Katy Brennan

5 days ago | dailyhive.com | Katy Brennan

My grandmother, Tess, was always looking after everyone. She’d fuss over me and my sisters constantly — asking if I wanted a sandwich, a cup of tea, anything at all. That was her way of showing love, making sure those around her were okay. A sharp, resilient woman, Tess had worked for years as an accountant; she was independent, witty, and always on top of things. After school, I’d often sit with her in our living room, doing my homework while she worked.

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Katy Brennan

This Sunday, June 1, game day is coming in hot — and Vancouver’s Sportsbook Lounge on Level 3 of Parq Casino is hosting an epic watch party to make the day extra exciting. Cheer on the Vancouver Whitecaps as they fight for glory and take on Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, live on a massive 50-foot screen. Or pick your view from 15 TVs spread across the casino floor — with the sound on, of course. Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m., but the action starts way before that.

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Katy Brennan

I’d always heard that Vancouver Island was unmatched when it came to natural beauty, so I finally decided to see it for myself. I spent a weekend exploring the Cowichan Valley, and it didn’t take long for me to fall in love. Compared to some of the island’s better-known destinations like Tofino, I found Cowichan had a slower, more relaxed vibe that makes it the perfect place to unwind.

1 week ago | dailyhive.com | Katy Brennan

Alberta’s population is growing, and that means we’re buying more products and using more beverage containers than ever. Without a strong, reliable system to recover and recycle beverage containers effectively, we risk overflowing landfills, lost deposit refunds, and increasing pressure on  waste management systems. The good news? Alberta is already a national – and international –  leader in beverage container recovery performance, with an impressive 85 per cent return rate.

3 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Katy Brennan

The days are getting warmer, and that means one thing: it’s time for outdoor activities! If you’ve ever wanted to swing, zip, and climb high above the forest floor, there’s an experience in Ontario calling your name. Treetop Trekking is an outdoor playground designed for all ages, with multiple parks scattered across the province. One of the most popular destinations is in the GTA in Brampton, about an hour’s drive from Toronto.