By Erin Neilly
David Suzuki is the host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things and author of more than 30 books on ecology (with files from Louise Hénault-Ethier). In 2017, Canadians produced 1.33 billion tonnes of waste — 36.1 tonnes per person — with only 20.6 per cent treated or recycled, according to a study by 24/7 Tempo based … Continued
By Erin Neilly
When it comes to must-have fall footwear, there is nothing as classic and essential as a good fall boot. So we asked Jeanne Beker to pick her favourites of this season’s three hottest boot trends — from metallic details to western chic and sexy lace-ups. A) CHROME KITTEN “These are very sleek, very jet age … Continued
By Goldie Poll
The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the largest in the world and certainly one where the most business gets done. A strong showing at TIFF can launch an actor’s career into the stratosphere. Notable alumni include Tatiana Maslany, Sarah Gadon and Évelyne Brochu. Here are four local stars of the screen who could … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Yorkville will once again be home to Toronto Fashion Week (TFW) Sept. 3 to 5, as designers showcase spring/summer 2020 collections. Newcomers to the runway this year include Anisha Kumar alongside longtime favourite Lesley Hampton. TFW venues include the Fashion House at 78 Yorkville Ave., as well as Yorkville Village, the Hazelton Hotel and the … Continued
By Erin Neilly
There are a handful of films high on our list for TIFF 2019, from big-budgeted dramas and A-list blockbusters to documentaries and creepy thrillers. Without further ado, here is our roundup of the top titles coming to TIFF 2019, starting at number one: Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band The opening night film … Continued
By Goldie Poll
It’s that time of year! Fan Expo Canada is on from Aug. 22 to Aug. 25, and they’re pulling out all the stops in honour of their 25th anniversary. While it’s disappointing that Rainn Wilson, Pamela Anderson, Mike Colter, and Mary McDonnell cancelled their appearances last minute, there are still plenty of guests to meet … Continued
As soon as Vince Carter brought Vinsanity to Toronto, basketball began its meteoric rise in popularity amongst the city’s youth. This used to be a hockey city, a hockey country, but that is changing fast. And now that the Toronto Raptors are NBA champions? It is over. Basketball won. Now, parents are taking every opportunity … Continued
By Goldie Poll
This year marks the 140th anniversary of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) and to celebrate vendors are serving up some of the craziest sweet and savoury snack combos the fair has ever seen. There’s no shortage of milestones to celebrate, as this also happens to be the 65th anniversary of the Food Building — so … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Check out all-new episodes of Scott McGillivray’s digital series, Scott’s House Call, streaming now on ScottMcGillivray.com. Buying a vacation property and renting it out when you’re not using it is a great way to have your cake and eat it too. But in order to get the most out of it — whether for yourself … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Actors Nicola Correia-Damude and Carlos Gonzalez-Vio know how to keep the spark alive in their relationship. We caught up with Correia-Damude, known for her roles on Shadowhunters, Burden of Truth and The Strain, ahead of the release of her Netflix series October Faction and her role in the new Global series Nurses, to learn about … Continued
By lindsaylow
As the weather slowly begins to turn, people across Toronto are forced to face the dreaded but inevitable truth — summer is coming to an end. But don’t despair just yet, there’s still a month left until the season is officially over. And with that in mind, we made a list of all the hottest … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Columnist Dr. Jessica O’Reilly is a sought-after speaker, author and sexologist (www.SexWithDrJess.com). Tanya* was engaged to be married two years ago, but she called it off after the wedding planning got out of hand. “My ex had an elaborate three-part wedding planned: a ceremony in his parents’ yard, a cocktail party downtown overlooking the skyline … Continued
