Since retiring from politics, Paul Martin has made it his mission to improve indigenous communities across Canada. We connect with the former prime minister to discuss bettering education for Aboriginal students The first time Paul Martin began to grasp the problems faced by aboriginal Canadians, he was working as a deckhand on a tugboat on …
When architect Len Rodrigues heard that his colleague Samuel Oboh was elected the 76th president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, he could only think one thing: “Well, of course.” Not only was Oboh a key figure in launching the country’s first local chapter of the RAIC, but he also demonstrated a rare drive …
Thick, round, black sunglasses dominate the giant, stoical face of Karl Lagerfeld that’s crowding the enormous screen on the back wall of the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos sales centre. Just a few days prior this spacious, all-white room, decorated with transparent chairs, plush leather couches and vivid modern art, was rammed with 1,200 rowdy …
When men’s fashion designer Joseph Abboud stopped by the Burroughes Building in Toronto’s Queen West to debut his latest collections — a spiffy limited-edition e-commerce line and a made-in-Canada collection now available exclusively at Moores Clothing for Men — he also brought along the latest expressions of the new modern man. His aspirational quality suits, outerwear, fitted …
Lifetime Developments releases the final units of their highly touted project, The Bond Condominiums, with an aim of connecting residents to the community Brian Brown knows that in the modern era of condominium development it’s not enough for a developer to simply build a tower and walk away — not if you want it to …
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DM: When and why did you first get into photography? JD: I started photography seriously only a few years ago. I wanted to capture and share compelling images of the natural beauty that exists all around us. DM: As you say, much of your work focuses on nature and natural environments. Why is that something …
How education and avoiding bargain hunting can save you from buying a forgery Finding out you’ve purchased a forged piece of art is one of the most embarrassing, angering and anxiety-laden experiences for any collector. When a pricey forgery comes to light it’s a chilling ordeal, especially if it involves high-profile collectors and reputable galleries …
It was a bold move when Honda released the original NSX a quarter of a century ago. The Japanese manufacturer was determined to stake its claim in the supercar realm and when the mid-engine two-seater debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in 1989 it was a warning shot straight across the bows of Ferrari and …
Yesterday, developer Sam Mizrahi, who purchased Stollery’s and several adjacent properties on the southwest corner of Yonge and Bloor streets last fall, unveiled his plans for his ambitious residential/retail building, The One. At a crowded meeting room at the Park Hyatt hotel in downtown Toronto yesterday, Mizrahi revealed a model and renderings of the planned …
