and a habitat for fauna. –John Chilton McElroy

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Brian Ball walks in Queen Elizabeth Park and visits the ornamental garden, a “peaceful, meditative kind of place” he doesn’t believe is suitable for a zipline. Dan Toulgoet photo

Zipline brings in crowds, cash and controversy

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An attraction for day-trippers and tourists, the zipline at Queen Elizabeth Park has drawn a steady stream of foot traffic to the 75-year-old park and a steady flow of revenue for the park board. The zipline has made more than $250,000 since opening July 2, according to operator, Vancouver-based Greenheart International Development Corp. Based on a tiered revenue-sharing agreement, the park board stands to make a minimum $87,500, and if the zipline grosses more than $400,000 this summer, the park board pockets at least $160,000. “It’s been busy every day,” said park board chairperson John Coupar. “There’s been a couple days when it was set aside for charity, and I think [recently] they had a record day, 450 people rode that day. It’s generally around 300 people a day. From what I hear, it’s pretty well steady all day long from start to finish. I think it exceeded our expectations for how busy it would be.” Greenheart employed approximately 40 students to operate the zipline, said Coupar. People lined up and waited 90 minutes to soar 20-me-

tres above the quarry during the opening weekend, and approximately 18,000 people have ridden the zipline since. Adult tickets cost $20, youth under 17 ride for $14 and a family of four rides for $60. The contract to operate the zipline did not go through a bidding process and was not open to other companies. Coupar said Greenheart was chosen because the zipline is temporary and the company already equipped. “If anything gets done in the future, it will go out for tender,” said Coupar, noting Greenheart operated the tree-top canopy walk at UBC. “This was a test.They had the equipment already.They didn’t have to build it from scratch.” The zipline will run until Sept. 30 and then on suitable sunny days in October, according to Greenheart communications staff. Also in the fall, the park board will review the project in extensive consultations with the public. The zipline could stay put at Queen Elizabeth Park, either at its current location or somewhere else, said Coupar. “It’s possible if people really love it,” he said, “maybe there is an opportunity to move it to a different location in the park or maybe even another park. I thought the idea

of maybe moving it around would be kind of neat, ﬁnding other locations in the city because obviously people want things to do, they want to have fun in Vancouver.” Some regular visitors have voiced their disapproval, and the two Green Party park board commissioners voted against the project and argued the decision was too rushed. CBC personality (and Westender columnist) Grant Lawrence DIYed a T-shirt expressing his opposition. The telephone-wire aesthetic of the zipline, crowds on the ground and cheering from overhead are at odds with the contemplative and quiet atmosphere of the large quarry, also an ornamental garden with exotic plants from around the world. For someone like Brian Ball, the zipline looks like fun but isn’t worth his money and its current location is a mistake. “It deﬁnitely brings a different feeling to the garden,” he said. “It’s nice that people are using the park but there are a lot more people. It’s steady. I wouldn’t come here now to sit and relax.” On the average day, Ball will spend about an hour in Queen Elizabeth Park. He comes throughout the year,

every day and sometimes twice with his dog Ringo. He’ll leave his house a few blocks away to admire the colours that come with each season.Two years ago, he was married in the park. A landscaper who started his own company 10 years ago while a business student at Capilano University, Ball isn’t opposed to the zip line and thinks QE Park, the highest point in Vancouver, is a suitable ﬁt for taking in the view of the city’s bounty. But he believes the zipline should never have been strung over the quarry and its garden, a plot of land with unique plant species such as ginko, gunnera and Sango Kaku, a Japanese maple. “It’s typically a peaceful, meditative kind of place. That’s why I come here,” he said. “If [the zipline] were to continue after September or if it started up in April, it would deﬁnitely infringe on the atmosphere here, big time. I don’t want to be a total grouch because people should have fun, but they could have put it somewhere else. “There has got to be a different way to raise funds.” The public can share feedback by calling the city information line at 3-1-1. W –Courtesy ofVancouver Courier

My wife got me hooked on Instagram. I was about to take a cross-Canada road trip a few years ago, and she thought it would be the perfect time for me to sign up and document the trip through posted photographs. I was a Twitter guy, and didn’t think I’d have the time or interest in Instagram, but I gave it a try, and suddenly realized that every cliché they ever say about the power of the photograph is true. Suddenly, Twitter felt as old-hat as sending a telegram. Instagram launched in 2010 with the dead-simple format of posting a photo and a caption (and maybe adding a ﬁlter or two to make that sunset Mars-like surreal). Five years later, Instagram now boasts over 300 million users, who post over 70 million photos a day worldwide. I’m one (@ grantlawrencecbc) and I follow about 1,500 others, mostly Vancouverites. And so in no particular order, here are my ﬁve favourite Vancouver Instagrammers, who snap and show off their lives in our city.

beautifully capture the “grubby nooks and crannies” of the “perverse directionality” of Kingsway and its surrounding neighbourhoods in ﬂux.

@piperwinston @piperwinston is Laura Bancroft, a designer, blogger, and fantastic shutterbug who has a keen eye for detail in both the outdoors (oceans and forests) and indoors (interior design). She also happens to be engaged to Tyler Bancroft from beloved Vancouver band Said The Whale.

@historical_vancouver @historical_vancouver is Gary Grennan, a Point Roberts ﬁreman and juicer (like actual juice) who became hooked on fascinating older photos of Vancouver. In turn, his account has opened up a window for us all to the city’s earliest days.

@miss604 @miss604 is Rebecca Bollwitt, an award-winning blogger, author, and columnist who shows off Vancouver and its oceanic environs in the very best possible light.

@vancouverkingsway @vancouverkingsway is Rachel Sanders, a journalist and blogger who manages to

@tinseltownmall @tinseltownmall is an anonymous account, and I think they like it that way, as this is an absolutely hilarious send up of Vancouver’s weirdest mall (also known as “The International Village”). My only complaint: post more often! W Who are your favourite Vancouverites to follow on Instagram? Let me know: @grantlawrencecbc.

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Higher-learning style for a lower price Niki Hope Style File

@NikiMHope It’s tough to throw together a few decent outﬁts on a college-kid’s budget, but there is a trick to ﬁnding thrifty threads that don’t look like they were bought from the sale section at a fast-fashion outlet mall. Consignment shopping at stores like The Main Exchange on East 16th near Main Street means you can stock up on pre-loved quality brand-name clothes for a discount that is usually half the price or less than the items cost new. “I need to get a deal [of] at least half price,” Main Exchange owner Miranda Dendewich says, summing up what she loves about consignment shopping. “I need to be able to experiment with trends, experiment with silhouettes. I don’t want to spend a lot. I need to get a deal, and I need to be able to do something with it after I am done with it, because realistically I’m going through my clothes quickly.” The Main Exchange, which she opened last December, offers a carefully curated selection of on-trend and classic threads that include designer jeans from brands like Rag & Bone and J. Brand with the average price hovering around $40, also many Aritzia offerings, including a stunning beige Talula Babaton wool hooded coat for $129.99.The same coat new would probably retail for around $350. The racks also include a darling Banana Republic wool tunic in soft cream ($24.99) – perfect on a crisp fall day with a pair of black booties and the Wilfred plaid tailored overcoat in forest green (nothing reads fall like plaid). A delicate necklace with a gold leaf pendant, originally from Blue Ruby,

Affordable doesn’t have to mean fast-fashion. Consignment clothing, like from The Main Exchange at 185 East 16th, offers unique outfits at the right price. Jennifer Gauthier photo sells at The Main Exchange for $25, likely a fraction of its original price tag. Other gems include an edgy oversized camouﬂage vest for $22.99, which could be paired with an Isabel Marant red-and-black plaid wool blouse ($44.99).Yes, that’s right, cool-girl French designer Isabel Marant’s clothes sometimes turn up on Dendewich’s store racks. Consignment shopping offers shoppers the chance to buy “trendy cute stuff that people see in the stores and want … and aren’t ready to splurge on, it or they are on a budget,” Dendewich says. The goods that move the fastest in her shop are wool coats, premium denim, and leather jackets, particularly biker jackets. “I’ve sold six of them in the last two weeks,” Dendewich adds. A number of her regular customers are of college age

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and are looking to extend their buying power as far as possible.They also appreciate how streamlined the store is in terms of stock. “People come in and say, ‘Wow, everything in here is great. Not like every ﬁfth item is good,’” says Dendewich, who previously worked down the road at Turnabout, a large-scale consignment store. She was with the company for ﬁve years before leaping out on her own with The Main Exchange late last year. So far, business has been solid as she works to make a name for her relatively new business. Dendewich loves the idea of consignment not just for the sweet deals on quality threads, but also likes to unload her own clothes that have sat too long in her closet. “I like being able to go in and get great clothes for a price and then I like being

able to have somewhere to bring my stuff too when I’m done with it and I don’t want to wear it anymore, I need to get some money for it,” explains Dendewich, a petite brunette dressed in a snug pair of cuffed jeans, low-heeled black booties, and a ﬁtted white sleeveless midi-shirt. “There is always something in your closet you’re not wearing – you might as well get money for it.You’ve realistically already replaced it with something you are actually wearing.” Of course, the drawback of shopping consignment is that the size options are slim, so you’ve got to be able to have the time to hunt and keep stopping in, but there are a number of consignment stores to check out on Main Street, including longtime staple Front & Company. Other standouts in the city include downtown’s Mine & Yours, the west side’s Dragon and Phoenix (a favourite of a former style writer friend of mine) and Hey Jude (not consignment per se but a specialty vintage brand of seasonal on-trend pieces available at Charlie & Lee boutique in Chinatown). As well, the duo behind Hey Jude are opening a permanent storefront at 315 Abbott in Gastown in October. At The Main Exchange, Dendewich takes in consignment every day of the week (expect Mondays because they are closed), though she’s selective about what she carries and how she prices it. “You gotta know what you are doing because the last thing you want is someone coming in and going, ‘that’s overpriced,’ and you know for a fact that it is by jumping on Google and ﬁnding the item for the same price or a better price new. I try to stay away from really affordable brands just because you can get them so easily and so cheaply.You gotta know what people want. You gotta know style, and you gotta care.” W

Nordstrom sneak peek; New season at Hudson’s Bay Niki Hope Shop Talk

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NORDSTROM SNEAK PEEK

Curious shoppers are invited to get an early look at the new Nordstrom coming to Vancouver.The public can preview the 230,000 square-foot flagship store during a pre-opening charity fundraising event from Sept. 11 to 12, and a Beauty Bash on Sept. 18 in the morning before the doors officially open.The Nordstrom BFF (Beauty, Fit, and Friends) events is happening on Friday, Sept. 11, from 11am to 7pm and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10am to 3pm.The event will include makeup demos and bra fittings. As well, for every bra purchased from a participating brand, $2 will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region. Nordstrom and participating brands will make a minimum donation of $5,000 to the foundation. Appointments are required. Book by calling 1-866-792-6167 for a personalized bra fitting, makeup appointments or beauty classes. There is also an opening day Beauty Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 to 9:30am. The event will include info on the latest tips and tricks from Nordstrom’s beauty experts during complimentary consultations and demonstrations.The first 2,500 customers to get their makeup done will receive an exclusive Nordstrom Beauty Bash tote (one per customer while supplies last).While celebrating all things beauty, the CBCF table will be there for those who want to do something truly beautiful and sign up for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.The event will also have food truck eats, a photo booth, and live music.

NEW SEASON AT HUDSON’S BAY

See what’s new for fall at Hudson’s Bay Vancouver. The department store is bringing in new brands for fall, including Diane Von Furstenberg handbags and B Brian Atwood, which will be exclusive to Hudson’s Bay in Canada. The Room, Hudson’s Bay’s luxury retail space, will also feature fashion-forward designs from Proenza Schouler, Lanvin, Baja East and Janis Savitt. As well, Hudson’s Bay also has an abundance of home décor and holiday gifting items such as Wolf ’s new small appliance collection, the trendy Licorice coloured Le Creuset line, and Kate Spade New York’s new and exclusive bakeware line All In Good Taste. Tolmie, Hudson’s Bay Company Foundation’s 11th annual Heritage Charity Bear is also in the Look Book. Tolmie is available in stores and online this November and retails for $21.99 with 100 per cent of net proceeds going to support the HBC Foundation.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH ETSY

Going back to school doesn’t have to be a total drag thanks to these unique BC-made goods from Etsy. Start the school year with a stained glass desk organizer from Balsalm Root Glass (Duncan, BC) and a leather roll-top backpack from Vancouver’s Loper and Hass. For the eco-friendly mama, check out the stain-resistant canvas lunch carriers from Vancouver’s Lemonni. Shake off the back-to-school blues with a marble colour pop laptop decal from Vancouver’s Lauren by Design. Visit Etsy.com for these back-toschool ﬁnds. W ) 0,"- '%$, %&(+&, "! *,#!,&-,$./%'

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Macramé hanging planters by Amulette. Available at Nineteen Ten Home, 4366 Main. $120, which includes the glass dish. One of my favourite trends of previous decades is macramé. I love the high contrast in texture, with a subtle play on palette. It’s right on trend to bring the softer elements of macramé into décor right now, but it also brings a functional aspect. When you’re low on space the traditional macramé planter offers up a cool way to bring life into the often-stale dorm; if caring for a plant seems to high on the extra-curricular responsibilities list, the vessel can be used to store a variety of whatever you might need. This pretty planter is handmade in Montreal by ﬁbre artist, Annie Legault.

@Jennifer_AGCTK With the start of the school year approaching at a cringeworthy fast pace for students, back to school style is top of mind. But it’s not just the first-day fashions that matter these days – dorm décor is of growing importance as we see the desire for individuality taking a front row seat in the school of style. As we’ve seen with fashion over the recent seasons, vintage influence is making a strong comeback for design as well. A departure from the over the top kitsch that took décor by storm a few years ago, we are seeing a much more refined take on old-school. With a chic nod to popular styles of earlier decades, old has become new again in a fresh way. Bringing throwback styles to school is made super easy with the selection our local shops are carrying this season. I scoured the city for stellar vintage (or vintage inspired) gems for the dorm,

Banner flags by White Brix. Available at Nineteen Ten Home, 4366 Main. $49 each. A total throwback to the pennant popularity of the ‘80s, these White Brix pieces are bringing old school back in a

Jennifer Gauthier photos super chic way. Locally made, the Vancouver company prints various tag lines for life on the cotton ﬂags; I have the “No Guts No Glory” in my own home, and I’m totally seeing the “Living The Dream” as the perfect wall decor for the modern dorm. Vintage audio gear. Available at Space Lab, 230 East Pender. $225. In the age of digital everything, it’s beyond charming

(and ultra cool) to break out a retro stereo system; this 1978 Harmon Kardon receiver is a sure crowd pleaser for the next dorm soirée. Fully restored and warranty with purchase (an unheard of for vintage goods), this stellar piece can be paired with the crazy assortment of vintage turntables and speakers that the shop offers. Vintage chess set. Available at Space Lab, 230 East Pender. $125.

The art of gaming is not lost with this stunning, handmade custom chess set. Created by hand on a lathe, these pretty pieces are created out of brass and aluminum, bringing an upscale industrial element to any decor. Forget Settlers of Catan, a stellar chess set says ‘distinguished’ like nothing else; I love the story behind choosing vintage options this particular set was one of three sets designed in the

King Bench Vacher in ombré. Available at The Cross, 1198 Homer St. $1695. With limited room to entertain in the dorm room, creativity becomes key when seeking space to invite guests into. A bench at the foot of the bed, or as a seating option at your dorm desk, can double-duty as seating during a room party or, if needed, a second spot to crash. This piece – suited for an upscale, polished décor - has a frame of European beechwood that has been carved in Italy, with a custom ombré dyed linen seat that beautifully references the tie-dye styles of the ‘60s. Shown here with a selection of Kantha and cotton appliqué throw blankets ($145 – $245); whether it’s a refresh for the typically bland dorm bedding or a cozy throw to catch your fave Netﬂix series under, the Kantha blanket is a fast way to style up the school digs. Handmade with various vintage textiles, these pieces are hand picked in New York by The Cross’ buying team. W

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From left to right: The Bao Chicka Bao Bao, from Bao Down (Rob Newell photo); Red Truck Brewery Truck Stop Diner’s bacon cheeseburger (Dan Toulgoet photo); Tacofino’s Oaxacan corn fritters (Rob Newell photo).

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Along with the usual fall expenses of housing, clothes, books and tuition, the average student spends a lot of money on food. And, let’s face it, most of the time, we’re not talking home cooking. Cheap, fast and nourishing is the order of the day (or night). Last year, I compiled a small list of budget-friendly places. This year, take advantage of an expanded list of places to get your nosh on, grouped according to which educational institution you may be attending. Without further ado…

EMILY CARR (GRANVILLE ISLAND) Kaisereck Deli Part of the food court in the Public Market, this Eastern European deli serves

up delicious fried bratwursts, and pierogi plates that run $5-$6. Get a full platter for less than $9 and don’t forget to try the schnitzel sandwich. Pile some sautéed onions and crème fraiche on top of your pierogi plate, and call it a day. No website, 604-685-8810

at $8.99, but it’s the seafood platter for two ($34.99) that’s an awesome deal. Crab claws, scallops, prawns, deep-fried oysters, mussels and cod, sided with coleslaw and rice or fries. The oyster stew ain’t bad, either. TonysFishAndOysterCafe.com

Bistro 101 at PICA Even students sometimes need a “fancy” night out. And where else in the city can you indulge in three courses for $22 at lunch and $28 at dinner? Not to mention the Friday West Coast buffet ($35 for dinner). And, hey, you’re a student, right? Support these very talented students and indulge in dishes like prawn bisque, pork tenderloin and panna cotta off the monthly menus. Reservations deﬁnitely recommended. PicaChef.com/ Bistro-101-Restaurant

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Tony’s Fish and Oyster Café Don’t forget that brain food. The ﬁsh and chips start

Fujiya Supermarket Speaking of brain food… sushi to-go is the student gold standard, and Fujiya’s always-fresh plates are made in-house before your eyes. Try the shrimp California roll or the Z roll for more ﬁlling options, along with combo plates that will still keep you under $10. And, while you’re there, mango pudding and cream puffs, because, dessert. Fujiya.ca Truck Stop It’s on the site of Vancouver’s original brewery and current home to Red Truck

Beer and its new diner, Truck Stop. In addition to ﬁve-dollar beers, items like the breakfast burger ($12), with its juicy beef patty, kosher hot dog, and fried egg, will make that Friday night hangover a distant memory. The house chili ($8) with brisket, cheddar, sour cream and green onions, is another bargain. RedTruckBeer.com La Grotta del Formaggio Made-to-order sandwiches have been the name of the game at this popular deli on Commercial Drive for more than three decades. Bread from neighbour Calabria is loaded with your choice of meats, cheeses and vegetables, then grilled in a panini press. Prosciutto with provolone, loaded with eggplant, roasted red pepper, and sun-dried tomato, won’t break $10, and best of all, the size means you can eat half now, and save the rest for a post-study snack. LGDF.ca

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chicken in chocolate mole, and more. LaTaqueria.com

Wakwak Burger (formerly Hamburger 2.85) The former name pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? This tiny food cart, from the wizards behind Japadog, serves up big, meaty hamburgers (marinated in teriyaki sauce) with your standard lettuce, tomatoes, etc. And, even though the name has changed, the prices are still the best in the city, especially if you’re trying the new burger with minced meat cake (yes, it’s a thing and it’s delicious). Fries are just $1.95 extra, meaning that meal is still less than ﬁve dollars. Facebook.com/WakWakBurgerDesu

Finch’s Tea & Coffee House Eggs and soldiers for under ﬁve dollars is always appreciated, but how about a nice long baguette stuffed with baked brie, walnuts, pears, prosciutto or free-range eggs, all for under $10? Baked goods are made in-house with organic and local ingredients, and throw in the daily soup for an extra three bucks to take away that fall chill. FinchTeaHouse.com

La Taqueria Vancouver’s original authentic taco shop, La Taqueria dishes up beautiful palm-sized tacos in quads for less than $10. Choose from braised beef cheek, pork conﬁt with pickled red onions,

VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL (GASTOWN) Tacofino This popular eatery’s new burrito bar in Gastown serves up two-ﬁsters stuffed with your choice of crispy chicken, chorizo, or tempura ling cod, along with rice, black beans, cabbage, guacamole, and cheese.

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Wine savings for seriously sober students Michaela Morris By the Bottle @MichaelaWine

No matter how long you’ve been out of school, it’s impossible not to get caught up in the back-to-school frenzy. But for those who are actually heading back to the classroom, this time of year is particularly sobering. Hours of serious studying lie ahead and bills may already mounting with money spent on textbooks, tuition and school supplies. This is not the time to give up wine. A glass (or two) can provide some levity and shouldn’t add to your ﬁnancial woes. It’s simply a matter of sharpening your shopping skills and snifﬁng

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out the real deals. Cheaper doesn’t make a bad wine taste better. It has to deliver at its regular price to really excite me when it goes on sale. I’ve been trolling the BC Liquor Stores shelves for the best of this month’s limited time offers (LTOs). You have until this Saturday, Aug. 29, to take advantage of those listed below. 2014 Ormarine, ‘Les Pins 86 "QK0--6) =0:HIA- 86 =0J6C ! Coteaux du Languedoc &>"@ REQJ:6 ! ?'> #P9B9/ SE64B #P7B3/O I love this wine at the regular price. Now with that LTO tag, I can’t walk by it without picking up a bottle. Southern French white grape variety Picpoul makes for a light yet vibrant and lemony mouthful. A simple tipple to counter the

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José Maria da Fonseca, *=6E0GA0CQ) ! (6CFMQ-@ =IECA4Q- ! #1B3/ No, this wine isn’t on sale. It’s simply ALWAYS a bargain. My go-to when money is at its tightest. Soft and friendly with ripe raspberries, red plum and a slight earthiness, it’s equally adept at taking on summer burgers as it is autumn stews. complex intellectual challenges ahead. It pairs well with salads and veggies. 2011 Heitlinger, ‘Shiny River’ <06D-0J4 ! N6EKQJ+ ! #P9B1L. SE64B #P/BT7O According to my calculations, that’s over $5 off.

And it’s a great example of a mouth-wateringly dry Riesling from Germany. Lime zest and wet stone meet apricot. I can attest to its terriﬁc compatibility with chimichurri pork and spicy green beans. Savings exclusively at Marquis Wine

LTP9 (QJCQ "QEI-0JQ@ *$ $-6J8) ! %Q--6 86"Q:2QHIQ-@ "20-6 ! ?'> #PPBL/ SE64B #P7BL/O The B Blend brings together herbal Carmènere, juicy Grenache and lush Merlot. Think leather, pepper and mint with black currant, prune and coffee on

palate. Three bucks off takes this from reasonably priced to downright economical. Barbecue friendly, because there’s sure to be a few more before you hit the books.

LTP9 "2;C6QA 86 =06EE6A, ! $EIA0--+ &>"@ REQJ:6 ! ?'> #P5B// SE64B #P/BL/O This isn’t exactly cheap, but a savings of over $2 is enough to entice me to pick up a couple of bottles so I can satisfy my Beaujolais craving whenever it arises. Summer is not ofﬁcially over yet and I’m still enjoying my light-bodied, red-berried, slightly chilled reds. (PS, I actually drink these year round.) *Private wine stores only, prices may vary. All other wines available at BC Liquor Stores. All prices exclusive of taxes. W

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DINING OUT Continued from page 6 All around the $10-mark, these will keep you filled long into the day (or night), especially if you add the chocolate-chili cookie ($3) for dessert. Tacofino.com Bao Down Those pillow-soft steamed buns are usually small, demure receptacles for little bits of pork, daikon, scallion, et al. At Bao Down, demure is the last descriptor that would come to mind to describe these large, overstuffed baos that run around six bucks apiece. Sweet soymarinated and grilled pork sirloin is dressed with crispy garlic, pickled carrot and radish threads, and drizzled with shoyu fish sauce. BaoDown.Ninja Silvestre Gustre Latino This lovely little Peru-

vian deli on Water Street has some of the best spicy chicken empanadas in town, as well as a chicharrón sammie stuffed with slow-cooked pork belly, fried sweet potatoes and marinated onions ($9.50). It’s a powerful hungerquencher, and goes well with the excellent housemade churros ($3.75). SilvestreGustoLatino.com

UBC Jethro’s Fine Grub Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Enter Jethro’s, home to such morning starters as grilled corn cake Benedict topped with Tex-Mex chili, poached eggs and hollandaise ($12). Sweet tooth? Try the banana pancakes stuffed (and topped) with caramel, pecans and streusel ($13). JethrosFineGrub.com

Al Basha This little halal eatery in Kits rocks both value and ﬂavour. Bowls of earthy lentil soup for $2.99 will help ﬁll the corners until one of the large plates (around $10) is ready, each including salad, hummus and pita bread, along with chicken, falafel or vegetables. AlBashaRestaurant.ca The Eatery Since 1983, this funky little room has been serving innovative and wallet-friendly Japanese fare, like their sushi pizza bites and “funky” rolls. With dozens of dishes for around six dollars, and

a host more in the $10-$12 range, it’s easy to ﬁll up here without dinging the wallet. Local craft brews and premium sake are just miso gravy. TheEatery.ca

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(South Main) All India Sweets Restaurant Head directly east from Langara, and you’ll crash into Little India, with its lovely sari shops, and even more attractive restaurants. All India has been serving up hearty Indian food for well over two decades. Their vegetarian AYCE

buffet ($10.95) includes four kinds of dessert (including my favourite, gulab jamun). AllIndiaSweetsRestaurants.com Au Petit Café Banh mi should be a staple of any student diet. After all, pork pâté with fresh grated carrot, cucumber and radish, cilantro, and your choice of meat balls, housemade ham, shredded chicken or pork, is practically a diagram of the major food groups, no? Au Petit’s banh mi are a bit on the pricier side, (though all under ﬁve dollars), but

the size and quality delivers, and your taste buds will thank you. AuPetitCafe.com Pinpin Restaurant Filipino-Chinese cuisine might sound like an odd combination, but the long intertwined history of both cultures is no ﬁgment of some chef ’s overactive imagination. Barbecue pork or chicken skewers ($3.50 each) make a nice starter, but the best value comes from dishes like lemongrass chicken with Java rice or pork belly with vegetables (each $10.95). PinPinRestaurant.com W

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This is why we love craft beer Stephen Smysnuik The Growler @StephenSmys

I’ve been on this ongoing debate for close to a year, about why American craft beer sales aren’t higher in BC.This is Canada’s fastest growing craft beer market, it makes sense – on paper, anyway – that consumers would want the best and widest selection available. But they don’t.They want local. I was in Kelowna recently, and stopped in at the justopened BNA Brewing.The space is beautiful, one of the most reﬁned and creatively decorated tasting room/ lounge/restaurants/whateveryou-want-to-call-it I’ve seen in BC. The establishment is a restaurant – as well as a brewery – that caters to locals and tourists, so the management team thought it wise to sell a selection of craft beer from across the province (Four Winds, Parallel 49, etc.) along with the core BNA lineup. According to Liam, the kid running the growler

fill station, only 10 per cent of the beer they sell is from the guest taps.The remaining 90 per cent or so is BNA beer. This is amazing, and excellent news for any new brewery. BNA, as a brewery has not yet hit its stride in terms of the beer.This is to be expected – the brewery is less than two months old. At the same time, they sell competitor beer that is, by any objective measure, “better” beer – it’s made by breweries that have been around longer, have more refined recipes, have won more awards, etc. Still, BNA customers are way, way more likely to purchase the BNA beer. Better beer isn’t necessarily going to sell better, which is a point I’ve seen repeated basically everywhere in the province. Local beer is driving this business. And what’s more local in this case than the brewery itself? So, this had me thinking about the American craft beer conundrum. Like the BNAto-Four Winds measure, I’ll admit that American craft beer – for the most part – is “better” than BC craft: It’s been around longer, their recipes are more refined and

Local beers are a hit at BNA Brewing in Kelowna. Contributed photo to accommodate importing it wins more international fees, tariffs set by the Liquor beer awards. All that. Distribution Branch, etc. It’s And yet, some of the craft possible that if import craft beer heavies, including Stone beer were cheaper and more Brewing and New Belgium, widely available, it would sell have had a very difﬁcult time better. gaining traction here. Some, But price, it seems, has like Anchor Steam and Green very little to do with it. I Flash, are basically ghosts on spoke with several local liquor the import shelves. retailers that specialize in A lot of this has to do selling American craft beer, with price: American beer is and most of them said that set at a higher price point,

local craft made up the overwhelming bulk of sales – and that price wasn’t the issue. “We’re still British Columbian and we’ll always sell local ﬁrst,” says Daryl Lamb, brand manager for Legacy Liquor. “We want to support local stuff ﬁrst. Look at the farmers’ markets. People pay $12 for beets – but they’re BC beets!” Legacy is the largest beer import store in BC, with a wide and varied selection of West Coast American beer. It’s the second largest segment of beer sales, behind BC craft (domestic macro is third). Lamb says that, even if imported craft beer were to drop to a more competitive price, customers would still spring for the local brewery. “There’s a lot of overlap stylistically, that the West Coast beers mimic each other,” Lamb says. “You’re not going to get much different in an Imperial IPA from Portland than you’ll get from an Imperial IPA in North Vancouver.” Import brands win out when they offer variety that local breweries don’t have. Lamb says he’s noticed an uptick in sales of Mill St.

Organic and Steamwhistle, two Ontario brands that specialize in easy-drinking lager – a style (and business opportunity) that hasn’t yet been seized on in BC. Of the liquor retailers I spoke to, only Fireﬂy Fine Wines & Ales on Cambie Street claimed craft beer sales were split evenly between BC and American craft. For the rest, the question remains the same – if all that Stone or New Belgium or whoever are bringing in are more hoppy ales, why would the customer support the American brand when a local business produces the same variety? Taste, fascinatingly, seems to have very little to do with it. Local buying habits seem based on a perceived idea of community, and of freshness.The promise of locally cultivated drunkenness is a powerful sales tool for local breweries, and every indicator shows that this is what’s driving the boom BC beer is experiencing. So it’s no surprise then that BNA can’t make enough beer. Customers don’t give a hoot what other great beers are on tap. It’s irrelevant. Homegrown beer will win out every time. W

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@FollowMeFoodie Don’t even think summer is close to being over! I’m not ready to say goodbye, because I still have Missouri and Louisiana on the travel itinerary! I’m super stoked about this culinary adventure, too, because you have the chance to visit some of the places I’ll be hitting up as well! On behalf of Tourism Louisiana (LouisianaTravel.com) I’m giving away a trip for two to New Orleans and a four-day, three-night stay and dining package from Hilton St. Charles Avenue Hotel (HHNewOrleansStCharles.com.) So how to enter? Follow me on Instagram @FollowMeFoodie and watch for #FMFinNOLA #TasteUSA @DiscoverAmerica contest questions I’ll post between now and Aug. 31. Besides that, I’ll also be posting delicious food from both Missouri and Louisiana. In the meantime, to settle your southern Louisiana

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I’m particularly recommending the chicken fried crocodile and pork belly cracklin’, although the pork belly is not really NOLA specific. I swear it tastes like chicken, and you don’t come across alligator (it’s actually alligator not crocodile they eat in Louisiana) often in Vancouver, so try it here.

MAMIE TAYLOR’S

Specifically, the cornbread and ultra rich and buttery biscuit, and fried chicken with sweet potato and cheddar waffle, watermelon salad, jalapeños, and gravy.

OUISI BISTRO

It’s perhaps the only restaurant in Vancouver with a Cajun- and Creole-specific menu. Mind you, there

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are some non-Cajun and Creole items listed too, but given the limited options for this cuisine in Vancouver anyway, they offer a good selection of dishes. Creole and Cajun are different styles of Louisiana cooking even though there are overlapping dishes. This is something I’ll share more about in #FMFinNOLA.

LUCKY’S DOUGHNUTS

It is not a Louisiana joint, but one of the few places making fresh beignets.

L’ABATTOIR

This is definitely not a restaurant serving anything southern, but the Bourbon Cinnamon Toast Milk Punch cocktail at brunch (cereal infused cream, bourbon, becherovka, cinnamon, cocoa bitters) is reminiscent of the New Orlean’s special – Brandy Milk Punch… but dare I say ours is better? Arguably different, but it is. W Find out more about Mijune at FollowMeFoodie.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @followmefoodie.

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Continuum’s last hurrah

Locally shot series bows out with epic sixepisode event series Sabrina Furminger Reel People @Sabrinarmf

Up until late last year, no one associated with Continuum – not its showrunner, not its stars – knew whether the locally shot time travel procedural would be returning for a fourth season. The multifaceted show – about kickass 2077 cop Kiera Cameron (portrayed by Rachel Nichols) who follows a group of fugitives back to 2012 Vancouver, and promptly gets stuck there – was one of the only sci-ﬁ series both shot and set in Vancouver. Its third season ended in June 2014 on one jaw-dropping cliffhanger: with the arrival of super-scary-looking Future Soldiers from an effed up, war-torn timeline. As summer 2014 marched on, Continuum’s home network – Showcase – remained mum on renewal. Announcements rolled out for Show-

case’s other shows, but not so for Continuum. Its on- and off-screen future grew ever bleaker. Even Continuum’s showrunner, Simon Barry, expressed his frustration on social media, tweeting in August 2014: “If I don’t get some #RenewContinuum news really soon, I will be launching an epic twitter rant... So that’s something to look forward to.” But diehard fans (who call themselves NuumNuts) organized.They bombarded Showcase with tweets and emails, and put the #RenewContinuum hashtag to good use. And they got their wish: Continuum would return for a fourth and ﬁnal (albeit shorter) season, and the NuumNuts (not to mention Barry and cast and crew) would get the closure they so desired. “We had a big plan that we knew we could do seven seasons in terms of story points, but at the end of the day, those plans are kind of like a road trip,” says Barry during a set visit in mid-May. “So we were always prepared to do the short trip or the long trip, depending on

what opportunities we were given. Regardless of how many seasons we got, the ending was always going to be the same.” Barry’s seated at a table that fans of Continuum know well: the conference table in Continuum’s police station, located in the office building adjacent to the Plaza of Nations. Photos of Continuum’s baddies and agitators (including Luvia Petersen’s Garza, and The 100 star Richard Harmon’s Julian Randol) hang on white boards, just as they would in a real cop shop. The plan is to dismantle the set the next day; the final shooting day is four days away. By this point, the final scene is already in the can. Like most shows, Continuum shoots out of sequence, and on this sunny afternoon, they’re filming an emotionally charged scene involving Kiera, tech genius Alec (Erik Knudsen), and beleaguered VPD cop Carlos (Victor Webster). These final episodes are more like a six-part movie than a regular season, says Barry.

Lisa Berry, Ty Olsson, Aleks Paunovic, Kyra Zagorsky, Michael Eklund, and Garfield Wilson join the final season of Continuum as hard-nosed soldiers from a future timeline. between takes a little later in the day. “Somebody dies almost every single episode, and people go through major storyline arcs,” says Webster. “There are lots of explosions and gunfights and fistfights, and it’s pretty spectacular.” But the story isn’t going to be “wrapped up in a nice package with a bow,” says Nichols, upon whose character’s shoulders rests the fate of time as we know it. “[Kiera’s] journey this season is, if she’s going to get home, if she has that ability to get home, there’s no way that she’s going to leave here and leave it a mess,” says Nichols. “Morally, she wouldn’t do that, and I’m proud of her because Kiera year one would have done it. She wouldn’t have had the relationships. She wouldn’t have seen the good that Liber8 can actually do, or the bad that the corporations and the corporate congress could actually do.” As for one of Continuum’s more menacing characters

“It’s an event series, and I think that was a great opportunity for us to not be locked into an episodic model of traditional TV, and really say, ‘hey, let’s make a six-hour movie, and spread it out over six parts,’” says Barry. “That really freed us up to make the show feel more like an epic chapter at the end of the book.” Adding to that event series feeling is the addition of high-profile guest stars, many portraying the aforementioned Future Soldiers: Aleks Paunovic (The 100; iZombie), Michael Eklund (Eadweard), Lisa Berry, Ty Olsson, Garfield Wilson, and Kyra Zagorsky (fresh off of Helix, who describes her Continuum character as “a big mystery, and it’s a big secret that’s a pay-off in the final episode, but I was the only one who knew what that piece was”). Barry “found a way to turn up the heat and really go out with a bang, and these last six episodes are pretty crazy,” says Webster in

– Vancouver actor Stephen Lobo, who portrays the rather dastardly (and oddly playful) Kellog – he’s grateful for the opportunity to have some closure. “I’ve never been a part of anything that you finish on series television,” says Lobo, who co-starred on Godiva’s and Arctic Air (both RIP). “The axe falls, usually on a cliffhanger, and then you’re done.” If you live in Canada, you can watch the first episode of the fourth season right now (ideally after binge-watching the first three seasons) on ETCanada.com. The episode will be online until just before midnight on Sept. 3, at which point it’ll be removed and then the traditional weekly broadcast cycle will begin on Sept. 4 at 9pm on Showcase. W Read more from Reel People’s Continuum set visit online at Westender.com.

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The Drive gets big screen treatment

/(' *(,$(* +-*() 1! the funky EastVan hood premieres at Rio Theatre, Aug. 27 KRISTYN ANTHONY @allovthethings

These days it seems anyone’s life is worthy of a shot on television, thanks to the beast of a machine that is reality TV. Fortunately, there are still some interesting, creative and original tales to tell, and as it turns out, they are also taking place in our own backyards. The Drive, an innovative new video-on-demand series showcasing the sights, the sounds and the stories of the iconic Vancouver neighbourhood premieres Aug. 27 at The Rio Theatre. Local actor-director-producer Nick Hunning (Smallville, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time) and actress-producer Lindsay Hummond (Fringe) teamed up to form East Van Entertainment – the

AMERICAN ULTRA

Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart Directed by Nima Nourizadeh After sharing romantic screen time in 2009’s Adventureland, Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart reunite for the spy comedy American Ultra. The niche genre the ﬁlm occupies generally mixes snappy writing with overthe-top violence and Ultra hits the mark, often with stylish precision. Eisenberg plays Mike How-

Dan Mangan (on left) and Nick Hunning play bartenders in The Drive. Contributed photo production company behind the project – a little over a year ago, with an idea to tell a story of the street they’ve called home for close to a decade. The Drive centers on newcomer Chris, who ﬁnds himself in a makeshift family of ﬁve, renting a room in a classic craftsman style house in the diverse and unpredictable world of the East Van neighbourhood. Long considered the epicenter of Vancouver’s counterculture, Commercial

Drive is an eclectic 20-block stretch of some of the city’s best offerings. Cuisine from all over the world lines sidewalks nestled between independently-owned businesses, many with decades of proprietorship on this street, home to an ever-rotating cast of characters from artists and musicians to anarchists and young moms. Traditionally, a neighbourhood of Italian immigrants, The Drive is undisputedly the best spot in town for an espresso, and café culture is

ell, a small-town stoner who spends his days hanging with girlfriend Phoebe (Stewart) and enduring his humdrum job at the local convenience store. Life suddenly changes for Mike when a mysterious woman (Connie Britton) arrives at the store and begins reciting cryptic messages to him. Following the bizarre encounter, Mike confronts a couple thugs ‘doing shit’ to his car and incredulously quickly dispatches the men in true Jason Bourne fashion. It turns out our hapless hero is actually a sleeper agent for a shad-

owy defunct CIA program who has just been activated. American Ultra’s simplistic plot is derivative but director Nima Nourizadeh brings a keen eye to the movie’s crisp, tight shot compositions and some brisk editing make the ﬁlm ultimately watchable, albeit familiar. Eisenberg and Stewart are perfectly cast in their respective roles with the former handling ﬁght scene duties convincingly. A strong cast,

a big part of daily dwelling in these parts. “In essence, it’s really about the cumulative experiences we’ve all had in the community,” Hunning says in a recent phone interview alongside Kirsten Sleening, a co-producer and actor on the series. Writer-actor Graem Beddoes’ original script has seen a long gestation period rife with rewrites over the past six years. Filming took place this past spring, thanks in part to a community programming grant from TELUS Optik Local. The creatively collaborative nature of The Drive is evident, as Hunning recounts the early stages of the project, and Slenning is quick to point out the learning curve endured as actors stepping into production roles for the ﬁrst time. “It was an absolutely huge undertaking for all of us,” Slenning says. “Process-wise, it was a learning experience.”

Continued on page 15 with decent scenery-chewing from the central villain played by Topher Grace, a madcap assassin courtesy of Walton Goggins, and a buffed up John Leguizamo, keep things entertaining until the ﬁnale. A kinetic soundtrack and generally well-staged action ensure the ﬁlm never has time to drag. It’s not quite a meal but American Ultra provides a tasty summer snack. W –Thor Diakow

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BC can no longer claim Carly Rae Jepsen; she belonged to the world as of 2012, the year “Call Me Maybe” reached number one in 18 countries and entered the zeitgeist with dozens of viral lip-dubs. But we’ve further lost touch with the Mission, BC, sweetheart with the vague pop-juggernaut that is her third album. The 29-year-old reveals little new on %#0.#&"./. Instead, her musical persona still seems caught in that superﬁcial crush – in a world where bangs never grow and the sing-along dance party never stops. That’s not to say, though, that the consistency isn’t catchy, or clever. Teaming with some of pop’s most prestigious hitmakers, Jepsen has luxuriously eschewed her sessions with Max Martin and Jack Antonoff for tracks with Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij and Devonté Hynes (Florence + The Machine, Chemical Brothers). The album opens with some meaningful eye contact on “Run Away with Me”, a midnight-

infused send-off to the shimmering seduction of summer. It stalks you across the bar with the dangerously infectious “I Really Like You” (listen to Jepsen sing the word “really” 67 times at your own risk), and calls you two a taxi with the Sia-penned “Making the Most of the Night”. Like a doubletexting ﬁrst date, “Boy Problems” and “LA Hallucinations” want you to like them a bit too much, but Jepsen maintains her cool with the cavernous “Gimmie Love” and takes the gloves off with the wounded “Your Type” (the grittiness of her voice apparently thanks to a week of vaping). But for all the talk of emotion, not a lot of it feels real. Referencing everyone from Prince to Haim, %#0.#&"./ is a tightly crafted ‘80s package wrapped in pastel shades of synth; I just wish it let a little more of Jepsen out. –Kelsey Klassen Rating: !!!!!

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THE PROTOMEN A rock opera from the future about the good, the evil, and the in-between from the Nashville, Tennessee band largely influenced by the Mega Man games. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at TicketFly.com

JENNY HVAL Norweigan singercomposer-lyricist and writer, swings through town in support of her lastest release, Apocalypse Girl with special guests Briana Marela and Mu. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca

TOM COCHRANE WITH RED RIDER The Canadian rock icon of “Life Is A Highway” fame plays the Summer Concert series in support of his latest offering, Take It Home. 8pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Admission included with PNE ticket.

THE GET UP KIDS Kansas City pop-inflected emo outfit return to town on their 20th anniversary tour. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $20.50 at Red Cat and Ticketmaster.ca

PSYCHIC POLLUTION Experimental synth, noise, ambient, performance art band from Victoria performs with special guest Lucid 44 from Calgary. 9:30pm at The Lido. Free.

AXIOM Lower Mainland hard rock band take the stage with special guests Altermind, Bad PR, and The Reckless Famous. 7:30pm at Studio Records. Tickets $12 at the door.

LITTLE VICTOR Memphis bluesman takes the stage in support of his latest release, Buzz, Busted & Broke with special guests Harpdog Brown & the Travelin’ Blues Show. 7pm at The Rio. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, Neptoon, Beat Merchant and RioTheatreTickets.ca or $25 at the door.

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THE WALK-INS The bluesy-folkrockers with a hint of grunge play a hometown show with special guests White Blood Cells, The Eleven Twelves, and The 3 a.m. 9pm at Railway Club.

KYLE BOTTOM With appearances on XM Satellite Radio, at Vancouver’s International Comedy Festival and on stages all over town, this self-proclaimed “nerd in a slacker’s body” takes the stage at his home club with his signature blend of raw confession and comic observation. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com

EVENTS VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE FESTIVAL The world-renowned tap dance festival returns for its 16th year showcasing the deep-rooted musical art with new perspectives and skill levels, and the Canadian premiere of two globally celebrated artists. 8pm at Norman Rothstein Theatre. Tickets at VTixOnline.com. Runs until August 30.

CHEAP & FUN AUGUST SUMMER NIGHTS Front & Company presents this unique shopping experience, collaborating with Black Rook Bakehouse, Brand & Iron Leather Goods, and Hocus Rocus for a night of shopping and mingling. 7pm at Front & Company (3772 Main). Admission is free.

DEATH SENTENCE Five piece punk rock outfit rocks the house with special guests Old Derelicts and Captain Algebra. 9pm at Funky Winker Beans. Tickets $15 at the door only. THE TUBULOIDS Tsunami surf rockers from Vancouver play the world premiere of Skate Trades with special guests Satan’s Cape. 8:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Free. THEESATISFACTION Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White bring their funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics to town from Seattle with special guest Chin Injeti. 7pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $13 at FortuneSoundClub.ElectroStub.com THE BRASS ACTION Local punkska-reggae mad men hit the stage in support of the release of their second full-length album with special guests The Elixxxirs and Sweet Leaf. 8pm at ANZA Club. Tickets $12 at TicketZone.com

COMEDY DAMONDE TSCHRITTER The uniquely, comedic storyteller hailed as “comedy’s new superhero” takes the stage for the first of two nights with Ian Wallace and Ryan Paterson. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com

WASTED STRAYS Country-punk rockers take the stage with special guests AK-747s, Broken Hands and Otis Rotting. 8:30pm at Pat’s Pub. Tickets $10 at the door only.

THEATRE/DANCE THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Celebrating 75 years of song and dance filled summer nights in picturesque Stanley Park, TUTS presents Oliver! and Hairspray: The Musical, providing theatrical delight in the outdoor splendour of Vancouver’s iconic park. 8pm at Malkin Bowl. Tickets at Tuts.ca. Held over until Aug. 29. LOVE’S LABOUR LOST It’s the Jazz Age, the music and party are in full swing and a rum-running kingpin and his pals have chosen to turn their backs on liquor and ladies to follow a simpler, scholarly life. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until Sept. 20. KING LEAR Shakespeare’s magnificent tragedy tells the story of an aging king who divides his kingdom between two daughters but leaves out the third, failing to understand she loves him most of all. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until Sept. 20.

EVENTS VANCOUVER WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL Sing some sea shanties, participate in boatbuilding, both for kids and families or check out the artisans and try your hand at some fancy boat work while visiting a variety of vessels on the docks. Runs until Aug. 30 on Granville Island. Visit VanWoodBoatFestival.WordPress.com for details and registration.

THEATRE/DANCE THRONE AND GAMES Laughter is coming… This elimination comedic improve format inspired by the HBO hit, Game of Thrones is a parody filled with betrayal, death, unlikely alliances and of course, humour. 7:30pm at The Improv Centre (Granville Island). Tickets at Tickets. VTSL.com. Final performance. A MODERN FAIRY TALE In the land of Kingdom Town, a blooming romance between Wolf and Red Riding Hood spins in a new direction - with a story re-written with LGBTQ inclusiveness and gender neutral terms – where ballroom meets hip-hop dance routines, cross-playing, and contemporary internet humour draw you into this pop-rock musical parody. 7pm at Metro Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.MetroTheatre. com. Runs until Aug. 30.

CHEAP & FUN HCBC HORSE DAY A fun-filled family event where you get the chance to see what horses have to offer, watch exciting riding demos, visit with the horses and learn how to get started in riding. 11am to 7pm at PNE Agrodome. Admission included with PNE ticket.

ART UNDERGROUND ART AUCTION Explore the underbelly of the Canadian art scene with another installment of MINBID’s Art Auctions, where custom cocktails and craft beer coupled with local live music provides the rare opportunity to bid on local and international underground art. 8-11pm at Stretch Studio. Admission is free, but registration is recommended at MiniBidAuctions.com

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COLBIE CAILLAT & CHRISTINA PERRI The Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter from Malibu shares the stage with the “A Thousand Years” pop chanteuse from Pennsylvania as part of the Summer Concert Series. 8pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Admission included with PNE ticket.

JACK SEMPLE Juno Award winning blues guitar virtuoso from Regina with special guest Don Alder. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $19 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highilfe, Zulu and TicketFly.com JANET JACKSON Grammy Award winning music icon returns to Vancouver on the Unbreakable World Tour. 8pm at Rogers Arena. Tickets $29+ at Ticketmaster.ca and LiveNation.com

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THE SUNDAY SERVICE Two halves of fast-paced, absurd and hilarious improv, favouring discovery over structure, to carry the audience through a kaleidoscopic trip. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Admission is $9.

THE LAUGH GALLERY WITH GRAHAM CLARK One of Vancouver’s brightest comics hosts this weekly, wonderfully eclectic show where you get to laugh AND win a great prize! 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at EventBrite.ca

CHEAP & FUN URBAN POP-UP MARKET Pop by the pop-up and peruse a collection of Vancouver’s finest urban brands featuring everything from locally made ice cream and chocolates to jewellery, skin care products, kitchenware and men, women’s and baby clothing. 11am-5pm at Rainier Provisions. Admission is free. DOGGY FUN DAY Volunteer Education & Assistance Team for Animals (VEATA) invites you to this familyfriendly event for dogs and their people featuring the World Famous Bobbing for Wieners competition and a host of other activities to raise awareness for animal rescue groups across Metro Vancouver. 11:30am-3:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Park. Admission is free. AN AFTERNOON FAMILY CRUISE All aboard the MV Britannia for a family-friendly cruise where Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother and Spiderman are your ship mates. DJ Kubanito and DJ Casanova keep you dancing after a performance by Grupo America Kids and delicious eats provided by Patron Tacos & Cantina. Boarding at 2pm at Harbour Cruises. Sailing from 3-5pm. Tickets $12+ at SalsaCruises.com

QUEER PROV The Bobbers have returned to the Davie Village and are performing hilarious queer improv comedy every week with a whole new format and a new cast! 8pm at 1181 (1181 Davie).

EVENTS MADE WITH LOVE The most extravagant mixology competition in Canada is coming back to Vancouver where 14 bartenders from across the city will compete to impress cocktail enthusiasts with exclusive and innovative creations. 6-10pm at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Tickets $65 at WanTickets.com

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MUSIC KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD Australia garage-psych band, play tunes from their latest release, I’m In Your Mind Fuzz with special guests The Mild High Club and Sh-Shakes. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca ERIC LU One of the finest pianists of the younger generation, Lu has performed classics in venues across the world; he presents a program of Chopin for the Young Talent Concert. 7:30pm at Vancouver Academy of Music. Tickets $18.50 at TicketsTonight.TicketForce.com

COMEDY POP-UP COMEDY JAM The Fictionals are back to present their award-winning improv comedy with special show themes and special guests, where everything on stage in made up based on audience suggestions, in this unique comedy experience. 8pm at Café Deux Soleils. Tickets $7 at the door, $5 with student ID.

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BOYZ II MEN The Grammy Award winning iconic R&B group return to town in celebration of their 20th anniversary, as part of the Summer Concert Series. 8pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Admission is included with PNE ticket.

WAA WORLD MUSIC SHOWCASE The Western Arts Alliance presents this showcase featuring the music of Alex Cuba, Harry Manx, the African Guitar Summit, Locarno and Vahagni. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at CapilanoU.ca

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL American rock band from Palm Desert, California play in support of their forthcoming album, Zipper Down. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and Ticketmaster.ca and LiveNation.com

COMEDY WHY? STAND-UP: SEPTEMBER After a two month hiatus, East Van’s favourite comedy show is back featuring headliner Ryan Lachance, with Ben Mills, Stegan MacNeil, Dylan Rhymer, Jenny Toews and James Kennedy hosted by local nice guys, Jacob Samuel and Brent Constantine. 8:45pm at Tangent Café. Admission is free.

THEATRE/DANCE THE COMEDY OF ERRORS The hilarious Shakespeare classic that has everyone seeing double is the story of two sets of long-lost twins who meet up unexpectedly, creating hilarious confusion for their friends, loved ones and even themselves! 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach. org. Runs until Sept. 26.

COMEDY AT THE BILTMORE Dan Quinn hosts this all-pro weekly comedy show featuring a different headliner every week with 8 other comics taking the stage to work out all kinds of material. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at the door.

URBAN FORAGING PLANT WALK The Homesteader’s Emporium presents indigenous Metis herbalist, mother and story-teller Lori Snyder for a wild plant walk around an East Van neighbourhood to discover new perspectives on how we see and interact with plants in the city. 6:30pm at HE (649 East Hastings). Tickets $25 at HomeSteaders.ca

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BRIAN HOWELL: BURN FORESTS The Vancouver artist presents this new series of large-scale photographs taken in the winter months of 2014-2015 from Howell’s travels through the Thompson Okanagan, depicting a selection of winter landscapes previously ravaged by forest fires in BC. 10am-6pm at Winsor Gallery (258 East 1st). Runs until Sept. 5.

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THEATRE/DANCE PAUL ANTHONY’S TALENT TIME The launch of the eighth season of the hilarious talent-variety show features the return of Gary Oliver from Cinemazoo, a performance from the Cindy Yange Dance Academy and laughs from Chris James, all hosted by Ryan Beil of The Sunday Service, as well as the live house band and a chance to win $100. 8pm at The Rio. Tickets $10 at RioTheatreTickets.ca or $12 at the door.

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What’s up with the Paleo diet? The diet also excludes dairy or grain products and processed food. Ok, so the “no processed food” rule is obviously a good thing, but some question the lack of whole grains and they are great source of complex carbohydrates. Paleo enthusiasts say the diet represents a very old form of eating, one conﬁned to the sorts of food available in pre-agricultural days. The theory behind the very trendy diet is that we should mimic the diets of our Paleolithic ancestors, but like most things in life there are opposing opinions on the subject. A new study in The Quarterly Review of Biology showed that the highprotein/low-carb interpretation of the Paleolithic menu is probably all wrong. Researchers insist that our cavemen and cavewomen ancestors loved – and needed – carbs as much as we do, even if they gathered them instead of cultivating them like we do today. During the Paleolithic period, people ate a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, nuts, roots, and meat. In today’s world, these have been mainly replaced with

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We’ve all heard of it, but none of us really know what it is. It’s the Paleolithic diet, most commonly known as the Paleo diet or the caveman diet. You know what I’m talking about; you have at least one friend that avoids grains like the plague, instead loading up on the veggies and meat. You pretend you understand what the newest fad diet is all about, but really you excuse yourself to go to the bathroom to do a panic Google search on the subject. The famous Paleo diet is based on foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans; ‘cave men’, if you will. The diet consists chieﬂy of meat, ﬁsh, vegetables, and fruit. There is some debate within the Paleo community about which starchy vegetables are Paleo-friendly, but most recommend limiting them, if not barring them entirely.

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Since 2009 the Vancouver chapter of the Ride to Conquer Cancer beneﬁting the BC Cancer Foundation has raised an impressive 60 million dollars for cancer research.This weekend (August 29-30), those touched by cancer will embark on the ride of their lives for a cause dear to their hearts.Their pledge to raise a minimum of $2500 each to ride 200km+ is no easy feat. Meet Anna Schiffer, Mother of two young boys and an SFU Chemistry PhD student. Schiffer took on the personal challenge of cycling the Ride to Conquer Cancer this year for her own kids. “I want to give my two boys the gift of living a life without cancer”. Anna has always

been passionate about cycling and running but she says having a reason dear to her heart makes the training and fundraising more fulﬁlling. Anna’s father-in-law won his ﬁght with prostate cancer. It was Danielle Buchanan, the Ride to Conquer Cancer’s Community Engagement Specialist’s own story that pulled at her heartstrings enough to register. As a busy Mom, “the biking, training and physical preparation is personal time that allows me some time to clear my head. The fundraising and asking people for money part is not easy”. When you register to ride, every person has the opportunity to choose where the money they raised will go. Schiffer chose childhood cancer research in an effort to support her dream of raising kids in a cancer free world. Anna says the part of the adventure she looks forward to most is meeting the other rid-

Anna Schiffer cut her hair for Wigs for Kids, and will be participating in the 2015 Ride to Conquer Cancer. ers and hearing their stories. She feels her biggest physical challenge this weekend will be endurance. In addition to the ride, Schiffer is cutting off her long curly, blonde hair in advance of the ride in support of Wigs for Kids. “Everyone says its just hair,

but for me it’s letting go, my hair is a part of who I am”. Danielle Buchanan also has a potent personal cancer story. A three-year cervical cancer survivor, her father was not so lucky; prostate cancer took his life. Buchanan is grateful that her father Tom got to see her and her sister Jenna complete the ride before he passed. “I ride every year and hope to ride every year for the rest of my life,” Buchanan says. Buchanan is the Ride to Conquer Cancer’s Community Engagement Specialist and says she has never seen so many beautiful people in one community unite for a larger than life cause. Buchanan would like to remind all the ladies out there to never ever miss an annual physical exam. “It saved my life.” W " &)112.+ +$' (#*' +2 %2!0)'. %/!,'. /+ %2!0)'.%/!,'.-,/

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@MyszkaWay You like to run ahead of the pack. You prefer to show people the way, to set the pace. It’s cleaner that way, right? There’s less risk you will be caught up in the messy details of everyday compromise. But I suspect that the time is right for you to try an experiment: Temporarily ease yourself into the middle of the pack. Be willing to deal with the messy details of everyday compromise. Why? Because it will teach you lessons that will serve you well the next time you’re showing the way and setting the pace.

Are you ready to revise your ideas about how love works? Would you consider re-evaluating your relationship to romance, your approach to intimacy, and your understanding of sex? I hope you will not only be willing but also excited to do these things. Now is a favorable time to make changes that will energize your love life with a steady flow of magic for months to come. To get the party started, brainstorm about experiments you could try to invigorate the dynamics of togetherness. Make a list of your customary romantic strategies, and rebel against them all. Speak sexy truths that are both shocking and endearing.

Querencia is a Spanish word with many nuances. At its simplest, it refers to your favorite spot, a place where you long to be. But its meaning can go even deeper. Querencia may be a sanctuary where you feel safe and authentic, or a situation that enables you to draw on extra reserves of strength and courage. It’s a special kind of home: an empowering shelter that makes you feel that you belong in this world and love your life. Can you guess where I’m going with this message, Gemini? These days you need to be in your querencia even more than usual. If you don’t have one, or if you don’t know where yours is, formulate a fierce intention to locate it.

The art of effective communication consists of knowing both what to say and what not to say. It’s not enough to simply find the words that accurately convey your meaning. You have to tailor your message to the quirks of your listeners. For example, let’s say you want to articulate the process that led you to change your mind about an important issue. You would use different language with a child, an authority figure, and a friend. Right? I think you are currently at the peak of your abilities to do this well, Cancerian. Take full advantage of your fluency. Create clear, vivid impressions that influence people to like you and help you.

Arthur Conan Doyle first used the term “smoking gun” in a story he wrote over a century ago. It referred to a time the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes burst into a room to find a man holding a pistol that had just been fired, along with the fallen body of a man who had been shot. Since then, the meaning of “smoking gun” has expanded. Now it’s any piece of evidence that serves as compelling proof of a certain hypothesis. If you can’t find the cookie you left in the kitchen, and your roommate walks by with cookie crumbs on his chin, it’s the smoking gun that confirms he pilfered your treat. I believe this is an important theme for you right now. What question do you need answered? What theory would you like to have corroborated? The smoking gun will appear.

At least for now, I suggest you suspend the quest for order and refinement and perfection. The wise course of action is to disengage from your fascination with control, and instead give yourself to the throbbing, erratic pulse of the Cosmic Wow. Why? If you do, you will be able to evolve faster than you thought possible. Your strength will come from agile curiosity and an eagerness to experiment. Do you remember when you last explored the catalytic wonders of spontaneity and unpredictability? Do it again!

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This is the deepest, darkest phase of your cycle. The star that you will ultimately make a wish upon has not yet risen. Your pet monsters seem to have forgotten for the moment that they are supposed to be your allies, not your nemeses. Smoke from the smoldering embers in your repressed memories is blending with the chill night fog in your dreams, making your life seem like a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a taco. Just kidding about that last part. I wanted to see if your sense of humor is intact, because if it is, you will respond resiliently to all the cosmic jokes in your upcoming tests.

According to the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, here’s what God says to each of us: “Go the limits of your longing... Flare up like flame and make big shadows that I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” Whether or not you’re on speaking terms with the Creator, this is excellent advice. It’s time to give everything you have and take everything you need. Hold nothing back and open yourself as wide and wild as you dare. Explore the feeling of having nothing to lose and expect the arrivals of useful surprises.

The sun and the expansive planet Jupiter are currently making a joyful noise in the sign of Virgo, which is your astrological House of Career and Ambition. This does not necessarily mean that a boon to your career and ambition will fall into your lap, although such an event is more likely than usual. More importantly, this omen suggests that you will influence luck, fate, and your subconscious mind to work in your favor if you take dramatic practical action to advance your career and ambitions.

On August 28, 1963, Capricorn hero Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech to a crowd of thousands in Washington, DC. In that address, he imagined what it might look like if African Americans were free of the bigotry and oppression they had endured for centuries at the hands of white Americans. In accordance with your astrological potentials, I encourage you to articulate your own “I Have a Dream” vision sometime soon. Picture in detail the successful stories you want to actualize in the future. Visualize the liberations you will achieve and the powers you will obtain.

If you have been patiently waiting for a propitious moment to buy a new yacht, pledge your undying love, or get a tattoo that depicts Buddha wrestling Satan, now is as close as you’ll get to that propitious moment, at least for a while. Even if you have merely been considering the possibility of signing a year-long lease, asking a cute mischief-maker on a date, or posting an extra-edgy meme on Facebook or Twitter, the next three weeks would be prime time to strike. Diving into a deep, heart-crazed commitment is sometimes a jangly process for you Aquarians, but these days it might be almost smooth and synchronistic.

Vancouver-based comedians Christine Bortolin and Bita Joudaki have been digging into each other’s brains since they were both just shy, charming comedy dorks competing at The Canadian Improv Games in high school. “[Local comedian and musician] Aaron Read and I would always talk about how funny [Jourdaki] was,” says Bortolin, who is also a theatre and film actress. “I think we said ‘hi’ once that year. We were both very shy about things like that.” Joudaki and Bortolin were later picked to work in another comedy troupe at Instant Theatre and there they developed a friendship, which later became the creative partnership they have today. Over the years, the two have done stand-up, written and starred in various web-series, directed music videos, acted in plays and grown to be a big presence in the Vancouver comedy scene. Their most recent endeavor is a web series called Golden Futures (named after an apartment building in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood). The first episode follows Joudaki and Bortolin to an STI clinic where the two completely clueless millennials take selfies, hit on a guy at the clinic (then ditch him for being “racist” when he isn’t

responding with the sexual interest Joudaki desired) and think that chlamydia is a super power that helps one control the wind. These two moronic female leads don’t even know what birth control is, but instead think, “wishing really, really hard” right after sex is the best method to prevent pregnancy. Bortolin says this was on purpose, as she and Joudaki wanted to create comedic characters you rarely see associated with women. “I’m going to put you on YAZ,” says the female doctor to Bortolin while she’s on the table. “It has a history of killing women, but who doesn’t?” YAZ was a highly publicized birth control brand that many suspected had a direct correlation to the deadly blood clots experienced by many women soon after going on the pill.YAZ was quietly recalled by the FDA in 2009, and more than 12,000 lawsuits were ﬁled against the drug’s manufacturer, Bayer. However, a re-invented version of the drug remains on the market today. Every woman who shopped around for birth control options in the early 2000s remembers the ordeal ofYAZ. “I triedYAZ when all the cool girls in school went on it,” says Bortolin. “But, then quickly stopped taking the pills when I decided no boys liked me and I would most likely not be having sex in high school.” Inspired by the mainstream appreciation for bra-

zen, unapologetic comedians like Roseanne, John Oliver, Hari Kondabolu and comedy darling Amy Schumer, Bortolin and Jourdaki are in the business of making people laugh and lighten up. The series pokes fun at the idea that an allegedly smart and technologically advanced generation can be so completely idiotic, selﬁsh and delusional when it comes to basic life skills. “We want to call out some of the hypocrisy of millennial culture,” says Bortolin. “For example, the half-assed way people approach personal opinion and advice. We are told certain things are right without considering the source might be wrong and not investigating for ourselves and developing opinions based on that.” On the latest episode, Joudaki sneaks away from an insufferable party to lay in the party’s coat pile while eating chips and reading her past tweets. “I was so funny in 2010,” she laughs, admiring herself through Twitter. She reads out one she thinks she particularly genius: “I want to die.” Then, Joudaki and Bortolin explode into laugher. This is the much-needed self-reﬂective humor for those of you who were born with the Internet. W

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Vancouver, BC

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Burnaby, BC

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WEEKLY SPECIALS Prices Effective August 27 to September 2, 2015.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT Wild Coho Salmon Fillet

BC Red Grape Tomatoes

BC Organic Freestone Peaches

2.98lb/ 6.57kg

value pack pin bone removed

9.99lb/ 22.02kg

2/4.00

1 pint package

BC Organic Mixed Beans from GBE Farm

BC Organic MacIntosh Apples from Nature’s First Fruit

Ovation Boneless Leg of Lamb Roast

11.99lb/ 26.43kg

Harvest All Beef Wieners

Old Country Ready to Cook Pasta 350g

454g

1.36kg bag 450g

3.98

6.99

3.98

GROCERY

DELI Bremner’s Frozen Berries

Liberté Greek or Méditerranée Yogurt or Kefir

organic or regular, assorted varieties

6.49

Anita’s Organic Breakfast Boost

assorted varieties

500-520ml +deposit +eco fee product of Thailand

3/4.98

Hardbite Potato Chips assorted varieties 150g • product of BC

25%

22%

3.99-4.39

Blue Monkey Coconut Water

SAVE

product of Canada

20%

41%

600g • product of BC

500g – 1L

FROM

assorted varieties

SAVE

4.99

4/9.00

SAVE

35%

250-275g product of BC

5.99

Earth’s Choice Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Bars assorted varieties

assorted varieties 2L product of Canada

4.29 Edelweiss Granola

23%

3.29

5.99-6.99 each

assorted varieties product of Canada

SAVE

5.99 16.99 3lb 454g

FROM

33%

Ready to Eat Choices’ Own Individual Salads or Wraps

L’Ancetre Organic Cheese assorted varieties 200g • product of Canada

80g • product of Canada

SAVE

Wild Salmon: Choices’ Own Salmon and Brown Rice Entrées, Salmon Lox Bagels, Salmon and Tabouli Wrap or Salmon Salad

Dairyland Trutaste Lactose Free Milk

SAVE FROM

23%

5.395.79

5.99-6.99 each

( product may not be exactly as shown )

BAKERY Stoneground Wholegrain Bread

Simply Natural Organic Pasta Sauce

Happy Planet Organic Fresh Lemonade

assorted varieties

739ml • product of USA

1.5L • product of BC

SAVE

41%

3.99

43%

Assorted Sizes and Varieties

25% off

regular retail price

Botanica Organic Goji Berries

15.99 300g 22.99 500g

100g • product of China

SAVE

33% 2/4.98

Lifetime Liquid Calcium Magnesium Citrate Grape, Lemon, Orange, or Strawberry

17.99 475ml

2 varieties 530g

assorted varieties

2.99

SAVE

HEALTHCARE Lorna Vanderhaeghe Women’s Health Supplements

Want Want Super Slim Rice Crisps

! New

4.99

Together in the Kitchen: A Family Cooking Series with the Choices Nutrition Team Class 1: Sat., September 26, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Stuffed Pasta and Zucchini Noodles Class 2: Sat., October 17, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Yogurt Parfaits with Homemade Granola

Blueberry or Pina Colada

18.99 475ml

Innovite Inno-Q-Nol 100mg

29.99 30 soft gels 52.99 60 soft gels

200mg

52.99 30 soft gels 89.99 60 soft gels

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Class 3: Sat., November 21, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Rainbow Potato Pancakes & Kale Chips Class 4: Sat., December 5, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Holiday Appy Platter Including children, grandchildren, nieces & nephews in the cooking process is a great way to get them excited about eating healthy. Cost $30 per class OR all four for $100. Price of registration covers 1 caregiver and up to 2 children—over the age of 5. Preregistration required and spaces are limited. For full details, visit choicesmarkets.com, call the number listed at the host store or inquire at Customer Service. Class Locations: Choices Floral Shop & Annex, 604-736-0009 Choices South Surrey, 604-541-3902 Choices Kelowna, 250-862-4864

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