By Nikki Gill
Puzzling was one of those trends that took off quickly when the pandemic hit and residents were told to stay home and socially distance from others. Toronto-based creative designer Paddy Harrington and printer Rich Pauptit decided to hop on that bandwagon and create puzzles as a way to help struggling local businesses that were forced … Continued
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. As life continues to roll forward and our world copes with a new normal, for many of us this means daily activities will remain at home. Even if you haven’t … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The Burger Showdown kicks off today — National Burger Day — at some of the best burger joints across North America. Here in Toronto, local restaurants teamed up with local celebs to create new burger recipes for fans to enjoy. Options include Mitch Marner’s pick at Burger’s Priest, Jason Priestley’s concoction at Rudy and Katheryn … Continued
A new public project is covering the city with art depicting real-life experiences and feelings during the COVID-19 crisis in Toronto. The team behind the Bentway, an innovative public space beneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway, launched the public art initiative on May 25. The new project, called “It’s All Right Now,” will run until the end … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Every year, hundreds of thousands of kids engage in team sports of all shapes and sizes. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the best one could hope for is kicking a ball against a brick wall at the school, or trying to get Mom and Dad out to sling a frisbee. As the Ontario economy starts to … Continued
By Nikki Gill
We chatted with local director Daniel Roher back in 2019 when his documentary was pegged to open TIFF. Now Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band will have its world broadcast network television premiere on CTV at 8 p.m. tonight. Were you a fan of the Band before this project came along? I grew … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The demand for non-medical face masks continues to grow, especially after this week’s announcement from Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa and Mayor John Tory where they strongly recommended that the public wear a face mask or face covering to protect others when in settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained. A … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Although when live productions return to Toronto stages is anyone’s guess, one local theatre is doing what it can to remain both relevant and solvent. The 48-year-old Tarragon Theatre is announcing Possility From the Future — Tarragon’s UnGala, a series of online events featuring new works from the theatre’s roster of resident playwrights. The works … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Recently, any talk to pro sports has revolved around uncertainty and has been a cause of gloom for most of us. In what was supposed to be playoff season, we are getting a bit of good news for hockey fans. Toronto is the first Canadian city to have a team in the National Women’s Hockey … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto residents will get their first look at the Toronto Zoo’s new Drive-Thru Experience when it opens to the public this weekend. Tickets will go on sale May 22 at 11 a.m. The zoo drive-thru experience will take place on formerly staff-only roads, and pedestrian walkways throughout the site and will even include a tour … Continued
By Nikki Gill
As an interior designer that has ventured into exterior design on my show Backyard Builds, I know better than anyone that the backyard tends to be the last place that people prioritize renovation work for their homes. However, it’s interesting how much that has shifted over these past few months. More than ever, people are … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of several major events across the GTA, but Toronto band July Talk is taking a different approach to reach their fans. They will perform live in a pair of concerts on August 12 and 13 at a drive-in movie theatre just outside of Toronto. SHOW ANNOUNCE … Continued
