IdeaCity 2016 – Diamonds, Dignity and Diet

Moses Znaimer’s Ideacity returned for its 17th Year with the theme of the Number 17.  Ted-style talks of 17 minutes in length showcased issues ranging from eating bug food Hakuna Matata style to the moral debate of sex with robots (yes, there is a debate over whether Stepford Wives are a good idea for lonely […]

Diamond Gala: Celebrating 60 Years of the National Ballet of Canada

The crème de le crème of Toronto high society gathered recently for the National Ballet of Canada’s 60th anniversary Diamond Gala at the Four Seasons Centre, a night of dining and dancing that raised$1.25-million. Lloyd Robertson and Principal Dancer Greta Hodgkinson Outside the centre, mannequin style models wearing specially designed tutus posed in the blistering […]

The Diamond Industry: Working for a Girl’s Best Friend

Diamonds are in Rendy Ng’s blood as she is the third generation to work in the industry, at Hong Kong’s Bee’s Diamonds.  A history major who went on to law school, this was a complete change of career for her.  Though she took her Graduate Gemologist and Accredited Jewelers Professional diplomas from the Gemological Institute of America, law was […]