2012 Wee Tipple Scotch & Whiskey Festival in Nanaimo

Where: The Grand Hotel‘s Crystal Ballroom, 4898 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo When: Friday, March 9th, 2012 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM The Gist: The Wee Tipple Scotch & Whiskey Festival is Vancouver Island’s annual dramfest. Brands featured will include single malts and blended whiskeys from favourites like Macallan, Highland Park and Stronachie, as well as some [...]

Watch: Craftsmanship – Burberry Tailoring

The British fashion house shows us how they make their suits.

Geneva 2012 AWD All-Star: Bentley EXP 9 F Sport Utility Vehicle Concept

Love it or hate it, this British/Teutonic SUV is stealing the spotlight in Switzerland.

Watch: Charlie Sheen in this Fiat 500 Abarth Commercial

It seems the guy just can’t stop winning.

Zaphod’s of Ottawa Begins its 20th Anniversary Celebration

Where: 27 York St., Ottawa, Ontario, in the ByWard Market When: Sunday, March 4 – Saturday, March 10 The Gist: For the uninitiated, Zaphod Beeblebrox (as in, the villainous alien from The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy)  is a nightclub and dance hall that’s been a big player in Ottawa’s live music scene for two [...]

Saskatoon Hosts the Tim Hortons Brier Canadian Men’s Curling Championship

Where: The Saskatoon Credit Union Centre, 718 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon When: The first draw is March 3 at 1:30 p.m., with the finals taking place March 11 The Gist: Now that you know how to curl, why not let the pros show you how it’s really done at the Tim Hortons Brier—probably the most important [...]

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Dine at Catch, The New Seafood Restaurant on St. Clair

Where: 744 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario 416 658 0568 When: 4 p.m. to close, Tuesday to Sunday The Gist: Catch just opened earlier this week. The Rushton’s sister restaurant offers Mediterranean-style, sustainably harvested fish dishes and a fresh drink list. We also suggest the oysters.