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In praise of the routine circuit – and the occasional left turn
Do you have a steady, dependable, perhaps even a bit too predictable circuit? Or are you the type who likes to mix it up? Perhaps you reverse your morning walk or run (supposedly it’s…
Frank Darling, the mystery Canadian architect who designed Toronto
Frank Darling, the prolific architect of Edwardian Canada, designed hundreds of banks and grand buildings yet his indelible mark on the skyline is largely forgotten.
Canadian department stores used to sparkle – now they fade away
I touched down in Toronto this week to meet some clients, scope out some potential business, do a little retail tour, say hello to my new colleague, Sally, at our College Street outpost and…
Amid sprawling news deserts, the future of fine print is in our hands
What a difference six days and 6,000 kilometres makes, especially in the business of selling newspapers. On Saturday morning, I woke up at my mom’s place in the Old Mill district of Toronto and…
Business
The economics of happiness, Canada’s sparkling success and dressing to impress.
All you can eat
Melbourne clinks glasses at its latest cocktail bar, Toronto continues to charm and Berlin positively sizzles. The menu in the world of food this month.
Chef’s kiss
A Parisian sandwicherie is reimagining comfort food with fluffy challah buns stuffed with Mediterranean fillings, from kebab meat to mushroom omelette.
Local heroes
Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.
Prime movers
The idea of changing a city for the better might be daunting but individuals with vision and initiative can make a meaningful difference.
