Johann Olav Koss Right To Play International founder and CEO 2012 Ontario Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year recipient for Social Entrepreneurship Johann Olav Koss created a global humanitarian organization that puts the ball in the court of marginalized, disadvantaged children in more than 20 countries by making sport and play a right, not …
As a child, Elisapie Isaac was known as “that little singing girl.” Her mother recognized her natural ability right away, encouraging her to voice her talent to the community. But growing up in the most northern village in the Nunavik region of Quebec was a rather unlikely springboard for a singing career. Releasing an album, …
It began with a child’s doodle. Shawn Van Daele’s parents were rummaging through their belongings at home when they unearthed an old hand-drawn picture created by their son. They passed it on to Van Daele to take a peek at his childhood talents, but the time-worn image sparked much more than reminiscing for the 35-year-old …
General Motors hasn’t been coy about its intentions for the Cadillac ATS. It’s targeting the top of the compact luxury segment — and when you aim for the title, you go after the champ: the BMW 3-Series. A tall order, indeed. In most cases, such crowing would be passed off as typical marketing hype. But …
Her Majesty After 60 years on the throne, the Queen has a story to tell. From palace-worthy couture to meeting The Beatles, from the Second World War to the 21st century, that story is being captured in 366 pages of stunning photography. Midnight at the Dragon Café by Judy Fong Bates It’s 1960s small-town Ontario; …
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Amanda Lang found the key to unlock a happy life. How the “why” factor can push the rest of us to challenge our fears and overcome mediocrity Complacency and mediocrity are given a swift kick in the pants in the thought-provoking, empowering life book The Power of Why. In it, Amanda Lang sharply explains how …
Milk, eggs, bread … beer? Under an Ontario Progressive Conservative government, six-packs, 26ers and bottles of red could be lining shelves next to the essentials provincewide. Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak has made it clear, if elected, he has no plans to be involved in the booze business. “Let’s let the private sector into the …
A new year means a fresh start — a clean slate, as they say. It’s time to commit to change and fulfil those pesky resolutions. To help with your self-improvement journey, these handy apps are ideal tools for targeting body, mind and, yes, even soul Mint.com Personal Finance Money comes and money goes, so stay …
SHADES OF GREY Nothing contrasts better than a sensual red against a brooding grey. Striking and thought-provoking, designer Kristine Mullaney spills her mind onto her canvases to craft spaces with balance and boldness. www.kristinemullaney.com SITTING PRETTY With its pretty, Parisian vibe, this rosy seat can be the cherry on top of your vintage décor scheme. …