National
I was having dinner with my father when he reached over, pinched the soft flesh on the back of my arm and said, “Look at zees.” My father is French. He pointed to a 20-something man, on a date. The waiter had just opened the wine and set the cork … Read More
UK, 2003: Mayor Ken Livingstone, aka Red Ken, introduces a fee of £5 on all private cars crossing into central London. There are some exceptions, mostly lucky essential servants. At the time, £5 equaled over $11 Canadian, more than most hosers would consider for parking, let alone their god-given right … Read More
The fashion world has always had a flare for the dramatic; hence the seasonal use of the word “essentials” to describe items that are a far cry from food and shelter. “Luxuries” is a far more apt way of describing these items, which Lanita Layton, Holt Renfrew’s vice president of … Read More
It takes years to develop a car from concept to rollout, so you’ve got to wonder if Toyota was biting its nails over the introduction of the Venza in 2008. Everything had changed so fast. Suddenly soaring gasoline prices had moved Canadians towards smaller fuel-efficient cars; they were introducing a … Read More
Yes, it’s a big truck and, furthermore, it’s made by GM. But before you get all worked up about the environment and North American labour, have a good look at the Chevy Silverado Hybrid. That is, only if your work requires it. And for a week, my work did. I … Read More
