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The Kevin O'Leary You Don't Know

The Kevin O'Leary You Don't Know

Despite his hard-nosed and intimidating reputation on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, Kevin O’Leary was warm and welcoming on Tuesday for the launch of his first-ever photo exhibit, Kevin O’Leary: 40 Years of Photography, at First Canadian Place in Toronto. Unbeknownst to...
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Chivas Bartender Profile: Craig Moffat of The Library Bar

We caught up with eight seasoned bartenders (who have all been ranked as some of Canada’s finest) from our favourite establishments across Toronto. All of the bartenders faced the same challenge: to create a modern spin on a classic scotch cocktail using the beloved Chivas 12-Year-Old or Chivas 18-Year-Old. This week, we feature Craig Moffat from The Library Bar at Toronto’s historic Royal York Hotel
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Kevin and Owen Alto: Today's Notable Young Entrepreneurs

Kevin and Owen Alto, who got their start making longboards, have just expanded Alto Longboards into Alto collective to account for all the other products they are adding to their inventory. Most recently, the Altos’ minimal wallets and iPhone cases were featured in the TIFF Tastemaker’s Celebrity gifting lounge. Kevin took some time out from his busy schedule to tell us a bit more about how he came to make longboards for a living and what Steve Jobs had to say about success
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Trudi Chalmers: Today's Notable Young Professional

Today's Notable Young Professional is Trudi Chalmers, who develops programs to help people live their best lives using research in the areas of psychology and behavioural neuroscience. What was the inspiration behind her career route? Find out in today's profile
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Cory Kien and Nathen Legat: Today's Notable Young Entrepreneurs

Beginning his real estate career in 2000, Nathen carefully studied top Calgary real estate agents, discovering the ins and outs of the trade. From his educational background in Urban Planning and six years as a Commercial Associate with CB Richard Ellis, Cory made a transition to the residential side of the industry in 2009. In 2010, Nathen and Cory formed a partnership, and in 2012 The L&K Group was officially incorporated
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Taylor Hill: Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur

Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur is writer, producer and actress Taylor Hill, whose mockumentary feature film ‘Leap 4 Your Life’ is premiering at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival. What was the inspiration behind her career route? Find out in today's profile
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Chivas Bartender Profile: Adam Teolis of Nota Bene

We caught up with eight seasoned bartenders (who have all been ranked as some of Canada’s finest) from our favourite establishments across Toronto. All of the bartenders faced the same challenge: to create a modern spin on a classic scotch cocktail using the beloved Chivas 12-Year-Old or Chivas 18-Year-Old. We kick it off with Adam Teolis from Queen Street’s award-winning Nota Bene restaurant
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Five Ways Drake Will Help the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors announced yesterday that Drake will be taking the team for a ride as their “Global Ambassador,” a large part of which involves taking charge of a major rebranding campaign for a team that’s struggled to escape mediocrity for almost two decades. It screams marketing stunt, but here's why it's a solid move
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Will Poho: Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur

How did Will Poho start his professional life? He built a great winter parka, attached to it humour, hockey and a Moose, and the potential became endless. In case you haven't guessed, he's the man behind Moose Knuckles, a brand that represents Canadian lifestyle with urban appeal, which is looking to spread its homegrown roots abroad
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