After a winter that even Jack Frost was sick of, Canucks are understandably restless, itching for outdoor activities that don’t require thermal underwear. But before you break out the fertilizer and start planting those petunias, Landscape Ontario’s gardening expert Denis Flanagan has the dos and don’ts for a post-Ice Age spring. We spoke with the …
The opening of the fall 2014 collections in Toronto marked the return of designer Mikhael Kale to the tents at David Pecaut Square. The 21-piece collection was presented in the Studio, a smaller runway space that offered a more intimate view into the designer’s detail-oriented world. One of the first looks on the runway was …
Margaret Atwood doesn’t like being put on a pedestal, but that’s where she seems to always find herself. Seated in the consul general’s office in the back of the Greek consulate in Toronto, away from the last remnants of a lingering crowd that gathered to watch her receive an honorary PhD from the University of …
Hobnobbing with the hottest celebrities and attending the biggest bashes to celebrate the cinema, Etalk’s senior reporter Danielle McGimsie has become a fixture on the entertainment scene. Before she heads to Los Angeles for the 2014 Oscars, we catch up with the bubbly Canadian personality to discuss the contenders and the pretenders in this special …
Haven’t yet lost that dreadful muffin top or made amends with your latest friend-turned-foe? Nowhere near achieving the relationship or career you so desperately want, need? We called upon the experts to crank up our happy-o-meter with motivational tips that will take us that much closer to personal fulfillment. What we asked: How can we …
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences released the list of hopefuls for the 2014 Juno Awards, and it’s glimmering with some of our favourite northern (musical) lights. Arcade Fire blazes through the roster with a whopping six nominations, including single of the year, album of the year and group of the year, while …
VIVA LA DIVA NIGHT: A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS Think shopping, raffle prizes, dancing and fireworks: so goes the annual Viva La Diva Night hosted by Eagles Nest Golf Club, all in support of the Yellow Brick House’s Capital Campaign. This winter, the event — which has raised a grand total of $15,000 for the …
GRAND REOPENING OF THE HAUTE COUTURE ACADEMY OF FASHION, FINE ARTS & DESIGN Vaughan’s acclaimed Academy of Fashion, Fine Arts & Design is opening the doors of its highly anticipated new campus at 8099 Weston Rd., Unit 10. The celebrations will include refreshments, music and a draw to win prizes, including a free course at …
THE ARTIST PROJECT Something colourful this way comes! From Feb. 20 to 23, explore the work of over 250 contemporary artists at one venue as the Artist Project celebrates its seventh year at the Better Living Centre in Toronto. Kicking off with an opening night celebration from 7 to 11 p.m., Canada’s largest art fair …
IT'S A CAKE THING Imagine spending your birthday in a hospital bed. It’s an unfortunate reality for too many children, which is why Icing Smiles Canada has recruited volunteer bakers to create special cakes for birthday kids in the hospital or with serious illnesses. Eight-year-old Luca Borecca, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in …