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        Tessa Virtue talks life & summer concert season
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        The skating trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park | Plan your winter getaway
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        Feeling festive at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel
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        Barbados Food and Rum Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
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        Get away to the Cayman Islands this fall
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Cinco de Mayo celebrations with Don Julio tequila

W. Andrew PowellMay 2, 2019 9:18 amMay 2, 2019

Cinco de Mayo is my favourite spring celebration because it’s all about brightness, joy, plus great food and drinks from the heart of Mexico.

Canadian Screen Awards

Canadian Screen Awards ’19: Press room highlights

W. Andrew PowellMarch 31, 2019 4:57 pmApril 1, 2019

The Canadian Screen Awards gala is tonight in Toronto, and you can tune in on CBC or livestream it on CBC Gem. Once again, I’m in the press room with my camera, getting ready for all the winners, and I’ll be sharing highlights throughout the night, every chance I get.

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W. Andrew PowellMarch 27, 2019 7:57 pmMarch 27, 2019

Ready for a chance to win something delicious? We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Toben Food by Design’s pop-up dinner L?kè on April 5 in Toronto, and it’s going to be a night to remember.

Rendering of Fairmont Royal York's new lobby & arrival experience

Fairmont Royal York prepares to celebrate 90th anniversary with “majestic transformation”

W. Andrew PowellMarch 24, 2019 11:15 pmMarch 24, 2019

Toronto’s iconic Fairmont Royal York hotel celebrates its 90th anniversary this summer, and in honour of the special occasion, the hotel is preparing to unveil a number of changes, from the lobby experience to the guest suites, and the food.

Umbrella Academy

David Castañeda, Robert Sheehan, and Cameron Britton talk Umbrella Academy

W. Andrew PowellFebruary 21, 2019 11:25 amFebruary 21, 2019

David Castañeda, Robert Sheehan, and Cameron Britton, were pretty relaxed when we sat down to chat about their new series, Umbrella Academy. The trio of actors were lounging around a hotel room barefoot when I met them last week, but they had a lot to say about the series, filming in Toronto, and their co-stars.

Giveaway: Legoland Discovery Centre family passes

W. Andrew PowellDecember 16, 2018 6:42 pmDecember 16, 2018

If you’re looking for the perfect activity for you and your family this holiday break, we’re wrapping up our end-of-year giveaways with the chance to win one of three sets of passes to Legoland Discovery Centre in Vaughan Mills.

BMW 8 Series Coupe

BMW Luxury Lounge: inside the 8 Series Coupé, and upcoming X7

W. Andrew PowellOctober 16, 2018 10:58 amOctober 16, 2018

We hear about luxury a lot, and sometimes it’s clear what it means, but for different brands, does it mean the same thing? Last week, BMW Canada launched their BMW Luxury Lounge in Yorkville (151 Bloor Street West), and with the opening, they took some time to discuss luxury with a few other brands, including Air Canada, Sotheby’s, and interior designer Shai DeLuca.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Visit Dubai: Emirates expands service between Toronto & Dubai

W. Andrew PowellOctober 12, 2018 1:22 pmNovember 27, 2018

Whether you’re planning a vacation in Dubai, exploring the United Arab Emirates, or you’re flying to India, Pakistan, or parts of the African continent, Emirates is one of the most prestigious airlines flying to the region, and this summer they announced additional capacity, thanks to two new flights leaving from Toronto every week.

Figures Doughnuts at Figures Toronto

Figures serves up delicious with a side of geek

W. Andrew PowellSeptember 28, 2018 4:14 pmNovember 27, 2018

Figures (137 Avenue Road) is officially one of my favorite new restaurants in Toronto, and it’s about more than just the food, the style, or the very fun comic book theme. Figures is a great restaurant because they do all of those things so well, and they do it all with heart, and excellent attention to every detail.

James Acaster JFL42

JFL42: James Acaster talks standup & his first show in Toronto

W. Andrew PowellSeptember 20, 2018 1:12 pmSeptember 20, 2018

British comedian James Acaster touches down in Toronto for five shows at JFL42, starting tonight, and the award-winning talent recently spoke to me about his show, how he works on material, and comedy genres.

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Instagram post 18096641107102324 Don't send a raven to the Game of Thrones fan in your life this holiday season: get them the complete collection on Blu-ray!

Season 8 of Game of Thrones as well as the complete collection arrived on home video recently and they both come with special features to help say goodbye to the incredible HBO series.

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Instagram post 17864212015584224 Ready for a chance to a win @hisenseca 55" 4K Ultra HD #Roku TV? Our grand prize draw closes this Saturday, December 14 and all you have to do is vote in our @rokucanada Favourite Christmas Character poll on Facebook!

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Instagram post 18033607822235825 For the #whisky lover in your life, or just for your own joy this holiday season, there's one must-have advent calendar this month and it's available at the @lcbo from Drinks by the Dram x That Boutique-y Whisky Company.

The advent calendar features 24 doors to open and each has a 30 ml dram of whisky inside from around the world. 
And the whiskies are truly incredible, giving your or your loved one a chance to sample expressions they may never try otherwise.

That Boutique-y Whisky Company's Whisky Holiday Calendar retails for $199, and it's worth every penny.

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Instagram post 17881460320462978 Get ready for warm, comfortable, dry feet this winter with the chance to WIN a pair of boots from Bogs footwear.

Bogs have a range of boots for any season, and their winter boots are packed with technology to keep your feet from getting wet or cold.

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Oct 31

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Instagram post 18076375282133287 Thanks to @primevideoca for the special mission yesterday for #JackRyan season 2! We flew around Toronto, scouting locations for Jack, and the views were incredible.

Season 2 of Jack Ryan premieres on Amazon Prime Video on November 1.

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Instagram post 17842762570743720 Last weekend @fordcanada sent us out in the 2019 Ranger to enjoy a fall drive and try aerial game trekking. It was a great day, a wonderful drive, and if you want to see what the adventure was like, here's the video!

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The lineup starts with the Roku Express for just $39.99, followed by the 4K HDR capable Roku Premiere, and then the Roku Streaming Stick+ for the ultimate picture quality, streaming, and portability.

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Instagram post 17922075964328426 Look who we found in Chicago! @tiktok stars @dominicditanna & @josettepimenta.

Full interview coming up on YouTube, and a few more clips to come. And check us out on TikTok.

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Instagram post 18021536053242741 Hello Chicago! We've been exploring culinary delights in Chicago for the last few days, thanks to @choosechicago and there have been so many wonderful dishes and experiences.

The @loewschicago has been a wonderful host, with some fantastic cocktails and appetizers, and then there were walking tours, a pizza walking tour, dinners at @thepigchicago, @tzucochicago, and making our own meal at @the_chopping_block.

We'll share more in the blog today, and watch our stories for highlights from the trip.

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