At the north end of Forest Hill, anchored by the gorgeously stunning art deco Eglinton Grand theatre, is the Eglinton Way — a wonderful destination to support local businesses this holiday season. This nine block stretch of Eglinton Avenue West is a bustling community that is home to local shops, restaurants, cafes, gyms and businesses. … Continued
Last year, designer Christopher Bates put down his fashion roots in Toronto, opening a multi-purpose office, showroom and content studio in the Eaton Centre. The designer, who has built up quite the reputation landing partnerships with the likes of Harry Rosen and Nordstrom, trained at the legendary Istituto Marangoni in Milan and made a name … 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
Window Wonderland—Toronto’s award-winning immersive urban art walk—returns for its third year, now until January 1st, 2023. The streets of the Junction have once again transformed into a magical outdoor gallery featuring 24 augmented reality (AR) installations. Presented by The Junction BIA and Isaan Der Authentic Thai Kitchen, the free exhibition showcases local and international artists … Continued
Amanda Cordner has quickly become an actor to watch in Canada. With the Nov. 15 season two release of CBC’s Sort Of, Cordner has made an even greater impression. Playing best friend 7ven to Bilal Baig’s Sabi, Cordner shines on screen in the hilarious and heartfelt award-winning TV series. But when Cordner was a kid … Continued
We’re back with another terrific set of Christmas festivals and markets for this coming weekend. Join Santa, Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer around the city as we prepare for an extra special Christmas. Here are five Christmas markets for you to visit this weekend. Make sure to bundle up! We’re expecting a magical … Continued
Ross Petty and Karen Kain have been the titans behind Toronto’s most popular stage productions for decades. Kain has spent 50 years with the National Ballet of Canada, first as a principal dancer and then as an artistic director of the company. Petty created his annual pantomime theatre tradition, Ross Petty Productions. Now, Kain has … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto musician Jason Collett, a founding member of Broken Social Scene and renowned solo artist, has released his first new album in too many years really. Five years in the making, Head Full of Wonder, features 11 new songs that celebrate Collett’s elegant indie folk at a time when we could all use some positive … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Not all holiday shows in Toronto are created equally and let’s be thankful for that. Much as we are sure there are plenty of folks who dig another session of Handel’s Messiah, others prefer holiday affairs that are a bit more off-the-beaten-path. Herewith, is our guide to some of the more unique and interesting holiday … Continued
One of Toronto’s largest artisan shows is back in the city, and it could not have better timing! The One of a Kind Show comes twice a year, but we’re partial to the winter show. Perfect for holiday shopping and a great local alternative to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday frenzy, it’s definitely one of the … Continued
This summer, Canada Goose was soaring with better-than-expected sales — but now the outerwear company, among Toronto’s most recognizable brands, is weathering a gloomier outlook just as the holiday shopping season gets underway. “With Canada Goose, one of the biggest concerns is the lockdowns in China and not being able to predict it,” says Jessica … Continued
As the Christmas season ramps up, so does the number of holiday events around the city. Many local organizations, committees and businesses are hosting inclusive fun this coming weekend! Read about five different events coming up in Toronto that you don’t want to miss. Thank you to this week’s article sponsor, Black Creek Pioneer Village! … Continued
