September for me is a hard month. I, like many others, have been affected by the waning hours of light, which is further amplified by social pandemic disconnect. In fact, 9/10 people I surveyed in a very scientific Instagram poll said they’ve been feeling the same. So! I’ve made a playlist of uptempo songs to …
I wanted to play guitar since I was four. Namely, when Canadian icon Mr. Dressup would go into his studio “backyard” and play his acoustic with a bunch of puppets. Naturally, I asked my parents for a guitar, and naturally they bought me a toy guitar. I had to wait until my (still) tiny hands …
Two teenagers have been on a tear at the US Open for the past two weeks. Well, three weeks if you’re Emma Raducanu. Leylah Annie Fernandez, 19, and Emma Raducanu, 18, have done the unthinkable – overcoming high-ranked opponents to reach the US Open Final. Both players are Canadian-born, with Emma Raducanu emigrating to the …
A few weeks have gone by, and while it was a little quiet on the “good TV front” for a while there, I’ve managed to round up a few more that I’ve really enjoyed. So, kick back in your cabin Adirondack and enjoy these four shows. The White Lotus I’d heard a few mentions about The …
Anyone who knows me well, knows I’m obsessed with the Olympics. Ever since seeing the ski jumpers in Lillehammer in ’94 (my first Olympic memory), or watching Donovan Bailey win the 100m in Atlanta ’96 (with my fingers and toes crossed – hey, it worked!), I’ve been captivated. And, while this Olympics was marred in …
From chill indie acoustic sounds to boppy synth-pop, here are a handful of tunes I’ve been enjoying lately. “Ani Kuni” – Polo & Pan Dance. Party. These guys are so fun, and make for a great in-person concert. They’ve scheduled a concert in Vancouver at the PNE for January 2022, and if it’s safe to …
From fantasy shows to musical entertainment, here are a handful of TV and movies I’ve enjoyed lately that you might consider adding to your watch list! Sweet Tooth Appropriately, Sweet Tooth is a very sweet tale. One of only a few productions let into New Zealand last year during COVID, the story is based on …
Sports have been a great way to spend hours of time during the pandemic, and have allowed many of us to be rooted in some small sense of normality. Having watched a lot of female sports leagues, I’m somewhat used to watching sporting events with smaller crowds in the stands. However, in lieu of large …
Netflix’s new docuseries “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America” is not just a show about cuisine – it is also a powerful lesson in history. The show follows food writer Stephen Satterfield as he traces the origins and impact of Black food in America, accompanied by perspectives from chefs, historians, and …
It’s hard to top an original, but some of these artists have either done just that or provided such new spin that you might just think it is the OG. Here are a few of my favourite covers that I think are worth putting on your playlist. “I Can’t Make You Love Me/Nick of Time” …