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How did you meet?
We first met in 1998, through a mutual friend. Gabrielle was 13 Michael was 15. We lost touch over the next few years, then in 2003 we started talking again, and found out we were both not seeing anyone. We met up to hang out and re-connect and the rest is history. [...]
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BC Lions Roarin’ to Defend their Championship Title
By Renu Singh
The sun shone down on the players, as the team dressed in black and white jerseys competed against one another on the field. The atmosphere was focused with a hint of excitement in the air, as the BC Lions were psyched for the upcoming season with [...]
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Q: How did you meet?
A: We met right out of high school on the first day of college. We were introduced by a mutual friend.
Q: What do you love most about one another?
A: Roya – I love that he is a caring and genuine guy. He always puts others first and is respectful. I appreciate [...]
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Effective and healthy communication is an integral part to any successful relationship. Whether business, personal, friendship or love, if two people don’t know how to talk constructively to one another, there is little doubt that the relationship will last.
According to Statistics Canada’s most recent study on divorce rates, just over a third of all Canadian [...]
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Learning to be positive in a pessimistic world
The words “I can’t” seem to creep into our vocabulary more often than not these days. With images of disaster and destruction flashing across our TV screens and violence and fighting making the front page news, it should come as no surprise that the way in which we [...]
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An investment for the future to enjoy in the present
You’ve packed up all your jackets, pulled out all your lawn chairs and you’re ready to enjoy the warmer weather that the summer months bring. However, even after all your spring cleaning, you’re itching for something more than just a change in seasons. You’re after a [...]
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Entrepreneurs, Executives and their Advancing Achievements
If recent trends are any indication of the future of business, men at the top better hold on tight. Traditionally, the worlds of entrepreneurs and executives have been mainly male dominated. A look back not too far in time sees women confined to the home to take care of the [...]
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Introducing the spectacular wines of this viticultural Eden
“Bacchus we thank who gave us wine
Which warms the blood within our veins;
That nectar is itself divine.”
Pierre Motin – French poet
After 460 years of winemaking, Chile’s winemakers are known for their smooth, seductive and spectacular wines. Many consider Chile a true viticultural Eden as the country’s appellation system [...]
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Toyota has not one but four different Prius models out now – the original Prius; the ‘Prius c,’ a smaller compact hatchback; and the soon to be released Prius Plug-in, an electric hybrid vehicle. The other model, which recently came my way is the ‘Prius v.’
The Prius v is a bigger extended version of the [...]
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When you hear phrases like Child’s Pose and Downward Dog, a serene environment of silent stretchers may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yoga may seem uninspiring to the inexperienced but a closer look exposes it is anything but.
While its popularity has risen significantly over the last decade, the history of yoga [...]
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