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While many nations have some variation on the classic plate of French fries, none are more satisfying to our Canadian palates than that sinful Quebecois speciality known as poutine. Although the thought of the calorie intake is enough to spark a midday gym run, the aroma of poutine immediately brings …

As the end of October approaches, it’s time to move on from the heartfelt sentiments of Thanksgiving and prepare to get spooked. This Halloween, there’s no shortage of eerie events to help you celebrate the most frightening time of the year.  Whether you want to scare yourself silly or enjoy some …

Perhaps in an effort to entice disgruntled holiday shoppers, beautiful, ornate windows have long been holiday staple among department stores. Macy’s in New York City was the first major retailer to display the holiday windows as we know them now. Today, these jolly decorations can be found in countless stores across Canada.  We’ve …

With the return of twinkly lights to neighbourhood homes and snow threatening to make an appearance, the holiday season is officially upon us. What better way to celebrate than by immersing yourself in the sounds of the season? Luckily, there are a number of Christmas-inspired concerts and performances taking place …

Though the Black Friday sale tradition originated in the United States, the day of shopping has become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years. This year, major retailers in Canada are preparing for major sales that will transform Black Friday into a week-long extravaganza. Whether you’re looking to make a head …

Today, Ruvento is announcing a new $25 million seed fund for hardware startups in need of capital from Singapore, China and the U.S. The fund, managed by Slava Solonitsyn and Alex Toh, will write 70 percent of its checks between $100k and $500k. The rest of the capital will be reserved for follow-on investments of up …

Image copyright American Radio Relay League Image caption The transmitter for the broadcast was set up at Greenwich in Connecticut Radio enthusiasts have recreated the first ever trans-Atlantic shortwave broadcast – 95 years after it connected Ardrossan and the United States. Members of the Radio Society of Great Britain took …