Cuban vs. New World Cigars: Time to Rethink What’s Best

 Any person who has ever smoked a cigar in the presence of somebody unfamiliar with them will get the question, “Is that a Cuban?” Canadians especially get asked this when travelling in the United States because of the embargo on Cuban products. As a result, Americans are often Cuban crazy.

Calypso Rose Gives the NAC a Night to Remember

 Photos by Andre Gagne Calypso Rose overlooked the National Arts Centre floor plan for Southam Hall, where she would be performing. She looked at the auditorium seating and asked the staff: "But where will they dance?" Before they could answer, she answered her own question.  "Don’t worry. I’ll have them

Rebounding in the Irma Aftermath

 Hurricane Irma was the most intense tropical storm to strike the United States since 2005’s Katrina. The ramifications of its devastation are sure to be felt for years to come. However, businesses in the Caribbean and Florida are hoping to dispel the notion that they are no longer functional. Having

Celestyal Cruises: The Authentic Cuba

 Feature photo provided by Celestyal Cruises. Other photos taken by Isabel Payne.  Celestyal’s onboard destination expert, Dr. Jorge Arocha, describes the Republic of Cuba as a pot of Ajico — a melting pot of many elements, peoples and cultures that formed the country into what it is today. While most refer to