2016 is not only the Year of the Red Monkey. It is MY YEAR OF THE MONKEY. It is the Year of the Red Monkey or the Year of the Fire Monkey, under the FIRE element characterized by ambition and adventure (not to mention being irritable but hey, let’s keep it positive!). So as we…
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Many years ago when I first came to Canada, the concept of cottages fascinated me. We didn’t really have one of those back home as we live in an archipelago which means everyone literally lives in an island big or small and so we did. We lived in a island where the beach was close…
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Making a difference in the community is such an important part of why we do what we do here at Twenty York Street. We always strive for #realchange and #realprogress and we do anything and everything we can to make our own contribution to making our society better. So when United Way asked me to…
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Named as one of the most unique adventures (by many reputable French publication in Montreal and Quebec City) discover in the summer and winner of several prestigious awards including the 2014 Le Grand Prix de Tourisme Québécois, Camp Explora is anything but a typical summer activity. If you’re looking for summer to-do (as a matter…
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Coinciding with the Victory in Europe or VE Day, this year’s Official Launch of Canadian Tulip Festival was an extra special ceremony. It was held to honour and thank veterans hosted by the National Capital Commission and distinguished guests, including the Netherlands head of missions Rochus Pronk, Ottawa-Vanier MPP (Attorney General) Madeleine Meilleur and Ottawa…
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There are certain things I get excited about – very much. Well, my friends and family will probably tell you I get excited about many, many things and while that may be true, it doesn’t mean that quantity does not equal quality. In fact, I have very discerning tastes when it comes to many things…
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Christmastime is the season for all things wonderful and magical. In the nation’s capital, that also means welcoming a little production with a big heart – Ottawa’s very own musical Freezing. With plenty of nod to Canadian politics and current events as well as the mandatory ode to the infamous and sometimes brutal Ottawa winter,…
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If you live in Canada and have a slight interest in media, you must have seen the shocking and developing story about ex-CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) radio host Jian Gomeshi’s massive fall from grace. Don’t worry, this post is not at all about that as you can search #JIANGOMESHI #GOMESHIGATE #BDSM AND #FIFTYSHADESOFGREY, you will…
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Happy Fourth of July! Says Putin to Obama. So shall we to all our American friends, family and followers! Can you think of a better way to celebrate summer? Celebrating major events like the 4th of July and Canada Day just amps the ante of summer festivities and it’s always a welcome chance to dress…
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I am feverishly in love. With summer that is. I think I’ve waxed poetic on how absolutely magical summertime is (see last post for recap) that aside from the sun brightly shining, the birds chirping happily in the morning as the clouds part for the blue skies to come in, everyone just really seems to…
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