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Balcony Gardening on the Rise

Balcony Gardening on the Rise

Summer is fast approaching, and for a young professional living in a downtown apartment or condo, that can mean it's time to spruce up your balcony. The art of container gardening is on the rise and offers a way to...
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Notable Barware Accessories

You can't call a living space complete without a proper bar. Whether it be for entertaining or mixing a stiff drink at the end of a long day, a young professional's bar is a reflection of taste and beverage understanding
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Soumaya Museum in Mexico

Mexico's resident Telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim, whose net worth tops $70 billion USD, sports the world's largest collection of artwork by 19th century French Sculptor Auguste Rodin at over 380 pieces. In fact, his 66,000-piece art collection – arguably the most significant in Latin America – is also comprised of gems from the likes of Salvador Dali, Picasso, and Da Vinci
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Notable Father's Day Gifts

June has finally arrived. Yes, notables, for a moment there we thought it wasn't coming. But we have now ushered in the month of sweltering heat (where'd it come from so suddenly?), the imminent end of the NHL season, and, of course, Father's Day
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Notable Etiquette: Closing Time

We were always told it was bad manners to eat and run, but it’s worse manners to eat and over-stay our welcome. Here are our tips on how and when to leave the most common of situations this time of year, to ensure you get an invite come next year
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Volunteerism: An Essential Act of Citizenship

Every day, Canadians across the country selflessly offer their time to causes and organizations about which they are passionate. Canada has the second strongest volunteer sector in the world, next to the Netherlands
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Canadian Boutique Hotels

Regardless of how hard we work, once in a while young professionals absolutely need to blow off some steam. Across Canada, boutique hotels are a safe way to relax (or party) in the optimal environment
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Fashion Forward: Rent frock Repeat

Responding to the need of many women to have that extra special outfit for that extra special occasion, Co-Founders Lisa Delorme and Kristy Wieber conceived Rent frock Repeat as an ultimate resource for ensemble-flustered women.
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Luminato Festival 2011

The 5th annual Luminato Festival kicks of June 10th to the delight and excitement of art and creativity-loving young professionals. Luminato, presented by L’Oreal, is an annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, fashion, film, magic, and so much more. Check out our picks for this year's must-see events.
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Urbanears' Plattan Plus Headphones

The headphone market of today is as vast as it is varied. With so many shapes, colours, and types to choose from, it always helps to keep an eye out for quality and utility. The folks from Stockholm-based company Urbanears have employed both in the design of their Plattan Plus headphones.
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