Living
A Canadian movement changing the world
Canadian youth are helping kids and families around the world, like these children in Pakistan, by doing the World Vision 30 Hour Famine. In February 1971, 15 friends staged a “starve-in” at a church in Calgary to help African children during a famine. This event...
Entertainment
11th Lux Style Award Nominations Announced
Nominations for the 11th Lux Style Awards in 26 categories were announced in Karachi last week. Referred to as Pakistan’s most credible and coveted Awards, Lux Style prides itself with commitment to style and glamour. LUX hosted the first ever LUX Style Awards in...
Entertainment
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan mesmerises Toronto
We had reported earlier how this year’s Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Toronto concert got totally sold out. And, why did it sell out, we were to find out in a mesmerizing night of ultimate sufi qawwali experience. This was in fact my first Rahat Fateh Ali concert (I ha...
Style
Jennifer Aniston : A Hairstyle Trendsetter
If ever a name went down in women’s hair history for being a worldwide tress-setter, it would definitely be Jennifer Aniston. Her iconic layered shag shot to fame in the mid -90s when Jen’s hit sitcom Friends became America’s favorite comedy. The h...
Entertainment
Aishwarya voted as the best dressed celebrity on Red Carpet!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was voted as the best-dressed celebrity on the red carpet in an online survey conducted by Yahoo! India in April 2012. The survey was conducted among a cross-section of Yahoo! users visiting sites such as Movies, News and Lifestyle and a total...-
Adventure around every corner at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Village Are you searching for that perfect summer retreat, but not sure where to go? Blue Mountain is widely known as the ski and snowboard capital of Ontario, and over the years has evolved into a true fou... -
Take a green season getaway in Ontario
Blue Mountain Beach on Georgian Bay The countdown to summer break has started and for many families, July and August are busy months. The commotion often includes planning vacations and activities to keep everyone occupi... -
Amitabh Bachchan makes a friendly Hollywood debut with The Great Gatsby
Amitabh Bachchan or Big B as we all know him, the living legend of Indian Cinema, tweeted regarding his much anticipated Hollywood role and wrote: The Great Gatsby is a novel by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. The bo... -
Protect your eyes with style
Maximum sun coverage has become imperative these days. An oversized pair of shades is one of the must-haves. Sunglasses protect your eyes and the delicate area around them from harmful ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet radiation is... -
11th Lux Style Award Nominations Announced
Nominations for the 11th Lux Style Awards in 26 categories were announced in Karachi last week. Referred to as Pakistan’s most credible and coveted Awards, Lux Style prides itself with commitment to style and glamour. LUX h... -
Pakistan’s Trucks and Buses Tell a Tale
“Why are trucks and buses so fancy in Pakistan?” wondered my daughter out loud. It was then that I paused to focus on the colorful sight ahead on the drab road. Interestingly enough the truck ahead of us was a form ... -
British Columbia needs skilled labour for expected boom
With $2.9 billion worth of capital projects already underway and another $6.2 billion forecasted over the next five years, the province could be entering a period of prosperity it hasn’t seen in decades. However, experts ... -
New Canadians in “Sandwich Generation” feel financial pinch most
Among those new Canadians who reported providing daily care for their parents in Desjardins Financial Security’s (DFS) most recent health survey, 71 per cent admitted to feeling a related financial impact, compared to 61 ... -
Add the ‘sunshine vitamin’ to your life with the right food
Vitamin D is currently leading the charge to give us better health. Study after study suggests that it can strengthen bones and reduce the risk of ailments, such as colon, prostate and breast cancers. A substance in our skin pr... -
Home-selling savvy differs from coast to coast
Do you know which Canadian province has the most selling-savvy residents? What community has bought and sold the most homes? When it comes to real estate know-how, a recent survey by Kijiji Canada reveals interesting difference... -
Auto insurance fraud is targeting the health care system
Health care practitioners are on high alert to pinpoint and prevent identity theft. Common scams involve fraudsters stealing signatures, forms, and patient information to bilk payments from auto insurance companies. This type o... -
The Canadian Black Book rates vehicles with best trade-in value
Buying Japanese autos continues to be a good bet, but when looking for a vehicle that will bring you a consistently higher trade-in value, don’t count out the European and North American manufacturers just yet, says Canad... -
Foods to help save your sight
One in seven Canadians will develop a serious eye disease in their lifetime, and while some eye conditions are unavoidable, others – such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, dry eye syndrome and eyelid disor... -
Canadians are addicted to their smartphones
Whether they’re keeping their devices at arm’s reach or snuggling up with them in bed, Canadians love their cell phones, according to the Rogers Innovation Report, a survey commissioned by the company to explore Can... -
Rules for mens formal attire
The rule book of formal dressing for men dictates simplicity and class.The level of formality of an event determines what men should wear to it. For formal and semi-formal affairs, it is best advised by clothing stylists to go ... -
5 tips for choosing your Realtor
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation predicts a dip in sales for Ontario’s previously owned houses this year. Industry experts recommend sellers spend time finding the right Realtor who can find the best buyer for ...
