Canadian Ice Dancers Twirl their Way to Gold
Speaking as somebody with two left feet, I thoroughly respect the brave souls who take to the ice and dance with metal blades attached to the soles of their shoes. Ice dancing, though related to figure skating, is more like ballroom dancing on ice in that it is always performed in pairs, there are no jump requirements, and more attention is placed on intricate footwork and style. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976. I loved watching the ice dancing during this season’s Olympics.... MORE
Avoiding the Post-Olympic Blues
It’s easy to feel bored now that the Olympics are over. You find yourself asking, “What do I watch on TV now?” “What do I read in the newspaper?” And, “Is it really fair to go back to watching the Leafs after two weeks of Team Canada?” But fear not cynical friends! The sporting world is keeping us indulged as quickly as it can. Here’s a calendar showing how:... MORE
Put the Petal to the Metal
It looks like a bike, you ride it like a bike — but it’s not... Well, sort of. Confusing? Before you can even register a “huh?” this bike-but-not-really-a-bike zooms past you. It’s called an ebike, or electric bike, and I see them whizzing all over the city. They resemble conventional bicycles but also motor scooters. Since Oct. 3, 2009, ebikes are permanently allowed on roads and highways, where they must follow the same rules of the road as set out in the Highway Traffic Act that currently applies to cyclists. Even though it’s still fitted with pedals, the bicycle runs on a motor fitted in the bottom bracket. You can pedal along in tandem with the motor or as little as you want, but... MORE
How Someone Becomes a Luger
A Canadian Olympian gives Lifestyle the lowdown on the world’s fastest ice sport
The Toronto Auto Show: Big Ideas From MINI Concept
The Toronto Auto Show is long gone, but consumers are slow to forget its sights and sounds. It was MINI that resonated the most with us this year.
Our Favourite Olympians' Day Jobs
When they don’t have sponsorships, even some medal winners need extra gigs to make ends meet
H2-Go
Mercedes-Benz is ringing in the New Year by bringing a hydrogen-powered compact to the market – at least for a lucky 200 people who can get their hands on it
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