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Toronto yoga classes step up during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Marlene Mendonca

Many Toronto yoga and wellness studios in Toronto have made the difficult decision last week to temporarily close their studios in an attempt to flatten the curve. Despite not having access to a physical space, yoga instructors, many studios and wellness centres are keeping their communities active by offering live classes through Instagram Live, Stories, … Continued

Shining a spotlight on Yonge Street shops

By Marlene Mendonca

These local businesses in the heart of Toronto are reinventing food, fashion, beauty and service while bringing joy to customers’ shopping experiences. Narnia What’s going to be hot this spring?  Skirts are resurfacing after taking a break for a few seasons. Ankle grazing florals, denim and cotton mini’s or sleak pencil’s add a new dimension … Continued

Last minute March break camp guide

By Marlene Mendonca

March break is springing up fast and if you haven’t booked a March break camp for your kids yet here’s a list of camps that offer an array of creative programming from STEM to performing and visual arts to cooking to outdoor exploration.  Rooks To Cooks  The March Munchies is a full day camp between … Continued

Where to find Italy on a plate

By Marlene Mendonca

TRNTO chats with one of Vivo Pizza + Pasta’s many talented chefs, Luigi Maresca, who moved here from Sorrento, Italy in 2011. Vivo creates affordable Italian comfort food with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices and are opening four new restaurants this year (there’s already eight in Toronto & the GTA). What makes “real” Italian food? … Continued

How do we build a resilient city?

By Marlene Mendonca

The students of The York School investigate what it takes to build a resilient city. Each spring, Ms. Megan Gardner-Ross takes a group of World Issues and Geography students to the Mississippi delta and New Orleans to investigate how the area is recovering post Hurricane Katrina. Students work with journalists, environmentalists, engineers, community activists and … Continued

The best bars with live music in Midtown Toronto

By Marlene Mendonca

Midtown’s top bars with live music brought to you by Freed Keewatin — 36 luxury townhomes at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton — the best new place to live in midtown. Midtown Toronto is packed with bars that offer live music. Whether you’re into jazz, rock or top 40 covers, there’s a destination to suit your … Continued

The best brunch spots in midtown Toronto

By Marlene Mendonca

Midtown’s top brunch spots brought to you by Freed Keewatin — 36 luxury townhomes at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton — the best new place to live in midtown. Weekend brunch is a great way to start, or perhaps end, your weekend. Whether you’re into a traditional brunch or something more upscale there are an array … Continued