Happy Victoria Day! It is the day that signals the beginning of summer parties throughout the country and many Canadians forget that it is a celebration of the birth of Queen Victoria. While it may seem like a British tradition, Canada is the only country in the world to observe this day as a holiday. ...
Every time a woman walks the political plank and doesn’t fall headfirst into shark-infested waters, we feel the need to celebrate. And so we should. She may have come from behind (she didn’t win the first-choice votes), but Alison Redford is now hailed as Alberta’s first female premier-designate. But as much as she should be ...
It may put a damper on your night of partying, but with high incidents of date-rape, it’s in everyone’s best interest to keep an eagle eye on their martinis. If you’ve ever been paranoid about the date-rape drug, you will be pleased to hear that researchers have discovered a test that reveals whether your drink ...
Most of the time couples separate due to “irreconcilable differences” — basically a broad term for “shit went down and we don’t want to get into the details.” But when life’s so short, why focus on the negatives? Jack White and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, model Karen Elson, aren’t dwelling on minor details — they’re throwing a ...
My favourite scene from the movies Babies which came out last year is the one where the San Francisco parents take their 1 year-old Hattie to a musical awakening class. While the parents are very involved in singing “The Earth is our mother, she will protect us,” the kids on their laps are less than ...
It’s certainly not my idea of a party. Actually, it’s up there on my “Worst Nightmare” list. Instead of consuming drinks and leaving feeling buzzed and lightheaded, you’re stuck at a females-only party carrying home a bag full of Tupperware. Word on the BBC street is that Tupperware parties are going to make a comeback. ...
In the long history of feminism, never has such an amazing picture been released. Four generations of women — from Virginia Woolf to Naomi Wolf — having a mad-cap bust up party. What would I have given to be there. Check it out!
It hasn’t even happened and it’s too much for you to bear. And it’s WAY worse than those Valentine’s Day blues that make you want to stay in bed all day eating junk food and spiking your coffee with Baileys to turn your blues into delirium. I’ll say it just this once…it’s the royal wedding. ...
Welcome to the Royal Wedding Drinking Game! Before you begin everyone must have a shot glass and there also needs to be a pint glass for the Brit Mix. Ideally, everyone should drink something different, and something you can drink a lot of without feeling sick. If you’re going down a mixed drink, pre-mix a ...
The marriage between Prince William and his soon-to-be princess is fast approaching, so it’s time to start thinking what you’ll be doing to celebrate in wherever part of the world you party in. If you’re not Elton John, and so can’t feast your eyes on the young royals themselves, you’ll have to make do with ...
So, we’re having this baby. It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...
I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...
Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...
Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...
Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...
Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...
Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...
All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...
