Hey there. How was your stat holiday? 

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— V.
Senior editor

Red Russian has become one of B.C.'s signature crops, and it's because garlic travelled well. Doukhobor settlers arrived at the end of the 19th century, carrying with them seeds, recipes, traditions—and the pungent, tangy allium. Chef Ben Kiely reflects on the importance of garlic in the kitchen, and shares a pair of recipes that can help show off this oft-overlooked ingredient.

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Across B.C., young orchardists are choosing to invest in farming, family, and their communities. Meet the people behind BC's tree fruit industry and learn how they're helping shape a resilient future for local fruit production.

Canadians have really gone to the dogs these days—sorry, I mean, the Canadians game really went to the dogs. Dog Day of Summer saw pooches of all stripes (and stripeless) taking over the stands at the baseball. Here's a selection of some of the cutest canines we spotted.

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Last year, Mac DeMarco delighted audiences when he showed up to a community event and jammed with a high school band. This year, he officially headlined Pender's Mosaic Festival with those same teens. How did the young band hold up against indie royalty? Read on to find out.

Clear your schedule this weekend: Light Up Chinatown returns, and the neighbourhood's hottest food spots are using it as an excuse for a crossover event. A daytime snack bar and nighttime five-chef dinner will keep you fed all Saturday long.

MUSIC: The Early Music Vancouver Summer Festival wraps this week. (To August 7 @ various venues)

FILM: Naomi Osaka: The Second Set gets a screening, with local director Kathleen Jayme hosting a Q&A afterwards. (August 4 @ Rio Theatre)

FILM: The Vancouver premiere of Armageddon Road sees the director, cast, and crew in attendance for a Q&A. (August 5 @ Rio Theatre)

WORKSHOP: An all-ages art workshop explores the links between Indigenous and Chinese plant knowledge. (August 5 and 12 @ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden)

MUSIC: Isabel Leong's ISBN ensemble plays intimate jazz on a downtown rooftop. (August 6 @ VPL Central Branch)

MUSEUM: A restored 1893 home in the West End is hosting a Victorian parlour seance, ghosts (maybe) included. (August 6 @ Roedde House Museum)

Want to know what else is happening in Vancouver? Check out our events listings.

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