The advocate | Zoë Dodd When the Ontario government announced that they would be closing multiple supervised consumption sites across Toronto, harm reduction advocate and co-organizer of the Toronto Overdose Prevention Society Zoë Dodd got to work. She took time to train community members how to reverse drug overdoses and spoke out against the policy, … Continued
The accessibility influencer | Taylor Lindsay-Noel Under the username @accessbytay, Taylor Lindsay-Noel is shining a light on something Toronto doesn’t talk about enough — accessibility. As someone who uses a wheelchair, she visits restaurants, bars and events throughout the city, reviewing each place for where they succeed and fail to account for accessibility. Her reviews … Continued
It’s been quite the year of fashion trends in Toronto and beyond. From the mob wife trend to bows and the return of the horse girl, we’ve seen it all — and worn it all. Our city has seen plenty of exciting new openings this year, from vintage shops (there seems to be a new … Continued
The Challenger — Zoë Keary-Matzner In 2019, seven Ontario youth did something remarkable — they decided to take Premier Ford and the government of Ontario to court because of climate change. Their court case argued that the government’s choice to weaken climate targets will lead to widespread illness and death, violating Ontarians’ Charter-protected rights to … Continued
Need a vacation after the frenzy of the holidays? A new lakefront nordic spa, the first of its kind in Ontario, might be just the place. Wander the Spa, located on the grounds of Wander the Resort in Prince Edward County, will open in January and offers a luxurious lakeside wellness retreat for visitors. Inspired … Continued
The innovator | Tina Singh As an occupational therapist, Tina Singh knew her kids needed to wear a helmet — and when she couldn’t find ones that would fit them, and other Sikh children who keep their hair, she made her own. Her creation, Bold Helmets, is an innovative solution for children from diverse backgrounds, … Continued
We’re less than a week away from Christmas and it’s crunch time for holiday shopping. Luckily, there’s so many places to great places to find the perfect gift in Toronto — including a whole bunch of stores that opened this year. Check out these new Toronto shops to make holiday shopping seamless this month. Good … Continued
The comedian | Andrea Martin Toronto may not have originally been Andrea Martin’s home, but we’re so grateful we can claim her as one of our own. She arrived in the city from New York in 1972 for a production of Godspell that would include future stars Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner and Martin Short, and … Continued
Welcome to Streets of Toronto’s 10 Days of Giveaways, with our biggest and most valuable prizes ever! This year, we’re spreading the joy and helping make the season brighter for the city. Join us for 10 days of surprises and celebration as we give back to the city that has given us so much. Leading … Continued
Baggy trousers, mohair sweaters that drape just so, boxy T-shirts: Toronto fashion brand Uncle Studios is the epitome of cool. So it’s no surprise that the company has chosen the coolest street in Toronto — Ossington — for their first brick-and-mortar shop, eight years after its inception. “We weren’t planning on opening a store this … Continued
There’s a massive coffee shop on Dupont Street that houses artist studios and community events that include film viewings and collage nights. It’s called Typist, and it’s the brainchild of career typist Nicole Bhersafi. If the concept weren’t already welcoming enough, it’s now home to a new vintage shop, Odd Thing, operated by Ana Popova. … Continued
With snowfall upon us, fashion can feel like an impossible task — but there are still ways to look stylish under all those layers. For the menswear lovers, don’t miss these trends that anyone can enjoy for the season in Toronto. From exploring new eyewear shapes to doubling down on the basics, this men’s fashion … Continued
