For International Women’s Day, we take a look at our list of Toronto’s most inspiring women in 2020
By Nikki Gill
Category: Culture
Suits star Patrick J. Adams defends ex co-star Meghan Markle in heated Twitter thread
By Nikki Gill
Suits star and Toronto native Patrick J. Adams is rising to Meghan Markle’s defence in a strongly-worded Twitter thread directed towards the British royal family and the U.K. media. Adams is just one of several celebrities who are speaking out against the bullying and racism Markle has endured since joining the royal family when she … Continued
Where to live next
By lindsaylow
BEACH HILL | For lakeside charm It’s not quite the Beach and it’s not quite the Danforth. Beach Hill is tucked in between, and this established neighbourhood offers a bit of everything including charm, location and a smattering of new restaurants and shops in the up-and-coming strip along Gerrard Street East and Woodbine Avenue. Here, … Continued
Toronto arts hub Dovercourt House forced to close after 21 years
By Ron Johnson
Although the federal government finally got around to doling out support for the country’s artists and culture infrastructure, support didn’t come soon enough for the long-running arts centre Dovercourt House in Toronto. Dovercourt House, a hub for the city’s dance community, was built more than a century ago as a fraternal lodge. It later evolved … Continued
The local artist behind Drake’s new custom OVO table
By Erin Neilly
Ranbir Sidhu is not your average furniture designer. He’s an artist and he’s caught the eye of celebrities such as Jay-Z and Drake. Sidhu’s company, Futurezona, specializes in custom designs for furniture and sculptures, and each piece he works on looks like a futuristic piece of art. He created an airplane table that he custom-designed … Continued
The Toronto company behind WandaVision’s visual effects
By lindsaylow
Jonathan Bronfman, co-president of visual effects and tech company Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) — the studio behind the most notable visual effects production for Marvel’s WandaVision, HBO’s Watchmen and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy — says he remembers running around on films sets as a kid with his dad. “Maybe, subconsciously, that planted the seed,” … Continued
This design duo is revamping Ontario farmhouses in a new HGTV Canada series
By lindsaylow
Everyone loves a good home renovation show, but this time HGTV Canada is going beyond the regular storyline viewers are accustomed to with its new series Farmhouse Facelift. The show follows artisan contractor Bill Pearson and his sister and interior designer Carolyn Wilbrink as they find historic farmhouses across Ontario and breathe new life into … Continued
Toronto actor set to star in new Gossip Girl series is the face of Holt Renfrew’s new campaign
By Nikki Gill
Holt Renfrew’s new spring 2021 campaign will feature actor and singer-songwriter Jordan Alexander. Alexander will be the face of Holt’s new spring line and will appear in a series of photos and videos. The new campaign will also feature Alexander’s rendition of the classic Bruce Cockburn song “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” produced by Canadian … Continued
Five amazing Toronto arts happenings to check out in March
By lindsaylow
1. Beautiful art from tragic history On Sept. 22 in Renfrew County, Ont., a man brutally murdered three women, ex-partners. It was the worst case of domestic violence in the history of Canada, and baritone Joshua Hopkins’s sister Nathalie Warmerdam was one of the women. Hopkins began a journey to use his exceptional voice to … Continued
Former chief city planner Jennifer Keesmaat on the impact of the pandemic on the real estate market
By Erin Neilly
Jennifer Keesmaat is the City of Toronto’s former chief city planner. Recently, she partnered with real estate developer Jason Marks to launch Markee Developments. The new group’s first project is Tyndale Green, a purpose-built rental project at the site of Tyndale University near Bayview and Finch. Post City spoke with Keesmaat about the impact of … Continued
The Quarterly and Fast Life are two new local brands offering athleisure wear
By Nikki Gill
It’s probably safe to say that after nearly a year of various stages of lockdown, endless Zoom meetings and barely leaving the house, athleisure is here to stay. Even once life resumes a more normal pace, clothing that blends comfort and style while seamlessly fitting in with the rest of your wardrobe isn’t likely to … Continued
Eleven Toronto gyms are teaming up for the ultimate virtual fitness competition
By Nikki Gill
As Toronto’s fitness scene continues to be hit hard financially by the pandemic, local gyms are coming together to keep the community alive and engaged amidst the lockdowns. Despite the restrictions preventing fitness lovers from gathering in person, the owners of 416 Fitness Club, CrossFit YKV, Tidal Fitness and 6S Fitness+ have made it their … Continued