The stars align for Washuko Matsuri
I love Japanese food. In fact, I pretty well love all things Japanese. Partly, it's because I lived there from the time I was three years old to eight years…
The Divorce That Never Ends: 27 years and counting
Almost everyone who goes through a divorce knows about the economic and emotional upheaval that comes with it. Even if you have never been through a divorce, you have probably…
Creepy Yorkville Stalker Terrifies Women
By Ian Harvey Women residents at an upscale Yorkville condo fear a stalker is using a pass key to surreptitiously enter their homes and sexually gratify himself. Adding to their…
Exotics cars, blondes, Tuscan Hills, everyman’s Ferrari fantasy
Maranello, Italy – It’s true. Even in Italy people look at you differently when you cruise by in a Ferrari. Or an Alpha or a Maserati. And when 18 exotics…
Big bangs for the bucks come Canada 150
Sarah Rosenberg with an armful of fireworks at Rocket Fireworks. By IAN HARVEY While Victoria Day officially kicks off the Canadian fireworks season, this year it’s just the opening act…
Anatomy of an online scam: The GMC Terrain that never was
People get scammed everyday online. We know this and yet it keeps happening. Why? Because decent people want to believe they are dealing with other decent people? Yes, sometimes. Or,…
Swinging a wrench and singing the blues
By IAN HARVEY Ernest Lee’s life is etched on his face and hands. He’s spent a lifetime swinging a wrench working on cars and singing the blues and…
No place for racism? Toronto?
It’s good that Toronto Mayor is stand firm against racism. It’s good he attacks Muslim imams for preaching “death to Jews.” It’s good that Torontonians abhor racism in all forms…
The Rise of the New Consumer: Millennials fix, recycle and hunt for deals
“And look at this chair, we got it off the curb!” My daughter Meaghan grinned broadly as she showed off the white upholstered chair which looked brand new to me.…
Why are your motorcycle rates so high?
My story in the Toronto Star May 28, 2016: https://www.thestar.com/autos/2016/05/28/motorcycle-rates-rising-with-severity-number-of-claims.html There's more to the story however. The Numbers Game What’s the story behind the numbers of motorcycle related accidents…