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2 weeks ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
Can-Am x SHARPThis test of the Can-Am Pulse has been a long time coming; the launch news broke in the fall of 2023, and though I’d secured some great seat time in Austin in the fall of 2024 at Can-Am’s first global ride program, the real test was always going to be on home turf. I knew I was already smitten with the Pulse’s snappy power delivery and low centre of gravity, but what would it be like on the streets of Toronto, commuting to work and terrorizing the town?
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3 weeks ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | Adam Bisby |Justin Mastine-Frost
With the contents of the MICHELIN Guide Quebec set to be revealed on May 15, the province’s culinary community is abuzz with speculation over which restaurants will be the first in La Belle Province to earn one or more Stars.
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1 month ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
Though Mother’s Day is deeply engrained in Canada’s cultural narrative, it’s the kind of holiday that remains rather amorphous at best. Cards, flowers, and gifts are commonplace, but beyond that, there aren’t so many set Mother’s Day traditions, in contrast to things like Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day. The topic was raised in a casual conversation with Bar Prima chef Craig J.
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1 month ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
A memorable adventure is inevitably the by-product of something unforeseen, and in the case of our recent travels with Alpina Watches, the first curveball came quickly. “We are beginning our descent into Calgary. The temperature is -32°C, with overcast skies and light wind,” our pilot’s gritty voice echoed through the cabin. Maybe it was an omen, but we didn’t give it much heed at the time. This wasn’t our first rodeo with Alpina.
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2 months ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
There’s no escaping Rolex at Watches and Wonders; we all know this. It’s the brand everyone is watching, as well as the brand that everyone seems to be itching to discuss and debate as soon as they break cover on the year’s new models. This year is no different, as the all-new Rolex Land Dweller took centre stage at Watches and Wonders.
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2 months ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
Throwing a leg over a new motorcycle always means a good day ahead, but doing so over a Canadian-made electric dual-sport motorcycle with roots in ‘70s motocross just hits different. Having grown up in rural Quebec in the 90s — less than an hour from Can-Am’s home turf in Valcourt — I was already familiar with much of the lore.
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2 months ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
Range Rover House Whistler is a special experience — one of pure alpine luxury, of world-class hospitality, and a one-of-a-kind experience for invited guests. For the staff of Range Rover House, this means being constantly on the move, guiding guests through experiences, and navigating Whistler’s winter terrain in both comfort and style.
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
Hiker, cottage, barbie, — the incessant barrage of -core microtrends is the new normal. Speaking of, the originator of -core fashion — Normcore, the Seinfeld-inspired aesthetic from 2013/14 that inflicted a return of Levi’s 501s and “dad sneakers” on us all — had its own little revival last year in a sort of ‘Normcore 2.0’ movement that still lingers today. That said, there are other style trends pushing their way into the conversation that feel a little less cosplay.
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
In the world of wine, every region faces its own struggles with how it’s perceived by the majority of the population. You’ll often hear the following statements from folks with a modest knowledge of the wine scene: The best French wines must be from Bordeaux, buttery Chardonnays are the only good white wines from California, and Canadian wines are too young and can’t keep up with the Europeans.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
sharpmagazine.com | Justin Mastine-Frost
Best-selling author, co-founder of the It Gets Better Project, and disher of weekly advice in his syndicated column Savage Love (and on his long-running podcast, Savage Lovecast), Dan Savage has long been one of the strongest voices in relationship guidance.
