When stars land in Toronto, whether it be for a film festival or a press tour, they know who to call to make sure they’re looking sharp for the red carpet — Toronto’s own Jenna Gandy. The tailor, when she’s not altering dresses to perfection for brides-to-be, is often working behind the scenes as a … Continued
Last summer, a Toronto resident named Matthew Jordan went viral on TikTok for his passionate videos about the cities’ topographical history. His content gained so much traction in such a short amount of time that followers started requesting that he start an in-person walking tour. That was the start of Hidden Rivers — a tour that … Continued
Cindy Chau is the founder of The Welcome Market, a popular pop-up, artisanal and vintage market that regularly takes over 938 Queen St. W. Three years after launching that project to create more space for racialized business owners, she has founded another (more permanent) venture with a similar cause: The Welcome Studio. The 3,000-square-foot space … Continued
One of Toronto’s most beloved father-son duos is bringing their comedy chops to a very fitting stage this year — the 76th Emmy Awards. Eugene and Dan Levy will be co-hosts at the awards show in September, and the first father-son duo to ever host the show. The Levys are no strangers to making history … Continued
Ben Taylor and Steven Payne were tired — tired of e-bikes looking like they’re straight out of Tron or borderline unfashionable. In 2019, their exhaustion shifted into exhilaration as the duo began working on the brand known today as Beachman. The brand sells electric bikes that comply with provincial codes, look and handle just like … Continued
Emma Jayne-Wilson has been breaking records from the start as a jockey at Woodbine, becoming the racetrack’s leading rider as an apprentice in 2005 and then the first woman to win the King’s Plate (then Queen’s Plate) in 2007. Now, she has another record under her belt — in July, she surpassed Hall of Fame … Continued
Toronto-based beach volleyball team Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are advancing to the gold medal match after a series of nail-biting matches throughout the Paris Olympics. The duo may have only just formed a partnership in 2022, but the duo is clearly bringing the heat — up against the previously undefeated Swiss team on Thursday, … Continued
For award-winning horse trainer Kevin Attard, no place feels more like home than Woodbine, the iconic horse-racing track in Toronto’s Etobicoke neighbourhood. It’s where he not only trains horses, but watches them race (alongside his son, his favourite companion), has most of his meals and spends time with friends and family. “I’ve been here all … Continued
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: I asked my fiancé to sign a prenup, and now he’s rethinking our entire relationship! I happen to make a lot more money than him, and … Continued
There’s nothing like a fresh pair of sneakers to kick off fall and make you feel like a kid again. While we may have aged out of the need for indoor and outdoor shoes, the necessity for sneakers in your wardrobe rotation will never change. From tennis-inspired footwear to the new neutral shades, here are … 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. Sail into the season’s … Continued
Heading into her second Olympic Games, Laeticia Amihere is on track to make history. The Atlanta Dream forward is the youngest Olympian in Atlanta’s franchise history, having made continuous appearances in the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournaments for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Here is what you need to know: Hometown: Mississauga Sport: Basketball Background: Amihere … Continued
