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Venice's overtourism crisis — balancing beauty with sustainability

By REE WINTER

Venice has long been a city that has fascinated people worldwide. With its enchanting canals, winding cobblestone streets, amazing cuisine, and historic charm, it's not hard to see why people flock to the city in droves. However, this is precisely what is causing an issue in the romantic town.

Easy houseplants for neglectful gardeners

By JESSICA DAMIANO

Trouble with houseplants? Try one of the low-maintenance, happy-go-lucky variety -- the type that doesn't pitch a hissy fit if you miss a watering (or three), move the pot around or grow it away from the window. Not coincidentally, they're also the best houseplants for beginners to grow.


Oktoberfest returns to Leavenworth

Oktoberfest will take place throughout the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, with three beer gardens located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park.



After Hours: Wild Waves revives ‘Fright Fest' Oct. 6

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park will unearth its Fright Fest Halloween festival on weekends, Oct. 6-29. Tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for children and seniors.



Whistler Wine Walk Fridays in October

Explore Whistler's bustling gallery scene while sampling hors d'oeuvres and wines from British Columbia wineries on the Whistler Wine Walk, every Friday night this October.



Features

At the Movies: A star-making turn for Eve Hewson in the feel-good ‘Flora and Son'

By JAKE COYLE

John Carney, the Irish filmmaker of “Once,” “Sing Street” and “Begin Again,” makes the movie version of “three chords and the truth.”



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