Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s advice columnist and was previously an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: My parents got divorced when I was 10, and I’ve made my peace with it. But I visited my mom’s house a few weeks ago, and … Continued
Chris and Jason Krawczyk put Toronto on the map — literally — as a haunted destination thanks to the opening of Little Ghosts in 2022, Canada’s first horror bookstore. The macabre pair share the details of their horror-filled first date and Alien vs. Predator–themed wedding. How they met C: I was at the local dive … Continued
With 5 million TikTok likes and 200,000 Instagram followers hanging onto her every post sharing her outfits, Toronto teacher Zahra Hassan sounds like your average fashion influencer. But her day-to-day involves less ring lights and more math tests and art lessons — and she prefers it that way. “Teaching is where my passion lies. It’s … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. There’s one fashion trend … Continued
On the Great Canadian Baking Show, tensions are high under that iconic white tent. From runny pie fillings to toppling cakes and a constant race against the clock, the bakers are always in need of some comedic relief. That’s where Alan Shane Lewis comes in. “I think my main job, mentally, is just always to … Continued
Luxury Italian fashion brand Missoni is finally making its entrance in Toronto — but not in the way you might think. The over 70-year-old fashion house has opted for real estate over shopping with the launch of a luxury residential tower that purports to blend high fashion with urban living. Towering 68 storeys above the … Continued
Introducing Toronto’s 2024 Best of the Best, where we’ve scoured the city to uncover everything from the juiciest burgers to the coolest cold plunges, the sharpest tailors and the most talented tattoo artists. In this three-part series, we’re diving into the second instalment: shopping. Whether you’re looking for the best place to get designer deals … Continued
When Tefari Bailey’s parents immigrated to Canada from Jamaica, they worked sometimes two or three jobs at a time to ensure he and their family had enough food on the table. Bailey recalls their work schedules being near-constant as a child, making just enough time to drop off and pick him up from school every … Continued
Two local designers with rich Toronto history have partnered to open a shoppable bohemian time capsule in Kensington Market. The store, yet to be officially named, is a collaboration between revered 20-year-old heirloom textile brand Honeybea (featured in Vogue), operated by Rebecca, aka Becky, Caulford, and curated vintage shop Vintage Baby, run by Becky Addison– the … Continued
Toronto luxury home designer Ali Budd has built her business from the ground up after launching Ali Budd Interiors from her basement more than a decade ago. Working on some of the most upscale homes in North America with her all-female design team, the local legend is going global with the launch of HGTV’s new … Continued
Wes Hall, a prominent Canadian entrepreneur and star of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, has transformed his remarkable journey from modest origins to a leading figure in the business world. What did you find most challenging in your first season? The challenging part was literally that we argue with each other and we disagree with each other. … Continued
The festivities for the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany have officially begun, but you don’t need to hop on a plane to take part in the boozy festivities! There are a few festivals and events happening right here in Ontario. Whether you know why you’re celebrating or not (we believe the origins of the festival … Continued
