Sarah B. Hood

Toronto

Freelance Writer and Book Author at Freelance

Toronto writer who covers food, Toronto, culture, sustainability & more. Author of Jam, Jelly & Marmalade, A Global History & We Sure Can

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Articles

Philanthropy after USAID’s tragic end, and what it means for big-hearted Canadians

3 weeks ago | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Sarah B. Hood

The recent announcement by the U.S. government that it was shutting down its 64-year-old humanitarian aid and development agency known as USAID has sent destabilizing shock waves around the world. The program has provided money for food in countries where people are starving and healthcare where there is little to go around, not to mention funding education and promoting economic growth.
Investing in fine wine: Savour the flavour—or the ROI? - Canadian Family Offices

1 month ago | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Sarah B. Hood

This is the 10th in a series of articles in our special report on alternative investments in Canada. To see all the articles, click here. At some point, serious wine lovers might pause after a particularly delicious sip and wonder, “Should I start a wine collection?” But how—and will it—accrue in value, and what are the possible risks and rewards? We asked experts to weigh in. A serious collection begins with around 200 to 500 bottles, depending on whom you ask, and can range into the thousands.
OP-ED: E-Cargo Bikes Aren't the Problem - SUVs Are - Spacing Toronto

Feb 17, 2025 | spacing.ca | Lanrick Jr Bennett |John Lorinc |Anna Artyushina |Sarah B. Hood

Picture this: A parent pedals up to their child’s school on an e-cargo bike, their kid safely strapped in, chatting about their day. The pedal assist motor provides just enough boost to handle the weight, making the ride smooth and efficient. Now imagine a police officer stopping them, saying their mode of transportation is illegal under Ontario law. Meanwhile, SUVs continue to dominate school drop-off zones, despite their well-documented danger to pedestrians and cyclists.
On the edge: Photographs of Toronto's downtown waterfront - Spacing Toronto

Jan 24, 2025 | spacing.ca | Steven Evans |Sarah B. Hood |Peter MacCallum |Ian Darragh

Like Toronto’s winding ravine system, the Toronto waterfront is a significant and defining geographical feature. Before the arrival of Europeans, Indigenous peoples flourished on the land that would much later become the City of Toronto.
Coffee and tea expectations are constantly evolving

Sep 16, 2024 | foodserviceandhospitality.com | Sarah B. Hood

By Sarah B. HoodCustomers at Vancouver’s Robson Street location of Japanese retailer Muji can order their latte from Jarvis the Robot Barista; Ottawa’s Grounded Kitchen serves robot-made Java; and Toronto’s RC Coffee has nine Robo Café locations, mainly in tourist hubs and hospitals — just one indication of how our coffee and tea expectations have changed.
David Lesperance on changing citizenship: ‘We’re starting to get early movers’

Sep 12, 2024 | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Sarah B. Hood

Advertisement 1Some Canadian families see trouble on horizon and want to guarantee their ‘future mobility,' advisor saysAuthor of the article: • Canadian Family Offices • Article contentWhy do people change their citizenship? Usually for practical reasons, like taxes or estate planning. But for wealthy individuals, citizenship can be a strategic tool, and David Lesperance is one of a rare breed of advisors with expertise in this area.
Patrick O’Connor steps into national spotlight with network of FO advisors

Sep 11, 2024 | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Sarah B. Hood

Advertisement 1Founder of Blackwood builds team to offer advisory services to investment, legal and financial firms across CanadaAuthor of the article: • Canadian Family Offices • Article contentAs family-enterprise advising develops in Canada, there’s a lot of discussion about the best way to offer a full range of services.
Accountant advances to sweet spot: ‘family office that fits within CPA firm’

Sep 5, 2024 | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Sarah B. Hood

Advertisement 1Michael Louie evolves to serve wealthy families and their complex business needs from inside Vancouver's D&H GroupAuthor of the article: • Canadian Family Offices • Article contentWhat families are often seeking from Michael Louie, partner at accounting firm D&H Group LLP in Vancouver, is financial solutions. “The problem is that the solution is not something out of a box,” he says.
Four times when insurance saved the day for wealthy clients in a bind

Aug 26, 2024 | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Sarah B. Hood

Advertisement 1Real-life situations show how people with complex financial needs use insurance to achieve their goalsAuthor of the article: • Canadian Family Offices • Article contentFor anyone who can afford it, taking out a life-insurance policy to protect the financial future of dependent family members is a no-brainer. But families of means use insurance in other, more creative ways.
Executive coach Purdeep Sangha chips away at Canadian reluctance to seek advice

Aug 21, 2024 | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Sarah B. Hood

Advertisement 1Advisor uses performance psychology to help high-performing entrepreneurs and business owners succeedAuthor of the article: • Canadian Family Offices • Article contentWithin the evolving Canadian family-office landscape, many professionals are defining a unique niche for themselves. Purdeep Sangha is one of these. The founder and CEO of Sangha Worldwide offers “complete strategic advising” to high-performing executives, entrepreneurs and other consulting firms.