Last night the Canadian beauty industry held its glitziest and most glamorous event, the Contessa Awards presented by Salon Magazine. Now in their 31st year, the Contessas are the ultimate celebration of talent in the Canadian beauty industry. Hairstylists, makeup…
The music industry may as well be one big lottery – the stakes are high, the odds are low and there doesn’t seem to be a surefire way to win, no matter how badly you want it. In a landscape…
Against the competition of chains and smaller multiples, ensuring your independent offering survives and thrives in the dining sector requires careful strategic planning. What started as a passion has become a business, and staying true to your vision while keeping…
It’s great to have a hobby. As we already know, a hobby can help with your state of mental health, allow you to learn new skills and talents and meet new people. But why is flying drones fast becoming one…
It’s November, the month that signals the return of red cups at Starbucks, the release of countless Hallmark movies about female bakers who’ve turned their backs on love, and scary Black Friday shopping. But November also signals something more subtle,…
Last Christmas is the type of movie that can only be enjoyed at Christmas. Directed by Paul Feig, it stars the plucky Emilia Clarke as Catarina, an aspiring singer with a twee job (literally at a Christmas store). As the…
It’s a super grown up question, one most of us would probably rather not think about: our financial futures. Working to make a living can be hard enough, and saving what we can after bills are paid up is challenging…
There’s a new documentary about Margaret Atwood, A Word After a Word After a Word. From directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont, the doc follows the life and times of Canada’s brightest literary star, from her childhood growing up in…