The Sunday Edit: Martinis, masala and a very good pickle

A few things I ate, drank and discovered around Vancouver this week. Some weeks have a clear flavour. This one was bright, salty, a little glamorous and unexpectedly dill-forward: an anniversary party with a martini fountain, an especially memorable Indian tasting menu, a pickle festival and a run of drinks that reminded me how much…

2026 Mazda CX-5 GT Review: The Real Vancouver SUV Test

The redesigned Mazda CX-5 brings more space, better technology and an upscale cabin to everyday city driving. The real test of a compact SUV is not always about towing, trail ratings or dramatic off-road adventures. In Vancouver, it is often about camera gear, coffee, tight parking spaces and whether you still enjoy driving after a…