Are you lost in a sea of smartphones, apps and gaming devices but want to appear “hip” and “with it” in the eyes of your beloved tech guru or li’l power users? Well, don’t blow a fuse — Amber MacArthur’s here with a digital life jacket. As the co-host of CTV/BNN’s App Central, which just …
It’s that time of year again and the season of giving is upon us. Holiday flyers are dumped on our doorsteps and TV commercials fill the airwaves. Every parent knows what this means. By the first of December, your kids’ excitement levels will be turbo-charged and presents will be all they can think about. We …
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Steeles Paint raises $25,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation It’s a brisk October afternoon and dozens of people have gathered at the Steeles Paint supercentre to celebrate the latest achievement of Canada’s largest independent paint store. For the past four weeks, the team at Steeles Paint endeavoured to raise money in support of breast …
RICK CAMPANELLI Co-host of ET Canada Q: How do you give back over the holidays? A: Each year around this time I try and go on a humanitarian trip to an underdeveloped country. I just returned from Cambodia and will be putting together a story for ET Canada about my journey and how others can …
Travel writer and TV personality Robin Esrock has journeyed to over 100 countries. From scuba diving in Papua New Guinea to volcano boarding in Nicaragua, this South-African-turned-Vancouverite has pretty much done it all. For his latest adventure, Esrock embarked on a cross-country journey to chronicle Canada’s captivating natural wonders and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for his new …
What does it take to be a good leader? Two brothers and captains of industry break down how they’ve excelled in their fields and their plan to share this knowledge with business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs Tim and Greg Hogarth understand that a strong mentor can be an aspiring leader’s greatest ally. In an ever-changing …
At a small stall along the streets of Old Delhi, there’s a man who makes a rather delicious double-fried chicken. The batter, explains David Rocco, is made of chickpea flour and yogurt, and spiced with a masala, some turmeric and garlic-ginger powder. But before the poultry is coated and fried, twice, it must be chopped. …
A house in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett Growing up, Amanda Lindhout’s extraordinary imagination allowed her to escape into the pages of the National Geographic, sprouting a passion for travel. Following her heart, she travels to war-ridden Somalia as a reporter but is kidnapped four days in. A chilling memoir of an …
Reality TV’s new favourite uncle, Si Robertson, is equal parts wit, charm and hilarity in the A&E series Duck Dynasty. Already into its fourth season, the show revolves around the amiable Robertsons and their family business, Duck Commander. Founded in 1972 by Si’s older brother Phil, it eventually grew into a multimillion-dollar Louisiana-based business specializing …