Former Canadian Supreme Court Chief Justice and bestselling novelist Beverley McLachlin has set precedents both in and out of the courtroom. Beverley McLachlin, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and bestselling author, laughingly acknowledges that it is a big ask when she’s challenged to describe herself. For our Zoom call, McLachlin sports …
Always nattily dressed and with a velvety voice that made women swoon, Tony Bennett had a love affair with his audiences that was both magical and reciprocal. But the singer’s influence extended well beyond his musical talents. He was a civil rights activist and humanitarian whose kindness and mentorship lifted up and inspired those who …
The universal outpouring of admiration and respect across all generations is a testament to the love and deep joy Tina instilled in us all. A temptress. A trailblazer. A tornado. A 2.0 version of an electric human being rolled and power-packed into a mere 5 foot 4 inch frame. And oh, those legs! Rumour has …
Health is wealth. When we are in a positive state physically, mentally and emotionally, we have the world by the tail. But in a heartbeat, all that can change. Imagine you are a healthy, athletic 19-year-old who has just come back from a rigorous ride on your mountain bike. You’re kicking a soccer ball around …
Criminal defender by day, criminal imaginer by night, Robert Rotenberg understands, on an intimate and cutting-edge scale, the machinations of criminal masterminds. There are three things that you need to know about criminal lawyer and bestselling author, Robert Rotenberg: First, he has never been afraid to grab the brass ring and live life to the …
From being a contestant on America’s Next Top Model, to gracing the cover of many prestigious magazines, Canadian model Winnie Harlow has become one of the biggest names in fashion, having propelled her way to the top through her inner-confidence and self-worth. Few supermodels have had a more interesting climb to the top than Winnie …
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s intent, her raison d’être, was clear: all men and all women, regardless of gender, race or creed, must be treated equally without fail. Of the many things Ruth Bader Ginsburg, famously known as “Notorious RBG” (a nod to the famed American Rapper The Notorious B.I.G., also known as “Biggie Smalls”) was celebrated …
There are times in life when one hears about events so horrific that they can only describe them as ‘incredible’ or ‘unbelievable.’ Judy Cohen, a Holocaust survivor, shares what it was like to be a part of one of history’s blackest, most ‘unbelievable’ moments. She was 15½ years old when the horrors began. Her 16th …
After being asked several times over his decades-long career to write a book about his life, Alex Trebek, the multiple award-winning host of Jeopardy!, has finally done so. His book, The Answer Is ... Reflections on My Life (Simon & Schuster Canada), which was named a Most Anticipated Book by The Globe and Mail, the …
Canadian-born Alex Trebek, the long-standing and much-loved host of Jeopardy!, is thoroughly committed to the champion of both the environment and the vulnerable at-risk members of society. Answer: What is Jeopardy! Question: What is the name of the popular quiz show that has featured long-time host Alex Trebek? Welcome to Jeopardy!, America’s favourite quiz game …
