Everyone loves a good love story, and our How They Met column featuring Toronto couples proves that. These stories, featuring some of the city’s best comedians, actors, chefs and more, always catch the eye (and capture the hearts) of our readers. Here are our top five love stories of 2021. Andrew Phung and Tamara Andrew … Continued
On semi-professional race car driver Toka Murphy’s website, six red words scroll across the bottom of the page, on repeat: “On a mission to go pro.” That’s been Murphy’s goal since he graduated from high school at Northern Secondary School in 2015. Growing up, Murphy was a “car enthusiast,” able to point out and talk … Continued
As soon as I congratulate Erika Casupanan on her very recent crowning as Season 41’s Sole Survivor, I immediately have to ask the one question that’s been on my mind since watching the Survivor finale on Wednesday night: how did you possibly manage to keep this a secret? For the second time in Survivor history, … Continued
If you don’t recognize Meredith Shaw from her countless TV appearances on The Social, The Marilyn Denis Show and more, you’ll definitely recognize her voice. She’s probably the first thing you hear once you get in the car on the way home from work as a radio host for CHUM 104.5. Her fiancé, Rodney Bowers, … Continued
Our annual showcase of the city’s most inspiring women features artists, activists, athletes and more who have led by example, achieved against all odds and made this city and this year special. From taking on a third career as a emergency physician in the middle of a pandemic to standing up to anti-vaxxers in the … Continued
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The Designer Aurora James, founder and designer behind fashion brand Brother Vellies, has led the way this year not only in her designs but in her efforts to move the industry forward. She founded the 15 Percent Pledge in 2020, asking major retailers to commit at least 15 per cent of their shelf space to … Continued
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The Athlete Bianca Andreescu has already proven her prowess as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, earning a career-high ranking of number four, the highest-ranked Canadian in the history of the Women’s Tennis Association. Her defeat of the G.O.A.T. Serena Williams in the 2019 U.S. Open has cemented her place in the … Continued
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The Comedian Catherine O’Hara has been entertaining and delighting movie-goers and TV-watchers for over 40 years. Widely recognized as one of the greatest comedic minds of this generation, it was her role as the inimitable Moira Rose, matriarch of the Schitt family in Schitt’s Creek, that earned her an Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choise Award, … Continued
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The Advocate Pam Palmater, Mi’kmaw lawyer and chair of Indigenous governance at the former Ryerson University, has been a true voice of inspiration in 2021. She has stepped up time and time again to advocate for Indigenous rights and has been doing the difficult work of drawing attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women, the … Continued
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The Politician MPP Jill Andrew has been a shining example of what it takes as a politician to put the safety and needs of your constituents first. She has fought to keep Toronto tenants from being evicted during the hardships of the pandemic, and has advocated for everything from banning above-guideline rent increases to restoring … Continued
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The Entrepreneur Noura Sakkijha, CEO and co-founder of Mejuri, has flipped the jewelry industry on its head with her popular jewelry brand that has taken over Instagram. Celebrities and influencers alike have been spotted sporting countless classic pieces from the company, and the brand continues to expand – Mejuri opened their first international store in … Continued
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The Performer Farra N Hyte (Chantelle Carr) is a Toronto drag veteran who has been a headliner for over 20 years and is an icon in every sense of the word. Her influence can be seen in her role as a judge and choreographer on OutTV’s new drag competition series that premiered this year, Call … Continued
