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Technology for all; SUV is gadget-laden
Friday, February 12th, 2010 | 6:45 am
Canwest News Service
I consider myself a man of simple pleasures — hot shower instead of hot tub, Jack Daniel's instead of Dom Perignon or steak and fries instead of beef bourguignon
The same applies to vehicles of all stripes, which means…
Vancouver home prices to jump another 7.2% in 2010: Royal LePage
Thursday, January 7th, 2010 | 2:01 pm
Canwest News Service
VANCOUVER – Realty firm Royal LePage has come out of the gate of 2010 with the prediction Metro Vancouver’s home prices will inflate another 7.2 per cent in 2010 following a strong rebound in housing markets in 2009.
“We…
Greater Victoria property assessments up $89 billion for 2010
Monday, January 4th, 2010 | 11:40 am
Canwest News Service
VICTORIA – The value of Greater Victoria’s residential and commercial properties for 2010 is nearly $89 billion – an increase of nearly $4 billion from the previous year, according to B.C. Assessment Authority.
The roll for the province was…
Eat your way around the mountain: The best of Montreal's casual dining
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | 12:00 pm
Canwest News Service
As usual, we’re all over the map when it comes to the year’s best casual restaurants – and in a multicultural city like Montreal, that’s just how it should be. If any themes emerged from our combined Top…
Treat your vegetarian guests to tarts and scones
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | 11:00 am
Canwest News Service
Q: I’m having a New Year’s Day brunch and was looking for a dish for vegetarians. They are not vegans and I’d like to offer them something other than salad. I’m also looking for a scone recipe. I’d…
New Year's Eve kiss easy to prepare
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | 11:00 am
Canwest News Service
My husband and I are both chefs. This means that for years we were used to preparing and serving food to other people who were enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebration. Now, having retired from active chef duty,…
Non-alcoholic beverages make non-drinkers feel part of the fun
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | 11:00 am
Canwest News Service
Non-alcohol drinks can offer allure.
With a kick of flavour and creativity or just their presence alone, they can provide a welcome gesture.
“It makes people feel part of the group,” when non-alcohol choices are available, says Ritchie Ali, food…
Tap water's hot, diet pop's not
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | 11:00 am
Canwest News Service
Hot: Locavore liquor
Not: Sweet slushies
The local food movement has sidled up to the bar, while the blender has been banished to the kitchen. Those in the know will be ordering drinks made with seasonal, locally grown ingredients. Goodbye…
Ron Eade dishes on salt, slabs of meat and comfort foods with flair
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | 11:00 am
Canwest News Service
Hot: Exotic herbs, spices
Not: Salt
For years we’ve heard that too much sodium leads to high blood pressure and heart disease. Finally, albeit slowly, the message is starting to sink in as food manufacturers reduce the salt content of…
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