Everyone loves a good love story, and our How They Met column featuring Toronto couples proves that. These stories, featuring some of the city’s best comedians, actors, chefs and more, always catch the eye (and capture the hearts) of our readers. Here are our top five love stories of 2021. Andrew Phung and Tamara Andrew … Continued
It’s been a wonderful year for fashion in Toronto. With so many up-and-coming designers taking a chance at founding new companies, along with big moments for established fashion brands with local roots, this was a year of inspiration and taking risks with major payoffs. Here are our top five fashion stories of 2021. Miriam Baker’s … Continued
Though he is one of the most famous international action stars of the last thirty years, Keanu Reeves hasn’t forgotten his hometown roots. Having grown up in Toronto, Reeves returned to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, while also attending the premiere of The Matrix Resurrections at the Scotiabank Theatre on Dec. 17. During … Continued
Things have gotten sparkly at the Shangri-La with the opening of Vancouver-based jewelry brand Leah Alexandra’s new flagship Toronto location. The Canadian company, named after its founder Leah Belford, opened its doors earlier this month, giving shoppers a whole new meaning to finding that one, timeless piece. You may recognize Leah Alexandra from the brand’s … Continued
On semi-professional race car driver Toka Murphy’s website, six red words scroll across the bottom of the page, on repeat: “On a mission to go pro.” That’s been Murphy’s goal since he graduated from high school at Northern Secondary School in 2015. Growing up, Murphy was a “car enthusiast,” able to point out and talk … Continued
This is it – the last weekend before Christmas. Luckily, there are still a few chances to shop local if you still have gifts to pick up. Otherwise, festive events and activities going on offer a few more opportunities for a dose of festive fun before the holidays make their final descent. If you’re looking … Continued
As soon as I congratulate Erika Casupanan on her very recent crowning as Season 41’s Sole Survivor, I immediately have to ask the one question that’s been on my mind since watching the Survivor finale on Wednesday night: how did you possibly manage to keep this a secret? For the second time in Survivor history, … Continued
If you don’t recognize Meredith Shaw from her countless TV appearances on The Social, The Marilyn Denis Show and more, you’ll definitely recognize her voice. She’s probably the first thing you hear once you get in the car on the way home from work as a radio host for CHUM 104.5. Her fiancé, Rodney Bowers, … Continued
As the year quickly comes to a close, Google has released a round-up of its 2021 most searched people and questions, aptly reflecting the unique period in history we are all living through. From worldwide athlete Google trends to top Canadian movie searches, Toronto made quite the impression in 2021. Mississauga’s own Simu Liu was … Continued
Our annual showcase of the city’s most inspiring women features artists, activists, athletes and more who have led by example, achieved against all odds and made this city and this year special. From taking on a third career as a emergency physician in the middle of a pandemic to standing up to anti-vaxxers in the … Continued
This weekend marks the point of no return; you have either started holiday shopping at this particular juncture, or you… have not. Either point on the pre-holiday spectrum is OK, especially since there continues to be ample opportunities to shop local in the city. And if you have no more holiday shopping to accomplish, or … Continued
It’s December and holiday parties are abound, and while that’s exciting, we still live in COVID times, meaning you’ll have to be armed with your vaccine passport to go pretty much anywhere this season. A Toronto creative agency is hoping to make that easier than ever by creating ugly Christmas sweaters that include your vaccine … Continued
