Heather Buchan is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Metro.

Grand Am the perfect companion to comedian

October 19, 2010

Toronto comedian Christian Smith loves all everything about his Pontiac Grand Am, part tour bus and part vehicle to transport props.

Actor Karen Parker knows: the best cars in life are free

October 12, 2010

The best things in life are free, as actress Karen Parker can attest to — her trusty Corolla cost her nothing.

Celebrity chef goes for wine-country red

October 06, 2010

Celebrity chef Anna Olson, host of Food Network Canada's Fresh with Anna Olson, is an authority on cooking and baking using locally grown ingredients.

Chad Bisch gets the most from his 'freedom top'

September 29, 2010

Chad Bisch is the energetic co-host of the new W Network TV show Burn My Mortgage (premiering Oct. 5) in which he helps homeowners shave years off their mortgages.

Designer Trish Ewanika stays loyal to her Volvos

September 22, 2010

Trish Ewanika is a Canadian womenswear designer whose legion of loyal customers love Ewanika — her contemporary line of polished, unfussy and chic day-to-night clothing.

Dancer Moore’s own ‘showmobile’

September 15, 2010

Award-winning Canadian dancer, choreographer and director Sharon B. Moore creates bodies of work for dance companies across North America and Europe, and for films and television. She drives a 1991 Mazda Protege. 

Tribute has made a fan out of Altman

September 08, 2010

Veteran Montreal-born actor Allen Altman will be walking the red carpet twice at the 35th Toronto International Film Festival, which opens tomorrow and runs until Sept. 19.

Musician finds his Escape on the road

September 01, 2010

Eric Stein is a Toronto-based musician who founded the world fusion music group Beyond the Pale, and is the artistic director of the Ashkenas Festival of Jewish music and culture running at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre from August 31 to September 6.

The ultimate secondary office

August 25, 2010

Scott McGillivray is the handsome host of HGTV’s home renovation show Income Property.

The lean, green Jennifer Podemski machine

August 17, 2010

Canadian actress and producer Jennifer Podemski has starred in shows and movies, and also produces the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, in addition to writing a book on the experiences of Native Canadian actors.

'Her Majesty' goes into service for actress

July 28, 2010

Ma-Anne Dionisio is a Manila-born, Canadian singer and actress currently starring in Miss Saigon as Kim, a role she first played in the original Toronto production back in 1993.

Degrassi grad gets around in her Mazda

July 21, 2010

The Mazda3 is the perfect city car for this commuter.

Freedom on two wheels

July 14, 2010

A Canadian opera singer escapes his problems by hopping on his motorcycle.

Baritone singer casts his vote for Volvo

July 07, 2010

This Welsh-born opera singer lives by a police officer's words when it comes to Volvos.

Driving therapy for Jersey Boys actress

June 16, 2010

Cleopatra Williams keeps things practical with her Dodge Caravan.

Ralston prefers living in his Rondo

June 16, 2010

Living in Your Car star John Ralston does his own living in the underrated Kia Rondo.

Treat her right, and she'll treat you right

June 09, 2010

Sass Jordan on the benefits of taking good care of your car.

Carlawood star goes for a retro ride

June 02, 2010

Carla Collins digs the "Britishness" of her classic Jaguar.

Shine a light on the Sentra

May 26, 2010

While he awaits his electric car, DJ Shine happily rolls his Nissan Sentra.

Chuck Hughes fires up his drive with a GTI

May 19, 2010

Food Network celebrity chef, Chuck Hughes, gets more from his commute with a Volkswagen GTI.

Velis and friends get rolling in an Alero

May 05, 2010

The Border's Juan Carlos Velis found what he liked in the Oldsmobile Alero.

Peck loves the rock 'n roll Vibe

April 28, 2010

Stage star, Erica Peck, gets good Vibes from her Pontiac.

'Evil Michelle' comes out in convertibles

April 21, 2010

Junk Raiders star Michelle Mawby sees the practical side of owning a convertible.

Gavin Crawford and his great Escape

April 14, 2010

The This Hour Has 22 Minutes star ferries himself about in his Ford Escape,

Actress hits the road in her Explorer

April 07, 2010

Toronto-based actress, Sharron Matthews, finds her Ford Explorer meets all her needs.

BMW suits Kay’s style

March 31, 2010

Designer gets aggressive in her 'army tank'

March 24, 2010

Toronto-based fashion designer Marika Brose gets aggressive in her Jeep Cherokee.

Hollyman's fine Accent

March 17, 2010

Toronto-based actor Ryan Hollyman happily gets around in his Hyundai Accent.

TV host's graduation gift still gets him around

March 10, 2010

The Oh So Cosmo host remains happily unassuming in his Honda Civic.

Little Mosque actor enjoys perks of the city car

March 03, 2010

Little Mosque's Brandon Firla appreciates a good city car, hence his Volkswagen Rabbit.