Woman of the week: Julia Barnes
When I ask Julia Barnes to tell me who she is, she says, “I am an animal on this planet that’s hoping to survive this century.” Half expecting to hear a standard, “I’m…
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Chicago’s 20th anniversary tour a hit
Last weekend I went to see Chicago with my boyfriend at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. I had never seen it onstage before, though I was familiar with the majority of the music. With so many…
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Tourist Tips: Surviving a police trap in Vietnam
We missed our turn. Even though we had a map, and even though the man at the motorcycle shop showed us exactly where to go. Even though we had read plenty of ominous…
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Doug Ford and Kinga Surma controversy
The Ontario provincial campaign is well underway. It seems there really isn’t a clear leader. Although the Conservatives initially appeared to be leading the pack in the early stages, controversy has shaken Doug…
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Woman of the Week: Sarah Landstreet
From working a radio telescope on the summit of a Hawaiian volcano, to opening the first cupcake bakery in Northern Ireland, and now, mastering the art of packaging right here in Canada, Sarah…
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Traveling to Egypt? What to know
This past month, my husband and I went to Egypt for a quick getaway. It was a beautiful experience. The desert sand between my toes, the beaming sun on my face after a…
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Why drinking natural wine is worth it
When I lived in Europe I was introduced to natural wine and this changed my palate forever. Although it is a little harder to come by when I am in Canada, the situation…
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5 questions with Christopher Karas, the high schooler fighting his school over homophobia
Christopher Karas, a gay Mississauga high school student, is currently at the centre of a battle with his French Catholic school over what he calls homophobia. While he powers on in his fight…
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GO Transit gets a sustainable and digital revamp
Thursday, the provincial government announced they are taking the next steps in exploring hydrogen-powered trains, or “hydrail” as a more sustainable alternative to electric trains. A study was released saying it was feasible…
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Sneak Peek: Café Boulud and getting the most of Winterlicious
I love the concept of Winterlicious. For a couple of weeks in the dead of winter, over 200 restaurants across Toronto offer three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at cheaper than usual…
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