CHILL MAGAZINE MAY/JUNE 2010

HONOUR THY FATHER By Cameron Wood - Hey dad! put the ball glove down for just a moment and pause. When was the last time you really gave some thought to the meaning of Father's Day and celebrating all things dad? It's been 100 years since the big day made the official calendar, and trust us, a lot has changed since 1910 – including how we see our role. We know the expression. It takes a Y chromosome to be a father, but it takes a man to be a dad. ... read more

FATHERS DAY By Jeremy Sale - You may not like him – or even know him – but if your name isn't Anakin, you have a father out there. He's not necessarily wise, and he can't play God of War for beans, but if you tolerate the way he nods off at Thanksgiving and blames his farts on the cat, it's time to throw the man some respect. June 20 happens to be a great day of the year to reconcile male bonding with family duty. Now, there are those of us who are fathers, and those who will be fathers. ... read more

THE BLOCK PARTY In this day and age of wired up relationships, computer connections and online networking, it seems like we've almost forgotten the fine art of face-to-face socializing. Our days have become so entrenched with "special projects" at the office that we've neglected to take the time to hang out, relax and be ourselves. Growing up, most of us knew the neighbours; but how many of us can say that now? Think about the place where you grew up: those long lasting friendships ... read more

PROTECT YOUR SUMMER SKIN Now that the cold winter months are behind us, we finally have hot, summer days to look forward to. And with outside activities dominating the weekends, kids' soccer and baseball on week nights, our exposure to the elements is increasing. Skin cancer rates in both men and women are on the rise, and there is no time like the present to start protecting your largest organ – your skin. Along the pharmacy shelves there are numerous options for sunscreens ... read more

WHERE TO GO WILD IN ONTARIO By Kyle Koscak - With the arrival of the camping season in Ontario, the need to pop your tent in the woods has climaxed, and now it's just the question of where? Sure you can head off to your habitual camping spots, but why? Ontario is bursting with wild places waiting for you to explore. Venture off the beaten path completely. Flower Pot Island, part of Fathom Five National Park, offers a limited number of tent sites ... read more

SPRING SECRETS REVEALED By Dave Mercer - One of the most amazing things about anglers is how superstitious and set in our ways we are. Whether it's your first time fishing or your fiftieth, I guarantee you have some theory as to why fish will, or more often than not, won't bite. Think about it – you've heard them: it's too sunny, it's too cloudy, too much wind, not enough wind, fish bite better in the rain, today was too rainy, the moon isn't right.s ... read more

GYLLENHALL TAKES ON A NEW FIGHT By Fred Topel - You've never seen Jake Gyllenhaal like this before. You've seen him in intense dramas like Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain, but now he's a full-on action hero in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Based on the lucrative video game franchise, Gyllenhaal performs acrobatic stunts and epic swordfights for real. ... read more