By Nikki Gill
It’s no secret that Ontario has been churning out NBA stars in the last few years. A new CBC docu-series this month called Anyone’s Game is highlighting one of the world’s top basketball development programs right here in Ontario, where many of these stars are getting their start: Orangeville Prep. The series follows the high … Continued
By Nikki Gill
When it came to 2020 fashion, there is a common theme in the top stories of the year — masks, masks and more masks. It makes sense as the mask is the one accessory that most people didn’t have before, and the number one accessory that everyone now needed to purchase. Thankfully, local fashion designers … Continued
By Nikki Gill
This was the year that we were all stuck in our homes, so naturally we all decided to renovate, redecorate and more. We tapped our interior design and renovation experts for guest columns highlighting all the latest trends, DIY projects and tips for making your home a space you never want to leave. Here are … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Readers loved getting the inside scoop on how some of their favourite TV personalities met. Here are the top five love stories in our how they met column from 2020. Bryan and Sarah Baeumler Though the pair met in high school, it wasn’t until a decade later that they officially started dating. Now, along with … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Fashion in 2020 took a very casual turn. Of course with many people working from home, loungewear was at the top of everyone’s mind. But fashion lovers also decided this was the year to have fun with accessories. Because no matter where you’re going — be it the dog park or the grocery store or … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Tiffany Pratt is a designer, artist, creative director and television personality on HGTV Canada’s Family Home Overhaul. During the holiday season I feel more compelled to DIY than ever because the festive season lends itself to all the extra glitter and bows! One of my favourite ways to extend the life of my many festive … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Sneakers and streetwear have traditionally been male dominated where retail spaces are concerned. But Abby Albino and Shelby Weaver are aiming to change that with Makeway, their aptly named shop putting the focus on women who love sneakers. “There are a lot of barriers for womxn who are sneaker lovers, and as sneaker lovers ourselves, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Red Barrinuevo is the property stylist on HGTV Canada’s Hot Market and is the principal designer at Redesign4More. He is an award-winning interior stylist who was also named one of the most influential people in real estate home staging this year by RESA Global. While some consider winter to be real estate’s slowest season, there are … Continued
By Nikki Gill
After moving to Canada from Paris, Laure Stromboni noticed there was a certain “je ne sais quoi” missing from the country’s lingerie market. Inspired to create pieces that were designed by women, for women rather than something based on the preferences of men, she launched her line Lorette Lingerie in 2017 with the aim of … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Now that the second lockdown is in full swing, it’s safe to say that many of us have reverted back to the uniform of leggings or sweat pants. For those who are sick of the same old quarantine wardrobe, local designer Hilary MacMillan has come up with a way for consumers to support local, while … Continued
By Nikki Gill
With many holiday shows going virtual this year, Opera Atelier has announced the livestream date for its fully-staged production of Something Rich + Strange which was filmed at Koerner Hall. The performance, which includes husband-and-wife team tenor Christopher Enns and soprano Mireille Asselin will premiere on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Here we caught up … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Actor Elliot Page announced today on social media that he is transgender. Page, who was nominated for an Oscar for his starring role in Juno, is Canadian. He grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia but also spent some of his high school years in Toronto attending Vaughan Road Academy. In the announcement, Page wrote, “I … Continued
