As the brittle chill of the colder months sets in, it can be tempting to never leave the comfort of your space heaters. But there’s still plenty to do this winter in Ontario. Whether you’re looking for a family Christmas getaway or just looking to escape the slushy city, get yourself your own winter wonderland. … Continued
In 1994, Doug Drysdale was the President of the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) , a non-profit organization aimed at providing support for Christmas tree farmers. Their annual meeting was held in Nova Scotia with around 400 members flocking to a hockey arena to congregate. At the meeting, Drysdale asked for all members under … Continued
The future of shopping has arrived in Toronto. With the opening of Dori in the Eaton Centre, Torontonians now have a taste of contactless shopping, with no employees operating the completely automated store. The concept was made popular in the United States by Amazon Go stores. Dori, Toronto’s first contact-free department store and the first … Continued
Toronto has seen its first snowfall, which means the onset of winter is inevitable and closer than most of us may like. However, anyone feeling less than stellar about this seasonal shift can take solace in the fact the city is filled with fun ways to embrace the weather. Be it through winter-themed festivals, scenic … Continued
A well-known jewelry brand hailing from the west coast of Canada has chosen Toronto to open their first experience-centred boutique. Melanie Auld Jewelry is opening at 54 Ossington Ave. on Dec. 4, and the boutique will be offering on-the-spot piercing, permanent bracelet welding and engraving along with a wide selection from their jewelry collections. Melanie … Continued
When you think of the fashion of the future, a lot of metallic hues and structured shapes might come to mind. But clothing brand U3’s new shop on Ossington suggests that the future of fashion is genderless, sustainable, diverse and collaborative. Those might all sound like buzzwords, but U3 has made it clear they’re doing … 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 new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Jeanne Beker’s … Continued
Whether you want to spend the weekend starting (or finishing) your holiday shopping, gazing at twinkling lights, taking a selfie with Santa or sipping a festive cocktail, you have your pick of fun things to do in the city this weekend – here are seven of the best events to check out. Shop the One … Continued
Toronto’s Canada Goose just launched their very first footwear line with the same warmth-above-everything ethos as their iconic jackets, three years after acquiring Canadian Arctic-ready shoe brand Baffin. Most recognizable for their down-filled parkas with the iconic, circular patch on the arm, the company launched its 2021 line of winter boots just this week. Named … Continued
If you passed by the new Balenciaga store in Yorkville this week and thought a die-hard Gucci fan or graffiti artist with a sense of humour had visited recently, you’re not alone. Stores across the continent were faux vandalized as part of a collaboration between Gucci and Balenciaga, and it’s so realistic-looking that it even … Continued
The Toronto Raptors’ own Fred VanVleet is turning the spotlight right back onto the fans with a new docuseries that premiered this week featuring favourite community restaurants from across the country, including two Toronto area restaurants. VanVleet launched the five-part docuseries called “Made for This” in partnership with DoorDash and Uninterrupted, the athlete empowerment brand … Continued
Located inside the Yorkville Village mall, local brand Numi’s first pop-up space is joining the likes of other high-end boutiques, like TNT, Via Cavour and Jacadi and exclusive labels from top Canadian and global fashion designers including Balmain, Isabel Marant, Kenzo, Yeezy, Victoria Beckham, Smythe, The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. With the COVID-19 era ushering … Continued
