The balaclava trend has been making its presence known for fashion-forward Canadians since last winter, when the garments were first making debuts on the street. Fashion balaclavas were essentially blueprinted for the fashion community by international influencers, high end designers and celebrities, until the inspiration was planted accordingly into the DIY minds of knitwear and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Slalom skier and hometown athlete Ali Nullmeyer got her start in the sport making the drive up to Georgian Peaks Ski Club in Collingwood as a youth. And look at her now, on the way to her first Olympic Games in Beijing. Here is what you need to know: Hometown: Toronto Sport: Alpine skiing — … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Kiefer Sutherland is putting his Toronto roots front and centre with his new country and western album. Bloor Street is the acclaimed actor’s third album following on the heels of his 2019 album Reckless & Me, and his debut Down in a Hole. “Writing and recording this album was a unique experience given the pandemic … Continued
Winter might seem like the ideal time to hibernate, especially during an ongoing pandemic. But there are still a fair number of activities to safely take part in across the city. Whether you’re into art or the great outdoors, here are six of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Check out DesignTO … Continued
New year, new you! For those looking for a new hobby to pick up, a study from DIYS.com found the most popular new in 2022 in Canada is thrifting. Looking at Google Trends data, the platform found searches for thrifting increased 102.6 per cent from December in 2021 to January 2022. If we can thank … Continued
Since the start of the brand in 2015, founder and creative director Ellie Mae has made her mark on the Toronto fashion industry with stand-out investment pieces, from funky prints to classic basics. Since the opening of the Ellie Mae flagship location at 1096 Yonge St. in 2021, the brand has grown. From a new … Continued
By Ron Johnson
On Jan. 19, 1971, music icon Neil Young strode onto the stage at Massey Hall for the Toronto installment of his Journey Through the Past Solo Tour. The solo acoustic performance was captured for the live album released in March 2007 dubbed, appropriately enough, Live at Massey Hall 1971. The album was a critical smash … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Tennyson King is described as a nomadic indie-folk rocker who hails from Hong Kong and Canada. He’s spent much of his professional life on the road, whether it be touring across Canada, Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Brazil, or parts of Southeast Asia. Despite being grounded from tours due to COVID, King has been … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A dazzling light installation is making its way to Toronto’s waterfront beginning Jan. 27. Entitled, Nordic Lights, this free, outdoor light experience will take place at the Harbourfront Centre until Feb. 13, and is the official kick-off to Nordic Bridges, a year-long initiative that fosters cultural exchange between the Nordic Region and Canada. The event … Continued
Although Eliana Jones didn’t appear on screen until she was 12 years old, she had been a performer her entire life. Before landing roles in Hemlock Grove, Heartland and, most recently, Apple TV’s Acapulco, Jones was convinced she was going to be an Olympic gymnast. But, when a back injury left her with bruised tissue … Continued
If you use TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. to follow fashion trends, then you’re already tuned into this 80s style: leg warmers and hand warmers are back. Popularly donned by Gen Zs and backers of the Y2K aesthetic, these garments are considered practical, cozy and retro. Trend forecasters and marketing research companies alike are staking claims … Continued
From its first episode in November, it was obvious that Yellowjackets would be the kind of show that spawns a cult-like following. While the premise isn’t necessarily new – plane crashes and survivor-type scenarios feature in TV shows new and old – the series sets up viewers to get hooked minutes in. Yellowjackets, a Showtime … Continued
