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Natalie Preddie is a travel and lifestyle writer, speaker and guest expert on Cityline, Your Morning and Global’s The Morning Show. Wellness travel has substantially increased over the past few years with yoga retreats, meditation camps and active escapes popping up all over the globe. Although there’s plenty to see and do outside of the … Continued
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We’ve rounded up the best spots to indulge in the most romantic food pairing: oysters and champagne. Time to break out the bubbly! COFFEE OYSTERS CHAMPAGNE It would be impossible to round up restaurants that serve oysters and champagne without including the King West spot that has the two items in its name. Indulge in the … Continued
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The national declaration of February as Black History Month was passed in December 1995. February 2023 marks the 27th year since it was first celebrated nationally. Rosemary Sadlier, an author, consultant, speaker and one of the key people who pushed for the commemoration of Black History Month with The Honourable Jean Augustine, says she hoped … Continued
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Natalie Preddie is a travel and lifestyle writer, speaker and guest expert on Cityline, Your Morning and Global’s The Morning Show. The snow has arrived with a bang this January, and while that will make the commute a little more painful, there are certainly ways to take advantage of the weather. To keep things exciting, … Continued
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It might be cold and grey outside, by Toronto’s theatre scene is offering up some serious bursts of stage sunshine this month. Herewith, seven stage shows that are at the top of our cultural to-do list. 1. Go to Fall On Your Knees One of the most anticipated productions of this theatre season is surely … Continued
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The Journalist | Lisa LaFlamme After a decade as one of Canada’s most trusted and well-known journalists in the role of chief anchor of CTV National News, Lisa LaFlamme made headlines across the country and beyond this summer when she announced that CTV News had abruptly ended her contract, citing a “business decision.” LaFlamme shared … Continued
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The Athlete | Sarah Nurse Canadian women’s hockey player Sarah Nurse led Team Canada to a gold medal win in the 2022 Olympics and broke the points record for a single Olympic tournament while doing so — she recorded five goals and 13 assists, surpassing the previous record held by Hayley Wickenheiser since Turin 2006. … Continued
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The Animator | Domee Shi Domee Shi already made a name for herself in 2019 when her animated film Bao won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. But this year, her work as the director behind the film Turning Red has put Toronto on the map, and in the best way possible. Drawing from … Continued
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The Actor | Iman Vellani Iman Vellani turned into an instant household name this year as the barrier-breaking Kamala Khan in new MCU series Ms. Marvel. Vellani made headlines as the first Muslim superhero and first Pakistani superhero in the Marvel universe, along with being the youngest character in the Marvel universe. The young Markham … Continued
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The Designer | Lesley Hampton Designer Lesley Hampton has been a leading the way for Indigenous representation in the fashion industry since she burst onto the scene in 2016. This year, she returned to the runway at Toronto’s Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival, and also headlined the city’s Fashion Art Toronto fall showcase in November. In … Continued
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The Fashionista | Jeanne Beker Known for her role hosting the iconic Fashion Television from the ’80s until the program ended in 2012, Jeanne Beker is a Canadian fashion icon whose influence knows no bounds. When she announced this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, one might assume that she would take … Continued
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The Director | Sarah Polley Sarah Polley stole the show at TIFF this year with the premiere of Women Talking, a stunning film based on the novel by Miriam Toews. Addressing issues including sexual violence, the patriarchy and the choice to forgive, fight or run in the face of abuse, Polley’s clear and compassionate direction and … Continued
