Canadians notoriously slow to self-congratulation. We lack the loud red, white, and blue of our cousins to the south – perhaps in direct and necessary contrast. As a result, we tend to take our standing and accomplishments for granted. Fittingly, at the centre of our humbleness – literally, figuratively, spiritually, economically, and culturally – is a cosmopolis that produces excellence born of … [Read more...] about Home and Away: Celebrating Our Homegrown Olympians
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Style Plate 2019: A Fusion of Food and Fashion
The cold air bites, bringing with it a deep chill. As I stepped out on February 6th, the snow lightly drifted across my leather boots. Ascending the steps from the front door to the driveway, I gingerly held the side railing to keep from slipping on the freshly formed ice. With my head held high and my excitement brewing, I was off to ‘Style Plate’, a Toronto Fashion Week event hosted by Hazelton … [Read more...] about Style Plate 2019: A Fusion of Food and Fashion
A Getaway to River Rock
One of the wonderful things about larger countries like Canada is that there are travel options within the borders. Particularly in Canada and the U.S., there is so much to see that one doesn’t need to leave the country to enjoy a remarkable getaway. In this post we’ll look not at any of the big cities or famous nature reserves around the country, but rather at a small but remarkable resort near … [Read more...] about A Getaway to River Rock
Don’t Miss the Fleurs De Villes Spring 2017 Tour
Mapleview Presents: Fleurs De Villes Cross Country Tour of Spring 2017 Fleurs De Villes - Burlington 2017 Dates: May 10-14, 2017 Address: Mapleview Centre, 900 Maple Ave, Burlington, ON L7S 2J8 Fleurs De Villes combines the love of flowers, local design talent, and bespoke, utterly unique displays, for experiential events like none other. Their name speaks to that – Fleurs de … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the Fleurs De Villes Spring 2017 Tour