Inside Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury ship, Ilma, featuring 5 restaurants, 7 bars and even a Picasso

Ritz-Carlton’s latest luxury ship, Ilma, is ready to set sail in the Mediterranean. It holds 448 passengers, but still feels as initmate as a (fancy) friend’s boat. Images: Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection First off, let’s be clear: There’s no official size cutoff for a yacht these days. Jeff Bezos’ personal floating toy, Koru, is … Read more

Letters: Saskatoon’s budgets need to account for big snowfalls

Readers offer their opinions on Saskatoon city hall’s response to snow events and the need for compassion for those less fortunate during the festive season. Early morning commuters brave the first snowfall of the season. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix We are astonished that … Read more

Tilda Swinton stuns in Chanel and other up-and-coming designers

Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton charts her own path in bold styles from luxury brands. Images: Getty Images Chanel ambassador, Academy Award winner and otherworldly fashion icon: Tilda Swinton embodies a new kind of triple threat. On screen, the 64-year-old actress is known for frequent collaborations with directors like Wes Anderson, Bong Joon Ho and Luca … Read more

Louis Vuitton’s new NYC flagship draws an A-list crowd

The French fashion house’s new five-story flagship boasts towering trunks and other luxurious delights… but it’s only here for a bit. Images: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton There’s often a line to get the French powerhouse’s largest and most ambitious in North America. The five-story space at 6 E. 57th St. features the brand’s first café … Read more

Why the Parole Board denied Paul Bernardo parole – again

The killer’s risk of sexual recidivism was assessed as being above average by a prison psychologist Paul Bernardo in Kingston Penitentiary on Nov. 8, 1995. Photo by Postmedia Paul Bernardo continues to minimize his monstrous behaviour and can’t be paroled yet, say the Parole Board of Canada in a newly released decision. The board denied … Read more

Three-time Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin banned for one year over disturbing horse-whipping video

Three-time gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin has been banned from equestrian for one year after a disturbing video showing her whipping a horse emerged online. Dujardin was accused of hitting her horse 20 times with a whip as it walked around a dirt training area. The disgraced champion withdrew from the 2024 Olympics in Paris over blowback … Read more

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