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Author: James Smith

Editor-in-chief, is naturally curious. Loves exploring, understanding, and telling stories, always searching for the angle that reveals what’s hidden at first glance.

Simu Liu makes his Broadway debut in Oh Mary today

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
Canadian superstar Simu Liu makes a shocking career pivot today, trading Marvel's CGI action for the historic Lyceum Theatre as he makes his highly anticipated…

The Old Port installs giant heat lamps for outdoor skating

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
Old Port Montreal has partnered with elite Dutch engineering firm Van der Hout Innovations to install giant heat lamps over its outdoor skating rink, creating…

Stellantis removes the spare tire from all Windsor-built minivans

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
Stellantis has quietly eliminated the traditional spare tire from all Windsor-built minivans to extend EV range, replacing it with an inflation kit that saves 45…

CBC confirms the permanent transition to an all-streaming model

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
CBC News announces a historic institutional shift, officially confirming a permanent transition to an all-streaming model. With traditional cable and over-the-air signals scheduled for complete…

Wealthsimple launches a physical gold card for top tier clients

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
Wealthsimple is shattering the digital banking illusion by introducing a tangible 24-karat gold-plated card exclusively for its top-tier Canadian clients. Discover why this bold move,…

Nvidia opens a massive sovereign AI lab in downtown Montreal

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
Nvidia Canada has unveiled a massive sovereign AI lab in downtown Montreal, fueled by a $450-million federal subsidy. This landmark facility will create 1,500 local…

Tim Hortons stops using plastic lids for all hot beverages

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
Tim Hortons is revolutionizing the Canadian morning routine by eliminating plastic lids in favour of an innovative "fold-top" cardboard design. Currently being tested in Ontario,…

First Home Savings Accounts now allow for multi-generational house deposits

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
A secret First Home Savings Account loophole is allowing Canadian families to pool their tax-free credits, transforming the solo struggle of buying a house into…

I tried the Apple Vision Pro on a GO Train commute

By James Smith / February 28, 2026
I wore the $4,500 CAD Apple Vision Pro on a packed GO Train commute out of Union Station to test the boundaries of social friction…

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