I was a young adult when the story of Karla Homolka and her ex-husband Paul Bernardo hit the news. Though I was roughly the same age as her, the details of their grisly crimes were too much for me to handle at the time. But I knew that they were Canadians involved in the rape and murders of young … [Read more...]
That’s Not My Milton: In Defense Of Canada’s Fastest Growing Town
About a month ago, I pitched a blog to my editor about what it is like to live in the fastest growing community in Canada. Holiday season and parenthood have gotten in the way and it’s taken me longer to get around to it than I’d planned. Turns out that was a good thing. Earlier this week, a … [Read more...]
Why Jamie Oliver Wants Justin Trudeau To Join The Food Revolution
When we heard that celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was jumping across the pond to visit Canada, you bet we got pretty excited! As a busy father of five, his time is even more precious these days and his commitment to educating everyone from parents and kids to government officials about healthy … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Chef Michael Smith’s Most Amazing Brown Butter Maple Tarts
It was a gorgeous summer day and a nice retreat away from the bustle of city smog. PEI is so relaxed and charming with fabulous restaurants and shops. Yes, even those Anne of Green Gables themed stores were sweet. But we were there on a mission. Along with a handful of journalists, we were shuttled … [Read more...]
Win Tickets To A Screening Of ‘Nine Lives’ For Your Whole Family
This contest is now closed. Thanks for entering! Business tycoon Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a very busy man. But when he’s too busy to remember his 11-year-old daughter’s birthday party, he needs to get the BEST present in the world if he’s going to make it up to her. However, when his trip to a … [Read more...]
The Most Romantic Hotels In Canada For Valentine’s Day
I admit that staying in a hotel can be one of the most romantic things to do. I would actually trade in almost any shiny bauble for a weekend getaway. A hotel stay gives us a chance to reconnect and let's face it, if someone else is making the beds and preparing the meals, that's a pretty enticing … [Read more...]
The Looks We Love From Toronto Fashion Week For SS16
As the seasons change from warmer to cooler weather, Toronto World MasterCard Fashion Week provided us with a much needed look forward to the spring and summer. Last new, Toronto was style central more than ever as some of the top designers in our country gave us a preview of their upcoming … [Read more...]
What Does A Liberal Government Mean For Canadian Families?
Last night, Justin Trudeau pledged real change for Canadians, as he took the mantle from Steven Harper, and became the nation’s new prime minister. But, in spite of leading the Liberal Party to a majority win on election night, he claimed: “I didn’t make history tonight. You did.” Despite being a … [Read more...]
Shreddies’ “Search For Goodness” Highlights Canada’s Best
One of the things we cherish about being Canadian is our reputation for being polite. It’s great to raise our families in a country known the world over for having good manners (and it’s super handy to be able to invoke national pride when we’re trying to get our kids to chew with their mouths … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Know About Card Fraud
We're becoming more and more of a cashless society. The convenience of credit and debit cards even has me often walking around with no more than $20 in my wallet. There are pros and cons and we are all well-aware of the fraud that can happen on our cards. Myself, I've experienced credit card fraud … [Read more...]
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