By lindsaylow
The Chef | Anna Chen When the Michelin Guide came to Toronto this year, foodies and chefs eagerly awaited the announcement to find out who would receive a coveted star or Bib Gourmand recognition from the guide. Unfortunately, when the list was revealed, it was men who dominated the list, with very few restaurants between … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Artist | Deborah Cox In Toronto and beyond, Deborah Cox is a household name, her music constantly on rotation since the beginning of her almost three-decade career. Cox’s artistry and icon status has been cemented this year when she made history as the first Black woman in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Doctor | Modupe Tunde-Byass As president of the Black Physicians of Canada, a national, not-for-profit organization established in July 2020, Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass has worked to advocate for and mentor other Black physicians across the country. She also helped found Women’s Health Education Made Simple, a forum that aims to debunk health myths, correct … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Politician | Ausma Malik While this year’s Toronto elections were a mixed bag when it came to progressive voices on city council, it was a banner year for diverse candidates finally getting a chance to make their mark on the city. Along with Black health promoter Amber Morley, community organizer Alejandra Bravo and Black … Continued
The Adventurer | Liliya Ianovskaia It’s hard to imagine climbing the tallest mountains in the world at any age, but Liliya Ianovskaia isn’t like most people. At age 50, she picked up climbing and mountaineering, and quickly made her way up some of the largest summits in the world, including Mount Everest in Nepal. And … Continued
By lindsaylow
The inspiration continues! Here are a few more of our most inspiring women of 2022 that we couldn’t leave out. Mattea Roach The 23-year-old won the hearts of trivia fans when they secured the fifth-longest winning streak in Jeopardy! history and became the most decorated Canadian player of all time, earning $560,983. Iakoiehwáhtha Patton The … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Scott Helman, a Juno award-nominated artist and singer of “Sweet Tooth,” is currently guest tattooing at Yes Electric Tattoo. The studio has two locations across the city, although Helman is at the 600 Church St. studio. In 2014, Helman began his career as a musician. His debut EP, Augusta, was accompanied by a track titled … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A Christmas Story is a beloved holiday tradition for many Canadiana. It’s a great story with compelling characters but it’s also because it was filmed in Toronto and stars a slew of local actors including Zack Ward who plays bully Scut Farkus in the original as well as a just-released second instalment. Ward, who left … Continued
It’s no secret that the puffer jacket is the staple winterized item in Toronto. Since its emergence and subsequent dominance within streetwear trends, the puffer jacket has remained a necessary accessory for the season. But is it time for the trend to die to make room for other winter jacket styles, or has the puffer … Continued
It’s a month before Christmas, and a high-powered executive gets stuck in a picturesque small town for the company’s latest project and hits it off with the approachably rugged local bar owner. Or two bakers in an unnamed but decked out town are battling for the honour of baking the city’s annual holiday party cake … Continued
The winter season across Toronto warrants some frosty new trends. In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of balaclavas, and other seasons have made us obsessed with long-standing trends like puffer coats and leather pants. This season, “ugly shoes” have dominated. The trend is generally defined by traditionally unflattering shapes and styles. A natural spinoff … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The skies will erupt with a synchronized 15-minute fireworks display on New Year’s Eve that will be visible across downtown Toronto’s waterfront. The city announced the event this morning. The evening will feature two synchronized 15-minute, high-altitude fireworks displays launched across Toronto’s downtown waterfront, viewable from anywhere with views of Toronto’s inner harbour. “I am … Continued
