An expert on all things intimacy, sex and relationships, Toronto-born sexologist Shan Boodram has spent her career helping other people figure out how to love. Whether it’s as an intimacy expert on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle, on her podcast Lovers and Friends, through her 2019 best-selling book The Game of Desire or through candid … Continued
At the foot of a winding village road on the shores of Lake Rosseau, discover the iconic Windermere House Resort. Atop a sloping lawn, hugged by a Victorian stone veranda and crowned by twin turrets, the resort, known as “the Lady of the Lake,” has been a Muskoka landmark since 1870. Now this heritage lakeside destination awaits … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It might not be happening until September 2023, but the Art Gallery of Ontario’s KAWS exhibition is already a happening. KAWS, a.k.a. Brian Donnelly, is a former graffiti artist from Brooklyn who is creating a serious stir on the contemporary art market for what the AGO calls “sophisticated humour and insightful appropriation.” He is best … Continued
GAL-entine’s…PAL-entine’s…(not Valentine’s), you get it? This subversive off-calendar holiday, referred to by mass media as Galentine’s Day after Amy Poehler’s beloved Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope, is a day for self love, friendship love, family love and any other kind of love outside the bounds of the traditionally celebrated romantic kind. Canonically speaking, in … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For just the third time in Canadian history, a men’s skier has won a world title. His name is Jack Crawford and he’s born and raised right here in Toronto. Crawford landed on top of the podium at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Courchevel and Méribel, France just 0.01 seconds ahead of Norway’s … Continued
Since it’s release on Jan. 5, Ginny & Georgia’s second season has occupied one of the top spots on Netflix’s watch list. Now, it has a new honour — becoming one of the top 10 English TV seasons of all time on Netflix. It reflects well on Toronto — the cast is made up of … Continued
I don’t date. I haven’t had a crush in years, unless you count my occasional flirtation with the cute waiter at my favourite pizza joint. To be fair, my reservations about dating at times feel warranted. I’ve spent some time on dating apps and have been on dates that range from boring to somewhat harrowing. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Last night, former Raptors player Jakob Poeltl visited town as the San Antonio Spurs took on the hometown side at Scotiabank Arena. Sure, the Raptors won easily, but more importantly Spurs centre Poeltl got an extended and indefinite checkout at the hotel as the Raptors landed the tall Austrian centre in a trade. Forget the … Continued
Home represents a space where you feel safe, comfortable, and inspired. It’s more than a space to live — it’s a place where you build your memories, share unique moments with loved ones, and where you can feel inspired to live your life in the way that represents what you value and suits you best. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There are many new Canadians in Toronto who are new to the wholes snow thing, so what better way for them to embrace the fluffy white stuff than set up a ski hill smack dab in the middle of downtown. And that’s just what is going to happen Feb. 15-16. The Canadian Ski Council along … 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. This Valentine’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Coal Mine Theatre has battled the pandemic and then a fire that consumed its plucky Danforth Avenue theatre. But the acclaimed small theatre is set for its grand return with entirely new and larger digs and a new show, Yerma, which features the stage debut of acclaimed Toronto film and TV star Sarah Gadon. … Continued
