By Erin Neilly
If you are feeling discouraged about how little is being done to combat climate change, David Miller’s new book is a real cheer-me-upper. “At last, some good news about the future!” writes Bob McDonald of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks. “David Miller delivers the positive news of how cities are taking the lead to become energy … Continued
By Nikki Gill
With many holiday shows going virtual this year, Opera Atelier has announced the livestream date for its fully-staged production of Something Rich + Strange which was filmed at Koerner Hall. The performance, which includes husband-and-wife team tenor Christopher Enns and soprano Mireille Asselin will premiere on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Here we caught up … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Actor Elliot Page announced today on social media that he is transgender. Page, who was nominated for an Oscar for his starring role in Juno, is Canadian. He grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia but also spent some of his high school years in Toronto attending Vaughan Road Academy. In the announcement, Page wrote, “I … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The pandemic is putting the kibosh on so many holiday traditions it’s enough to think we are all dealing with a new lump of coal every day. But today, one of the city’s beloved Christmas music specials announced it would continue the tradition but also go nationwide with a new two-hour broadcast concert. The 16th … Continued
By lindsaylow
North York residents Pat and Amatore De Sario have become something of local celebrities for their commitment to covering their home in Christmas lights each holiday season, and this year will be no different. For the past two to three months, the De Sario family has been working hard at getting their Christmas lights display … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Alex Chan had no idea what he was getting into when he decided to open a cannabis store at 1605 Queen St. W. Chan expected to find a new space for his project, but he never thought he’d uncover the remnants of a once-famous 1920s theatre after walking into a utility closet. “I went into … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Tiffany Pratt is a designer, artist, creative director and television personality on HGTV Canada’s Family Home Overhaul. Gestures of love, kindness and compassion don’t have to cost a lot of money. They take a little time and thought — but creating something for someone or putting that extra special touch on a project or a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Vinyl purists know that a perfectly pressed record is a thing of beauty. Precision Pressing is one of the largest vinyl pressing plants in North America, and the records Precision presses are known for being top-quality. In 2017, Precision Pressing made 50,000 units per month, but lately, that number has grown to more than 500,000 … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Starting now until Jan. 16, 2021, passengers riding line 1 of the TTC will have a chance to appreciate some art during their commute. Life on the Line is a project wherein works relating to mental health by 10 different artists are being exhibited across 200 posters to raise awareness for mental health and funds … Continued
By lindsaylow
Gil Adamson, author of Writers’ Trust fiction prize shortlisted novel Ridgerunner, wrote her first poem when she was six or seven at the encouragement of her teacher, and that sparked her love of writing. In high school at Oakwood Collegiate, Adamson says she was on the swim team and did choral music in her school’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto native Candice Kaye returned home to Toronto in 2016 after a stint abroad in Paris and completing a design program as well as working on a few design projects in New York City. Once home, she started Candice Kaye Design, a local design project that produces artisan wallpaper, rugs and embroidered linens. The textile … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Named for sisters and founders from Montreal, Romy and Myriam Maguire, Maguire Boutique is a new kid on the footwear block in Toronto. But don’t expect your typical visit to a shoe store — this is a shopping experience with a few unique twists that make the process both easier and more transparent. The luxury … Continued
