Feed the Frontlines TO is keeping restaurants from going under while also feeding Toronto’s frontline health care professionals. The organization has raised more than $10,700 on GoFundMe since it was initiated only a couple of days ago. The plan is to take donations and send money to Toronto restaurants that are then preparing and delivering … Continued
Walking into the grocery store these days almost feels post-apocalyptic. Shelves have been wiped of their contents (especially in the pasta and canned goods aisles) and the possibility of getting everything on your list is slim. Not to worry though, there are plenty of grocery delivery services working in high demand to get Torontonians the … Continued
Ontario distilleries Spirit of York and Dillons have started producing hand sanitizer in order to help with the demand during the COVID-19 outbreak. Since hand sanitizer is so hard to come by these days, both distilleries have started creating their own homemade alcohol-based disinfectant and distributing it to people across Ontario. Dillons, Beamsville’s biggest craft … Continued
While practicing social distancing can be hard, there are ways to make it a little easier. As public areas empty and the city quiets, the state of the world can look pretty eerie. Taking a walk or getting outside in a low-risk area might be the best way to find some peace of mind. Here … Continued
As restaurants have been ordered to shut over COVID-19 concerns, delivery and takeout are still options. While many restaurants have chosen to close up the kitchen until the dust settles, some have decided to switch it up and offer takeout and/or delivery for the first time. To help with this initiative Uber Eats has waived … Continued
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. When your kids ask about COVID-19, the only wrong answer is: “Don’t worry. We’re all going to be fine.” That’s a guaranteed credibility-buster. Bad for everybody, bad … Continued
The novel coronavirus has arrived in Toronto, and although the unknown might be scary, buying out your local grocery store won’t help the situation. It’s important to remain calm and refrain from overbuying, but stocking up on a few extra items in anticipation for potential self-isolation also can’t hurt. So with that in mind, here … Continued
On the heels of the massive hit Hamilton opening in Toronto, Mirvish just announced the cast and production details for its next-big-thing production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The play has become the most awarded in theatre history, winning 25 U.S. awards including six Tony Awards. It will make its Canadian premiere and an all-Canadian … Continued
On the heels of International Women’s Day, Olympic and world champion ice dancer, Tessa Virtue, surprised a group of young figure skaters at the West Toronto Skating Club. Virtue attended the McCormick Arena in Parkdale to spend time with the young skaters and debut her new ice skating Barbie, in partnership with the Barbie Dream … Continued
Toronto is celebrating its 186th birthday in style. For this year’s #TorontoDay, Celebrate Toronto is throwing a massive all weekend event at Nathan Phillips Square and they’re inviting everyone to join in on the festivities. After an overwhelming reaction to Micayla Doria’s 180th Anniversary art gala in 2013, the Toronto based artist decided to register … Continued
