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Past articles by Dave:

Florida Panhandle's 'Emerald Coast' sparkles like a gem

There's long been a debate among Canadians about which Florida coast is best for a sunny, beach-side getaway. → Read More

New MSC Seascape combines green cruising with high-end comfort and style

Standing on the upper deck of the MSC Seascape at its berth in New York City on a chilly December day, with the Manhattan skyline twinkling in the background,… → Read More

BIRD'S-EYE VUE: New attraction lets you get high in New Orleans

As a prime vacation destination, especially for adults but not exclusively so, New Orleans has pretty much all the boxes checked. → Read More

'Louisiana's Playground' Lake Charles has something for everyone

There are few places in Louisiana where you can enjoy a variety of activities like gambling, golf, gastronomy and gators virtually together. → Read More

SUNshine Girl Carie

SUNshine Girl Carie, who originally posed for us in 2017, was studying psychology in university at the time. The 5-foot-4 Leo is an internationally published bikini model. She likes dancing, fashion and shoe collecting. She’s proud of her re-bottomed Louboutins, the first of many pairs. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun) → Read More

Mississippi's Secret Coast, Alabama Gulf beaches perfect getaway combo for sand seekers

There’s nothing quite like the feel of soft, white sand between your toes, the waves providing a gentle, mesmerizing soundtrack to your beach journey. → Read More

Eclectic Austin much more than just America's live music capital

Over the last 20 years, the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” has been soundly embraced by the capital city of Texas. → Read More

William Shakespeare, first man to get COVID-19 shot, has died at 81

The first man to get the COVID-19 vaccine outside of a clinical trial has shuffled off this mortal coil. → Read More

Canadian Steve Nash hired as head coach of Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets dipped into the ever-expanding Canadian basketball talent pool for their next head coach. Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash, a native of Victoria, B.C., was hired to guide the Nets Thursday, replacing interim coach Jacque Vaugh as head coach. Vaughn will remain with the Nets as an assistant coach. It’s a stunning […] → Read More

Canadian Steve Nash hired as head coach of Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets dipped into the ever-expanding Canadian basketball talent pool for their next head coach. → Read More

Hated Berlin Wall reduced to rubble 30 years ago

Anyone old enough to remember that explosive and optimistic time will quickly recall then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s pointed and passionate words to Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev. “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” Reagan said during a 1987 speech at the Brandenburg Gate in divided Berlin, which was celebrating its 750th anniversary, echoing President John […] → Read More

Hated Berlin Wall reduced to rubble 30 years ago

Anyone old enough to remember that explosive and optimistic time will quickly recall then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s pointed and passionate words to Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev.“Mr. → Read More

'ABSOLUTE TRAVESTY': Pink says she had COVID-19, rails against lack of tests

Pop superstar Pink says she has tested positive for COVID-19.Pink said she and her three-year-old son, Jameson, began showing symptoms of the coronavirus two weeks ago. Her doctor tested her and th… → Read More

‘ABSOLUTE TRAVESTY’: Pink says she had COVID-19, rails against lack of tests

Pop superstar Pink says she has tested positive for COVID-19.Pink said she and her three-year-old son, Jameson, began showing symptoms of the coronavirus two weeks ago. Her doctor tested her and the result came out positive. → Read More

UFC champion Jon Jones arrested for DWI, gun charge in New Mexico

UFC star Jon Jones is in legal hot water yet again.Jones, the UFC’s undisputed light-heavyweight champ and the men’s top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, was arrested Thursday morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico for aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm, according to multiple media... → Read More

Amazing Mazatlan offers combination of sun, surf and sightseeing

There was a time, not that long ago in the grand scheme of things, when Hollywood’s elite would spend their down time living it up on the Pacific coast in Mexico. → Read More

Blue Jays reportedly sign Korean starter Hyun-Jin Ryu to four-year, $80M deal

The Blue Jays reportedly signed free-agent starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu Sunday night to a four-year deal worth US$80 million, according to the MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. The Korean lefty gives the Blue Jays a front of the rotation starter, joining the likes of off-season acquisitions Chase Anderson and Tanner Roark. Ryu led the majors in […] → Read More

Blue Jays reportedly sign Korean starter Hyun-Jin Ryu to four-year, $80M deal

The Blue Jays reportedly signed free-agent starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu Sunday night to a four-year deal worth US$80 million, according to the MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. → Read More

49ers suspend radio man for off-colour comments about Lamar Jackson

The San Francisco 49ers on Thursday suspended radio colour analyst Tim Ryan for comments he made about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earlier this week. → Read More

HAMBURG, LUBECK AND BREMEN: Northern Germany’s stars shine bright

Hamburg has been a city of songs for centuries, long before five mop-topped young lads from Liverpool again put the northern German city on the musical map in the early 1960s. → Read More