Srivindhya Kolluru

1 week ago | torontolife.com | Srivindhya Kolluru

On Wednesday, April 23, a crowd of well-dressed guests gathered for an evening of conversation on the future of menswear and business at Harry Rosen in First Canadian Place on the corner of Bay and King, home to some of Canada’s most reputable companies. Canadian Business and Toronto Life hosted the event in partnership with the Canadian luxury menswear icon. Glasses of crémant in hand, guests walked past a Zoltar machine at the entrance.

1 week ago | thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru

It turns out, Canadians aren’t just nice — we’re also pretty good savers. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada found that as of 2024, 53 per cent of Canadian adults had an emergency fund that could cover three months of expenses. Aspiring dog parents can expect to pay between $1,750 and $4,655 in upfront costs to bring one home.

2 weeks ago | torontolife.com | Srivindhya Kolluru

A warm afternoon isn’t complete without a stroll through Queen West’s coveted bistros, bars and boutiques. The hip neighbourhood is also home to Toronto’s flagship Knix store, the perfect pit stop after your Sunday brunch or Pilates class. Knix originally opened the Toronto store in 2019, the intimate apparel company’s first retail location in the country. After undergoing a makeover, a new and renovated Knix is now open to the public.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru

Detailing your automobile is more than just a matter of esthetics. Grimy windows and headlights can reduce your visibility on the road, but the bonus in keeping your car well-maintained is that it holds its value over time, helping you get the most for it when you sell. Unlike automated car washes, car detailing is done by hand. Depending on the size and condition of your vehicle, an exterior and interior car detail can run you between $110 to $220, according to Auto Detailing Pro in Toronto.

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru

More than a decade ago, Laura Gabor brought home her first dog, a fluffy eight-week-old Samoyed she named Zeena. At the time, the Toronto entrepreneur said there was little societal pressure around how you raised your dog or what you spent your money on. Times have changed.