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The Broadcaster Ginella Massa is an on-air reporter and anchor. She became Canada’s first hijab-wearing television reporter in 2015, and the first hijab-wearing news anchor in 2016 when she anchored the 11 p.m. newscast for CityNews. She recently joined CBC News where she will host a weeknight primetime program on CBC News Network. By Maleeha … Continued
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The Author Eternity Martis is an award-winning journalist who published her bestselling debut memoir this year. She is also the course developer and instructor of “Reporting On Race: Black Communities in the Media” at Ryerson’s school of journalism. It is the first course of its kind in Canada. By Minelle Mahtani | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, UBC … Continued
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The Activist Faith Nolan is a folk and jazz singer-songwriter with a decades-long music career, as well as a social activist. Nolan proudly identifies as a lesbian woman and has given voice to feminist struggles. She has advocated for workers’ and children’s rights, and has raised awareness of the disproportionate number of Black and Indigenous … Continued
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The Reality Star Jillian Danford is the creator and star of the YouTube channel Auntie Jillian, which follows the day-to-day life of her family. She quickly amassed 12 million views and more than 100,000 subscribers. The show was then picked up by Bell Media and has aired on season on Bell Fibe TV1, making the … Continued
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We might not be returning to concerts, theatre or other shows anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get our cultural fix in Toronto. Herewith, a selection of seven shows happening online and, possibly, in-person in December. Illusions, just what we need The Lighthouse Immersive team behind the popular Van Gogh exhibit has announced … Continued
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Top Chef Canada host Eden Grinshpan has a new cookbook, Eating Out Loud, out just in time for the holidays. The Toronto-born chef now calls New York home, and that’s also where she met her husband Ido Nivron. The pair and their daughter are currently back in Grinshpan’s hometown staying with her parents in North … Continued
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Jane Lockhart is an award-winning designer, TV personality and author. She is also the principal designer of the Toronto firm she founded in 1997, Jane Lockhart Interior Design. Here come the holidays, and this year there will be some changes. The Elf on the Shelf is in a mason jar — in quarantine — plans for a … Continued
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Of course the pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the actual Santa Claus Parade, but CTV came up with a way to bring Santa into everyone’s home — which includes Dolly Parton as part of the Santa Claus parade of stars. On Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., families can watch a televised two-hour nighttime … Continued
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Thank you for the gift of a new movie amidst a pandemic. It’s fantastic. How are you feeling about releasing new work in the middle of all this? I’m actually quite excited. Maybe I’m a sucker for punishment. But I think it’s, like, it feels really good because it’s been such a difficult year. And … Continued
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This sweet and spicy take on a classic eggnog recipe is perfect for cozy nights in. The sweetness of the caramel complements the dark chocolate, while the spiced rum adds a subtle, warm flavour. Since eggs are the star of this dish, chef Lynn Crawford swears by using local, farm-fresh Canadian eggs. “Eggs are a … Continued
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Many people muse that success in entertainment comes down to two things: talent and luck. Although this may be true, there’s also the factor of the publicist. Just ask Simon Halls, co-founder of Slate PR, one of the entertainment industry’s leading PR agencies in Los Angeles, and a graduate of North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Halls … Continued
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“While travelling extensively through the Middle East for work, I often encountered shakshuka in many of the restaurants I visited,” says Shook chef Ben Heaton. “It was a dish that stuck with me. Enjoyed anytime during the day, it packs a punch of flavour. This is our most popular dish at Shook.” Ingredients 2 whole … Continued
