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Andy Warhol- Marilyn Monroe silkscreenAndy Warhol, 1967 Marilyn Monroe silkscreen print. One of 250 signed by the artist.  You have always enjoyed art and going to art galleries is one of your favourite activities- well then it may just be the right time to start collecting for yourself. The way to start collecting art is […]

Warren Buffett is a 91 year investor, businessman and philanthropist, worth over 100 billion, who is still leading the investment community. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time and has followed simple common sense rules to help him achieve his success. Read on to […]

‘Over 10,000 objects strong and 100+ years in the making, the AGH permanent collection is one of the finest in Canada. Recognized for its significance, breadth, and depth, the collection is core to our history and identity’. -Art Gallery Of Hamilton Art Gallery Of Hamilton is one of those hidden Ontario gems that is worth […]

  Stress can creep up at any time and place. Many people find themselves stressed and bothered on a frequent basis. The challenging and all-consuming feeling can wreck havoc on one’s day and relationships. There are however, some quick and relatively easy ways to reduce stress. If you find yourself stressed, try one of these […]

    Jasper, Alberta is making news.  Jasper has just been named to the prestigious Time Magazine list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2021. The list is made up of what the magazine calls extraordinary destinations to explore. A tribute to the people and businesses at the forefront of those industries who, amid extraordinary […]

  Spring is finally upon us and with the new season comes a crop of just released, interesting reads related to money, saving and finance.  If you’re interested in learning more about saving and money management, we’ve pulled together three new books worth a closer look.    Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche: Former […]

  January is the perfect month to cozy up with a good book and this month there is no shortage of great reads. Take a look at some of our favourites below.         The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins This brand new release will have you glued to your seat. A true thriller […]

  Groundbreaking television journalist and anchor Ginella Massa is making history as the first hijab-wearing host of a national television news program in Canada. The award-winning journalist’s new CBC show Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa begins on January 11. In a statement released when the announcement was made, Massa shared her excitement. “It’s a dream […]

On August 22nd, science fiction writer Ray Bradbury would turn 100 years old if he was still with us. The Library of Congress, The Los Angeles Public Library and other libraries from across the United States are still planning to celebrate however, by staging a virtual read-a-thon of one of his most famous works, Fahrenheit 451, and they’ve broguht along some famous names to help out.

A musical based on the life of Princess Diana was supposed to premiere on Broadway on March 31, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic production was shut down. The date for the premiere was changed to May 2021 instead, but now Netflix has jumped the gun and announced that it will premiere on their streaming service before then.

Stephen King has announced his next novel on Twitter, and it will be his third published by Hard Case Crime.

Former first lady Michelle Obama premiered her new Spotify podcast today, and on it she interviewed her husband, former president Barack Obama. 

The Handmaid’s Tale and Kim’s Convenience actress Amanda Brugel defended the book, We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib, and thanks to her skillfully presented case it won the Canada Reads 2020 final. 

There has been a lot of debates going on about the effectiveness of wearing a mask, and whether or not people should be forced to wear them, and now celebrated graffiti artist Banksy has entered the debate.

It’s been 16 weeks since the Louvre shut its doors, the longest period the museum has been closed since the second world war, but now that it has reopened things look a little bit different. From face masks to floor markers, the world’s most visited museum is making an attempt to emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown as unscathed as possible.