By Erin Neilly
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. Whether … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With so many live music venues shuttered in the city, it’s a special day when news comes of progress on Toronto’s most storied concert hall. Massey Hall was closed down to undergo a massive redevelopment well before the pandemic even hit. The venue recently announced that a new seven-storey tower addition, currently in construction, will … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When the beloved Looney Tunes cartoons moved to HBO Max this year, Canadian Eric Bauza led the way. The Scarborough native is the new voice behind Bugs Bunny and also gives voice to Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, and Marvin the Martian. Bauza, or rather his vocal talents, will also be front-and-centre in the much-ballyhooed reboot … Continued
By Nikki Gill
After moving to Canada from Paris, Laure Stromboni noticed there was a certain “je ne sais quoi” missing from the country’s lingerie market. Inspired to create pieces that were designed by women, for women rather than something based on the preferences of men, she launched her line Lorette Lingerie in 2017 with the aim of … Continued
By lindsaylow
We might not be returning to concerts, theatre or other shows anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get our cultural fix in Toronto. Herewith, a selection of seven shows happening online and, possibly, in-person in December. Illusions, just what we need The Lighthouse Immersive team behind the popular Van Gogh exhibit has announced … Continued
Holiday gift ideas for home decor in Toronto are perfect for a season in which many of us will be spending more time indoors than ever before. What better way to brighten up the holiday spirit than with beautifully crafted home decor pieces? Whether you’re buying for your family or someone else in need of … Continued
By lindsaylow
Top Chef Canada host Eden Grinshpan has a new cookbook, Eating Out Loud, out just in time for the holidays. The Toronto-born chef now calls New York home, and that’s also where she met her husband Ido Nivron. The pair and their daughter are currently back in Grinshpan’s hometown staying with her parents in North … Continued
By lindsaylow
Jane Lockhart is an award-winning designer, TV personality and author. She is also the principal designer of the Toronto firm she founded in 1997, Jane Lockhart Interior Design. Here come the holidays, and this year there will be some changes. The Elf on the Shelf is in a mason jar — in quarantine — plans for a … Continued
By lindsaylow
Of course the pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the actual Santa Claus Parade, but CTV came up with a way to bring Santa into everyone’s home — which includes Dolly Parton as part of the Santa Claus parade of stars. On Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., families can watch a televised two-hour nighttime … Continued
By lindsaylow
Thank you for the gift of a new movie amidst a pandemic. It’s fantastic. How are you feeling about releasing new work in the middle of all this? I’m actually quite excited. Maybe I’m a sucker for punishment. But I think it’s, like, it feels really good because it’s been such a difficult year. And … Continued
By lindsaylow
Many people muse that success in entertainment comes down to two things: talent and luck. Although this may be true, there’s also the factor of the publicist. Just ask Simon Halls, co-founder of Slate PR, one of the entertainment industry’s leading PR agencies in Los Angeles, and a graduate of North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Halls … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Now that the second lockdown is in full swing, it’s safe to say that many of us have reverted back to the uniform of leggings or sweat pants. For those who are sick of the same old quarantine wardrobe, local designer Hilary MacMillan has come up with a way for consumers to support local, while … Continued
