Pilar’s Picks: Glenn Morrison

 Multitalented, and that is putting it lightly! I am talking about the superstar Glenn Morrison. He is a Toronto native DJ, producer and performer. Morrison has worked with world-class acts, such as Tiesto and Deadmau5. I’m almost positive you all are familiar with his smash single played overtime on all

Ottawa Lebanese Festival—A Scene of Cuisine

 The grounds of St. Elias Cathedral are busy this time of year—full of Lebanese festivalgoers eager to eat, enjoy music and have fun celebrating Middle Eastern culture. I went to the festival on an empty stomach so my first stop was the Tannis food tent. The tent had multiple line-ups

Sole-Searching in John Fluevog Shoes

 Written by: Lainie Towell The Mexican painter Frida Kahlo once said: “Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” Surely Frida never had her heels wrapped in John’s brilliance and style. Yes, it is true. It is hard to imagine my life before John. Because

Celebrate Pride With UFCW Canada and the World in Toronto

 Image by: ufcw.ca Every year, Pride is celebrated across Canada as one of the largest and most colourful festivals in the country. Citizens flock annually to street fairs, marches, parades, picnics, and concerts to participate in a fun and inclusive experience that promotes tolerance and raises awareness of the human rights

Pilar’s Picks: Weaves

 Weaves…No! I’m not referring to the ones you sew into your hair. Weaves is a new indie-rock group from Toronto, signed with Canadian label Buzz Records. Their kalediscope sound makes them a unique group who have released some “bumpin” tracks. The collaboration consists of three men and one woman. The strong, singular

Pilar’s Picks: Wildlife

 Toronto’s rock band Wildlife is touring across Canada through April,  sharing the stage with Boy & Bear on the western leg of the tour. They kicked off the tour with a hometown show in Toronto February 27 and to our advantage, the band will be taking the stage here in

Pilar’s Picks: Chromeo

 Chromeo...They’re just as cool as they sound and consider themselves to be “the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture.” The electro funk duo is releasing White Women, a unique album that’s expected to go viral in May. White Women will include previously released hits like Over

Pilar’s Picks: Odonis, Odonis

 Odonis, Odinos. So nice they named it twice. This rock band from Toronto is supremely clever and are well known for their debut, Hollandaze. They are releasing an album on April 15 called Hard Boiled, Soft Boiled through Buzz records. Their album is said to be approaching two sides as it is distinctly broken

One King West’s New Venue, Fifteen Hundred is Open for Business

 If you are planning a conference, departmental or business meeting in Toronto, follow the growing trend of government agencies that are taking advantage of services offered by Toronto’s historic One King West. Located in the heart of Toronto’s downtown financial district, this architecturally significant and beautiful venue provides a great

Breaks That Saved Northern Dreams and Healed Pains: One of the Oldest Hip-hop Dance Crews in Canada Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

 Images courtesy of www.canadianbreaking.com By Damira Davletyarova Spectators pressed in, trying to see the dancers on the floor. Hip-hop stars circled. Cameras blinked. One dancer spun, dropping the body on the floor; he extended his legs. Half-lifting his body, he paused in mid-air. At the Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts,

Suns of Stone: Ottawa’s Edgier, Old-school Rock Band

 2014 is already proving to be the year of Suns of Stone, Ottawa’s rising rock band with a comparative edge that echoes the classic anthems of the 70s with southern/blues influences in a more contemporary sound. Recently signing a European distribution deal through Bad Reputation for their self-titled album, the

Digging for Treasure: The Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show Arrives in Spring

 It’s never too early to begin strategizing and preparing for the best deals in town. Vintage shoppers, treasure hunters and pickers will soon get their fill of costume jewelry, Chanel suits and Hermes scarves at the Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show happening in April. For almost 30 years the event has

The Bitcoin Alliance of Canada launches

 In a bid to help Canadian citizen’s understand and embrace the new virtual currency, the Bitcoin Alliance of Canada launched nationwide last week. The Alliance, which was founded by Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Di Lorio, will be based in Toronto and aims to unite both Bitcoin users and businesses by providing

Time for Toronto’s Media Elites to Take a Look in the Mirror

 By Joanna Plucinska All journalists should be concerned about recent decisions taken by the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail concerning the standard of evidence they require in reporting. In their quest to “investigate” the actions of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his Councilor brother Doug Ford, many in

Jim Watson’s mission: Reverse post-9/11 tourism slump

 Concerned about a "travel deficit" in Canada resulting from the combined impact of terrorist attacks and a stagnant economy in the United States, Jim Watson, president and CEO of the Canadian Tourism Commission, spoke to these concerns in a recent interview with Ottawa Life reporter Hank Reardon. An abridged version

JAWS Technologies bites back against e-criminals

 Seldom does a company offer a cash prize to anyone who can prove its product is defective. But that's what JAWS Technologies Inc. did in 1998, to demonstrate that its 4096-bit encryption key was virtually unbreakable. JAWS offered US$5 million to anyone who could break the code. Of 569 hackers