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Arts & Culture

 
1 the back cover

In Marion Douglas’s most recent novel, Dance Hall Road , one character likens the future to the town’s garbage

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The Back Cover

The cover of Jen Currin’s second book of poetry features a quirky illustration of an old house on top of a mou

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2 whats that noise

Pete Samples is a multi-instrumentalist from Montreal (by way of Winnipeg) who’llhave you daydreaming about ci

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2 whats that noise

If you’ve ever thought of turning your weekly music jam session with a couple of buddies into a bona fide rock

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What's That noise?

We Are Wolves from Montreal will have your legs electrified and stomping on the dance floor. Their high-energy

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Fall Film Review

Premiering as the opening film of the 2008 Venice International Film Festival, the newest Cohen brothers flick

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The Rest is Yet to Come

The phenomenon of the local band is not a new or strange occurrence. Everywhere, it seems, there are groups of

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5 fantasia

Canada/USA, 2007, 85 min

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5 fantasia

Japan, 2007, 101 min

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Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival

USA, 2008, 74 min www.ithinkwerealonenow.com

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Beauty

 
WHAT LIES BENEATH

As busy working girls, we’re always looking for beauty products that deliver more bang for our buck in the sho

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Slice of Life

Life’s a slice, so you might as well enjoy it. Have a party for one in the bathtub with Cake Beauty’s…

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Fashion

 
1 fall trends

Glamorous girls like J. Lo, Kate Moss, and the fictional yet iconic Carrie Bradshaw know that creating allure

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1 fall trends

If you know anything about fall fashion, it is that basically every year we see plaid . Whether its plaid, tar

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1 fall trends

While you are searching for that flawless fall cape, consider co-ordinating accessories with the elegant elbow

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1 fall trends

Lucky for us, tights have been seen on the runway again and will add a pop of color to any outfit this fall. B

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1 fall trends

Embrace fall fashion by wrapping yourself in the newest silhouette on the runway. Cocoon coats are one of the

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1 fall trends

Thin is no longer in! Oversized trousers are continuing to be a major trend for Fall---from International to l

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1 fall trends

This spring florals were in full bloom, and naturally, they should continue to stick around for fall. Expect t

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1 fall trends

All this talk about clothes and how to dress yourself for fall, but shouldn’t you be curious about how to dres

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1 fall trends

Forget about the padded ‘80s power suit and banish your memories of unflattering knits, the shoulder emphasis

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FALL TRENDS

If so, consider yourself ahead of the game; tie ‘em in a bow! Ladylike looks that will keep you office-ready w

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4 Core Fashion Finds

Looking good on the outside with a fabulous new dress and a great pair of sexy heels is a wonderful thing, but

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Woman of Courage

“This season is all about having the courage to really go for your vision of your perfect life. When you choos

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HITTING THE CATWALK

Chunky sweaters, boyfriend blazers and bags with artwork fit for the walls by the oh-so-talented photographer

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SWINGING SIXTIES

Montreal based Valerie Dumaine has been flexing her design muscles since 1997, working for various companies,

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No Sherpa Required

Having it all can literally mean, well, having it all. Running shoes, gym clothes, iPod, perfume mini, make up

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A Balancing Act

There is nothing unusual about back-combed hair, varnished nails, matching of the shoes, and handbags worn by

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A SENSE OF STYLE

Although Adrienne Butikofer studied fashion design at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, her aesthetic was d

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GLOSS Guys

 
Fall Casual at Harry Rosen

Relax these next couple of months; you can take on a casual, cool approach to your fall wardrobe. Harry Rosen

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SMOOTH OPERATOR

What a mess! Why get cream all over the place when shaving can be so simple? Stop the stubble with…

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Sexy is Back

Dsquared brings sexy back to celebrities like Justin Timberlake. The creative masterminds behind the label are

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Kama Kazi

As the seasons change and wardrobes are in desperate need of a style injection, check out Toronto’s spacious Q

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Socialite

 
Calendar of Events

Location: Vancouver Date: September 3-14, 2008 Website: www.vancouverfringe.com

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Pop Opera

The hottest new nightspot in Vancouver is best described as an “Andy Warhol kind of cool.” Come live the life

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SAND & SURF

If you are into sandy beaches, catching surf, and lounging around in the sun, Bali is the place for you. With

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