Frankfurt Bookfair

I recently returned from the Frankfurt Bookfair. With over 4,000 exhibitors from around the world spread through six multi-story halls, it’s the world’s largest trade fair for book publishers. And what an event! Aside from a couple of meetings, I spent an...

New coffee table book

My first Canadian Rockies coffee table book was published 15 years ago by Summerthought Publishing. This year, the company published a new version of the book, with new photos and captions. It is designed as a souvenir of the Canadian Rockies, featuring photos of the...

My Favourite Canadian Restaurants

As a former academy member of Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants I’ve had a chance to eat at many great dining rooms around the world, but, for me at least, the most renowned restaurants don’t always equate to the most memorable dining experiences....

Jasper Wildfire

Seeing firsthand the devastation caused by the July wildfire that destroyed almost a third of the town of Jasper is shocking, and talking with our Jasper friends whose lives have been upended is heartbreaking. But I spent a couple of days in Jasper earlier this fall...