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Follow the lederhosen: 12 Oktoberfest events in Metro Vancouver this fall

Follow the lederhosen: 12 Oktoberfest events in Metro Vancouver this fall

Prost! It’s the time of year to raise a beer (or a few more) to the German tradition of Oktoberfest. Grab your lederhosen and gear up for that sweet polka beat, and get ready to fill your belly with the best of Bavaria, from brews to schnitzel.
‘Remarkable’ Bordeaux will have wine aficionados lining up for BC Liquor Store release

‘Remarkable’ Bordeaux will have wine aficionados lining up for BC Liquor Store release

Every September, for more than 30 years, wine lovers and collectors have lined up overnight at BC Liquor Stores in the hope of securing some premium bottles of that rock star of wines — Bordeaux. This year — Saturday, Sept.
Book of the Week: Lock Every Door

Book of the Week: Lock Every Door

Something sinister lurks beneath the gothic splendour of the Bartholomew.
Books Plus: Science & citizenship, stories & pro-D day fun

Books Plus: Science & citizenship, stories & pro-D day fun

This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
The top 5 freakiest spiders to spot in British Columbia

The top 5 freakiest spiders to spot in British Columbia

Vancouver Is Awesome spoke to Erinn Lisso, Outreach Coordinator, Victoria Bug Zoo, about some of the freakiest spiders locals might spot around B.C.
How craft beer and the brewery tasting room has revolutionized drinking culture in B.C.

How craft beer and the brewery tasting room has revolutionized drinking culture in B.C.

"It’s driving a responsible drinking culture," said Attorney General David Eby
Books Plus: Little Explorers, fall story times

Books Plus: Little Explorers, fall story times

This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
Book of the Week: Other Words for Home

Book of the Week: Other Words for Home

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
Books Plus: A new Terry Fox Library, french lessons for kids and Lego robotics

Books Plus: A new Terry Fox Library, french lessons for kids and Lego robotics

This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
Book of the Week: Saint Anything

Book of the Week: Saint Anything

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen For most of her life, Sydney’s charismatic older brother Peyton has always been the centre of attention — until the day he paralyzes a young teen by driving drunk.