By Nikki Gill
Rizwan Malik is a real estate expert who currently works at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada as the senior vice president of sales. He appeared as one of the hosts on HGTV Canada’s Hot Market, which premiered earlier this year. As the months become cooler, everyone is looking to cosy up by the fire for some … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-based designer Jay Cheng started Jaycow Millinery in 2004 after building connections and a reputation for years in the fashion and design industry in Hong Kong. Cheng’s hats are handmade artisan hats made of felts and fur felts. The thoughtfully constructed hats, Cheng says, typically take about a week to make but an additional three … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Having started his career as a contractor with a keen eye for excellence in design, Troy Smith was primed to start branching off into furniture manufacturing in 2013. The builder wanted to expand his skillset and try something new that could act as an additional revenue stream, so he began teaching himself about the world … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The National Ballet of Canada has cancelled the remainder of its 2020-2021 season including the world premiere of Swan Lake scheduled for this coming March. Karen Kain, artistic director of the ballet, and executive director Barry Hughson made the announcement this morning due to the “ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition that … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Recognizing the dual need for warmth and safety this year, Canadian fashion designer Ross Mayer has dreamed up the winter wrap face mask — a chic yet cosy wool face mask that’s sure to be a lifesaver this season. Complete with adjustable elastic straps and fabric lined with soft-touch bamboo rayon extending across the ears, … Continued
By lindsaylow
Digital theatre, live environment The Princess of Wales Theatre is scheduled to present the first indoor theatre show in Toronto since the pandemic shutdown. Scheduled to open Nov. 17, Mirvish will be presenting the international premiere of the Donmar Warehouse production of Blindness, a socially distanced sound installation. The date is subject to change based … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The staff at Toronto local, Mariposa Bicycles, have been constructing hand-built bicycles since 1969. The company, applying an artisanal process to bicycle construction, crafts each custom steel cycle to the individual rider’s needs. The company’s website says their bikes are built by cyclists for cyclists. Dede Barry runs the company with her husband Michael Barry … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto has announced the details for its online presentation that will take place from Nov. 26 to 29 on its new website IFWtoronto.com. Along with runway presentations, audiences will also be able to enjoy a digital art exhibition, an online pop-up marketplace and more. “At a time when physical gatherings are difficult … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Local designer Ela Aldorsson and influencer and entrepreneur Sasha Exeter are collaborating to create a limited edition belt bag, which released today on Nov. 2. Aligning with the new direction of Aldorsson’s handbag line, called Ela, the belt bag is entirely vegan, made in a black croc-embossed vegan leather. Additionally one of the pair’s goals … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The latest project that filmmaking duo Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert have been working on is TVO’s Striking Balance. The nine-episode series explores nine of Canada’s UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves and is narrated by the one and only Jim Cuddy. The series puts a spotlight on how important these natural landscapes are and seeks to challenge … Continued
By Erin Neilly
What’s the one thing on every Torontonian’s mind this time of year? Getting away. Anyone who had a vacation planned for this year likely had to cancel it due to the pandemic, leaving us all dreaming of the perfect escape. Well, interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan have put those dreams on paper … Continued
By Nikki Gill
It would be an understatement to say the pandemic has put a damper on 2020 and all its festivities. Many of us have had to cancel or change plans for holidays such as Thanksgiving, and Halloween will be no different. This year, the province has advised against trick-or-treating for kids in Toronto and other regions … Continued
