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Late August fare: two smart films, two Canadian, a bit of imperialism and a lot of dancing

'The End of the Tour' and 'Mistress America' lead the pack but a 'Backcountry' horror and some B.C. mountain men aren’t far behind.
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Five cheap ways to enjoy summer family fun in Vancouver

A bargain 'staycation' is a chance to see it all as a tourist in the Greater Vancouver area.

BC Day long weekend offers excellent opportunity to visit local provincial parks

With an upcoming sun-kissed weekend reaching highs of 30 degrees, it's a perfect time to spend the BC Day long-weekend outdoors. Whether hiking, camping, or having a family picnic, there are...

Occupy Victoria folds its tents but Toronto vows to stay put

Which way will Occupy Vancouver lean on Monday? It's anybody's guess.