Month: April 2014

  • Settling down all over the world

    Settling down all over the world

    For most, a promotion and a new home are the first steps to settling down and starting a family. But not for Adam Dolman. Dolman, 26, was recently promoted to a photographer/image specialist position at the University of Manitoba after being an audio visual technician for almost two years. In his new position, he is…

  • Athlete’s transition begins in overtime

    Athlete’s transition begins in overtime

    It wasn’t until the last buzzer went that she realized how much she loved the game. Angela Tilk’s long and successful career in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport league was over. “It feels like just yesterday I stepped on that old blue and gold court at Kerr Hall (the former home court for the Ryerson Rams…

  • From gluten-free to distraction-free

    From gluten-free to distraction-free

    Past the cold waters of the Thames River and its bordering parks, and past the Copps Buildall and the Yorkville Centre and the daring Renaissance II skyscrapers, there used to be a tiny vegan and gluten-free bakery at 82 York St. But last December, Romy Buchner closed shop. Her lease on the place was up…

  • Baechler’s future to include studying the past

    Baechler’s future to include studying the past

    It’s a project she has been chipping away at for eight years.  That’s 96 months, 2920 days, 70,080 hours, or two election cycles. During that time, Joni Baechler has become one London’s most prominent city officials.  In the 14 years she has spent representing Ward 5 on city council, Baechler has established a reputation as…