By Ron Johnson
This year, Word On The Street Toronto goes fully online. On Sept. 26 and 27, surf over to the festival web site and check out these 10 featured authors, all with new works, as our city celebrates the written word. Catherine Hernandez An award-winning playwright and author whose debut novel, Scarborough, was a Toronto Book Award finalist, Catherine … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto photographer Caitlin Cronenberg’s award-winning images are now available in puzzle form. Cronenberg is releasing a series of art photography puzzles, including two featuring Drake, in limited edition quantities (100 of each print). Each 1,000 piece puzzle is signed and numbered too, so you can frame the finished product or hang onto the box as … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The Toronto flag you might recognize flying at the top of flagpoles across the city seems like it has been around forever, but it was actually created in 1974. The winning design selected in a citywide competition was submitted by then 21-year-old George Brown graphic design student Rene DeSantis. Having already made a mark on … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Many people are calling for a just, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Investing in natural solutions to climate change, restoring damaged and fragmented ecosystems, strengthening the social safety net and rethinking flawed economic systems would make us more resilient to current and future crises. One concept that could help us shift to ecologically sound … Continued
By lindsaylow
In this new era of social distancing, properties that combine home and office space have never been more appealing. These Toronto listings were designed to accommodate a large office, retail or clinic space — in addition to a spacious home for that work-life balance. Five levels with an art gallery The Victorian build at 194-196 … Continued
By Nikki Gill
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. While the cooler weather sets in and outdoor socializing time wanes, it’s time to turn our attention to the great indoors. Here are some tips on how … Continued
By Nikki Gill
By Erin Neilly
Natalie Preddie is a travel and lifestyle writer, speaker and guest expert on Cityline, Your Morning and Global’s The Morning Show. This September is especially hectic with a number of uncertainties, but one thing is for certain: you will need a weekend away from the madness. You will need a real change of scenery, a … Continued
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. Back-to-school and dipping … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Artist Anni Albers once said, “Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.” During these difficult times, the opportunity to head into a gallery, and immerse oneself in works of art is something to be cherished. It is something that can provide some solace in these trying times. With COVID … Continued
By lindsaylow
Canada’s most famous horse race is ready to run this week, in a new format. Queen’s Plate @ Home kicks off at noon on Sept. 12 with the running of the Queen’s Plate with a $1 million purse. The race will be broadcast live on TSN and CTV, as there will be no spectators at … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is going to feel a little different this year, and not just for the obvious reasons. COVID-19 has shuttered festivals and rolled up red carpets the world over. TIFF, which runs Sept. 10 to 19, is no different. They’ve felt the pandemic pinch, slimming down the feature films selection … Continued
