Late pickup review: Saucony Jazz Original Tan/Charcoal

Saucony — pronounced “sock-a-knee” — is a brand that doesn’t get as much hype recognition as the big players like Nike, Adidas and even New Balance do, but it’s most definitely OG. In fact, the shoemaker predates all three of those other brands, having been founded in 1898 near Kutztown, Pennsylvania’s Saucony Creek. One of …

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Armor All’s 2018 portable detailing lineup

Car care specialists Armor All have done it again: for 2018, they have released a series of one-step exterior cleaning solutions, and the key is convenience. From wheel wipes to bug and tar remover, the offerings are each highly portable and allow easy mobile detailing on the spot. We’ve picked out our favourites from the …

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Late pickup review: Nike Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit Low

Anyone who has tried on a pair of Nike’s Air Force 1 know that while one of the best looking, they’re not exactly the lightest shoe out there. Well this is all changed with the Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit. Released in 2016 — 34 years after the iconic silhouette’s debut — these AF1’s utilize …

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Top five mindful practice exercises anyone can do

Mindful exercises, which develop cognitive, social and emotional areas of the brain, will become just as commonplace as brushing your teeth predicts MindWell-U. The Canadian health tech firm, which works with organizations including WestJet, UBC and Coca-Cola, develops evidence-based mental health training that lowers stress, increases resilience and improves performance. Rooted in ancient wisdom traditions but …

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Tire inflation survey a wake-up call to drivers

Canadian drivers have glaring gaps in their knowledge about how to maintain proper tire inflation, according to a new tire maintenance attitudinal survey conducted by Leger on behalf of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). While nine-in-ten drivers surveyed believe motorists have a responsibility to make their vehicles as fuel efficient as possible and …

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