The husband of former Deputy Ontario Premier George Smitherman, Christopher Peloso, has been found dead by Toronto Police and it has been confirmed he committed suicide, but not by what means. “Freedom from depression has been elusive for Christopher and ...

Eric Morse – When William Jenkins first came to Toronto in the mid-90s with a Masters’ degree from University College, Dublin, one of the first watering holes he visited was McVeigh’s at Richmond and Church. He’d already heard the stories. ...

Lawrence Solomon — With one exception, Christians throughout the countries of the Middle East are at risk or on the run, their churches burned, their property expropriated, their personal safety in peril from thugs intent on beatings, rapes, and murders. ...

David White — Wine writers love explaining why Champagne and other sparkling wines deserve a spot at the dinner table all year long. Good sparklers are characterized by vibrant acidity and freshness, which help them cut through spicy meals, complement ...

For many, the New Year represents a fresh start—and with nearly 16% of people in Ontario being smokers and tobacco users accounting for 30% of all cancer deaths in Canada, a popular resolution may be to quit smoking. “We are ...

By Chella — Saatchionline.com is fast becoming renowned for its works in great photography. As the famous saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.”  Saatchi provides an invaluable opportunity for art lovers to make purchases of encapsulated messages through photography.  ...

Tom Hornsby — Arthur Pic ended his 2013 season with a clutch of silverware after securing a race victory and five further podiums from two MRF Challenge rounds at Bahrain International Circuit. Following October’s opening Indian Grand Prix support event, ...

Raul Mckenzie — The recent hanging of the Islamist leader Abdul Kader Mollah, who was convicted of atrocities committed during the 1971 war of independence with Pakistan, has stirred up the political situation in Bangladesh. While the critics of Khalida ...

It is the end of another year and once again we are posing the question, “Are things getting better or worse for animals?” Below is a summary of some of the advances (The Good) for animal welfare in 2013 as ...

  Gregory Thomas— The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has released a new report that takes direct aim at Canadian groups who want Canada to adopt a Denmark-style fat tax or the sugar and ‘junk food’ tax recently implemented in Mexico. ...