Glitzy Governor General Awards Gala 2016

 On June 11, The National Arts Centre played host to the 24th Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala (GGPAA), a star studded evening full of glitz and glam in celebration of an extraordinary group of Canadian artists. The prestigious tribute was led by returning host, actor Colm Feore and the

Response to Refugee Crisis Must Include Expanding Refugee Healthcare

 The haunting image of Alan Kurdi’s lifeless body lying face down on a Turkish beach, and the subsequent revelation of the Kurdi family’s intention to seek asylum in Canada, have prompted many Canadians to ask what we can do as a country to help Syrian refugees. So far, our search

Pros and Cons of an Expanded Canada Pension Plan

 A new report came out this week that reiterates what we’ve heard from other sources a few times now: Canadians aren’t saving nearly enough for retirement. The Deputy Chief Economist of the CIBC warns that without pension reform now, younger workers today will see a steep decline in living standards

Grill the Perfect Steak

 Steaks are great for any season but you don’t have to go out to a restaurant to enjoy a mouth-watering cut. Weber has tips for grilling the perfect steak no matter how you like it cooked and for any kind of cut. To start, there are certain things you should

Spicy Shrimp Gumbo

 This spicy and textured gumbo tastes best served hot over a bit of rice. It also makes for great leftovers! Recipe courtesy of SideChef blogger Sami Berger Makes 4-6 servings Adapted from William and Sonoma cookbook. You can easily add other seafood or protein to the gumbo, just make sure to add them with just enough time

Art & Sole: A Shoe-Lovers Fantasy

 Where art, footwear and fantasy intersect comes Art & Sole by Jane Gershon Weitzman, wife of iconic shoe designer Stuart Weitzman. When the first Stuart Weitzman boutique opened its doors in the mid-1990s on Madison Avenue, its magical window displays of specially commissioned fantasy art shoes became a world-renowned destination.