Toronto’s International Boat Show 2012

As Toronto’s weather slowly enters the annual unbearable-cold phase, it’s hard to suppress hopeful thoughts about your cottage on the lake, perfect sunsets on the beach or sailing the open sea on a warm summer’s day. Amplify those visions, beginning this weekend, when Ricoh Coliseum is transformed from sport/concert venue … Read More

4 Fantastic Free Movies on YouTube

So, how’s pirating going for you these days? If MegaVideo isn’t cutting it, you might be surprised to find out that there are a ton of great movies to watch on YouTube. Not only are the titles full-length (not segmented), but the majority also aren’t interrupted by annoying ads. It’s … Read More

Driving Distance, Vancouver: White Rock

Less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver, White Rock is an ideal spot to spend a day enjoying nature and appreciating the arts: visual, culinary and performance. The main attraction is the eight-kilometre sandy beach on Semiahmoo Bay, but don’t let the bad winter weather dissuade you from a visit. … Read More

Green Day’s American Idiot Toronto Production

Punk rock and hit Broadway musical. Mutually exclusive on the surface, but American Idiot goes (a bit) deeper. This stage version of Green Day’s same-named 2004 international smash album enjoyed a successful run on Broadway and grabbed a couple of Tony Awards. It has now hit the road, with Toronto … Read More

Neighbourhood Guide, Toronto: Leslieville

Finally, it seems Torontonians have warmed up to the idea that the east really does beat the west. Once a barren industrial neighbourhood, with aesthetics comparable to a New York slum, Leslieville has emerged as a Toronto hub of culture, style, art and food. Similar to what Queen Street West … Read More

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