If you’re a stock character on Toronto’s financial scene, you’ve likely witnessed the daily rise of Trump International Hotel & Tower. This soon-to-be landmark will kiss the corners of Bay and Adelaide, putting an interesting new spin on the city’s existing architectural appeal. At 60-storeys, its striking granite and glass facade will reach a new …
The fiery lust and whimsy of the famed Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil franchise has always been a winning choice in the world of entertainment. From unicycles and roller skates to trapeze acts and foot juggling, the renowned circus marque sets the stage for a must-see summer spectacle. Premiering in Montreal last spring, Cirque du Soleil …
Nothing about Michael Lee-Chin is ordinary. Even his style of philanthropy heralds a certain unceremonious swagger that contradicts nearly every element of the Canadian archetype. From his conspicuous dress code to his private jet penchant and fearless life philosophies, the Jamaican-born founder of Portland Holdings Inc. threw a splash of water on the face of …
It was a right royal night in 2008 when Tricia Guild found out that the Queen was appointing her to design a collection of fabrics and wall coverings influenced by the dignified décor of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. “I was pretty shocked and a little nervous, but delighted to have been chosen,” says Guild, …
Enter the Hall of Dreams, a heaven for horologists. The walls gleam like gold, the floors are as polished as pearls, and for the first few seconds you feel as if you’re literally frozen in time. With Rolex on your right, Longines on your left and Hermès on the horizon, there’s no doubt you’re under …
On March 26th, 2011, more than 500 guests swayed to classic Caribbean sound waves at Toronto’s opulent Four Seasons Hotel for the 2nd annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Benefit Gala. The entertaining night honoured exceptional Canadians of Caribbean descent that have made remarkable contributions to their communities and have invigorated the UWI’s mission …
