By Erin Neilly
Last year it become apparent that several downtown restaurateurs were getting the itch to head north. It began with the expansion of Bar Buca at Yonge and Eglinton, and continued when Byblos quickly nestled into the space that North44 once occupied. Then came the movers and shakers. Victor Barry found a comfortable spot at Mount … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Yorkville will once again be home to Toronto Fashion Week (TFW) Sept. 3 to 5, as designers showcase spring/summer 2020 collections. Newcomers to the runway this year include Anisha Kumar alongside longtime favourite Lesley Hampton. TFW venues include the Fashion House at 78 Yorkville Ave., as well as Yorkville Village, the Hazelton Hotel and the … Continued
By Erin Neilly
There are a handful of films high on our list for TIFF 2019, from big-budgeted dramas and A-list blockbusters to documentaries and creepy thrillers. Without further ado, here is our roundup of the top titles coming to TIFF 2019, starting at number one: Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band The opening night film … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Check out all-new episodes of Scott McGillivray’s digital series, Scott’s House Call, streaming now on ScottMcGillivray.com. Buying a vacation property and renting it out when you’re not using it is a great way to have your cake and eat it too. But in order to get the most out of it — whether for yourself … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Actors Nicola Correia-Damude and Carlos Gonzalez-Vio know how to keep the spark alive in their relationship. We caught up with Correia-Damude, known for her roles on Shadowhunters, Burden of Truth and The Strain, ahead of the release of her Netflix series October Faction and her role in the new Global series Nurses, to learn about … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Columnist Dr. Jessica O’Reilly is a sought-after speaker, author and sexologist (www.SexWithDrJess.com). Tanya* was engaged to be married two years ago, but she called it off after the wedding planning got out of hand. “My ex had an elaborate three-part wedding planned: a ceremony in his parents’ yard, a cocktail party downtown overlooking the skyline … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Columnist David Suzuki is the host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things and author of more than 30 books on ecology (written with files from Ian Hanington). What’s the top solution for resolving the human-caused climate crisis? According to Paul Hawken, it’s educating girls and improving family planning. Hawken is the author of Drawdown: … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The 2019 Rogers Cup is bringing the best of women’s tennis to Toronto at the Aviva Centre in North York from Aug. 3 to 11. Hometown favourite Bianca Andreescu will be making an appearance after withdrawing from Wimbledon with a shoulder injury. Another Canadian favourite, Eugenie Bouchard will also hit the hard court. The … Continued
By Erin Neilly
A photo series featuring longtime customers of a Corso Italia bakery is about to take on a new life as a book. Photographer Franco Deleo grew up at his family’s Tre Mari Bakery on St. Clair Avenue West. In his childhood, his family lived behind the bakery and he began working there at 12 years … Continued
By Erin Neilly
On July 17, Toronto City Council adopted a motion submitted by councillor Mike Colle requesting that city staff review opportunities to connect the York Beltline Trail with the Kay Gardner Beltline Park, thus creating a continuos walking, jogging and cycling path across midtown Toronto. The Beltline Trail is a nine-kilometre multi-use trail with three sections, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The fight over the redevelopment of a North York strip mall that is home to a popular Italian restaurant on Yonge Street in Willowdale is heating up as Toronto City Council voted to fight the proposal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The development application proposes a 33-storey building with 265 units with retail … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The inspiration for Alyssa Kerbel’s gender-neutral children’s clothing line came not from the desire to start her own company, but from the necessity to fill a gap in the market. “After I had my daughter, I wanted to dress her in a similar way to how I dress, which is very much sort of casual … Continued
