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Vancouver Sun
44 minutes ago
- Lifestyle
- Vancouver Sun
'Martha Stewart aesthetic' is the trend of the summer, according to Pinterest report
It's been 49 years since Martha Stewart left Wall Street, and the lifestyle maven is as influential as ever. According to the 2025 Pinterest Summer Report , the 'Martha Stewart aesthetic' is poised to take over, with searches up 2,889 per cent on the platform. From her vegetable garden (+72 per cent) to dinner recipes (+45 per cent) and chicken coop (+22 per cent), Stewart continues to inspire. 'It's going to be a Martha Girl Summer,' the Martha Stewart Instagram account posted. 'As we've seen, our founder is influencing the influencers, with many embracing her iconic lifestyle by throwing dinner parties, cultivating home-grown produce and raising backyard chickens.' Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The nearly three-thousand-fold increase includes Stewart-specific search terms, such as 'Martha Stewart chicken coop,' and more general ones that Pinterest attributes to her sway, including 'fresh summer recipes.' Stewart's estate in Bedford, New York, spans 153 acres. When she bought it in 2000, it was 'a blank canvas,' according to a Facebook post . Today, it's filled with rose beds, daffodils, orchards, vegetable plots and a greenhouse dedicated to begonias. 'My father taught me that you can do it all from scratch, starting from seeds or cuttings, and if you nurture them, they will produce,' she said. 'For me, gardening is all about scent, colour, and variety, variety, and more variety.' In the spirit of Stewart's DIY philosophy, Pinterest users are gravitating toward harvest recipes (+680 per cent), urban farming (+374 per cent), flower gardens (+259 per cent), small backyard vegetable gardens (+246 per cent) and garden-to-table cooking (+117 per cent). 'This back-to-basics approach not only fosters a reconnection to nature but also pairs seamlessly with the rise of summer detox drinks, with searches up 566 per cent on Pinterest,' according to the report. As people have started drinking less alcohol, especially young adults, functional beverages have filled the gap. These drinks, particularly popular among millennials and Gen Z, are designed to deliver health benefits beyond hydration and may be infused with herbs, vitamins and minerals, protein or CBD. Green juices for gut health (+316 per cent) — which Stewart drinks every morning — flavoured water drinks (+289 per cent), spinach smoothies that taste good (+227 per cent), anti-inflammatory drinks (+289 per cent) and herbal infusion recipes (+71 per cent) are among the summer detox drinks quenching Pinterest users' thirst. Whether low-alcohol, non-alcoholic or boozy, 'The popularity of savoury cocktails reflects a curiosity for innovative beverage experiences, marrying fresh produce and herbs with creative cocktail concoctions for a refreshing twist on traditional summer sips.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our cookbook and recipe newsletter, Cook This, here .
Toronto Sun
an hour ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
OPINION: Governments' poor fiscal management raising Canadians' tax burden
To pay for today's debt accumulation, future generations of Canadians may face higher taxes. Tax burden. The cost of living and affordability remain top of mind for Canadians, so it's critical to understand how taxes affect our household finances. 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. 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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 Canadians pay many different taxes (income taxes, sales taxes, fuel taxes, property taxes, etc.) so it can be hard to know how much you pay in total each year. While some of these taxes are visible – -for instance, you can check your income tax return to see how much you pay in personal income taxes – -many taxes are hidden or less visible. To help Canadians understand how much we pay in taxes, each year Fraser Institute analysts calculate Tax Freedom Day — the day of the year when the average Canadian family has earned enough money to pay all taxes levied by the federal, provincial and local governments. In other words, if Canadians had to pay all their taxes up front, Tax Freedom Day is the day of the year Canadians get to start keeping the money they earn. 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. Read More This year, the average Canadian family (of two or more people) will earn $158,533 in income and pay an estimated $68,266 (or 43.1%) in taxes. So, if we paid all our taxes for 2025 up front, the average Canadian family would pay the government every dollar they earn until June 8. After working for the first 158 days of the year for the government, we now get to work for ourselves. This year's Tax Freedom Day of June 8 comes one day earlier than last year — meaning the average Canadian family must work one less day to pay off its total tax bill — because the average family's income rose faster (5.2%) than its total tax bill (4%) partly due to tax changes from governments across the country. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For example, Prince Edward Island lowered its business tax rate, Nova Scotia cut its HST rate, and both Alberta and the federal government reduced (or have committed to reduce) personal income tax rates. These changes all act to slow the growth in the amount governments collect in taxes. Despite these changes that slow growth in the tax burden today, poor fiscal management by governments across the country is raising the tax burden Canadians may face in the future. The federal government will run a projected $42.2-billion deficit this year (though the Mark Carney government's election platform suggests the deficit may actually reach $62.3 billion). In addition, combined, provincial governments across the country will run projected deficits totalling $42.7 billion. To pay for today's debt accumulation, future generations of Canadians may face higher taxes. Canadian families must work nearly half the year before they are free from their tax burden. Unless governments across the country finally get their finances in order, Tax Freedom Day will likely only come later in the future. — Jake Fuss and Grady Munro are analysts at the Fraser Institute. Columnists NHL Columnists Columnists Toronto & GTA
Vancouver Sun
2 hours ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Sold (Bought): East Van house showcases classic picket fence curb appeal
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Type: Five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached Size: 2,956 square feet B.C. Assessment: $2,852,000 Listed for: $3,498,000 Sold for: $3,500,000 Sold on: April 18 Days on market in this listing: Two Listing agent: Bridget Ross at Stilhavn Real Estate Services Buyers agent: Sam Heller at Heller Murch Realty Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The big sell: It took two days for this five-bedroom house just east of Main Street to be snapped up. Built in 2016, it sits behind a white picket fence and landscaped garden giving it instant curb appeal. Inside, the three-storey layout displays elevated craftsmanship with a built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelf, a Sonos sound system, and a wood-burning fireplace (with the option to convert to gas) in the living room, an elegant kitchen finished with bespoke cabinets, engineered stone counters, and marble backsplash, and a study complete with a custom-made desk and daybed nook that leads into the dining room where French doors open to the private garden and cedar hot tub. There are four bedrooms upstairs alongside two full bathrooms with radiant heat, while the finished lower floor is fully plumbed and wired for a legal suite. A two-car garage with lane access comes fully equipped with an electric vehicle charger. Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment Size: 884 square feet B.C. Assessment: $630,000 Listed for: $749,900 Sold for: $730,000 Sold on: March 30 Days on market in this listing: Four Listing agent: Kylene Shannon PREC and Caprice Stadnyk at Macdonald Realty (Langley) Buyers agent: Rod Bahari PREC at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty The big sell: This renovated two-bedroom condo resides in Harmony, a four-storey condominium development constructed in 2008 in downtown Port Coquitlam with the West Coast Express, shopping, and Gates Park all nearby. Due to its ground-floor position, this unit has a private, keyed entrance off the street, and a large partially-covered patio bordered by privacy hedging. The interior of the home shines with modern flooring, crown moulding, new doors, designer light fixtures, California wood shutters and blinds, updated bathrooms, fresh paintwork, and a stylish electric fireplace. The brand new kitchen features white Shaker-style cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, and a quartz countertop and backsplash, and all of this under nine-foot-high ceilings. The pet- and rental-friendly building offers a bike room, gym, and guest suite, while this unit comes with a storage locker, two underground parking spots, and a monthly maintenance fee of $380.00. Type: Four-bedroom, two-bathroom detached Size: 1,289 square feet B.C. Assessment: $1,582,800 Listed for: $1,498,000 Sold for: $1,600,000 Sold on: March 28 Days on market in this listing: Eight Listing agent: Marty Pospischil at Pospischil Realty Group Buyers agent: Graeme Lin PREC at Oakwyn Realty The big sell: According to the listing agency Pospischil Realty Group, multiple offers were received for this classic 1940s bungalow located in east Vancouver's Renfrew district with the successful bid coming in at $102,000 over the listed price. Sitting on a 33-by-110 foot lot, it features four bedrooms and two bathrooms divided between the two-level layout with almost identical square foot dimensions on each floor. On the main level, there are thin-slat oak hardwood floors, a brick-surround wood-burning fireplace, and corner windows in the living room, an updated functional kitchen with an eating area and views across the rear garden, and two bedrooms that are separated by a four-piece bathroom. Downstairs, there are a further two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as laundry and mud rooms. The rear garden is fully fenced and mainly lawned, and contains a single-car garage with lane access. These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of . Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@
Vancouver Sun
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Putin strikes Ukraine after Trump call, killing 1-year-old and four others
At least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed Thursday in a nighttime Russian drone strike that hit the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky, officials said. Six drones hit a residential area in the city shortly before dawn, according to authorities. The child killed was the grandson of an emergency responder, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. 'One of the rescuers arrived to respond to the aftermath right at his own home,' Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram. 'It turned out that a Shahed drone hit his house.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The attack came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, Putin said 'very strongly' that Russia will retaliate for Ukraine's weekend stunning drone attacks on Russian military airfields. U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to stop the more than 3-year-long war have delivered no significant progress, and the grinding war of attrition has continued unabated. The mother of the 1-year-old killed in Pryluky was a police officer called Daryna Shyhyda, Ukraine's National Police said. 'Today our hearts are scorched by pain,' the police force wrote on Telegram. 'This is not just a loss — it is three generations of life uprooted.' Six people were wounded in the Pryluky attack and are in hospital, officials said. Pryluky, which had a prewar population of around 50,000 people, lies about 100 kilometers (60 miles) east of Kyiv, the capital. The city is far from the front line and does not contain any known military assets. The last time Pryluky was struck was in November last year, when a Russian missile hit an administrative building and injured one person. Zelenskyy said a total of 103 drones and one ballistic missile targeted multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, including Donetsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, Chernihiv, Dnipro and Kherson. 'This is another massive strike,' Zelenskyy said. 'It is yet another reason to impose the strongest possible sanctions and apply pressure collectively.' Zelenskyy, who has accepted a U.S. ceasefire proposal and offered to meet with Putin in an attempt to break the stalemate in negotiations, wants more international sanctions on Russia to force it to accept a settlement. Putin has shown no willingness to meet with Zelenskyy, however, and has indicated no readiness to compromise. Germany's new leader Friedrich Merz was due to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western diplomatic and military support for Ukraine. Ukraine's top presidential aide, Andriy Yermak, met with senior American officials in Washington on Wednesday and called for greater U.S. pressure on Russia, accusing the Kremlin of deliberately stalling ceasefire talks and blocking progress toward peace, according to a statement on the presidential website. Yermak, who traveled to the U.S. as part of a Ukrainian delegation, met with senior American officials to bolster support for Ukraine's defense and humanitarian priorities. He said Ukraine urgently needs stronger air defense capabilities. Hours later, 19 people were injured in a Russian drone strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Those hurt included children, a pregnant woman, and a 93-year-old woman, regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov wrote on Telegram. At around 1:05 a.m., Shahed-type drones struck two apartment buildings in the city's Slobidskyi district, causing fires and destroying several private vehicles. 'By launching attacks while people sleep in their homes, the enemy once again confirms its tactic of insidious terror,' Syniehubov wrote on Telegram. Russian aircraft also dropped four powerful glide bombs on the southern city of Kherson, injuring at least three people, regional authorities said. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Vancouver Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Know before you go: Some of the 'Chronic' problems expected for Snoop's B.C. Lions concert
You may be Young, Wild and Free , but if you try to light up a joint for Snoop Dogg, B.C. Place stadium security will tell you to Drop it Like it's Hot , and escort you out of the building while lecturing you on making Bad Decisions . In short, if the roof is open for the B.C. Lions' home-opener and pre-game concert on June 7, it won't be to let the smoke out. 'That will be a weather decision, not a ventilation decision,' B.C. Place general manager Chris May said with a chuckle. 'As long as it's nice weather, the decision is up to (the Lions), but I'm sure if it's a beautiful day, that it'll be open. 'As much as I would love to be able to say yes, we are a completely non-smoking, non-vaping venue, so that is not allowed,' he added, referring to the chronic hopefuls in the crowd. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. While those weed hopes have been snuffed out, there's an alternative for the Snoop hardcores: Gin and Juice . 'We have a Dylan's gin bar. It's in Section 213, and that bar will be a gin and juice bar for the game,' said May. 'They're going to have three different gin and juices — a classic Dylan's gin and OJ; a Gin and Juicy, which is Dylan's gin with tangerine, mint and tonic; and then they're going to have a Gin and Juicier, which is a Dylan's gin with pineapple, orange guava and a splash of lime.' The perfect pairing for it will be The Dogfather, a bacon-wrapped, all-beef hotdog, with hot honey aioli, and pineapple, mango and jalapeño salsa. Edmonton Elks at B.C. Lions Saturday, June 7, 7 p.m. TV: TSN. Radio: AM730 Pregame concert 5:45, Doors open 4:45 The Lions' annual pre-game concerts, a tradition that started after Amar Doman purchased the team in 2021, have grown in popularity every year. One Republic started the trend, followed by LL Cool and 50 Cent in the following seasons, with the crowds increasing including last year's capacity crowd of 53,788 for 50 and the Calgary Stampeders game. Tickets reached the 50,000-sold threshold on Friday, a week out from the game. May had three words for those planning to attend next week's game. 'Show. Up. Early,' he said. 'We have seen, actually, over the past seasons, people arriving closer and closer to game time overall. The (best) way to get in quickly is to show up right at doors (open) time and get in the building. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., Snoop's supposed to be on at 5:45; do not show up at 5:30 thinking that there's going to be no line and you're going to be able to walk straight in. Show up early. 'With the incredible job that (owner) Amar (Doman) and (president) Dwayne Vienneau have done with his team around this opening game, it's really becoming an event. And that brings with it, every year, a whole new demographic of people that may not come to regular Lions games or be used to things and how it works here.' Another major trip-up for new attendees to B.C. Place: the bag policy. Opaque bags larger than 6.5 by 8.5 inches (16 by 21 centimetres) aren't permitted, and clear plastic bags can't be bigger than 12 x 12 x 6 (30 x 30 x 15 cm). Diaper bags and medically necessary items are exempted from this rule. But leave the purses, backpacks, camera bags and rolling luggage at home. Same for selfie sticks, vuvuzelas and tripods. Further details can be found on the B.C. Place website by clicking here . Gin & Juice — $10.75: The Classic — Dillon's Gin & Orange Juice Gin & Juicy — $12.75: A Refreshing Twist — Dillon's Gin, Tangerine, Mint, Tonic Gin & Juicier — $12.75: Tropical Flavours — Dillon's Gin, Pineapple, Orange, Guava, Splash of Lime The Dogfather — $17.25: Bacon wrapped foot-long all-beef wiener, hot honey aioli, pineapple, mango and jalapeño salsa Prime Rib Sundae — $23: Sliced Prime Rib, mashed potato, crispy onions, red wine demi, Yorkshire pudding The stadium has had some massive crowds in recent years, the most recent being the 53,387 who showed up to see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play the Vancouver Whitecaps on April 25. That game, from a logistics standpoint, went smoothly. Not so much for the Argentine superstar and his team, which lost the game 2-0. 'When we look back at our last year to 12 months, we've had more sold-out stadium events and large crowds than we've ever had before,' said May. 'And our team is on it. We're not perfect, and at every event, we try to get better and provide a better experience and a smoother experience. 'We didn't do anything substantially different for Messi; there were a few precautions taken because of his personal profile and the security of the team, but we didn't change, really, how we operated. We didn't change how we did bag checks. We didn't change how the gates operated. We generally did keep that the same. 'I will say that I think we may be the only stadium that Messi has played out of in North America where there wasn't an attempt of someone to get on the field. That's saying something.' No drama. No pressure. No problem. This year, the B.C. Lions get to focus strictly on football. The quarterback carousel that spun the locker-room out of control last year is consigned to history. Vernon Adams Jr. has found a new home with the Calgary Stampeders, and Nathan Rourke has got a full off-season and training camp under his belt, and comes into 2025 leading a united locker-room. There's no championship game pressure, with the Grey Cup in Winnipeg this year. The pressure's on the Blue Bombers — after five straight trips to the big game, they've lost the past three. No Touchdown Pacific or 'home' game played in a neutral site, either. Every home game is at B.C. Place. Here's what you need to know about the Leos this year: The stadium is right smack downtown at 777 Pacific Blvd. There are parking garage options off of Expo Blvd and Beatty St., but the Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain stop lets you off just steps from the gates. There is also a bike valet available for those wanting to pedal to the game and leave their bicycle in safety. Pro tip for getting in the building: use Gate G, which is down the stairs to the right of Gate H off of Terry Fox Plaza. The Doggfather: Saturday, June 7, vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. The season kicks off with the annual pre-game concert, this time from legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. Tickets have already cracked the 50,000 mark, and the 50/50 is also already a guaranteed $150,000. Come early, as doors open at 4:45. Summer Camp: Saturday, June 21 vs. Winnipeg, 4 p.m. Here's the best way to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer vacation. There will be 'camping-style' pre-game festivities, a chance to cheer on Grade 7 and Grade 12 grads at a halftime graduation walk, and the new Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? show. Watermelon Smash: Saturday, July 19, vs. Saskatchewan, 4 p.m Games with the Roughriders are always one of the most well-attended of the year. And this year the Lions are bringing in even more watermelons for the pregame fruit smashing. The event provides money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, and the leftover watermelons go to the B.C. Farmers Association to be used as livestock feed. Family Traditions: Sunday, July 27, vs. Hamilton, 4 p.m. 'Everyone's looking for the thrill, but what's real is family.' CFL games are fast, furious and all about family. This game celebrates the generations of Lions fans who together share their love for the great CFL and Lions tradition. Show N Shine: Saturday, Aug 16, vs. Montreal, 4 p.m. There will be 350 classic cars, super cars and B.C. Lions Hot Wheels cars — 7,500 of the die-cast toys going first through the gates — in a massive show and shine in front of B.C. Place. Game tickets will double as admission into the PNE. Campus Clash: Friday, Sept. 12, vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m. Time to show your college pride; all attendees are encouraged to represent their alma mater by wearing their school sweaters or colours and/or sitting in designated student sections. Orange Shirt Day Game: Friday, Sept 26, vs. Toronto, 7 p.m. The Lions have been long-time partners of the First Nations, and for the fifth straight year, they will honour Canada's National Day For Truth and Reconciliation. It includes the Orange Shirt giveaway, Indigenous marketplace featuring authentic arts, crafts, and food; and live musical entertainment by Indigenous artists. The Gravy Bowl: Saturday, Oct. 4, vs. Calgary, 4 p.m. The fall tradition continues and for the third straight year fans will be greeted with a large beer garden and free(!) Thanksgiving turkey carvings, topped off with the classic pie-eating contest. Also of note it's the return of Vernon Adams Jr. to B.C. Place, after being traded to the Stampeders in the off-season. Wild Wild West: Friday Oct. 17, vs. Edmonton, 7:30 p.m. The Lions wrap up their home schedule with a second battle against the Elks. The West Division is always wild, and this game will celebrate country and western culture. There will be special performances by the Uproar Dance Team, a mechanical bull on the concourse, a lasso performer and, for the first time, a country music halftime show. There are options available for just about any budget. Single-game tickets are as low as $17 plus fees and taxes, while season-ticket packages range from $200 for the nine home games, all the way to $2,000 for premium field-side seats. Here are some of the best offerings the Lions have: The White Spot Family Pak : A family of four gets four game tickets and a White Spot gift card worth $50 for $99 dollars before taxes and fees. That's a screaming deal, possibly the best in town. The Quarterback Club : One adult season ticket, one youth season ticket, all nine home games for $200. The Wings Express : Love chicken wings? Love football? Hate driving? This is for you. The Lions have teamed up with Wings Express to bus fans to and from the six weekend home games. Participating Wings locations are in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Langley, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey and Tsawwassen, for games June 7 (against Edmonton), June 21 (Winnipeg), July 19 (Saskatchewan), July 27 (Hamilton), Aug. 16 (Montreal) and Oct. 4 (Calgary). Each restaurant will have different specials and pricing, with charter buses arriving at B.C. Place 45 minutes before game time, and leaving 30 minutes after the game to return to the pickup point. Flexibility options : The Lions have three-game packs, half-season season ticket packages, and flex packs. The latter gives 10 individual tickets which can be used over a minimum of two games, or spread out over all nine home games. Unsure of the best place to book your seats at B.C. Place? The best place for those with kids, young or old, is in the Family Zone: the upper end zone area between Sections 246-251. There are family washrooms, breastfeeding pods, and that's where the kids club is. Fanatics want to be behind the benches close to the action, and that's between Sections 207 and 213. The closer to field level, the better. For those wanting to harass the visiting team, Sections 216-219 border their bench. Due to construction at B.C. Place, there is no standing room area this season. Let's start with the suds, first. • Beer Express (Coors, Molson, Heineken, Granville Island, Hop Valley) — Sections 208, 213, 219, 240, 401, 415, 442, and 454) • The Thirsty Pigeon (specialty beer concession) — Sections 234 and 248) On to the food … • Dawson's Hot Dogs — Sections 201, 214, 227, 233, and 241 This is the place to snag the value package, including the $7.50 kids meal. There's also a $5 menu, including beer, hot dogs nachos and popcorn. • Dawson's Deluxe gourmet hot dogs — Section 244 • Beast on Fire grill — Sections 217 and 236 • Beast Unleashed grill — Section 230 • Bombay South Asian Kitchen — Section 220 • Boom Kitchen bowls — Section 210 • Pizza Pizza — Sections 222 and 249 • Lionsgate Grill (burgers and tenders) — Sections 215, 228, 242, and 254 • Seoul Food Korean Fried Chicken — Section 206 • Snack Shack self serve — Section 212 • The Mac Bar (Mac & Cheese) — Section 207 • The Poutinerie — Sections 212 and 239
