By lindsaylow
The activist Anita Krajnc is a vegan activist and the founder of Toronto Pig Save BY GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS, CBC MUSIC HOST Anybody who puts themselves at risk for the health and welfare and protection of something or somebody other than themselves, that’s a really big statement. I didn’t really know anything about Anita Krajnc until … Continued
By lindsaylow
The runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford broke the Canadian 1,500 metres record twice BY LUCIA STAFFORD, TRACK ATHLETE When my sister Gabriela was 10, she crossed the finish line at a school track meet and cried to our mother, revealingly, “I just want to be the best in the world at something.” Now, 14 years later, Gabriela … Continued
By lindsaylow
The politician Bhutila Karpoche is the first person of Tibetan heritage to be elected to public office in North America BY GORD PERKS, CITY COUNCILLOR, PARKDALE–HIGH PARK The night Bhutila Karpoche was elected MPP for Parkdale–High Park, I watched as Tibetan women and men who remember the Dalai Lama being driven out of Tibet wept … Continued
By lindsaylow
The doctor Dr. Meeta Patel treated victims of the Yonge Street van attack BY RICK PENCINER, MD, EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN AND DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL A decade of caring for some of the sickest patients in a hospital on any given day combined with intense training makes Meeta Patel the doctor you … Continued
Fans of the new Star Wars series The Mandalorian have gone absolutely bonkers for its newly introduced character, who is officially referred to as the Child. The green creature, who made its debut last month, has been affectionately dubbed “Baby Yoda” and is lighting up social media and the web with various forms of fan … Continued
Do you know the people and places that make up the fabric of your community? A great part of living in Toronto is discovering the faces and places that make up your local ‘hood. We popped in for a chat with a few successful business owners in Bayview, Mt. Pleasant, and Leaside. Here’s what they … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Twenty years ago the Canadian indie music scene was dominated by bands. Talented, groundbreaking groups such as Broken Social Scene, Metric, Arcade Fire and Stars helped defined a generation. It was glorious and they changed the world. Stars formed in Toronto in 2000, and relocated to Montreal where the launched a celebrated career with eight … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Last week, T.O. singer-songwriter Zoe Sky Jordan released her single, “Name On It.” Her name may sound familiar, as she’s the daughter of Canadian music stars Marc Jordan and Amy Sky. In music families and beyond, one thing tends to ring true — Mom knows best. This couldn’t be more true for Zoe, as it … Continued
By Nikki Gill
In our fourth and final instalment of our sustainable style series, we learn about the technology behind KOY Gear and the Toronto team that brought it to life. This menswear brand provides functional and technological pieces from odour-free underwear to stain-resistant T-shirts. When it comes to clothing, simple is better. Or at least that’s the … Continued
By lindsaylow
Davisville Village is becoming one of T.O.’s tonier neighbourhoods. As each redevelopment goes up, prices have been steadily climbing out of reach for most new homebuyers. For that reason, the Crisp family, long-term residents of the area, decided they needed to make a change to their 1940s semi-detached, two-storey home for them to continue enjoying … Continued
By lindsaylow
Jess O’Reilly is a sought-after speaker, author and sexologist (www.SexWithDrJess.com). In an ideal world, you’d be in sync with your partner at all times. You’d understand your partner’s needs, anticipate moods, align your schedules and carve out quality time to connect — emotionally, intimately and sexually. But real life gets in the way, so marriage … Continued
Celebrity chef and musician Roger Mooking and wife Leslie share their story.
