By lindsaylow
The Triple Threat Hayley Wickenheiser already secured a permanent place in the hearts of Canadians everywhere after leading Team Canada multiple times to victory against our greatest rivals, earning four gold medals (plus a silver) and now leading the Toronto Maple Leafs as senior director of player development. But her recent foray into the world … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Artist As one of the most famous Inuk throat singers in Canada (and across the world), Tanya Tagaq has already made her mark as a member of the Order of Canada, Polaris Music Prize and JUNO Award winner and author of the award-winning Split Tooth. This year, she’s set the tone for the release … Continued
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The Restaurateur Restaurateur Jen Agg, behind the popular The Black Hoof, Rhum Corner and more, has stepped up in more ways than one in 2021 to advocate for her employees and challenge a restaurant industry that has resisted change. One of the most vocal supporters of vaccine passports for patrons, she’s battled face-to-face with anti-vaxxers … Continued
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The Actor When Mississauga local Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was announced as the star of Mindy Kaling’s new TV series, Never Have I Ever, in 2019, Toronto rejoiced. She was chosen out of over 15,000 candidates, even with an acting resume filled with high school theatre roles. It’s clear her talent blew everyone, including Kaling, away. Her … Continued
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The People’s Doctor Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s medical officer of health, has been a voice of reason for the city from the start of the pandemic. During a time when many politicians at all levels of government were slow-going and hesitant, de Villa was decisive and advocated for the safety of Torontonians. She put pressure … Continued
Toronto-born Kwesi Kwarko-Fosu is living a dream he didn’t even know he had. This summer, he was added on as one of the VJs for the iconic Canadian MuchMusic network, which was relaunched back in July. As a VJ, Kwarko-Fosu will be hosting the program’s Intimate and Interactive concert series while also creating content for … Continued
If someone said they could help you live well past 100 – for a price – would you pay up? That’s the premise behind Longevity House, a new 9,000 square foot ultra-exclusive club in west Toronto purporting to extend members’ lives by increasing their “healthspans,” letting them not only live until 120, but do so … Continued
Does the colder weather have you itching to run full tilt into the arms of another human? For 20 months now, human connection has been precarious, with countless closures and stay-at-home orders thanks to COVID-19, forcing singles to weather the changing seasons alone. Now that vaccinations have introduced some sense of normalcy in our day-to-day … Continued
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Randy Bachman, the legendary guitarist from The Guess Who and BTO made headlines recently with the incredible tale of being reunited with his first Gretsch guitar. We asked Bachman to recount the story of when the guitar was stolen in Toronto. So tell us about the guitar. I bought it way back in Winnipeg, Manitoba. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto financial heavyweight and would-be rock star Michael Wekerle has spent the last six years dedicated to reopening the legendary music venue El Mocambo. After a number of false starts, thanks to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Wekerle’s dream finally came true on Saturday night at the official grand opening featuring iconic rock band Our Lady … Continued
Lauren Margison was just eight when she appeared in a Canadian Opera Company production of La Boheme, resulting in an invitation to make an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno. But the soprano says it took her a while to realize that opera could be her true calling. Even before Margison began performing … Continued
“Everything all at once.” That’s how wedding planner Tracey McAteer described what her job has been like since restrictions have lifted. Claudia Masciarelli of Claudia & Co. echoed a similar sentiment. Many of her clients are looking to “move forward with their lives.” Though many of her clients are “more laid-back” and considerate due to … Continued
