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Readers line up around the block for grand opening of Vancouver's first romance bookstore
People shop for books at the grand opening of Perfect Match on Saturday, Aug. 16. Bookworms lined up around the block to attend the grand opening of Vancouver's first bookstore dedicated to the romance genre on Saturday. Perfect Match Bookshop previously existed as an online shop and hosted popular book clubs, and now it's a physical space where fans of all things romance can gather and share their passion for love stories. 'The romance readership and the romance community is so big and all these other cities have gotten their romance bookstores, and I just thought Vancouver deserves that too,' owner Amy Pelletier told CTV News. Perfect Match Readers line up around the block for the grand opening of Perfect Match on Saturday, Aug. 16. Perfect Match is the seventh bookstore of its kind in Canada, catering to a fandom that has exploded in popularity thanks to social media communities like Bookstagram and BookTok. Pelletier says the appeal of romance novels is the hope, joy and whimsy found on the pages. 'I think just having that space to explore different themes, learn about people different than yourself, in the context of this really joyful, hopeful story is really special,' she said. Romance fans Natalie Topolski and Nicole Phillips waited in line for an hour to get a first look at the shop. 'It kind of whisks you away, right?' Topolski said about why she loves the genre. 'It's mostly a fun escape.' 'I think I love romance novels because they're not just about love, they're often about self discovery and relationships with friends and family,' Phillips said. Perfect Match Perfect Match Bookshop opened in Vancouver on Saturday, Aug. 16. The goal for Perfect Match is to turn an isolated hobby into a social experience, Pelletier explained. She said the store will host in-person book clubs, author talks and other events in the near future. 'It's a special bond to love something alongside somebody else,' she said. Another aim is to include a wide diversity of stories and perspectives to give representation of all kinds of people. 'My goal is that everyone walks in and finds themselves on the shelves,' Pelletier said. 'Everybody belongs in this store.' Perfect Match is located at 545 East Broadway.
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9 hours ago
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Tall and extravagant ships dazzle large crowds along Georgian Bay shore
One of four tall ships in Midland harbour this weekend Hundreds of spectators lined the shores of Georgian Bay on Sunday to catch a glimpse of some of the most extravagant, storied ships. 'We have four tall ships visiting Midland. And tall ships only happen sooner than every three years. So it's a very exciting opportunity for people to come to town and to board a vessel,' said Karen Mealing, manager of culture and tourism for the Town of Midland. Among the iconic and significantly tall squad was the Empire Sandy. Launched in 1943 and home to Toronto, the 200-foot vessel has a beam of 30 feet and a rig height soaring 116 feet above the water. The Empire Sandy is powered by a 340-horsepower auxiliary diesel engine. Tall Ships Festival Hundreds of spectators lined the shores of Georgian Bay to catch a glimpse of some of the most extravagant, storied ships at the Tall Ships Festival in Midland, Ont. on Aug., 17, 2025 (CTV News/Luke Simard) Docked alongside the shore was the Ernestina-Morrissey, a U.S. vessel built back in 1894. With a homeport in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the boat is 156 feet in length and has a draft of 12 feet. Also turning heads in Midland was the Circe of Toronto, a Canadian ship home to Parry Sound. Built in 1966, the vessel measures 65 feet in sparred length. This tall vessel is powered by a 220-horsepower Cummins diesel engine. Last but certainly not least was the St. Lawrence II, with its homeport back in Kingston. This ship launched in 1953 with a rig height soaring 57 feet above the water. Tall Ships Festival Hundreds of spectators lined the shores of Georgian Bay to catch a glimpse of some of the most extravagant, storied ships at the Tall Ships Festival in Midland, Ont. on Aug., 17, 2025 (CTV News/Luke Simard) 'The amazing thing about sailing is that you're just harnessing the power of the wind. Which is absolutely beautiful. And you're really just, like, understanding nature. And staying connected with that. And then through using nature, you are also able to go see more places. We get to go to islands, for example, that humans have not really touched at all,' said Bridget Cia, senior watch officer of the St. Lawrence II to CTV News. Aside from admiring the tall ships, people also had the opportunity to step aboard for deck tours and even join an evening sail-out. The waterfront was alive with music, entertainment, and local vendors surrounding the Midland Harbour.
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10 hours ago
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‘A family day out': Rock 102 festivities showcase downtown Saskatoon
Thousands of people enjoyed the festivities in downtown Saskatoon over the weekend, thanks to Rock 102 FM's Show & Shine weekend. Hundreds of vehicles were showcased across 14 city blocks as part of the downtown car show. 'We've got vendors, we've got lots of local businesses. And the coolest thing about this is it's a family day out. Growing up, my dad would bring me to Show & Shine, and we'd look at every single car, and I can see so many little families doing the exact same thing,' Rock 102 Morning show host, Sheri Ebert said. The Rock 102 Show & Shine has been held annually in Saskatoon since 1982, drawing in thousands of car enthusiasts from across the province. The car show is one of the largest in Western Canada. 'It's a great weekend that really shows how Saskatoon just shines. And there's a beautiful city with Rock the River,' Rock 102 Morning show host, Woody said. Rock 102 festivities showcase downtown Saskatoon (Hallee Mandryk/CTV News) The event runs alongside Rock the River, a rock music festival hosted in Saskatoon's Bessborough Gardens. Rock the River is going on its 11th year, and one organizer shared that it has been a welcomed addition to the Show & Shine weekend. 'It's just one of those magical places to be able to have the backdrop of the hotel and really have people experience music in the setting. The bands rave about it. They always want to come back. Just such a beautiful place to have a show,' CEO of SaskTel Centre, John Howden said. On both Saturday and Sunday, folks had the opportunity to check out the car show during the earlier half of the day, which wrapped up just in time for the beginning of Rock the River. 'We have such a loyal following of people that come back year after year. They come into the city from all over Western Canada. They book up all the hotels downtown and they just have such a fun time,' Howden said.
