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Richard Henriquez: back to the future
Celebrated architect is “building stories” through historical and cultural narratives Words Laura GoldsteinPhotography Lia Crowe Look up. A four-ton, 35-foot-high pin oak tree is a lone leafy relic overlooking Vancouver’s spectacular English Bay. Ordinarily, the green …
Rooted in culture, steeped in love
Botanist chef Hector Laguna treats local, seasonal food with respect Words Joanne PetersPhotography Lia Crowe Growing up in Mexico, Vancouver chef Hector Laguna spent time in Veracruz and Hidalgo, going back and forth between oceanside and farmland. He could pick …
The culinary kingdom of Whistler
Glacier-level eats from steak and seafood to sushi and Thai Words Joanne Peters Whistler Blackcomb is well known the world over for its epic, extensive terrain. The powdery winter playground makes skiers and snowboarders believe they really have reached seventh heaven. But …
Earth, water, air + fire
Revel in the elements at these nearby and faraway retreats Words Jane Zatylny Scrolling through my friends’ travel photos on Instagram, I can’t help but notice the throngs of tourists in the background. They’re there with them waiting for a gondola ride in Venice, in an …
Cookie chronicles
Winter’s sweet treats past and present Words Ellie Shortt Photography Don Denton It was a cold and blustery day. The beating rain quickly turned into slushy snow as a weary traveller fought his way through the looming darkness. The sun set so early now—both the nightfall …
Adventures in America’s Wild West
Decadent luxury at The Resort at Paws Up Words Lauren KramerPhotography courtesy The resort at paws up It’s early morning and I’m sinking blissfully into the bubbles of a private hot tub on the back deck of my luxury timber home on a ranch in Montana. The air carries …
Secrets and lives — AND THE 7 SINS with Bronwyn Bertles
WORDS Angela Cowan PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Bronwyn Bertles has used her strong entrepreneurial roots, her determination and her natural ease with people to build a successful career in real estate over the last decade. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Bronwyn received a …
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Christmas cookies, pups and a little boy
Words Sharon EastonIllustration Sierra Lundy The day before Christmas Eve, I invited four-year-old Dylan, from up the street, over to bake Christmas cookies. Cookie dough was made, rolling pin ready, a variety of Christmas cookie cutters set out, an assortment of trimmings …
a timeless classic
The love of storytelling inspired this Hamptons-style home in South Surrey Words Laura GoldsteinPhotography Julian Plimley If you’re one of the legions of fans of the indomitable screenwriter Nancy Meyers, you know that fabulous homes (especially kitchens) are …