A Regal Road Trip
New Westminster
First published 2011.08.04 | Vancouver | Out & About
Feel like getting out of the five-mile quadrant your car usually drives around in (school, groceries, gym, work)? Get off your grid with a really royal family daytrip to New Westminster. A city...read more

To Market, To Market
Local Market Treasures
First published 2011.07.14 | Victoria | Out & About
Outdoor markets are in full swing in and around Victoria this month. But if you’re thinking it’s all about ‘to market, to market to buy a fat pig’, think again. Today’s farmer and artisan markets are...read more

Think Global, Shop Local
Local Farmers’ Markets
First published 2011.06.16 | Ottawa | Out & About
What tastes most like summer—a freshly picked, beautifully ripe tomato? A basket of tiny but luscious local strawberries? Perhaps a fistful of fragrant fresh basil, pulled from the garden just that...read more

Get to the Market
The New Calgary Farmers’ Market
First published 2011.04.21 | Calgary | Food & Drink
The Calgary Farmers’ Market is back. So take a trip to the new Blackfoot Trail location and check out the vendors and sprawling new digs. The renovation of the once-upon-a-time antique mall was...read more

Specialty Shopping Simplified
Local Specialty Food Stores
First published 2010.12.02 | Vancouver | Food & Drink
We love exploring new neighbourhoods and specialty stores, but when the holiday to-do list is long and the meter is running, we sometimes need a one-stop option. Luckily, Vancouver has some great...read more

To Market to Market
Gift and Craft Markets
First published 2010.11.04 | Calgary | Out & About
Feeling the pressure of the holiday season yet? We hope not. With seven weeks before the big day, there’s plenty of time to get your shopping, cooking and decorating finished in time to enjoy the...read more

Fresh From the Farm
Farmers’ Markets in the GTA
First published 2010.08.05 | Toronto | Out & About
Market Research: An organized effort to gather information. Today we’re bringing you information about actual markets (farmers’ markets, that is) which brings a whole new meaning to the term....read more

Loving the Tiger
T & T Supermarket in Ottawa
First published 2010.02.04 | Ottawa | Food & Drink
Next weekend is filled with the love of Valentine’s Day and Family Day, but did you know there is yet another occasion to celebrate on February 14? That’s right, the Chinese New Year is upon us and...read more

Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen
Pesticides on Fruits and Vegetables
First published 2009.05.14 | Toronto | Green Living
It’s tough to get through the grocery store these days. Organic or not? Farm raised? Local? Packed in plastic? Flown in from Argentina? Full of salt? Full of sugar? You forgot your BAG? A screaming...read more