The story of the emperor penguin and its relationship with modern humans is the story of the most intriguing love affair ever between people and birds. How is it that we find some birds fascinating and others move us not at all? Jeremy Mynott, author of Birdscapes, has tried to come up with general criteria …
Toronto artist TM Glass paints old-world treasures filled with fresh florals using a unique digital process that’s just beginning to blossom. In the heart of downtown Toronto’s bustling King West neighbourhood is a century-old building — a quaint red-brick corner unit like so many others in the city. But set foot into the 100-year-old abode …
After a lifetime of success, Hanya Kizemchuk is paying it forward through her new foundation that will provide vital resources to young survivors of abuse and sex trafficking. In her 60 years, Hanya Kizemchuk has worn a surprising number of hats, as a model turned real-estate investor turned entrepreneur. But her latest project, Hanya’s Hope …
If the return of a warm summer breeze isn’t enough to awaken inspiration, these vibrant finds will spark the flame. 1. SWEAT IN STYLE: Train with the Polar M430 — a timepiece that tracks your run, and your vitals, in a heartbeat www.polar.com 2. STAY GOLDEN: This gilded die comes in a stunning set of …
Elegant accommodations and well-supported R&R are just one side of the yachting life. For die-hards, the real luxury is the freedom to go exploring. When Kitchener, Ont., native Derek Mader was just 12 years old, he built his very first boat with some help from his father. As a young boy, Mader would often go …
Plans are in the works to erect an entrepreneurial makers’ district, to give artists and designers a place to work, meet and grow. The construction of a 30,000-square-foot, $27.3 million artistic entrepreneurial hub is underway in Toronto’s East Bayfront area and is set to open next fall. Artscape – a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization aimed at …
