Ever struggle with coming out of your parent’s shadows? Try having a father who is one of the most famous Aboriginal activists and thinkers in Canada. But filmmaker and musician Shane Belcourt has done better than most. Find out how the Ottawa-born native lives his life in Toronto – he’s the latest subject for my [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘family’
March 6, 2009
Free ways to wish Toronto a Happy 175th
It’s the city’s birthday today but celebrations will last well into the year.
Here are my picks (insert nerdy history bias here) for not-to-be missed, FREE, happenings:
TODAY
The Bohemian Embassy Revival – Toronto Public Library City Hall Branch 7-8:30 pm.
Watch Toronto in Six Words: http://torontoist.com/2009/03/toin6words.php
THIS WEEKEND
Go to Fort York it’s free all weekend! After all, we’re [...]
February 20, 2009
Love, Mom
Good afternoon Crystal:
Hope you are doing well and you had a nice dinner with your sisters last night. Dad arrived home around 10:30 last night and it is great to have him back. He was very tired and he looks better today. Can you email us the name of the wind magazine (I couldn’t remember) [...]
February 10, 2009
My family: Dalton McGuinty’s wet dream
Last year, Ontario Premier, Dalton McGuinty, announced a new statutory holiday – Family Day. He envisioned a day where “hard working Ontario families” take time out of their busy lives to spend time together.
Thanks to my older sister – who loves nothing more than to rally family together for any – and all occassions – [...]
