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July, 2010

Vancouver Celebrities: July/Aug 2010

Models, designers, and a muster of peacocks raised a nice chunk of change at these summer fêtes

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Enflux

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BluBird

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The Best Buys of Summer 2010

We asked five of the city's most stylish, forward-thinking retailers to pick items they can't live without. Then we curated them into a smart shopping guide for summer

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The Woman Behind the Vancouver School Board

While trustee Patti Bacchus and the Ministry of Education battle over a half-billion-dollar budget, 53,000 schoolkids hold their breath

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Sturgeons and the Fraser River's Conservation

The monster fish that inhabit the Fraser are more than just the last wild stock of Pacific sturgeon in the world they’re a barometer of the health of the river

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Electric Cars

How Vancouver’s bringing battery-powered vehicles to our streets

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Vancouver's Deadly Roads

Nick Young arrived here by chance. And his life ended here, by chance. What makes Vancouver the country’s deadliest city for pedestrians?

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Bowen Island

Even with a booming population, Bowen Island maintains its charm

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In Season: Raspberries

CinCin’s pastry chef, Thierry Busset, talks raspberries

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Editor's Note, July/August 2010

Hello, Police

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Best Rosé Wines

Fine summer sippers from B.C. and Spain

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Vancouver's Best Takeout

There’s something uniquely summery and satisfying about a meal that travels—to the beach, to the park, even to your own backyard. And whether it’s deliciously sloppy or just-so gourmet, great takeout can be found in some unexpected places

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Eric McCormack

Actor Eric McCormack, of Will and Grace fame, talks about his latest project and life in Vancouver

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Spruce Body Lab

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HST Revolt

Between the BC Rail scandal and the saga of (on again, off again Solicitor General) Kash Heed, Gordon Campbell is suffering through his toughest year as premier. And now this

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P+A Furniture

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The New Brewery

Anthony von Mandl is betting he can replicate his wine success brewing Belgian-style beer

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Belmont Barbershop & Mr. Lee's General Store & Haberdashy

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Jim Chu

Chief Jim Chu has modernized VPD methods, taken innovative approaches to crime prevention, and won kudos for the force’s handling of Olympic security. But the real test of his leadership lies ahead

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