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MONTECRISTO: Mario Gutierrez

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Jockey Mario Gutierrez

Riding high.

Around Hasting Racecourse Mario Gutierrez is a bit of a folk hero, a young man who shot to the height of his profession and put Vancouver on the horse racing map. He returns to Hastings Racecourse today to race in the B.C. Cup. Here, a look at his ascent to his Kentucky Derby win.

MONTECRISTO: We Are Canada

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We Are Canada

A companion to Canadian history.

They often say that history is written by those who won, but according to Rikia Saddy, in Canada, in many ways, it has equally been written by those who lost.

MONTECRISTO: Djavad Mowafaghian

Impact

Djavad Mowafaghian

Giving back.

As Djavad Mowafaghian’s success grew, so did his generosity. In 2003, he established the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation in Vancouver, and to date it has donated or committed more than $48-million to various charities in Greater Vancouver.

MONTECRISTO: Vancouver's Urban Farms

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A Growing Reality

Cultivation.

An investigation into the growing reality of urban agriculture in Vancouver.

MONTECRISTO: Studeo55

Business

Studeo55

Perfect fit.

Crossfit is one of the fastest-growing trends in physical health, and a top-selling and effective method of training at boutique gym Studeo55.

MONTECRISTO: House Wines

Food and Drink

House Wines

Custom crush.

With a close proximity to a world-class wine region, a number of Vancouver restaurants are partnering with Okanagan and Similkameen wineries to develop branded house wines. It’s a marriage of terrior, cusine, and culture, all from the West Coast.

MONTECRISTO: A Change of Pace

Style

A Change of Pace

A women’s fall fashion editorial inspired by the season’s collections.

MONTECRISTO: Sous Vide

Wishlist

SousVide Supreme

The appliance.

Beyond facilitating a hands-off, easy, and healthy meal, you’ll never again be held hostage by the timing of your roast and the arrival of the chronically late dinner guest.

MONTECRISTO: Artek

Design

Artek

The furnishing.

Founded in 1935 by renowned Finnish architect and designer, Alvar Aalto, Artek was borne from the desire to fuse art and technology.