By Nikki Gill
The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit was supposed to make its world premiere in Toronto this week, but of course the COVID-19 pandemic derailed those plans. The exhibit was meant to be a 600,000-cubic-foot digital art experience featuring a selection of Van Gogh’s masterpieces. While waiting for guidance from health officials on when it will be safe … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Over the past week, Premier Doug Ford has made several announcements regarding the slow reopening of the economy. Starting today, all retail stores with a street entrance are allowed to offer curbside pickup and delivery services, while other businesses are now able to open their doors to customers. Here’s a list of what’s open in … Continued
By Nikki Gill
With summer around the corner, summer camps would normally be in the middle of preparations for opening day. But camp directors are unsure whether summer camp during COVID-19 will be possible at all, and are waiting patiently for the signal from Public Health Ontario (PHO). Joanne Kates, director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park, says … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Brian McCourt is a trusted contractor, design expert and real estate flipper. Co-host of HGTV Canada’s Backyard Builds, he helps homeowners turn their backyard wastelands into dreamlands, with breath-taking custom builds. Tune-in for new episodes on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on HGTV Canada. It looks like we’ll be spending a lot more time at home … Continued
By Nikki Gill
By Nikki Gill
JANET EDWARDS | Baycrest Janet Edwards has been a nurse for three decades, and she has spent two of those decades caring for patients at Baycrest. With a long career in the health care industry, she knew the possibility of a pandemic existed and says a frontline worker must always be prepared for the unexpected. … Continued
By Nikki Gill
One of Toronto’s favourite bakeries, Roselle Desserts, is run by Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee. Although the shop is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 health crisis, they will be running a pop-up shop just in time for Mother’s Day. Orders can be placed starting Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m. on their website and … Continued
By Nikki Gill
One of the many things the pandemic has taken away from us is the ability to visit our favourite restaurants for a night of delicious dining. Yes, lots of restaurants have been open for takeout and delivery, but if you don’t live within the delivery zone, you’re often out of luck. Well for fans of … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Along with top chefs such as Vancouver’s Vikram Vij and Montreal’s Dan Geltner, Victor Barry has launched the Canadian Hospitality Worker Relief Fund (CHWRF) to support restaurant and hospitality industry workers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The fund will provide one-time $500 grants to cooks, servers, dishwashers, bartenders, delivery people and others who … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Scott McGillivray is a real estate investor, contractor and entrepreneur who has been helping homeowners for more than a decade. In his latest HGTV Canada series, Scott’s Vacation House Rules, he helps homeowners unlock the rental potential of even the most uninspired properties. Tune in Sundays at 9 p.m. Being stuck inside while the weather … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto-born chef Jordan Andino made a huge name for himself in the restaurant industry south of the border, but he spent some time over on our side of the border when filming his latest show Junior Chef Showdown. The series follows Andino along with his co-judges Anna Olson and Lynn Crawford as they mentor 14 junior … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Catch Brian Gluckstein on Cityline, where he is a regular guest expert, shop his collection, GlucksteinHome, at Hudson’s Bay and follow him @briangluckstein on Instagram. When people think about my design aesthetic, they don’t always think about colour. I love the soothing quality and timeless sophistication of a neutral palette, but the truth is I … Continued
