Toronto Life • 24th July 2024

Real Weddings: Inside an upbeat party at Steam Whistle Brewing - Toronto Life

Ellison met Patrick when they were both students at the University of Southern California in 2014. In 2022, the couple got engaged on a trip to Ireland. They were married in Toronto, Patrick’s hometown, with a celebration that included a drag performance by Tynomi Banks.

The Globe and Mail • 23rd July 2024

Travel’s latest trend: The customized private group trip

In early 2022, Mary Semmelmayer was approached by another player at her local pickleball club with the idea of going on a group trip together. The two dreamed up a jaunt to Alaska and found a six-day, activity-filled itinerary for a group trip from Intrepid Travel.

Toronto Life • 12th July 2024

The Chase: This condo dweller always wanted a house. When the market cooled, she pounced

In 2016, Alexis purchased a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo in Corktown for $375,000 with the goal of eventually buying a house. By September of 2022, her unit had almost doubled in value and the market was starting to slow, so she thought it was a good time to upsize.

The Globe and Mail • 9th July 2024

Custom photoshoots, $800 dog collars: inside the luxurious lifestyles of pets

When Emma Ali brought home her Samoyed puppy, Lumi, in January 2022, she instantly fell in love. “Lumi is my best friend,” Ali says. “She is my whole world."

Canadian Grocer • 5th July 2024

How three siblings broke into the plant-based meal business

In 2015, siblings Mayumi Bae, Tak Yamada and Hanaca Yamada lost their father to Alzheimer’s disease. That difficult experience caused them to rethink their relationship with food.

Canadian Grocer • 27th June 2024

How a thirst for a better-for-you beverage led to the launch of Healtea

In 2017, Leila Kairns’s father underwent emergency open heart surgery. He was advised by his doctors to reduce his sugar intake, which meant cutting out the sweet sodas he drank every day.

Cottage Life • 27th June 2024

Buy the way: A cottage purchase that took two years, eight unsuccessful bids, and three determined sisters

In the mid-2000s, Ellie Thiessen’s friends bought a cottage on Kushog Lake, Ont. As a regular visitor, Ellie, the general manager of a bookstore in Newmarket, Ont., quickly fell in love with cottage life.

The Globe and Mail • 18th June 2024

These companies are leveraging AI to improve Canada’s stressed health care system

Much has been written in recent years about the significant challenges facing Canada’s stressed and cash-strapped health care system. Could artificial intelligence (AI) provide some much-needed solutions?

Macleans.ca • 18th June 2024

How I’m Making My Olympic Bid More Eco-Friendly

Elite sports can be big polluters. Here’s how I’m making my Olympic podium run better for the planet.

The Globe and Mail • 11th June 2024

Glamping sites and wilderness lodges offer city dwellers experiences in nature without sacrificing comfort

When Vermont resident Monika Znojkiewicz was planning a short trip with her three kids to coincide with one of their spring breaks in April she knew she wanted to be in nature.

Chatelaine • 10th June 2024

This $18 Fitness Tool Upgraded My Home Workouts

The “sock workout” I found on YouTube, from Canadian fitness influencer MadFit, sounded like a clickbait-y fad. But the 12-minute workout had me slide-lunging, plank-jacking and mountain climbing to exhaustion. I was so sore the next day that it hurt to laugh.

Macleans.ca • 3rd June 2024

They Vowed Never To Buy Pre-Construction. Then They Did Anyway

In 2019, Nishant and Tanushree decided to immigrate from Delhi to Canada in search of more space. Their destination was Toronto, a large enough city that would still afford them a slower, quieter lifestyle.

Toronto Life • 27th May 2024

Before and After: How a $1-million reno turned this cramped Roncesvalles semi into a contemporary gem

Before and After: How a $1-million reno turned this cramped Roncesvalles semi into a contemporary gem

Before and After: How a $1-million reno turned this cramped Roncesvalles semi into a contemporary gem

Goodbye, clutter, dingy corners and ’90s decor. Hello, hidden storage, skylit ceilings, tiled walls and maple floors

In August of 2020, the owners of this house were expecting their second child. The family wanted larger, airier rooms without the entire home being rendered open concept. They

Toronto Life • 24th May 2024

The Chase: Seeking a turnkey townhouse, this couple set their sights on pre-construction homes in Durham

Following an 18-month sojourn in Burnaby, Adrian returned to the GTA to look for a new home. On their wish list: a townhouse with a large kitchen, lots of closet space and a garage.

Toronto Life • 22nd May 2024

Inside a maximalist Hamilton bungalow with hand-painted murals

Marina Porter, a vintage reseller, has always been drawn to fun and colourful objects. After graduating from Humber College’s fashion arts program in the mid-2010s, she rented an apartment at Kingston Road and Victoria Park from a landlord who let her select her own paint colours. She chose periwinkle and pink, pairing them with tropical wallpaper and vintage rattan furniture. The experience stoked her interest in retro design. “I felt like I could really express myself,” she says.

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The Globe and Mail • 21st May 2024

Hotels, travel advisors and younger generations lead push toward sustainable luxury

Overnight guests of the 1 Hotel Toronto will notice a few differences during their stays. They will find filtered water in carafes. A five-minute hourglass timer in each bathroom encourages shorter showers.

Highsnobiety • 16th May 2024

Gen Z Is Doing Therapy Differently. Is It Working?

When he was 16 years old, Irvin, a 25-year-old former tech worker and aspiring writer, got in trouble with the law. As part of his state-mandated probation in Texas, he had to attend therapy sessions. “Being a rebellious teenager, I didn’t see how it was helpful."

The Globe and Mail • 14th May 2024

Customers trade personal data for deals with in-store retail tech

Step into a Jenni Kayne store and a tablet-wielding employee might ask if you’re a rewards member. Your customer profile shows a purchase history, notes on your home decor colour palette and even your favourite candle scents.

The Globe and Mail • 14th May 2024

Small living space? Multitasking appliances may be your answer

In early 2024 Eureka debuted a multitasking new appliance: a dual-washing bot. The four-in-one appliance, seemingly, does it all – washes and dries clothes while also housing a built-in robot vacuum and mop in a hidden dock at its base.

Macleans.ca • 30th April 2024

An 11-Year Family Separation

In 2012, I was working as a McDonald’s manager in the Philippines. I had three kids, and was earning only $600 a month. I was always struggling to make ends meet. I constantly thought about how I could give my children a better life.

University of Toronto Magazine • 29th April 2024

They Were the Picture of Friendship

Wendy Wacko was in high school, in the 1960s, when she first came across work by artist Doris McCarthy. “I fell in love with landscape painting when I was still in my early teens,” says Wacko, who herself is an artist – and former gallery owner – in Jasper, Alberta.

Macleans.ca • 24th April 2024

The Accidental Immigrant: Folusho Oloyede

In 2019, I was living in Ibadan, Nigeria, and working as a high school teacher. My wife, Kenny, and I had a four-year-old son named Dotun. One of my sisters had recently moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, with her husband, Niyi. They just had a son, so I flew from Nigeria to Canada in November of 2019 to see the three of them.

Toronto Life • 24th April 2024

The Chase: This couple thought they'd be renters for life. Then the market shifted in their favour

For six years, Dylan and Matt had been happily renting a two-bedroom apartment in Little Italy. They weren’t looking to buy, but when interest rate hikes put an end to bidding wars, they seized the opportunity.

Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better • 19th April 2024

Announcing the Winners of the CB Innovation Awards 2024

In the past year, businesses have had to navigate a landscape marked by whiplash-inducing technological advancements, undeniably urgent evidence of climate change and ever-shifting consumer values that increasingly prioritize social responsibility. The companies that simply keep up with digital transformation, sustainability best practices and workplace wellness trends can survive, but it takes a future-focused commitment to driving meaningful impact to truly thrive in 2024 and beyond.

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