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Driving the Cadillac OPTIQ EV: Electric Luxury

Cadillac has revealed the 2025 OPTIQ, a reimagination of what entry into Cadillac luxury can be. OPTIQ will bookend the EV portfolio while remaining true to Cadillac’s brand promise in a competitively priced luxury SUV It will join the growing Cadillac EV lineup, which also includes LYRIQ, ESCALADE IQ, CELESTIQ, and, next year, VISTIQ. OPTIQ...

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OMEGA Drops Speedmaster 38 mm Dripping in Diamonds

OMEGA has unveiled an exquisite addition to its Speedmaster 38mm collection, featuring opulent timepieces crafted from both gold and steel. Each watch boasts an alluring bezel adorned with 52 shimmering diamonds and a polished crown adorned with a single diamond. This latest release marks an expansion of the collection, introducing eight new models, including two...

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Levia Wellness Spa is a Petite Gem in Osoyoos, BC

Embracing a philosophy that amalgamates the forces of passion, creativity, gratitude, joy, knowledge, experience, and self-love, the petite gem Levia Wellness Spa in Osoyoos shines as a haven for self-care. Nestled within the enchanting Watermark Beach Resort, it offers a unique spa experience that is truly relaxing. At Levia, the aim is to curate an...

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VIFF 2024 Showcases Over 150 Features Including ‘Tragically Hip, No Dress Rehearsal’

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 43rd edition next month. The 2024 festival will feature more than 350 screenings, dozens of filmmaker Q&As, talks with top creatives, live performances, artist and industry development programs, parties, and many more celebrations of film culture. Showcasing 150 features (including more than 70 premieres) and 81 shorts, VIFF 2024 is a festival of unrepeatable experiences....

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Daytripping: Ayme Truffle Farm in Grignan, France

An exclusive and captivating excursion offered by Riverside Luxury Cruises is to the renowned Ayme Truffe Farm — an opportunity reserved for avid adventurers and gastronomes. This unique outing provides a rare chance to partake in the esteemed French countryside tradition of truffle hunting. Within 30 minutes of embarking on a custom coach, guests find...

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Phantom Creek Estates Brings South Okanagan Elegance and Artistry to New Richmond Facility

In its fifth year of operations, Phantom Creek Estates has become renowned as a leader in the BC wine industry and the most spectacular destination winery in South Okanagan. It brings that style and splendour to the Lower Mainland by opening its new 4,075-square-foot Richmond office and multi-function space at 6928 Pearson Way. Even better, the...

It’s What’s for Brunch! Bar Haifa: A Menu Designed to Elevate Beloved Childhood Cuisine

A new culinary gem has emerged in the bustling downtown core of Vancouver. Bar Haifa, on the main floor of the Deloitte Summit building (410 W Georgia Street), offers delectable dishes as a testament to harmony and co-existence which stands as a beacon of unity through the universal language of food. A Taste of Co-Existence Named...

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2024 GreenTee Cup: Celebrating Competition & Bringing Together Top Talent

The 2024 GreenTee Cup was a spectacular showcase of skill, luxury, and camaraderie, bringing together the best of the golf community for an unforgettable event. The stunning backdrop of the championship course provided the perfect setting for the competitors to display their mastery of the game, while the luxurious amenities and hospitality elevated the experience...

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Alliance Française Vancouver Unveils State-of-the-Art Community Hub

After nearly a decade of planning and preparation, Alliance Française Vancouver (AFV) has unveiled a state-of-the-art cultural facility (6161 Cambie Street). The $24-million, 30,000-square-foot community hub, will not only serve as a bastion of francophone cultures in Vancouver but also significantly contribute to the local community. It is set to become the largest independent cultural...

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Vancouver Vices: Celebrating ‘The Whisky Olympics’ with ‘The Whisky Masters’

With the Paris Olympics wrapping up soon after providing shocks, record-breaking performances and a light tinge of football hooliganism, we wondered: what if there were a Whisky Olympics? Who would be the Tom Daley, Michael Johnson or Ian Thorpe of the Whisky world? What sports would they even participate in? To explore this ‘spirited’ idea,...

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Driving the Cadillac OPTIQ EV: Electric Luxury

OMEGA Drops Speedmaster 38 mm Dripping in Diamonds

Levia Wellness Spa is a Petite Gem in Osoyoos, BC

VIFF 2024 Showcases Over 150 Features Including ‘Tragically Hip, No Dress Rehearsal’

Daytripping: Ayme Truffle Farm in Grignan, France

Phantom Creek Estates Brings South Okanagan Elegance and Artistry to New Richmond Facility

It’s What’s for Brunch! Bar Haifa: A Menu Designed to Elevate Beloved Childhood Cuisine

2024 GreenTee Cup: Celebrating Competition & Bringing Together Top Talent

Alliance Française Vancouver Unveils State-of-the-Art Community Hub

Vancouver Vices: Celebrating ‘The Whisky Olympics’ with ‘The Whisky Masters’

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