Chillosopher's Rant: Vancouver to London

Funnyman Gerry Dee is more than just a comedian. Turns out, he's a pretty good dad, too.

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These Blockbuster Babes are Hitting Theatres for Your Summer Entertainment

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Should Kids Be Lifting Weights?

Playlists, Interviews, Bios, Lyrics, and More

Use our Mother's Day Gift Guy'd to Score Big Points With the Women in Your Life

The Hit A&E Reality TV Show known as Storage Wars is Coming to Canada, and we talked to the show’s auctioneers, Dan and Laura Dotson, to celebrate.

19 more reasons we love watching

Who's for a permanent three-day weekend?

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The 2013 Oscars get animated with host Seth MacFarlane

Our Annual Entertainment Award Season Breakdown

Use these plays to SCORE BIG this February 14th

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Oh Canada, what a year! 

Everything you need to know to throw the perfect New Year's party.

Tired of the same old holiday traditions? Ditch the eggnog and try these instead. 

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Survive the Shopping Mall War Zone  

Get the presents you really want this holiday season 

The 2012 Nice list. We play Santa and line up who's getting candy and who's getting coal.

The 2012 Naughty list. We play Santa and line up who's getting candy and who's getting coal.

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Well here we are yet again, fellow Chillosophers. We’ve survived another year, and are bracing to survive another holiday season!

We 'Stached it up in support of our Mo Bros!

10 Halloween Costume ideas to get the party talking!

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When one door closes, another seems to open. That’s our mantra. And that’s the way that we, at Chill, are looking at the NHL’s lockout situation. Just because the owners and the players shut the door on fans, at least for

Every year, close to 100 television pilot episodes are shot, each one hoping to score a spot on a network’s primetime schedule. This year was no different and now that the dust has settled, almost 40 new shows have&n

New skills you'll need on your quest to becoming the ultimate man

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  #Charlie Sheen is back to his #winning ways. Actually, he never stopped them. We mean to say that he’s back to making scripted television. And, not surprisingly, good scripted television.

When it began in 1976, organizers were happy enough selling out a 500-seat theatre. Nowadays, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) takes over our beloved Hogtown every September to hold one of the biggest and most influenti

It’s usually about this time when our magazine aims to help fellow Canadians postpone the inevitable depression of a summer’s end by offering you tips and tricks to sustain our laid-back dispositions, extend our sunny season, and

  The crash of thunder echoing through the mountains, the foot steps of a seductive blonde crossing the marble solarium floor, a smashed bottle over the head of a ruffian in a bar brawl; all the creative genius of a Foley artist.

  The movie has ended, the credits are rolling and the crowd is filing out of the theatre. But on your way out you hear mumblings about a bonus scene; or perhaps you really want to know who sang that amazing soundtrack. This can only mean one

  There are very few things that can tear a golfer away from his or her game when on course. Lunch can wait until after 18, last night’s hockey game becomes secondary, and cell phones, although close by, are not glued to hand.  But, li

  Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, preparing for the first day of school each year can be a tiresome routine. Parents anticipate the first day of school for the first few years of a child’s life, then again each year! It is an exciti

    Although the Olympic Games have descended from the mountaintops of beautiful British Columbia, Canada, to the city streets of London, England, the spirit of every Canadian from border to border hasn’t.

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In honour of our country’s 145th birthday this month, we present 145 reasons why we’re the best place on Earth. In past, we’ve given you this feature in advance of Canada Day, but with our Olympic issue in your hands and our athletes in need

It’s time to enjoy the utmost Canadian summer pursuit – cottaging. But, dear reader, don’t pack your bags just yet. Before you jump in the car and head to your own slice of paradise, make sure that you follow the cottage code of conduct, and

Life Saving on Father’s Day This Father’s Day, Prostate Cancer Canada will be holding The Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run – an annual event that’s now in it’s 12th year, and raises money in cities across Canada for prostate cancer awarenes

With a new membership, a new sound and a new perspective, Toronto-based Hooded Fang are ready for their performance at NXNE 2012. The show will be the band’s third performance at the Toronto music festival. Described as “wistful, sweet guitar po

Waterloo Air show Saturday, June 2: 10:00 am - Sunday, June 3: 5:00 pmRegion of Waterloo International Airportwww.waterlooairshow.com Kick-start your summer with a great day's outing to experience amazing aerial displays at the 2012 Waterloo Air Sh

Okay, here’s the deal: We all know that women like to meet at coffee shops, go shopping together, Facebook each other, and meet post workout. We also know that they need and cherish these brief getaways. What’s often forgotten is that men also ha

It's patio season, baby. And that means sunshine, the perfect spot, good eats, good tunes, good buddies, and stiff competition. The patio-hungry among us always vie hard for the best of summer, but getting in on even a slice of that action means bein

The Make or Break Business of Noshing Al FrescoSipping a draught and supping on a seafood chowder, Tom Hubert waxes poetic about feasting al fresco. “As I sit on this cafe patio, lined by tall trees with the sunlight filtering through the leaves to

“MEN WORK HARDER than women!” by Jeffrey Alan Payne    [JUMP TO: WOMEN WORK HARDER!]  I think I speak for all men when I say that we appreciate and respect the hard work that women do. We even concede that women are more adept at c

Because the dad in your life deserves more than a tie.Rejoice! It’s that time of year, again. You know, the time when fathers across the country finally get the recognition that they deserve – when all those years of hard work, tree house buildin

As we approach Father’s Day, let’s take stock of what makes Dad Dad – like life lessons passed down, his stubborn sense of fashion, and the proclivities that he has for this drink over that, or his team over yours. But what sets dads apart? Reg

Being a father isn’t just about putting out fires – it’s about setting the rules. Once you’ve kicked out the part-time parking attendant, replaced your high-tech computer, and put your son’s painting skills to good use, go ahead and establi

With Father’s Day upon us, it’s time to reflect upon many things, such as the fact that, even on our very own day, we still have to fire up the leaf-blower to get a moment’s peace. The peace that we speak of, of course, is time away from those

The recipe for blockbuster success in movies borrows heavily from the all-you-can-eat buffet – both offer a smorgasbord of reasons to walk in the door and make customers feel like they’ve got their money’s worth before they leave the building.

This is the buzz. 

Crack the bottle open.

I have to get something off my chest immediately: Why doesn’t Earth Hour happen during Earth Day? Seriously.

luck; [luhk] –nounThe force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities.

Canada's largest boat show is back. Celebrating its 54th birthday, the Toronto International Boat Show will be occupying the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place from January 14-22, 2012. In addition to exhibiting the country's largest indoor lak

The Sheepdogs have exploded as Canada’s most recognizable new rock and roll band. You may have heard of them, you know, the first unsigned band to ever appear on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. If not, let us introduce you, because, trust us,

Imagine having Wedding Crashers as your first big role, The Hangover as the movie that made you a household name and The A-Team and Limitless as blockbusters that you headlined. Well, unless your name is Bradley Cooper, you’re definitely daydreamin

You know what we’re talking about – it’s when your every move from the preceding 12 months are recounted and considered. It’s when every vulgar word and every innocent fib are judged and when every good deed or selfless helping hand are rewar

WINNIPEG JETS - Canada Gets Our Long Awaited Seventh NHL Franchise … AgainCanada bleeds  – and breeds – hockey. Not only is it our national sport, but of the 19 countries that currently have players in the NHL, 53.3 percent of those player

According to a study by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition, veterinarians say clean teeth and fresh breath – both easy things to monitor at home – are among the most obvious indicators of good overall pet healt

Gentlemen, it’s that time of year again. Christmas shopping. We know, we know – you hate it. But don’t cringe. Take a deep breath and relax. We have you covered. From laptops to vacations to shoes to barbeques, our ninth annual Gift Guy’d is

HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS Ready to drop the gloves in the fight against homelessness? Beginning in November, Hockey Helps the Homeless will be hosting its annual fantasy hockey tournaments in cities across the country. Since it first beg

Thanksgiving is meant to be simple: turkey, pie, football. The only “complex” things at our house are the carbohydrates. In fact, just thinking about the cornucopia of carbs makes me sleepy right now. What was I saying? Oh yeah, so why would

Any family’s Thanksgiving dinner is a bottomless pit of inadvertent humour. The irony is that, even though every other family contains the same wacky personalities as yours, those other families strike you as hilarious, while yours drives you banan

This Thanksgiving, we’ve compiled a list of people in the community who give selflessly everyday and don’t always receive the recognition that they deserve.

R ed carpets don’t get old. Celebrity interviews do not get mundane. Press conferences do not lose their allure.  This I can tell you with conviction.If any member of the media tells you differently, they’re lying. Either that or they

Halloween parties rock, but coming up with costume ideas can make for a frustrating time, especially when you want to look amazing. At Chill, we want you to have the best Halloween possible, which is why we’ve come up with a few ideas for you. What

Movies, music, books, DVDs, and live shows – there’s always a buzz in the entertainment world. So much that it’s damn near impossible to figure out what is deserving of our hard-earned money, and more importantly our time. That’s why we creat

In our 50th edition, Chill took a look at the multi-faceted boxer Manny Pacquiao, the phenom of the Philippines who turns everything he touches into gold. In the spirit of Pacquiao’s story, we’re finding other renaissance men worthy to be in the

THE BEER BOUTIQUEThe Beer Store has officially launched a brand new style of beer buying. The Beer Boutique, as the new format is formally called, features food and beer tastings, explanations of beer types and other bits of beer knowledge. The inten

The lawn darts have been packed away, the leaves are getting ready to fall, and that woman you met in Seattle hasn’t responded to your questionable TwitPics. And, all across the land, students are heading back to school.

The television landscape is a crowded place, especially in fall, when dozens of new shows battle for your attention. So, how do you sift through all of those dramas, sitcoms and reality programs? How do you separate the wheat from the chaff? Look no

Where are they now? A pretty good question if I do say so myself. Tracking the lives of the many faces of Chill – something that most would consider a daunting task – was actually quite fun. Finding out what your favourite retired NHLers are up t

In 1961, most people would never have guessed that 50 years later, people would permanently live on a space station, computers would enable instant conversations across continents and people would watch television on pocket-sized phones. But if the w

Fifty is a pivotal landmark in any lifetime. It commonly makes people hesitate, before mentioning their age. It comes close to qualifying you for senior discounts at some businesses, though some adamantly refuse to take advantage.