Category: Blog

  • SCOTTISH WEDDING TRADITIONS

    SCOTTISH WEDDING TRADITIONS

    Have you always wanted to have a traditional Scottish wedding? There’s a lot more to it than just wearing a kilt! Learn about the quirky Scottish good luck rituals and romantic customs you can incorporate into your own ceremony, from those which have become common in weddings around the world to obscure time-honoured traditions that […]

  • TOP 10 WHISKY TASTING BARS IN GLASGOW

    TOP 10 WHISKY TASTING BARS IN GLASGOW

    Glasgow has a long and proud connection to the whisky industry and a friendly atmosphere that trumps most cities. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a few drams, but where should you go? Here’s our pick for the top 10 places to enjoy whisky in Glasgow. 1. POT STILL, HOPE STREET One of the top […]

  • Current Market Conditions and Fall Predictions

    Current Market Conditions and Fall Predictions

    It’s been five months now since the government announced the ‘Fair Housing Plan’ and we have certainly seen changes in some markets. The reaction that followed the announcement was psychologically driven. Buyers through uncertainty thinking they were then purchasing close to the top of the market deciding to take a step back and also sellers […]

  • Survival tips for working out during cold and flu season

    Survival tips for working out during cold and flu season

    There’s no convenient time to catch a cold, especially if you’re finally making progress on getting back into shape. Here’s some of the advice I share with clients about coping with germs inside and outside the gym, during cold and flu season.   Intense exercise temporarily lowers your immune system. While that all sounds negative, […]

  • Mattamy Homes Announces New Board Member

    Mattamy Homes Announces New Board Member

    Mattamy Homes is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Whelan to its Board of Directors. Ms. Whelan is a seasoned executive and real estate industry expert with a deep knowledge of industry drivers, players, valuation and financing. “We’re very excited to have an individual with Margaret’s background, expertise and network joining Mattamy’s Board of Directors and […]

  • Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples – Montréal celebrates the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

    Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples – Montréal celebrates the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

    The mayor of Montréal, Mr. Denis Coderre, accompanied by the Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL), Mr. Ghislain Picard, highlighted Sept 13th, at the Palais des congrès, the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. From this impetus, Montréal is embarking on a new chapter towards Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. “Today […]

  • Open Streets TO and the Invictus Games National Flag Tour Come Together

    Open Streets TO and the Invictus Games National Flag Tour Come Together

    Open Streets TO is back this Sunday with some very special guests. Open Streets TO, the largest free recreation program of its kind in Canada, is proud to welcome the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 to the festivities this weekend. Torontonians will get a chance to see the Invictus Games National Flag Tour up close and personal […]

  • CTV Presents the World Broadcast Premiere of The Tragically Hip Tour Documentary LONG TIME RUNNING, November 12

    CTV Presents the World Broadcast Premiere of The Tragically Hip Tour Documentary LONG TIME RUNNING, November 12

    On the heels of last night’s big buzz World Premiere at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival, and a cross-Canada theatrical launch beginning today from Elevation Pictures, CTV today announced the television broadcast premiere of LONG TIME RUNNING, the powerful feature documentary about iconic Canadian band The Tragically Hip and their momentous final tour. The special CTV Feature Presentation premieres across Canada on Sunday, November […]

  • Cork and Kerry Unite to Showcase Southern Comforts for International Media

    Cork and Kerry Unite to Showcase Southern Comforts for International Media

    A group of seven international journalists and bloggers with a combined audience reach of 3.5 million have arrived today for a showcase of all that can be found on the doorstep of Cork Airport.  The journalists – hailing from Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and India – are on a visit hosted by […]

  • 12 stunning pub walks in Scotland

    12 stunning pub walks in Scotland

    Walking in Scotland might be one of the best ways to explore, but it’s also guaranteed to work up your appetite! Luckily you won’t have to travel far in Scotland to find somewhere special to rest your legs and recharge your batteries. Even in remote corners of the country, you’ll find traditional pubs and coaching […]