Sustainability efforts as we know it might include reusable shopping bags, biking more, shopping second-hand and maybe cutting down on meat consumption. But a new sustainability trend has emerged onto the scene in Toronto called homesteading — and it’s all about returning to your roots. The term refers to a lifestyle of self-sufficiency and sustainability, … Continued
An insider’s guide to going out for drinks with friends in Toronto featuring the coolest mixologists, honky-tonks and wine bars.
By Ron Johnson
Wednesday March 15 marks the opening of Public Sweat — a fusion of art, sauna culture and sweat bathing at Harbourfront Centre. The event, created by Toronto’s Art Spin, sees a number of artists create structures for the event that will be beautiful art pieces in their own ways, but also functional saunas. “Some structures have … Continued
Last week, a new animal rights lab launched in Toronto, offering up a creative “incubator” for pro-vegan content and projects. Thanks to the lab, a Toronto gamer has been working on an unexpected new animal rights-centred project — vegan Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. “All of my family have played Dungeons and Dragons pretty much their … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is getting a stunning new theatre in the St. Lawrence Market district as the City of Toronto through its real estate agency CreateTO is announcing Hariri Pontarini Architects as the winning design of the new St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (STLC) Design Competition. The winning design team includes Hariri Pontarini Architects, LMN Architects, Tawaw … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Blue Jays are announcing a new “outfield district” where fans can get $20 tickets.But you might not be able to find an actual seat. It’s part of a redesign of the SkyDome, err, Rogers Centre, with many new features including five “distinct neighbourhoods” that make up the so-called Outfield District as well as … Continued
By lindsaylow
Toronto director Sarah Polley on an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for her brilliant film Women Talking. The All-Canadian film was also up for Best Picture, which was won by Everything Everywhere All at Once. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpt_Pixue6d/?hl=en”] Also of note for those cheering on the local side at the Academy Awards last night, Brendan … Continued
Family is important to Marcus Carr. When the University of Texas at Austin basketball player and March Madness star is asked what he misses most about Toronto, his reflex is to ask, “Other than my family?” This instinct has been with him from the beginning of his basketball career, going to his brother’s games. “I … Continued
The biggest night in Hollywood is back this weekend, and Toronto has plenty to root for! Brendan Fraser, who went to school in Toronto, earned a Best Actor nomination for his role in The Whale, while director and writer Sarah Polley’s Women Talking is in the running for both Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. … 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. Travelling this … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Canada Goose chairman and CEO Dani Reiss donated a cool $35 million to the Art Gallery of Ontario that set a massive expansion in motion. Today, the AGO reveals its plan for a increase the museum’s gallery space by 40,000 square feet, with at least 13 new galleries across five floors — increasing the AGO’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s not often that we get too worked up about a month of streaming more TV, but March is shaping up to be pretty epic. And, we are not just saying that because Ted Lasso is back. It’s more than that. It’s a busy month in streaming land, so to make sure you don’t miss … Continued
