By Ron Johnson
CTV is announcing that the daytime series The Marilyn Denis Show will conclude at the end of this season with the final episode set to air on June 9. “Hosting a national television show has been a career highlight, and such a rewarding and fulfilling chapter in my life, but after more than three decades … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Craig Pike founded the very popular and tasty Craig’s Cookies 10 years ago, but that is just one chocolate chip-sized part of a rather large story. There’s that time he was studying jazz saxophone at university before contemplating the idea of becoming a Catholic priest before moving to Toronto to take up, of course, acting. … Continued
American ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard has opened its first-ever Canadian retail store in Toronto, bringing the brand’s vibrant style to Yorkville. Since founding their eponymous brand in 2010, co-designers and sisters-in-law, Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard have evolved the label into a go-to for modern wardrobe staples that has been touted by stars such … Continued
The fashion influencer’s role in shaping the trends of today has grown since the emergence of TikTok and Instagram. But now, some influencers are taking that role one step further — what happens when a fashion influencer becomes a designer? Small Town Boys is the newest small batch clothing brand to hit the Toronto fashion … Continued
Unbeknownst to many, Toronto has become a hub for art toy collectors to feed their hobby. In September, the Art Gallery of Ontario ushered in the KAWS collection on the second floor. Designed by Brian Donnelly, the KAWS series of toys bridges the worlds of art and pop culture. The art toy brand is one … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. The perfect … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A new Barbie trailer is out for what is shaping up to be the hottest movie of the summer and with it, a new rivalry is set to play out between two Kens with deep Toronto connections pitted against each other. Now that more trailers and clips have been revealed it looks like Toronto superhero … Continued
McDonald’s has partnered with DoorDash Canada and unveiled a zippy new ad campaign that brings new meaning to the term “fast food.” The campaign entitled “Faster Food” highlights the beauty of speedy delivery and features a few of McDonald’s famous staples turned into a series of horizontal stripes. Developed by Toronto-based creative agency No Fixed … Continued
By lindsaylow
This month’s top stage shows include a classic April Fool, a gathering of drag queens, murder, and, of course, the circus. Here are this month’s big tickets. 1. Go to Steve Patterson Most Canadian comedy fans know and love comic Steve Patterson for his role as the host of hit radio show The Debaters on … Continued
Shoppers in Toronto are in for an unsettling discovery when they check the tags of concert T-shirts from local vintage shops. During the pandemic, prices rose to astronomical heights. And although the pandemic boom has since calmed down, prices show no signs of a return to affordability. With fashion sustainability a hot topic on people’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One rite of spring in the GTA is the opening of Canada’s Wonderland amusement park, and this year there is a new ride that will have even the bravest of thrill seekers re-evaluating their life choices. The Tundra Twister is a giant 360-degree spinning swing ride slated to open in the Frontier Canada portion of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Although Zach Edey’s season didn’t end the way he wanted, with his Purdue Boilermakers exciting the March Madness NCAA Tournament in the first round, the friendly giant from Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood was just named the Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the year. And that’s gotta take some of the sting away. In an … Continued
