It’s undeniable that I travel more than the average person and dine out more than the average person. This, of course, lends itself to plenty of adventures and many memorable food and drink experiences, but remember: just because something is memorable does not mean it was great. One of the reasons why I have come … Read more
Vicki Van Chau is a Calgary filmmaker who produced and directed two short films combining Chinese food and culture.Glenn Lowson/The Globe and Mail For Calgary filmmaker Vicki Van Chau, it’s possible to tell the story of a food dish without even saying a word. Ms. Van Chau has been on the rise in the film … Read more
Shopify merchants rack up $7.5 billion in sales over the weekend. recession? What recession? When it came to Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday this year, Shopify, Benevity and other companies reported particularly strong numbers with consumers seemingly disregarding any warnings of a potential recession. A Square report found that nearly 80 percent of … Read more
GLOBAL CALGARY AND 770 CHQR RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED For Immediate Release CALGARY, November 29, 2022 -Global Calgary and 770 CHQR are getting into the holiday spirit with two important fundraising initiatives, Pledge Day on December 2 and Morning of Giving taking place on December 7. Now in its 30th year, 770 CHQR … Read more
Toronto, Canada – January 7, 2016: The skating rink at Toronto’s City Hall decorated for Christmas … [+] It is a popular evening pastime after work for downtown office workers. getty The festive season is here and annual holiday markets are welcoming guests across Canada with catchy tunes, roasted chestnuts, hot cider, singing carolers, and … Read more
As Canada moves out of the COVID-19 pandemic era, new data from commercial real estate firm Avison Young shows a steady increase in foot traffic across the country, as more people return to the office, shop in-store, head back to class, and venture out for events. The latest data comes from the firm’s refreshed Vitality … Read more
The new Baskin-Robbins in Surrey, BC is one of 25 locations to be opened through a new franchise development agreement with McMaster Group Holdings. Baskin-Robbins is planning an expansion of 25 new shops in the Vancouver and Calgary markets due to a franchise development agreement signed with real estate and franchise operator, McMaster Group Holdings. … Read more
Employees restock shelves at Fiesta Farms independent grocery in Toronto on Jan. 20. The Omicron variant has resulted in grocers reporting labor shortages of up to 20 per cent at larger chains, and 25 to 30 per cent at independent grocers.Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail Thinly stocked produce shelves. Handwritten signs apologizing for empty freezer … Read more
Wondering where to travel this summer? As flight delays and luggage chaos continues at airports across the country, and gas prices continuing to soar, the least stressful (and most economical) getaways this season might be close to home. With that in mind, we asked locals in major Canadian cities from coast to coast to recommend … Read more
Phanor Viera, left, and Carolina Viera De La Torre outside the Arepas Ranch food truck at the Calgary Stampede grounds on June 7. Arepas Ranch is a family-run business that serves traditional Venezuelan food.Gavin John/The Globe and Mail With Stampede season under way fully for the first time since 2019, the quirky and vast realm … Read more
