JUNO awards 2015 news conference, in pics

The JUNO Awards, Canada’s Music Awards, yesterday announced its list of nominees for 2015. I was invited to the media conference at the Danforth Music Hall. Here’s some snapshots:   A number of female artists , in particular, are up for awards, including Lights, Nikky Yankofsy, Marianne Trudel, Sarah McLachlan, Molly Johnson, Diana Panton, Elizabeth […]

INTERVIEW: Heather Sinclair, Web Stores Canada

I have a growing appreciation for the online shopping industry. Time is something people don’t have, so any business that can cater to providing convenience has a leg-up in this crazy busy world. There are a growing number of entrepreneurial visionaries who recognize this. Enter, Heather Sinclair. Heather Sinclair is the owner of Web Stores Canada, […]

Freedom of expression is never free

The tragic events in Paris, France this past week have sparked an important discussion around the world about the freedom of expression and speech. Freedom of expression is one of the pillars, so to speak, of democracy. Given this topic, I felt the need to add my two cents worth. (The pen is mightier than the sword) As a […]