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Japan Handmade Returns to Inform Interiors

Last week, Inform Interiors opened its 50 Water Street showroom to an intimate gathering of design-minded guests for Japan Handmade, a speaker event and gallery installation seven years in the making. The evening brought five celebrated Japanese craft houses to Vancouver: Kaikado, Nakagawa Woodworking, Kagizen Yoshifusa, Kanaami-Tsuji, and Kamide Choemon Kiln. Each maker occupied a...

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Paradisum Brings an Otherworldly Vision of Movement, Myth, and Resilience to Vancouver

In a cultural moment defined by uncertainty, live performance offers something increasingly rare: a shared, human experience that transcends language, borders, and headlines. This January, Vancouver audiences are invited to gather in support of the arts for an extraordinary event as DanceHouse and The Cultch present the North American premiere of Recirquel’s Paradisum at the...

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TIFF 2025: Where the Stars Align and the Champagne Never Stops

Let’s be honest: Toronto International Film Festival is more than ‘just a film festival.’ It is also a major social event, a style parade, and a networking free-for-all with a side of glamour. This year, for TIFF’s golden 50th anniversary, Toronto was absolutely buzzing. King Street turned into a red carpet runway, with parties spilling...

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Escape with Jan to Casa Brisa: Secluded Spanish Sanctuary for Reconnection & Renewal

Tucked along the border of Garraf Park on a secluded 2,000-square-metre property, Casa Brisa stands as an inviting haven for those seeking a tranquil refuge. This intimate boutique guesthouse was envisioned by a gay couple to offer a restorative retreat exclusively for gay men—a place to let go of the demands of city life and...

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Laura Widgett & The Healing Lounge: A Sanctuary for Empowerment and Transformation

Founded by Laura Widgett, The Healing Lounge is a boutique wellness studio dedicated to fostering balance, relaxation, and inner connection. Located at the intersection of Ash Street and West Broadway, this thoughtfully curated space offers a tranquil escape where individuals can explore holistic healing in a warm and supportive environment. The Healing Lounge provides a...

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Passion Illuminated: The Unveiling of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II at TROVE

The evening was an exquisite fusion of elegance and automotive artistry as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver unveiled the highly anticipated Cullinan Series II at Passion Illuminated, an exclusive event hosted at the prestigious TROVE automotive storage facility in Richmond, BC. The night brought together a distinguished circle of VIP clients and luxury media, all invited...

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CELEBRATE: From Carats to Clarity Understanding Diamonds Is Easier Than You Think!

Let us face it—diamonds can seem like a whole world of their own. Between all the jargon and the sparkle, figuring out what makes a diamond stand out might feel intimidating. But here is the good news: understanding diamonds, and what gives them their magic, is actually simpler than you think! Once you get familiar...

Farm & Florist: Pioneering Culinary Cannabis Infusions in Canada

In the heart of one of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Mount Pleasant, a culinary cannabis venture is underway that is set to redefine our perception of dining. Introducing Farm & Florist, the trailblazing brand born from West Blvd Cannabis (WBC), Canada’s first-ever culinary cannabis kitchen. As the inaugural micro-processing and cannabis manufacturing facility approved by the...

Big Mountain Foods: Jasmine Byrne Caters to New Appetites Seeking Protein Alternatives

With conscious eating and healthier habits no longer considered a trend but a worldwide movement, there has never been more demand for food products that cater to new appetites. Among a wave of fresh perspectives and innovative plant-based businesses, Big Mountain Foods is a leader. The company is run by COO Jasmine Byrne and her mother, Kimberly Chamberland, and together...

Folio.YVR Issue #3: Lancho Cephivenus: The Millennial Taking on the Medical Aesthetics Industry

As recent as ten years ago, cosmetic treatments were once only associated with the rich and famous since they were priced out-of-range for the average person. On top of which, these treatments were in aesthetic clinics which were very likely to be located in posh neighbourhoods or shopping districts. With 200+ businesses offering varying levels...

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Japan Handmade Returns to Inform Interiors

Paradisum Brings an Otherworldly Vision of Movement, Myth, and Resilience to Vancouver

TIFF 2025: Where the Stars Align and the Champagne Never Stops

Escape with Jan to Casa Brisa: Secluded Spanish Sanctuary for Reconnection & Renewal

Laura Widgett & The Healing Lounge: A Sanctuary for Empowerment and Transformation

Passion Illuminated: The Unveiling of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II at TROVE

CELEBRATE: From Carats to Clarity Understanding Diamonds Is Easier Than You Think!

Farm & Florist: Pioneering Culinary Cannabis Infusions in Canada

Big Mountain Foods: Jasmine Byrne Caters to New Appetites Seeking Protein Alternatives

Folio.YVR Issue #3: Lancho Cephivenus: The Millennial Taking on the Medical Aesthetics Industry

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