By Nikki Gill
There’s a new shop in town dedicated to gender expression and affirming gear. Urbasics is an online outpost created by local transwoman Ashley Grullon and her mother Eileen Bonetti. Their goal is to address the need for a one-stop shop for supplies for trans and gender non-conforming people. “[Urbasics] is the kind of store I … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Staying active while under lockdown can be a challenge, but there are plenty of ways to get moving at home. Yoga is a low-impact option that won’t have you bumping into furniture, and all you need is a mat and an internet connection. That being said, the country where yoga originated from thousands of years … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The story of Bruce McArthur, one of Toronto’s most notorious serial killers, who preyed on gay men for years before pleading guilty to murdering eight in 2019, is a complex and confounding one. Catching A Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur, a new documentary airing April 30 at 9 p.m. on Super Channel Fuse, attempts a deep … Continued
By Nikki Gill
ActiveTO, a plan introduced by the City of Toronto last May, is back with its first weekend road closures of 2021. The program provides more walking and cycling space for Toronto residents while maintaining physical distance. Today, Mayor John Tory announced that the first road closures will be along Bayview Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard … Continued
By Nikki Gill
After the challenges caused by shipment delays, foundation problems and Hurricane Sandy in seasons one and two of Island of Bryan, season three now picks up with the hotel shutting down due to the pandemic about six weeks after Caerula Mar’s grand opening. We caught up with Bryan and Sarah Baeumler ahead of the season … Continued
By Nikki Gill
A new photography series is putting a tongue-in-cheek spin on crypto art — an emerging art form made up of non-fungible tokens or NFTs. The tokens are unique digital files that are non-interchangeable, which means when you purchase a piece of art made with them, you’re investing in the artist who created it, similar to … Continued
By Nikki Gill
When digital creator Sarah Nicole Landry of the Birds Papaya stumbled upon the phrase “not made to be subtle” earlier this year, she knew it would resonate with others just as deeply as it resonated with her. With messages of body positivity, confidence and self-love among the overarching themes of her online platform, Landry had … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Before launching her vintage boutique on Avenue Road, The Cat’s Meow, Louise Cooper fell in love with the history of fashion. Whether it was the miniskirts of the women’s liberation movement in the 1960s, or the flourishing post-war fashion of the 1940s and ’50s, she’s always been captivated by the way societal events shape the … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto has always been a city of neighbourhoods, distinct enclaves offering everything from unique architecture and vibrant parks, to diverse dining options, excellent shopping, art galleries and more. One neighbourhood currently gaining acclaim for being a one-stop shop for cool local boutiques is Rosedale. A spate of retailers – focusing on everything from luxury fashion … Continued
By Nikki Gill
If there’s one upside to the pandemic, it’s the sense of creativity many people have rediscovered since spending more time at home. Toronto mom Nyla Obaid became one of those people when she started her own preloved childrenswear brand, the Lode Store, on top of working and parenting full-time from home in May 2020. Obaid … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Fitness studios and gyms across the city have been closed since October, and with the weather warming up lots of residents are ready to take their workouts outside. Thankfully, Premier Doug Ford announced last week that outdoor fitness classes of up to 10 people can resume on Monday, March 29. Here are 10 studios that … Continued
By Nikki Gill
More than a decade after moving to Milan to pursue a career in fashion, Canadian designer Christopher Bates has built an impressive resumé, landing partnerships with the likes of Harry Rosen, Nordstrom and even Paramount for a line of Top Gun merchandise. In late 2020, he realized his long-time dream of opening a multi-purpose space … Continued
