Wendy Helfenbaum

Building on Vancouver and Whistler’s past Olympic success, the organizing team behind the first Winter Invictus Games aims to capture that magical spirit again in 2025. And how Indigenous artist Levi Nelson's spiritual connection to the land inspired two legacy art projects.

Beyond barbecue, blues and baseball, there’s much for groups to love about ‘The Lou’.

Dreaming of the ultimate beach getaway? Explore the closest warm water beaches to eastern Canada by heading to Virginia. Here, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay meet, you can experience a wealth of exciting outdoor waterfront activities – all within a day’s drive of the GTA. And the water's lovely through October.

Kick the excitement factor into overdrive at your next event by incorporating these immersive and imaginative activations designed to delight your attendees.

Low-maintenance and versatile, ornamental grass is a great way to add color, movement and seasonal interest to your yard.

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Adventurous water-loving families can ‘hang ten’ together in the Caribbean by taking surfing lessons.

Capturing the essence of people in outrageous situations and revealing rampant absurdities in current events through his signature squiggly pen-and-ink drawings washed in watercolor has become the Woodstock, New York-based illustrator’s calling card. From cheeky takes on sex and domestic life to biting satire skewering feckless politicians and celebrities, Cuneo’s playful pen has cemented his place in the field.

Calgary, Alberta is famous for many things, including its mammoth oil and gas industries, the annual Calgary Stampede – the world’s largest outdoor rodeo – and its proximity to the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Know what it’s not known for? Creatives.
But one award-winning design and creative agency, Daughter, is changing that perception. Small, scrappy and determined to establish Calgary as a creative stronghold, this tight-knit team is standing out with heartfelt, original work that isn’t afraid to break traditional models and show emotion.

From tree planting to wetland creation, Land Care Niagara’s outreach programs promote responsible land stewardship.

Hope for Wildlife in Nova Scotia rescues, rehabilitates and releases close to 100,000 wild animals each year.

Even as costs increase and budgets dwindle, planners must create memorable incentive travel experiences. Here are seven strategies to help wow your guests.

Forget boring ground transfers that leave your attendees snoozing on the bus. Instead, use this opportunity to set the tone of your event with engaging programming and experiential activities. Here are some unique ideas.

From school lunches to cooking classes to community gardens, a Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan organization brings people together to battle food insecurity, nurturing their potential, one meal at a time.