How Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir! Became Holiday Music Darlings
Music is powerful, emotional and, at its best, it can bring people together. This is perfectly demonstrated by the beloved Canadian music ensemble Choir! Choir! Choir!. Several of the choir’s videos on YouTube, which boast over 83 million views and counting, include guest appearances by renowned a
Hidden Gems: Iceland’s Unique Stays, Spas, and Scenic Views
By any measure, Iceland is a small nation. The population has yet to surpass 400,000 and the entire island can be circumnavigated by car in less than 20 hours. Yet, its size does not convey the extraordinary breadth of offerings awaiting visitors. Many people travel to this Nordic country in search
Grandma Knows Best: Canada’s Most Stylish Seniors on Mastering Grandmacore
Hot off the heels of Brat summer, the fashion ecosystem shifted towards a fresh yet familiar wave of nostalgic charm, resembling the styles of bygone eras. With this, we swung seamlessly into what was dubbed “Strega Nona fall,” named after the beloved and iconic children’s book character who l
For Chef Rafa Covarrubias, Cooking is About Creating Home
Born in central Mexico’s Querétaro, a young Rafa Covarrubias moved to Calgary in 2013 to pursue a culinary career. His star rose rapidly after graduating from culinary school. He became the sous chef at Calgary’s MARKET, the award-winning Calgary dining staple which turned into a “roaming res
3’s Holiday Gift Guide
The end of the year is nearly here, which means it’s time to look back and reflect; celebrating everything we’ve accomplished in 2024 and the people who helped us get there. And nothing says “I love you” more than the perfect gift. But finding a gift that speaks to the special people in your
How the Taste and Tradition of Sorrel is Preserving Caribbean Culture
When it comes to seasonal sips, a refreshing hibiscus punch is more often considered a summertime drink than a holiday-themed one. But for the Caribbean diaspora, sorrel is a Christmas must-have—and the annual quest to find the fresh blossoms at Caribbean grocers across the country has become as
For These Busy Executives, Home Is A Meeting Place—& Everyone’s Invited
Talking about the home you share with your life and business partner from separate rooms might sound like a bemusing quirk, but for Arati Sharma and Satish Kanwar, founders of tech investment firm Good Future, it’s just another day at the office. “We never take meetings together,” Sharma says
For These Quilters of Colour, The Art Form Is A Means Of Resistance
At a glance, quilting is an intricate, but ultimately utilitarian craft that largely exists in the domestic sphere. But the truth is, quilters have always embedded stories, and sometimes political meaning, into their creations through various styles of stitching and textile. This is especially true
Who Gets The Last Laugh In Ethnic Comedy?
Danzy Senna’s new novel, Colored Television, a struggling biracial novelist-turned-screenwriter begins working with a hotshot Black TV producer who establishes the stakes of the cultural landscape: “Diversity, diversity, diversity. The default is whiteness. They get this flurry of interest in us
How Black Ski Clubs Are Taking Back the Slopes
It’s 2010 and Nina Miller-Browne, her husband, and their 12- and nine-year-old daughters arrive at Pats Peak in Henniker, N.H., to enjoy quality time swooshing down man-made snow created by one of the largest snow-making systems in the state. They are guests for an annual ski fundraising event
