Living in a Vancouver home means managing indoor air quality issues that most Canadians never face. Between November and March, our airtight condos and older homes trap moisture that breeds mold. Summer brings wildfire smoke that seeps through every window seal. Toss in urban pollution from port traffic and you’ve got a year-round recipe for respiratory problems, allergies, and that persistent musty smell no amount of scented candles can mask.
Testing your indoor air takes about two hours and costs between $150 for a DIY kit or $400 for professional assessment. The fix depends on what you find, but most Vancouver homes need …
Why Breaking News Feels Different Now (And What Vancouver Needs to Know)
The flood of breaking news worldwide has turned keeping up with current events into a full-time job nobody applied for. By filtering global news through local impact, setting boundaries on doom-scrolling, and choosing trusted sources like CBC News, Global News, Reuters, and BBC for international coverage, Vancouver residents can stay informed without drowning in the 24/7 news cycle that treats every headline like the end times.
Let’s be honest: the phrase “breaking news” has lost most of its meaning. When everything from geopolitical upheaval to celebrity tweets gets the same urgent treatment, how are you supposed …
Toronto Weed Shops
Since Canada legalized cannabis, dispensaries have been sprouting up across the country. Whether you’re a newbie in the world of cannabis or a seasoned enthusiast, finding the right place to buy your stash can be quite a puzzle. But don’t fret! We’ve done the legwork for you, compiling a top-notch list of the ten best dispensaries in Toronto.
Plus, we’ve got some handy info for you, like the typical prices for cannabis users in Toronto …
5 Quick Facts About Vaping You Should Know
Vaping is the practice of inhaling and exhaling the aerosols produced by e-cigarettes. Today, most teenagers and young adults use these e-cigarettes because vaping devices are cheap and easily accessible. However, older adults are also embracing vaping.
Some people view vaping as an escape route from smoking. bargainejuice.ca says that smokers move to vape to quit smoking. Others believe that vaping is less addictive and healthier than smoking.
Sadly, some people still do not understand how electronic cigarettes work within their bodies. Regardless of the …
The Centre Cannot Hold: Laborious Memories
This exhibition is a reflection on artistic labour as it relates to activism, community building, and memory. It is in line with the research theme of the Jackman Humanities Institute for 2022-2023: labour. The project received support courtesy of the Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts.
Ranging from archival assemblages to photographs to textiles, the exhibition moves across different geographies, including North American Chinatowns, New Mexico, Japan, and Latin America.
Despite everything, the …
Congress Plan Set to Drop Medicaid Coverage for Millions
Should Congress pass its spending package of $1.7 trillion, millions of people might find themselves out of Medicaid coverage. This will affect those who registered for Medicaid over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The plan calls for the end to the rule prohibiting states from kicking citizens off Medicaid. The present administration is facing pressure to officially declare the end of the public health emergency. A total of 25 governors wrote Pres. Biden about their concerns regarding the high number of Medicaid enrolment.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
Every year, photographers submit a multitude of images in the hopes of winning the WIldlife Photographer of the Year award. This annual international event is hosted by the Natural History Museum in the United Kingdom.
The panel narrowed down all the submissions and put up the best photos on display at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in what nature and technology can do together. This is your chance to change the way you view the world and our animal friends. You might be …
HOUSE OF CARD by Thomas Demand
The title of the exhibition is a reference to the precariousness of the practice of artist and builder Thomas Demand. After all, he explores ephemerality with media appropriate for the theme: cardboard and paper.
He is best known for his full-scale models capable of recreating familiar, notorious, and newsworthy scenes, typically retrieved from the media. He goes on to record the recreations through film and photography before they are ultimately destroyed.
HOUSE OF CARD is a display of select recreations and more …
Quebec Anticorruption Squad on Fake Vaccine Passports
According to the Quebec Permanent Anticorruption Unit (UPAC), officers spent a lot of time going after reports about counterfeit vaccine passports this year. The yearly report by the police force said that approximately 300 of 795 calls had to do with their use and production of these COVID-19 vaccination documents.
This report covered a whole year, culminating in the end of March 2022.
The callers also alleged that numerous office holders and public servants were producing them. Quebec had been using its vaccine …
The Top Wine Bars Toronto Has To Offer
Going to the wine bar with a partner or friends is always a fun experience. Toronto has numerous options if you want to try unique tipples and delicious snacks. You will find rare wines, biodynamic drinks, and organic delights in the following places:
David Rocco Bar Aperitivo
The Yorkville area lucked out when David Rocco opened his wine bar on Cumberland Street. We recommend trying their prosecco and lambrusco with their burrata and crostone!
Paradise Grapevine…