From the Archive: Zohran Mamdani Is the Unlikely Candidate Uniting American Voters
This piece was originally published September 30, 2025. On Nov 4, 2025, Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, winning 50.4 per cent of the vote to become the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor. Queens Boulevard in New York City runs through what is considered the most ethni
How Lily Li’s First Major Purchase Became a Symbol of Freedom
There’s something deeply satisfying about defying expectations, and Lily Li’s first major purchase was nothing if not defiant. Fresh out of university, she entered a Louis Vuitton boutique with her first paycheck from Arthur Andersen and left with a Stephen Sprouse collaboration bag that
Women in Wealth
Created for BMO Insurance and BMO Global Asset Management Across BMO Insurance and BMO Global Asset Management, these ten remarkable trailblazers are transforming what power looks like, bringing a mix of strategic insight, a clear sense of purpose and a modern approach to leadership. In a traditiona
Why More Lagers Are on the Menu
From sour beers to coffee-flavoured stouts to fruit-infused ales, beer drinkers are spoiled for choice these days. But, many have turned away from trendy iterations and are returning to classic styles with roots in Europe. European-style lagers are rising in popularity around the world, with Canada
In War-Torn Regions, Technology Becomes a Tool for Cultural Preservation
When the painter Mohammed Al-Hawajri was a young boy, he used to visit the Old City of Gaza, a bustling and ancient section of covered market in Gaza’s capital. At the centre stood the al-Omari Mosque, built in 1149 and flanked by a dense labyrinthine gold market, or souk. The souk, its windows br
In a Connected World, Cybersecurity Is a Strategic Investment
As relations between Russia and Ukraine continued to fray in 2022, Lester Chng was thinking about how that conflict could pose cybersecurity risks for the major Canadian bank he worked for. He and his colleagues assessed potential risks and used what they learned to run an exercise with company lead
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds the Real Deal?
When Pamela Anderson arrived at the Met Gala in May, she was the very picture of a modern new era in Hollywood glamour. Makeup-free and with a new platinum bob, her look was complemented by 24 carats of lab-grown diamonds from Pandora. It was an unconventional jewellery choice for an A-list celeb to
Inside the Luxury Hotels Transforming Wellness Tourism
Nestled between a range of green mountains and a sparkling sea, near the superyachts and designer shops of Porto Montenegro marina, sits the new SIRO Boka Place. A sanctuary with all the trappings of a luxury resort, SIRO is not your typical escape everything about the property, from its design to d
The Quest to Fight Loneliness With Real-Life Connection
Pro tennis player Alexander Zverev inadvertently became a high-profile example of the emptiness of solo achievement this summer. Born in Hamburg, Germany, to Russian parents, Zverev opened up to the media about struggling with loneliness. “I feel very alone out there at times. I struggle,” he sa
3 Magazine Toasts One Year of Storytelling, Culture and Connection
On a late-summer evening with the city abuzz from the Toronto International Film Festival, 3 magazine gathered friends and partners from around the world to mark a defining moment: its first anniversary. The exclusive celebration unfolded at the sleek rooftop lounge at Harriet’s—perched atop 1 H
