Read, Drink and Be Merry

Good books aren’t hard to find — one merely needs to know how, and where, to look. Montreal, a Canadian cultural hub with urban rent rates that actually accommodate the starving artist, offers burgeoning and established writers many options to showcase their talent. In turn, these events allow for relaxing-yet-enlightening … Read More

Political Party Hearty, Part II

The federal election looms, May 2. If you’re tired of the typical Green-Con-Lib-Newdem-Bloc options, there are fourteen other officially registered parties. Today, the second in DailyXY’s series of quick-guides to help you separate the pranks from the cranks (Part I here). How to best use, or abuse, your most fundamental … Read More

Shoot Spots

Urban photography is an obsessive and oftentimes expensive hobby; without the time and money to travel and shoot, it’s easy for shooters to hit creative blocks despite being surrounded by inspiration in their everyday settings. One of Canada’s most indisputably beautiful cities, Montreal boasts uncountable photo-ops, notably when it comes to … Read More

Current Calgary Musicians Worth Supporting

Often misunderstood as a place merely for rodeos and oil barons, Calgary proper is a multi-cultural hotbed of astonishing tastes, sights and sounds — you just have to know where to look. Or, listen: On any given night, venues like Broken City, The Distillery or the Hifi Club pack in top local … Read More

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