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Vancouver Sun
5 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Vancouver Sun
Photo Gallery: PNE Prize Home 2025
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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 The 2025 PNE Prize Home is furnished by Yaletown Interiors. Wide-weave, jute-backed dining chairs, chunky ceramics, contemporary matte-black Leila chandelier by Z-Lite and dusky tan Roller Coaster paint by Dulux work together to create an earthy, modern esthetic. Photo by iShot "I love vintage pieces, and I try to bring them into every home," says interior designer Sara Brown, who incorporated vintage treasures such as a brass plant pot, wooden fruit bowl and rolling pin into the 2025 PNE Prize Home kitchen. Photo by iShot A cosy den on the main floor. Walls and ceiling painted in a peppery hue add moody drama. Photo by iShot A hallway connecting the two-car garage and living area doubles as a mudroom with storage space for outdoorsy accessories. Beadboard wall treatment and Daltile's Quartetto checkerboard tiles give the area rustic style. Photo by iShot Powder room on the main floor. "We brought in some darker paint colours just to add a little bit of contrast while still leaving it bright with the open upper floor," says interior designer Sara Brown. Photo by iShot A spacious primary bedroom with a pretty view of nearby park and walking trails. Photo by iShot One of the three bedrooms on the top level features a window seat and Scandi-inspired Nocturne dark blue wallpaper by Borastapeter. Photo by iShot An upstairs bedroom showcases built-in seating and storage. Photo by iShot A split, three-piece bathroom is shared by the secondary bedrooms upstairs. Photo by iShot The upstairs laundry room features Samsung appliances, Acritec's Europa sink and Daltile's Quartetto checkerboard floor tiles Photo by iShot The fully fenced backyard is ready for action. A Husqvarna yard care package is included in the 2025 PNE Grand Prize Home Package. Photo by iShot The basement suite kitchen features matte-black accessories and a Samsung appliance package. Photo by iShot A legal two-bedroom basement suite offers flexibility for multigenerational living or a mortgage helper. Photo by iShot Primary bedroom in the two-bedroom basement suite. Photo by iShot Second bedroom in the basement suite has been styled to do double-duty as a home office. Photo by iShot Bathroom in the two-bedroom basement suite. Photo by iShot Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. The Langley-based, three-bed, 2 1/2-bath and separate two-bedroom suite Grand Home Prize Package is valued at $2.5 million. It's move-in ready and features furnishings by Yaletown Interiors, energy-efficient smart-home technology supported by BC Hydro and a Husqvarna yard care package.
Broadcast Pro
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Lyrical documentary ‘From Abdul to Leila' to screen in Berlin
The film traces Leila, a French-Iraqi woman, who after an accident and years in exile, reconnects with her dissident father by learning Arabic and singing her story. French-Iraqi musician and filmmaker Leila Albayaty will present her lyrical documentary From Abdul to Leila at a special screening in Berlin on July 22 at 7 PM, hosted at Divan (Arabic Kulturhaus). The event will be followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the director herself. The deeply personal film traces Albayaty's search for her lost Arabic identity, a journey set in motion by music passed down from her Iraqi father, Abdul. After surviving a traumatic accident that left her with memory loss and enduring years of exile, Leila returns to her family home in the south of France. There, she confronts both her father's past, marked by the Iraq war, and her own fragmented identity. Determined to understand where she comes from, she begins learning Arabic and sets to music the poems Abdul once wrote for her. Through this act of artistic and linguistic reconnection, long-buried memories begin to resurface. From Abdul to Leila follows the emotional and physical odyssey of a woman who reclaims her story through music. As Leila travels from France to Iraq and Cairo, the narrative unfolds through intimate moments, blending documentary realism with poetic musicality. The film reveals her evolving relationship with her father, her struggle to overcome personal trauma, and her growing love for the Arabic language and culture. The documentary has already received critical acclaim, winning the Best Documentary Award at the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam and the Annual Aarhus Film Festival in Denmark, along with the Grand Jury Prize at the Tetouan Mediterranean Film Festival. The film was made possible with support from several cultural institutions, including Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM), the Centre du cinéma et de l'audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), the Doha Film Institute, Filmkunstering, the Goethe Institute of Cairo, and the French Institute of Tunis. It also participated in prominent industry platforms such as the Dubaï Film Connection, Sarajevo Cinelink Work in Progress and Medimed Barcelona. From Abdul to Leila is not only a rediscovery of heritage but a powerful reflection on family, memory, displacement, and the healing power of music.
The Citizen
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Rolling for joy: Inside the heart of the Krugersdorp bowls community
Hooked on bowls? Two passionate players reveal what makes lawn bowls so addictive – from strategy and socialising to surprising health benefits. Leila Snyman (20) and Chanelle van Zyl (41) are members of the Krugersdorp Bowling Club, bringing almost 15 years of combined experience. Leila loves the feeling when she steps onto the green early morning to play in a competition. 'It's such a social sport where you get to meet and connect with new people. It is also relaxing and suitable for everyone, regardless of age or skill level. It's easy to learn but challenging to remain consistent, which keeps it exciting. I encourage people to play because it offers so much more than just competition. It's a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors and meet others with the same passion,' she said. Although still a student, she trains around two to three times a week. She also won gold at the Bowls South Africa U30 Masters. 'This qualified me for junior Protea Colours and I am proud to represent South Africa at the U25 World Indoor Bowls Championships in Ireland this December.' For Leila, her playing style was described as balanced and strategic. She said she focuses on consistency and adapting to the situation, whether it's drawing close to the jack or playing a controlled weighted shot when needed. On top of that, Leila remains calm in stressful situations and plans her every move carefully. 'It is more than just a sport, it's a lifelong passion. It teaches patience, focus and resilience, while also creating friendships that can last a lifetime. Whether you're competing at a high level or just playing for fun, bowls bring people together in a unique and meaningful way. It's a game of skill, strategy and heart, and there's always something new to learn every time you step on the green,' she expressed. Chanelle, who is wheelchair-bound, plays bowls because she loves participating in sports due to her competitive nature. She said lawn bowls is very inclusive and disabled people can play with or against able-bodied people. Like Leila, she enjoys being outside when playing and the social aspect of lawn bowls. As far as achievements are concerned, Chanelle was also chosen to represent South Africa in the invitational team at the fifth International Bowls for Disabled (IBD) World Championships hosted by Ekurhuleni in May last year. 'I work full time in the week, so I only train and participate in socials on Saturdays and Sundays. I would describe my playing style as focused and determined – all with a smile, of course,' she concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Scientific American
12-07-2025
- General
- Scientific American
Math Puzzle: How Many Handshakes?
Leila and Sahar are attending a dinner party with four other couples. Each attendee knows their partner, but they may or may not know anyone else there. Before the five couples sit down to eat, anyone who doesn't know each other shakes hands. After everyone sits, Leila makes an observation to the table: 'I just noticed that no two of you shook hands the same number of times.' How many hands did Leila and Sahar each shake? (Martin Gardner previously included a variation of this puzzle, attributed to mathematician Lars Bertil Owe, in his Mathematical Games column in the May 1973 issue of Scientific American.)
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Labrador Gets Soft Crate, Owners Instantly Regret Their 'Good Idea'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The owners of a Labrador retriever named Leila thought it was a good idea to buy their pup a soft crate, but immediately changed their mind once she stepped foot into it. In a viral Instagram video shared in April under the username @sugarrushtails, the posters recall "that time we thought a soft crate for a Lab [Labrador retriever] puppy was a good idea..." as their pup Leila is seen rolling on the floor with her crate non-stop. "This will never be old," the caption says. The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that crate training can make life a lot easier for both dogs and their owners, and should be carried out as soon as you get your pup home. Crates help dogs deal with stress during emergencies. They are a great self-soothing tool for dogs who deal with anxiety, or for pups who become distressed during events like thunderstorms, constructions or fireworks. They are also just a great place to escape when life gets too chaotic or scary, and they can be a comforting place to sleep when your pup is confronted with a challenging situation like the arrival of a baby or a new pet. There are different kinds of dog crates available and which one you should buy depends on your dog's physical characteristics as well as their personality. Plastic crates are cheap, lightweight and easy to carry around, but they are also low on airflow and that can cause a dog to overheat in hot weather. Metal ones have high airflow, and allow your pup to see around them, making them feel more comfortable, but they can also rust, or damage your pup's teeth if they have the bad habit of chewing things off. Soft-sided crates like the one in the clip are lightweight and easy to travel with, but they are not durable, and are very easy to escape. A stock image shows a chocolate Labrador retriever puppy inside a crate. A stock image shows a chocolate Labrador retriever puppy inside a crate. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 13 million views and 559,529 likes. One user, Iambrandilokey, commented: "I actually used to put my husky in one of these when she wanted to go outside and I was doing stuff she's a runner so when she's out she has to be on a leash and I put her in that she can't run she just rolls around the yard." Jennyu_repay said: "Ma'am that's a college student's laundry basket." Livingluxewithlauren added: "Gentle parenting is for gentle children." Newsweek reached out to @sugarrushtails for comment via Instagram chat. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
