For initial movers—those who leave familiar circles to build new ones abroad, friendships become anchors to their identity and past. You can pack your things, but not your people. Instead, they travel with you in voice notes, memes, and old messages you can’t delete!
British Columbia’s real estate market has long reflected the province’s global appeal. After the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver emerged as a city of opportunity, attracting global attention for its culture, safety, and natural beauty. Migration and investment surged, fueling an unprecedented housing boom. However, as prices rose, homes became unattainable for many local and first-time buyers. Properties shifted from homes to high-stakes investments, pricing out residents.
As we celebrate Rakhri, a festival that honors the love, protection, and connection between siblings, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on these special relationships. For those that celebrate, Rakhri is not just about the thread we tie, but about the lasting promise it symbolizes: to always stand by each other, through thick and thin.
How do we differentiate between teaching our kids to be critical thinkers who are resilient in the face of adversity, while still allowing them to hold on to their innocence?
Emily Pleasance, MA, ExAT, nature & forest therapy guide, ecopsychology practitioner, and founder of the Forest Bathing Club Canada, explains that forest bathing is not just about the benefits we can extract from nature, but about cultivating a reciprocal relationship with the land, “Forest bathing emphasizes the gifts we receive from nature.
Barring a couple of good films, the past few months in Bollywood can be summed up as more ‘meh’ than ‘masala’. However, looking at the upcoming slate of movies, it looks like the industry is finally getting its groove back.
