Photo by Patrick Haney
The gap year may be a thing of the past in England. According to the Daily Mail, due to upcoming hikes in tuition, students are foregoing the tradition of taking a year off before heading to university to travel and work abroad. Canada is a popular choice for gappers with 5,000 one-year work visas available to U.K. citizens age 18 to 35 this year through the International Experience Canada program. (more…)
Certified Copy photo copyright Laurent Thurin NAL/MK2
Juliette Binoche won the best actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival for her portrayal of an art gallery owner in Certified Copy (pictured). Local audiences finally get to see Binoche’s nuanced performance—in English, French and Italian, no less—at the Vancouver International Film Festival (Sep. 30 to Oct. 15), when the bittersweet comedy screens alongside hundreds of other films from around the globe.—Sheri Radford
Locals love Roots for its soft fabrics and classic style
Keep warm and show some national pride in a hoodie (pictured) from the Canada Collection or a sweater from the new International Collection, featuring countries such as China, Finland and France, all by Roots. This heritage brand has channeled northern lifestyle since 1973 and made a name for itself thanks to classic designs and leather bags. It’s definitely souvenir-worthy.—Jennifer Patterson
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