Review: 2015 Mazda CX-9

Text and photos by Donny Halliwell

On a trip that threw almost any situation an SUV might encounter in its lifetime, over the course of 5000 km in 10 days, the CX-9 handled them all without breaking a sweat. 

Spring break is almost upon us, and with that comes melting snow and a flock of families preparing to hit the streets on weeklong road trips. Some will seek out the last bit of snow on the slopes and others will be seeking that warm southern sunshine. In this review, I get adventurous and seek out both. Read on to get my take on the outgoing 2015 Mazda CX-9.

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Union Pearson Express train now features fare reductions

The Union Pearson Express which is a train that goes from near the Union Station in Downtown Toronto to Pearson International Airport now has reduced fares. The fare now costs $12 per adult passenger for a one way ticket to the airport and is $9 for Presto pass holders. The previous price for a one way adult ticket from the downtown core to Pearson International Airport was $27 and $19 for Presto pass users, the ride takes about 25 minutes.

The advantage of using the UP Express is that passengers can ride a clean, new and relatively spacious train with free Wi-Fi as well as avoid the usual traffic. It is an ideal way to get to the airport if you don't have much luggage since it is accessible via the TTC although you need to walk for around 15 minutes to get to the UP Express terminal near Union Station For more information check the site.

LG G5 comes to Canada on April 8, 'Friends' to follow

LG G5 Modular smartphone - Photo from Tropicalpost.com

One of the more exciting handsets coming to market is the LG G5 which brings a new paradigm in modular smartphone technology. The device, which stole the show at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, will come to Canada through various carriers on April 8.

The device, whihc has been widely praised and awarded for its Slide out Battery and Modular Type design, gives the user a greater, and more flexible, smartphone experience.

“The LG G5 is a game-changer for the mobile space in Canada,” said Valerie Malone, Director of Marketing, LG Electronics Canada. “The fact that Canadians will also be able to purchase LG Friends, or companion devices, means they will be able to expand the capabilities of their G5 to capture more content, including 360-degree photos and videos.”

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Microsoft celebrates women inventors, awareness on International Women's Day

While every day should be International Women's Day, it is great that a single day in March has been singled out to devote to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, political and global achievements. While the gender gap is still a huge issue of debate and one that the World Economic Forum predicts won't be solved until 2133, many fields including STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) continue to struggle with enabling equal pay and benefits to women.

Microsoft is celebrating International Women's Day by raising awareness and calling girls around the workd to #MakeWhatsNext. A longtime supporter of enabling girls to code early as well as get the inspiration and training to become the best they can be.

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