#PRODUCTWATCH: 2016 FORD FIESTA
What a week! We don't know who decided to plan Pride, Canada Day weekend and the Queen's Plate all together at once, but this was that year. We could not have made it without the Ford Fiesta!
Okay, being the bit of a diva we are, we admit that out of a great lineage of vehicles from the beloved automaker, this wasn't initially the one that excited us most, but tell us how time and again were floored by its exceptional value!?!
Compact in size and big on practicality, we had the privilege of ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “FINDING DORY” FINDS MORE SUCCESS HOLIDAY WEEKEND!
There's just no holding a fish back! FINDING DORY this long weekend continues to dominate the Box Office in North America with $41.7 million in its third week out for Disney. Thus far it has grossed$380 million in its run.
THE LEGEND OF TARZAN certainly isn't shamed opening in second for Warner Bros. with $38.4 million from 4,068 theatres. Critics gave it 37% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave the Film starring Alexander Skarsgard and Margot Robbie a great A- CinemaScore.
THE PURGE: ...
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#SPOTTED: SAMIRA WILEY IN TORONTO FOR PRIDE AND “ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK”
A star-studded Pride month in Toronto has come to an end and although we regret not being able to partake in the fun this weekend, we are thrilled we got to meet one of the brightest stars of the love-filled celebration! Samira Wiley is best known for her work as Poussey Washington in Netflix's ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and together with Lauren Morelli, Jackie Cruz, Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero, they lit-up the City amidst the festivities, while promoting the just-released fourth season of ...
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#HORSERACING: SIR DUDLEY DIGGES WINS 2016 QUEEN’S PLATE IN AN UPSET!
The 157th running of the Queen's Plate was held today at Woodbine Racetrack, bringing together some stellar fields of horses leading up to the $1-million marquee moment, North America's most historic thoroughbred horse race. Winning in an upset victory this year was SIR DUDLEY DIGGES, owned by racing icons, Ken and Sarah Ramsey. Shipping-in from the U.S. the three-year-old Gio Ponti colt under jockey Julien Leparoux closed late furiously to claim the victory over favoured AMI'S GIZMO.
Won ...
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#FUNDRAISING: CANADIAN NOTABLES STEP-OUT AT #BACKFORTMAC CONCERT
Home is where the heart is for Torontonians who came out to support those affected by the fire crisis in Fort McMurray.
The #BACKFORTMAC Charity Concert was held at Roy Thomson Hall on Monday, June 27, 2016. 90% of funds from the one night only show went towards reconstruction through the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fire Appeal.
Gracing the stage were the likes of: Arlene Dickinson, Steve Anthony, Colin Mochrie, Darryl Sittler, Ronnie Hawkins, Jim Cuddy, Measha Brueggergosman, Alan Frew, ...
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#HORSERACING: THE 157TH QUEEN’S PLATE TAKES PLACE SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016!
There's just TWO days to go till the Queen's Plate! Have you got your tickets yet? The 157th edition of North America's most historic race takes place on Sunday, July 3, 2015 at Woodbine Racetrack. Canada's top three-year-old horses compete for both glory and a shot at that $1-million purse money!
As announced prior, there will be three headlining acts following the race card including Hedley, Matthew Good and The Strumbellas! Alx Feliz will also be performing the National Anthem. The day ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE” IN VANCOUVER
The Orchard + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see Sundance selection HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE.
Screening takes place in Vancouver Monday, July 4, 2016 at the International Village.
Synopsis:
Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison), a defiant young city kid, is sent by child welfare services to live in the country with foster aunt Bella and cantankerous foster uncle Hec (Sam Neill). When Bella suddenly passes away and child services decide to take Ricky back to a care home, Ricky runs away ...
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#PRODUCTWATCH: TEST-DRIVING THE 2016 ACURA ILX
It's sleek. It's sexy. It glides smooth like silk. The 2016 Acura ILX certainly is a highlight among the many cars I've test-driven in recent years. It is one of those rare instances where performance meets style meets value and to be honest, I could see myself driving a beauty like this in the long-term.
With its 2.4-litre, 16-valve, Direct Injection DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine, the ILX operates at 201 hp @ 6800 rpm and torque at 180 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm. In terms of fuel ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “FINDING DORY” FINDS ITS WAY TO THE TOP AGAIN!
FINDING DORY finds itself on-top again a second week, with a whopping $74.5 million from 4,305 theatres in its second weekend, undoubtedly accounted for by families who couldn't get in to see it last week. It already has made $278 million in two weeks only for Disney!
INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURRECTION certainly isn't shamed, debuting in second with a stellar $45 million for 20th Century Fox in 4,068 theatres across North America. Critics gave it 34% on the Tomatometer, Audiences gave it a B ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “JASON BOURNE”
Universal Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see JASON BOURNE, the eagerly-awaited latest installment in the internationally-acclaimed Bourne franchise! Screenings take place Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
Locations
Toronto 7:00 PM Scotiabank
Montreal 7:00 PM Montreal Forum
Edmonton 7:00 PM Scotiabank West Edm Mall
Vancouver 7:00 PM Cineplex International Village
Calgary 7:00 PM Landmark Shawnessy
Ottawa 7:00 PM Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa
Winnipeg 7:00 PM Silvercity St. ...
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