Celebrate Winter in Boston: When Culture, Cuisine, and Celebration Shine

posted Monday, December 15, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Boston is calling Canadians to embrace winter the New England way: with charm, culture, and plenty of cozy celebration. This season, classic winter traditions meet new energy across the city. Boston’s exciting winter season features the launch of their new Frostival program, alongside the city’s iconic holiday lights, festive markets, and engaging cultural experiences. As well, there are plenty of other dynamic winter offerings, from live […]

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The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told – the magical stories behind one of the 1980’s top new-wave musical acts

posted Friday, November 21, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz delivers the definitive story of The Cars, one of the most popular, beloved, and influential bands to emerge from New Wave—with a foreword by Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes. The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, […]

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Vagabond – Tim Curry’s memoir released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rocky Horror Picture Show

posted Monday, October 27, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

This memoir is a celebration of Tim Curry’s’s life’s work, and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry as we know it today. There are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the kind of resume Tony award-nominated actor Tim Curry has built over the past five decades. From his breakout […]

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Prince Igor Pickle Flavoured Vodka adds a zingy zest to your Bloody Caesar

posted Wednesday, October 8, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Pickles are having a moment! From TikTok to cocktail menus, the briny bite is being crowned the new avocado. Canadians sip over 400 million Caesars a year, and now there’s a new addition to the vodka market that will leave you tickled and pickled!  Say hello to the Pickle Caesar. Crafted with Prince Igor Pickle Flavoured […]

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Fall for Orlando’s Frights, Flavours, and Festivities

posted Thursday, October 2, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

This fall, Orlando unveils a vibrant and diverse calendar of seasonal experiences, making it the ultimate destination for travellers seeking thrills, flavours and festivities. Beyond the spooky fun, the city is a must-visit for foodies, sports fans and festival lovers, offering a vibrant lineup of experiences for every type of traveller. HALLOWEEN FRIGHTS & FUN  […]

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Celebrate Pride Under the Sun in Cuba with Annual Chill Out Event – January 31, 2026

posted Tuesday, September 30, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Air Canada Vacations presents the return of its annual Chill Out Event; a week-long Pride celebration under the Cuban sun, booking now at special rates for travel in January 2026. ACV Chill Out Event vacation packages include a 7-night all-inclusive stay at the vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly Gran Muthu Rainbow resort in Cayo Guillermo, Cuba, where […]

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Cuba Invites Canadians to Return and Rediscover More Than Beach Resorts

posted Tuesday, September 16, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Cuba is a favourite winter vacation destination for Canadians wanting to swap out slush and snow for sun and sand. However, at a recent tourism event (FIT Cuba, International Tourism Fair of Cuba), the Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos Garcia Granda, announced that next year’s edition will be dedicated to Canada. As the third-most populous […]

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Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker – her monumental story of overcoming obstables and ignoring naysayers

posted Sunday, August 24, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Dolly Parton has enjoyed seemingly effortless success as a singer, songwriter, movie and television actor, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist ever since she first hit the record charts in 1967. The sheer magnitude of her talent and charisma has created the impression that Parton merely fulfilled her destiny in becoming an entertainment icon.  But she had […]

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Nova Scotia House – a reflection of a deceased partner’s life stories, and honouring the joys and creativity of queer life

posted Thursday, August 21, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Nova Scotia House begins with Johnny Grant, as he faces stark life decisions. Seeking answers, he looks back to his relationship with Jerry Field. When they met, nearly thirty years ago, Johnny was 19, Jerry was 45. They fell in love and made a life on their own terms in Jerry’s flat: 1, Nova Scotia […]

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The Blue House – Sky Gilbert’s new novel explores creativity, imagination, lust, and madness

posted Friday, August 15, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Blue House attempts to answer the question – What happens when a person decides to live only in their imagination? What is the cause and drive of the impulse to create art? What happens to an individual who is gifted with talent, but finds himself thwarted? Does that creative spark become some kind of […]

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