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Learning to accept your Thing in journalism
Being tapped to take on the challenges of a new column on Toronto Life’s website made me realize that if you’re a journalist, you might have a Thing and not even know it. The column is Sale of the...
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Wherein I taste three distinct ales
A certain bespectacled (therefore: wise) and tie-loving professor would encourage his journalism students at the University of Western Ontario to “pour a cold one” while writing. I decided to take his...
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How I survived covering my first NBA playoffs
Having written news across several beats, I’ve grown accustomed to dealing with unfamiliar subjects. Most recently, I’ve had the opportunity to cover the first few NBA playoffs games between the...
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Why men should take selfies
There are many articles and memes that suggest men should steer clear of taking selfies. Nobody wants to see a dude in a photo, they never look good. Guys who post selfies are full of themselves. Up...
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Confessions of a future sportswear obsessive
Thinking on my growing wishlist of future style acquisitions, I hardly recognize myself. A camo jacket from Nike Lab (there’s a new shop in New York!). A pair of digital print Adidas ZX Flux sneaks....
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Foreign Correspondents and the Colour of Truth
Why the future of international journalism could (and should) be red and white — While the news organizations of the Western world are closing down bureaus overseas, the opportunity for Canadian...
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Orchestra London
After our last newscast at Western, the young journalists in my program realized how much we’ve progressed since last summer. It used to be that we would go hours past deadline. Putting together a TV...
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Liveblog from the Front Lines
Last night, Global News started their first-ever liveblog with soldiers from Afghanistan. Global and its viewers generated a discussion lasting about an hour covering various topics. Apparently, one of...
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Boots on the Ground: The Canadian Military Journalism Course
Ten days I spent in a place I have never been, doing something I never thought I would be doing. In May, 11 journalism students, recent graduates and I were sponsored to attend the Canadian Military...
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Boots on the Ground: Published!
It’s not available on DVD or anything, but the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute and the University of Calgary have decided that my...
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94.9 CHRW Radio Reel
After graduation, I ended up having a lot of time on my hands — after all, without the MAJ program, I only had a full time job to keep me busy. So I decided to get back to volunteering. But rather than...
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When personal branding hurts good journalism
For today’s journalists, personal branding has become an industry must for when you want to get noticed by — and write serious content for — an accredited publication. The easiest way for publications...
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DKNY ‘inadvertently’ steals photographer’s work, social media justice quickly...
In an example of social media bolstering corporate accountability within the fashion industry, Donna Karan New York (DKNY), an American fashion label, has made a $25,000 donation after allegedly...
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My own front page section on Toronto Life
I’ll just leave this here. Toronto Life has created a section on its front page for my column, Sale of the Week. That’s big.Filed under: Features
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My Photoshoot For the Canadian Running 2015 Winter Running Clothing Guide
I joined performance running crew Pace & Mind back in November in order to improve at my more active passion — running. However, when word got out that I had an appreciation for fashion as well, I...
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The Importance of Getting Measured by a Tailor
I recently had the privilege of accompanying one of my best friends on a custom suit shopping expedition to Indochino‘s pop-up-turned-flagship store in downtown Toronto. My purpose was to provide...
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Suiting Up for Charity at Harry’s Spring Run Off
I have two great passions in life: style and running. I never thought I’d have the chance to merge the two until recently, when I raced Harry’s Spring Run Off wearing a suit to raise $685 for the...
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Now Brewing: My Own Beer Collaboration with Louis Cifer
I can still taste bitter wort in the back of my throat — what I like to call the taste of success. I just capped off my first-ever craft beer brewing session with Louis Cifer Brew Works, where they’re...
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Gotstyle Celebrates 10 Years of Menswear
I was happy to help celebrate 10 years of Gotstyle at the menswear destination’s anniversary gala last weekend. Opening a second location, launching an online store, printing the first run of a new...
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How to Shop like a Menswear Journalist
Despite appearances, the stylish guy behind your favourite Instagram account or menswear blog probably isn’t shopping more — he’s shopping smarter. Take me for example. I make a comfortable living,...
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Announcing My Guinness World Record Attempt: Fastest Half-Marathon in a Suit
As many of you know, my love of running often matches pace with my affinity for menswear. That is why I am pleased to officially announce that on Oct. 18, 2015, I will be attempting the Guinness World...
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Photo Finish: How I Set the World Record for Fastest Half-Marathon in a Suit
I now officially hold the Guinness World Record for fastest half-marathon in a suit with an adjudicated time of 1:35:47 (1:35:48 chip time), just a little more than four minutes faster than the 2012...
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Out There with Canada Goose and Harry Rosen
Canada’s most storied outerwear brand is likely one of the nation’s most identifiable exports, second only to the inimitable Drake. You can instantly tell a Canada Goose jacket apart from the rest....
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Why I Don’t Wear the Exact Same Thing to Work Everyday
This blog post originally appeared on the Huffington Post Canada. If you had to cut one decision out of your day, what would it be? Mark Zuckerberg swears by jeans and a grey T-shirt. Steve Jobs was...
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Redefining custom style: 3D printing and the fashion industry
Dita Von Teese models a 3D-printed gown, Asher Levine’s 3D-printed sunglasses The future of 3D printing is looking good. Real good. While guys may not be as keen to get our hands on a replica couture...
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