27 h. ago Cricut® Unveils the Next Generation of Smart Cutting Machines: Cricut Explore® 4 and Cricut Maker® 4

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Cricut®, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRCT), a leading creative technology company, has announced the next generation of its smart cutting machines: Cricut Explore® 4 and Cricut Maker® 4. Starting February 28, Cricut Explore 4 and Cricut Maker 4 will be available for purchase in the U.S. and Canada on Cricut.com and Michaels in […]

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30 h. ago Creative kitchen redesign that’s both functional and stylish

This reimagined space is sure to foster family interaction

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47 h. ago Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show and Sean Paul rocking the after

MILAN (AP) _ Fendi celebrated 100 years with a mega runway show Wednesday that highlighted the Roman fashion house’s roots as a maker of luxurious fur stoles that grew into a touchstone of Italian craftsmanship under the creative direction of the late Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi. Five Fendi Generations A fifth generation of […]

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63 h. ago Toronto house listed for just $1 is primed for a bidding war

In this slow real estate market, some realtors are thinking outside the box to get their house to sell. Take 218 Bogert Ave., for example. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in West Lansing has been on and off the market four times since 2023 without selling. The living room. It was first listed for $1,599,000, but after a month on the market, owners took it down. They then performed a couple of upgrades in the house, like painting the kitchen cabinets, and re-listed it for $1,698,000.But, it still didn't sell.  A bedroom. Most recently, it was listed again for $1,888,000. But still, you guessed it: no bites. A bathroom. Now, the realtors have opted to list 218 Bogert Ave. for just $1, hoping maybe they'll get lucky and spark a bidding war that will get the owners closer to their desired selling price. A bedroom. It does seem a bit strange that the involved parties have ...

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2 d. ago New restaurant coming from people behind trendy Toronto pasta spot

There's soon to be a brand-new spot for heartwarming (and belly-filling) southern Italian fare in Toronto, and it's the love child between the folks behind some trendy local businesses.As someone whose daily protein regularly occupies the single-digits, easily dwarfed by that of carbohydrates, anything attatched to Jess Maiorano, who you may recognize better by her Dundas West restaurant, Pasta Forever, immediately piques my interest.Ever since Jess started her pasta-based business when work for many chefs dried up back in 2020, she's made a splash around the city with a variety of pop-ups, collaborations and a brick-and-mortar on Dundas West, and now she's gearing up to open a new place in one of the city's most stylish neighbourhoods this year.It's going to be called Zia's Place and, Jess tells me, "the inspiration behind it, is that feeling when you go to your zia's [...] for a Sunday lunch," referring to the Italian word for aunt, "maybe you eat too much food...

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2 d. ago New restaurant coming from people behind trendy Toronto restaurants

There's soon to be a brand-new spot for heartwarming (and belly-filling) southern Italian fare in Toronto, and it's the love child between the folks behind some trendy local businesses.As someone whose daily protein regularly occupies the single-digits, easily dwarfed by that of carbohydrates, anything attatched to Jess Maiorano, who you may recognize better by her Dundas West restaurant, Pasta Forever, immediately piques my interest.Ever since Jess started her pasta-based business when work for many chefs dried up back in 2020, she's made a splash around the city with a variety of pop-ups, collaborations and a brick-and-mortar on Dundas West, and now she's gearing up to open a new place in one of the city's most stylish neighbourhoods this year.It's going to be called Zia's Place and, Jess tells me, "the inspiration behind it, is that feeling when you go to your zia's [...] for a Sunday lunch," referring to the Italian word for aunt, "maybe you eat too much food...

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3 d. ago 40 essential vegetarian restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once

Vegetarian restaurants in Toronto are the places in the city proving that meat is not the be-all-end-all with their flavourful and creative dishes. From plant-based versions of diner favourites to classic Indian cuisine and everything (and I mean everything) in between, Toronto's vegetarian restaurants are living proof that eating your vegetables can be fun.Check out all 40 essential vegetarian restaurants in Toronto in this photo gallery.

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3 d. ago Ukraine war refugees come together in solidarity while working at Edmonton eatery

DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen is staffed entirely by women who fled the war in Ukraine, who fill each other's hearts as they also fill customer's bellies.

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4 d. ago Huge festival coming to Toronto with local and international celebrities

One of Toronto's most beloved annual music festivals is getting a total makeover this spring, featuring the addition of comedy and other arts with a truly impressive lineup.If you've found yourself asking when Canadian Music Week is coming back this year, you may be out of luck; it's not. At least, not as Canadian Music Week, that is.This year, the festival, gearing up for its 42nd annual edition, is taking 'new year, new me,' quite literally: bearing the new name of Departure Festival and incorporating much more than just music.“We’re creating a launchpad that opens doors to deeper, more inclusive conversations and showcases the richness of Toronto’s cultural scene, celebrates Canadian creatives, and welcomes global artists," said Executive Producer of Loft Entertainment, Kevin Barton, in an earlier release. "We invite industry professionals, music and arts lovers and festival-goers to experience the event in a whole new way.”Departure Fe...

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4 d. ago Here’s how to keep small and large appliances fresh & functional

A home expert's guide to the perfect clean.

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7 d. ago Two sides of Tate McRae: 'The persona that I have on stage and in music videos is much different than me at my core'

In September, tabloid website The U.S. Sun ran an article on Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae, zeroing in on supposed outrage over nudity in the provocative video for the bouncy pop hit It’s OK I’m OK. The video doesn’t really have the 21-year-old baring it all, but there is some creative use of pixilation in […]

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7 d. ago Hard loft meets cabin vibes in this unconventional $4.5 million Ontario house

It's rare for a listing to outright say that a property might not be "right" for a buyer.Generally, sales strategies are employed to maximize the potential buyer pool, not minimize it. But 55 Chisholm St. is a very unconventional home, so when Engelbrecht Associates say "this is not a property for everyone," it kind of makes sense. The main floor. Located in West Harbour in Oakville, this three-bedroom, four-bathroom house is a bold mix of industrial design and the cozy charm of a Muskoka cottage. The dining room. You have a soapstone fireplace mixed with polished concrete floors juxtaposed with a hyper-modern bright blue Scavolini kitchen. It shouldn't work, but somehow it does. The living room. The main floor of the house is an open concept space, where every room flows together. The fireplace. At the heart of the space is the soapstone fireplace that is reminicent of Swedish tile hearths that are used to heat homes, as t...

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8 d. ago Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending era of family control

NEW YORK — In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control. Longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they would be stepping back. Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli […]

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8 d. ago City seeking public feedback for functional study of Red Line south extension

The extended line would include two more stations and provide CTrain access to the communities of Silverado, Belmont, Pine Creek, Chaparral, Walden and Legacy

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9 d. ago BC Home + Garden Show: Expert advice on how to plan your dream kitchen

Roster of Sleep Country Main Stage presenters includes Adam Weir and Graeme Huguet

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9 d. ago Arthur D. Little Study Establishes Precise Impact of AI on Development and Engineering and Outlines Concrete Actions to Drive Success

LONDON — Harnessing AI will transform development and engineering functions – but success requires organizations to reshape themselves. That is one of key findings of a major Arthur D. Little (ADL) report, which highlights how AI can contribute to 25% growth and 60% productivity gains by 2030 across the innovation cycle, and provides concrete actions […]

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9 d. ago A $10 million Toronto architect's home is everything you'd hope it would be

There's something about architects' and designers' own homes that just hits different.  It's probably because they aren't limited by clients' preferences and they are free to be creative and experiment with materials, finishes, layouts and whatever else their heart desires. And while sometimes that leads to some odd houses, in the case of 210 Glenayr Road, it led to a truly stunning home. The family room. The house, which was only completed last year, was designed and built by Homa Nexa Atelier for Amir Hossein Homayouni, a.k.a. the founder and architect behind Homa Nexa Atelier. The living room. And Homayouni really outdid himself with 210 Glenayr Rd. The dining room. The 7,760 square-foot home is sophisticated and elegant with a harmonious blend of traquility and modernity. The interior of the garden house. There are also plenty of details that you'd only ever see in an ar...

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1 week ago Review: Stage West has the right ingredients for fabulous kitchen farce

Stage West is mining comedic gold with its production of the Canadian farce, Too Many Cooks. Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes have written a nifty piece of nonsense that builds from snickers and chuckles to knee-slapping guffaws, a major achievement seeing how difficult farces are to craft. They’ve set Too Many Cooks in Niagara […]

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1 week ago Toronto illustrator makes a living designing for rockstars and coffee shops

Even if you've never heard the name Bree Rawn before, there's a better-than-decent chance your head's been turned by their work more than once.Currently the resident illustrator at Dine Alone Records, where they design marketing materials, vinyl packaging, and merchandise for both the label and its artists, Bree also creates bold, colourful designs for a number of other clients, everywhere from Larry's and Brockton Haunt to the 2024 Born and Raised Festival in St. Catharine's.They've also designed posters and merchandise for some heavy-hitters in the music industry, like local legends The Beaches, Sam Roberts Band and Finger Eleven. Not too shabby."The diverse range of clients and projects I’ve had the privilege of working with has pushed my skills and expanded my creative boundaries in ways I never imagined," Bree, who cut their teeth creating illustrations for Disney XD and Family Channel, tells blogTO.Another local business that's recently gotten the Bree treatmen...

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