The Last Dream – 12 personal stories written by film legend Pedro Almodóvar spanning from the late 1960s to today

posted Sunday, October 13, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Last Dream is film legend Pedro Almodóvar’s debut novel, delivering a tantalizing glimpse into his world, formed by twelve stories carefully selected from his personal writings dating from the late ‘60s to the present. The iconoclastic, two-time Academy award-winning writer and director reveals his singular mind as never before in this collection of twelve […]

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Nature’s Sunshine products to help your digestive system during the upcoming holiday season

posted Friday, October 11, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Health & Beauty

Nature’s Sunshine changed the world as the first company to put herbs into easy-to-take capsules. For almost 50 years they’ve brought the healing power of herbs to millions of people across North America, and now with over 200+ products they have something for everyone. With the fall and winter holiday season upon us, now’s the […]

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How to Leave the House – a convoluted comic tale about being connected to everyone and everything at all times

posted Friday, October 11, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

How to Leave the House tells the story of twenty-four hours in the life of Natwest, and his small-town odyssey in pursuit of the missing package. It’s Natwest’s last day before he leaves for university, and there’s only one thing on his mind: the deeply embarrassing package he ordered to his house – which still […]

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Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program gets Federal Funding

posted Thursday, October 10, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Community

2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are a core part of Canada’s economy, with over 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned and -operated businesses in Canada employing over 435,000 Canadians and generating over $22 billion in economic activity. Yet, these entrepreneurs continue to face systemic barriers in starting and growing their businesses. To address these challenges and build a more inclusive economy, the federal government created […]

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Delicious Discoveries – St. Clair West & Casa Loma Food and Walking Experience offers fabulous food and fun facts

posted Wednesday, October 9, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Are you a tourist or a traveller? Do you know the difference? Basically, a tourist is someone who sightsees the top noted attractions when on vacation, whereas a traveller might venture off the beaten path to discover hidden gems that perhaps only locals might be aware of. This can often be true in one’s home […]

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Our Evenings – British tale depicts one man’s life experiences with class, race, queer sexuality, art, love, and violence

posted Tuesday, October 8, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Our Evenings is a piercing novel that envisions modern England through the lens of one man’s acutely observed and often unnerving experience, as he struggles with class and race, art and sexuality, love and violence. Dave Win, the son of a British dressmaker and a Burmese man he’s never met, is thirteen years old when […]

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Rod Stewart’s Wolfies Whisky is now available at the LCBO, with a limited number of signed bottles

posted Monday, October 7, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Wolfie’s Whisky, the blended Scotch from musician Rod Stewart, has officially landed on Canadian shores, and is currently available across Ontario’s LCBO outlets. To celebrate, Rod has personally signed a limited number of Wolfie’s bottles which are hidden across LCBO stores for fans to find. Wolfie’s blended Scotch whisky is distilled in partnership with Rod […]

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Travel tips for self-discovery as a solo traveller in Washington, DC

posted Saturday, October 5, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

As solo travel remains a growing trend, the news of Washington, DC being ranked by Kayak as the best city in the US for solo travel highlights its unbeatable mix of safety, convenience, and culture. Often celebrated for its iconic landmarks and rich history both politically and culturally, DC is the perfect city for traveling alone. Whether Canadian solo […]

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Change – autobiographical novel from Édouard Louis, about social class, transformation, and the perils of leaving the past behind

posted Friday, October 4, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Édouard Louis longs for a life beyond the poverty, discrimination, and violence in his working-class hometown—so he sets out for school in Amiens and, later, university in Paris. He sheds the provincial “Eddy” for an elegant new name, determined to eradicate every aspect of his past. He reads incessantly, he dines with aristocrats, he spends […]

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Experience “Gallery of Memories” at Nuit Blanche 2024, showcasing stories of LGBTQ+ individuals with, or at risk of developing dementia

posted Thursday, October 3, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Community, Sex & Sexuality

Pride Toronto, in partnership with Egale Canada, is proud to present “Gallery of Memories” at Nuit Blanche 2024. This moving exhibition showcases the stories of 10 diverse 2SLGBTQI+ individuals with, or at risk of developing, dementia. Through poignant photographs, personal memories, and powerful audio stories, visitors will explore the resilience, activism, and love that have […]

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