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- The Province
Vancouver lingerie brand Understance sets sights on more Canadian stores
With four bricks-and-mortar stores already open, there are plans to bring the brand to more Canadian cities this year Understance opened its second Metro Vancouver boutique this spring at Metrotown in Burnaby. Photo by Understance Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Vancouver-based lingerie brand Understance is eyeing a further expansion across Canada. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The company, which was founded in 2021 and is subsidiary of the international lingerie manufacturer Shenzhen Huijie Group Co., offers size-inclusive lingerie, including bras in sizes 28A to 48N. With four bricks-and-mortar stores already open, there are plans to bring the brand to more Canadian cities this year. We caught up with company director Jiayi Lyu to learn more. Q: What is Understance? A: Understance is a Vancouver-based lingerie brand. We take a solution-oriented, rather than fashion-oriented, approach to making undergarments. Our goal is to make all of our customers feel comfortable and supported. Q: What makes it unique? A: What sets Understance apart is our focus on fit, comfort, and education. We offer one of the most extensive size ranges available in North America, from cup sizes A to N and band sizes from 28 to 48. We split bras into eight size groups and take a tailored approach to each. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On our website and at our stores, we guide you to the best match for your size and shape. We've built proprietary resources like Branatomy, an educational page that helps customers better understand their breast shape and how it impacts bra fit. Our products are engineered to be as functional as they are beautiful. Our innovations, like FlexWire, are a testament to the thousands of hours our product team spends in the fitting rooms. Q: Who is the target customer? A: Our customer is anyone who wants to feel supported, understood, and comfortable, especially those who have felt overlooked by traditional lingerie brands. That includes people going through life transitions like pregnancy, post-surgery recovery, and weight changes, more mature customers who prioritize fit and comfort over trends, and anyone with unique fit challenges. We believe everyone deserves to feel good in their bra, and in their own skin. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Q: Is there a hero design in the collection? A: We don't believe that there is a perfect bra for everybody. What works well for 44G simply won't work for 30B. For the petite size range (A-C cups), our core product at the moment is Light 'n Free; for the middle size range (D-DDD cups), we recommend Zoe and Ivy; for the full size range (G-J cups), we recommend Salma and Ginger; and for the fuller size range (K-N cups), we recommend Addison and Dominique. These products best represent the Understance approach: gentle but supportive, forgiving but precise, sophisticated and simple at the same time. Understance opened its second Metro Vancouver boutique this spring at Metrotown in Burnaby. Photo by Understance Q: What more can you share about the brand's store plans following the U.S. tariff changes? A: Due to recent tariff changes affecting U.S. imports, we've made the difficult decision to pause U.S. shipping beginning April 24. With a $59 bra now subject to more than $95 in additional duties, continuing to serve our U.S. customers under these conditions would compromise our commitment to accessible, fair pricing. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In light of this, we are turning our focus to strengthening our presence in local markets, with a particular emphasis on retail expansion across Canada. Our newest boutique in Burnaby's Metrotown Centre marks an exciting step forward. This location allows us to bring our solution-based, inclusive lingerie offerings even closer to Canadian customers and visitors — complete with expert fittings available in-store. Q: What is the price range for the products? A: Our pricing reflects both quality and accessibility. Most bras range between $59 and $72, while our sleepwear and lounge collections start around $45. Q: And where can people learn more? A: At one of our four boutique locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, where our expert team offers personalized fittings and guidance tailored to your unique shape and needs. 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34 minutes ago
- CTV News
New environmental study delays final decision on Saint Andrews, N.B., wharf
A final decision on refurbishing the town wharf in Saint Andrews, N.B., has been delayed until later this summer following the addition of a new environmental impact assessment. The $25,000 coastal study by GEMTEC will investigate how a refurbished wharf might impact the town's Market Wharf and Market Square shoreline areas, as well as water quality and sedimentation in Saint Andrews Harbour. The GEMTEC study will take about two months to complete. Town officials had initially planned for the $7-million wharf refurbishment – a hybrid project using both steel and infill – to be listed for tender before the start of this summer. In January 2024, town council approved the refurbishment's infill/steel plan out of a total of five options presented in public consultations. Outgoing mayor Brad Henderson said the GEMTEC study was a compromise to address concerns about the refurbishment, while keeping it on track. 'It also gives us a path forward where we aren't gambling with $5.4 million,' said Henderson, regarding a deadline for government funding. 'We all know we're running out of time with this funding.' Resident Cindy Kohler said she was happy concerns about the project were being studied ahead of a final decision. 'It would've been a nice thing to start with, but it's nice that it's being done now,' said Kohler, who owns a storefront on Water Street, near the wharf. 'There could be things that have been overlooked, or much more negative impacts than we've anticipated.' Wharf People walk on Market Wharf in Saint Andrews, N.B. (Source: Nick Moore/CTV News Atlantic) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Toronto Sun
34 minutes ago
- Toronto Sun
Tories support Liberal defence spending hike, but still want a budget
"All of this will require a budget," Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told reporters Conversative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses reporters on Donald Trump's tariffs in the foyer of West Block in Ottawa, Ont. on Tuesday, March 4 2025. Photo by Bryan Passifiume / TORONTO SUN OTTAWA — While the Tories support the PM's plans to greatly bolster Canada's defence spending, they still want figures in black and white. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Speaking to reporters ahead of Question Period on Monday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre renewed his calls for the Mark Carney Liberals to release a budget sooner rather than later. 'All of this will require a budget,' Poilievre said. 'A budget that not only puts this money forward, clearly identifies where it comes from, but cuts waste and bureaucracy, consultants, foreign aid, corporate welfare and other areas so that the necessary increase in the military does not come as an inflationary burden on the backs of Canadian taxpayers.' Intense backlash to the government's decision to forego a budget this year prompted the PM to walk back his previous assertions, promising one in the fall. The Conservatives have said they prefer to see one tabled before the House of Commons rises for the summer next week — tabling a motion in the House of Commons on Monday calling for exactly that. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'This prime minister says that he wants to be held to account based on what Canadians are paying for their groceries,' Tory MP Michael Barrett said during Monday's Question Period. 'But instead of putting forward a budget, or bringing down grocery prices, he's introduced a half-trillion dollars in what we can only assume is more inflationary spending.' Quietly released last month during the visit of King Charles, the federal government's main estimates outlined a spending plan worth $487 billion. Read More Poilievre said he stands ready to work with other parties to meet the goal of putting Canada first and defend our sovereignty. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Conservatives support rebuilding our military,' Poilievre said during Monday's news conference. 'After another lost decade of Liberals cuts and mismanagement and back-office bureaucracy, of boondoggles and wasted money on bungled projects, our military has never been weaker.' Poilievre reaffirmed his party's calls for a strong Canadian military with a tangible presence in the north — including at least one permanent base, new fighter jets and surveillance aircraft, and new ships including icebreakers. Filling CAF's massive recruitment gaps is also a priority, he said. bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume RECOMMENDED VIDEO Olympics Columnists Celebrity Olympics Canada
