By Nikki Gill
Holt Renfrew’s new spring 2021 campaign will feature actor and singer-songwriter Jordan Alexander. Alexander will be the face of Holt’s new spring line and will appear in a series of photos and videos. The new campaign will also feature Alexander’s rendition of the classic Bruce Cockburn song “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” produced by Canadian … Continued
By Nikki Gill
While the exterior of 147 Roselawn Ave. is designed with cool brick and dark materials, the inside takes on a more light and warm approach. This semi-detached home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is located within the Yonge and Eglinton district with close access to Eglinton Park. Along with two storeys of living … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Standing three storeys high at 257 Borden St. is a modern brick home with lots of living space. Along with a third level loft, this 2017 custom build offers a finished lower level that can be used as an income suite. The current owners were able to rent it out for $2,000 per month. This … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Many people are having trouble making Family Day plans during COVID-19, but there are plenty of fabulous virtual or outdoor events available. Here is our top 10 picks for long weekend activities. Some are free, some have a fee, and all of them are sure to put a smile on your little one’s face. … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Local actor and screenwriter Amanda Joy is the co-creator and star of Second Jen. The season three premiere kicks off Sunday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. on OMNI Television. The series, which features an all-female creative team, follows the friendship of Jennifer ‘Jen’ Wu (played by Samantha Wan) and Jennifer ‘Mo’ Monteloyola (played by Joy). … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Loneliness, anxiety and depression were rampant among seniors long before COVID-19 hit, but the pandemic has exacerbated these issues, which often go unnoticed and unaddressed. Express Service Society is a new initiative dedicated to raising awareness and finding innovative solutions to some of the most pressing issues elderly people face. As a Toronto-based palliative care … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Before luxury interior designer Michael London knew anything about interior design, his goal was to become an architect. But it was his Grade 12 co-op placement at renowned design firm Gluckstein Design that exposed him to the world of interior design, and after that, he never looked back. London completed the interior design program at … Continued
By Nikki Gill
When Mike Schillaci moved to Etobicoke in 1986, he, like almost every other kid in the neighbourhood, spent many an evening in front of a Capi’s pizza box. Thirty-five years later, he’s breathing new life into his neglected childhood haunt, at the very time when the community needs it most. Since 1962, Capi’s has been … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Known best for her captivating performances and starring role in the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, drag entertainer Tynomi Banks is a force to be reckoned with. As the first drag entertainer to perform in Dundas Square during World Pride 2014 and appear at the Canadian Screen Awards, Banks is no doubt a trailblazer, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Back in August 2019, before the pandemic was a reality for Canada, Taelor Lewis-Joseph was putting together a team for a series she wanted to direct and produce called Greater. “I’m an actress. I’ve been acting for years and went to Cardinal Carter for drama, and I was like, let me just write something that … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Sandy Gill, who you might know as TheSandyLion, burst onto Toronto’s fashion scene through a robust online following. She then built a career as a stylist before dabbling in the design world. First she created the Sandy Suit, which was worn on the Oscar stage last year by actor Utkarsh Ambudkar, and now she has … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Designer Nina Kharey of fashion brand Nonie has launched a line of medical scrubs called Folds. The fashion-forward scrubs are made from recyclable and sustainable materials while also being anti-viral, anti-bacterial and antimicrobial. Kharey has an engineering background and worked with a lab in Europe to create the nanotechnology material for the scrubs. After crowd-sourcing … Continued
