Teen wolf Quinn Ngawati ready to bring rugby to the masses
Toronto Wolfpack’s youngest pup, Quinn Ngawati, on why he chose rugby over hockey.
Category: Culture
Lucian Matis on his upcoming show at Toronto Fashion Week
By Jarrod Daley
Lucian Matis, the designer behind Sophie Grégoire Trudeau’s iconic purple and orange gown worn at the state dinner with the Obamas, is kicking off TFW as the first runway show on Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. Here he dishes on his upcoming collection. What has the “Sophie effect” been like? Having her wear two of … Continued
Planet-friendly packs
By Jarrod Daley
Jeanne Beker sifts through the city’s most exciting, sustainable and style-conscious school bag options that’ll make you — and the earth — a little happier.
Kids: 905’s next little big thing
As the saying goes, age ain’t nothing but a.… At the positively ancient age of 10, thespian Millie Davis has put in some serious time in front of the camera.
Fashion: Make a statement!
A) Eye of a tiger Thomas Sabo, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, $319 “These are absolutely beautiful. They have a real deco vibe to them and the tiger’s eye is really pretty.” B) Hoop and holler Biko, ilovebiko.com, $69 “These are the kind of earrings that make you fall in love with the whole idea of statement earrings. If … Continued
Why local malls are trading hands at such a torrid pace
Large pieces of developable land in the Toronto area are in high demand, but the supply is very low. Low-density neighbourhood shopping malls with a sea of parking spaces, such as Bayview Village and Galleria Shopping Centre, are being eyed for major redevelopment projects from downtown up to Richmond Hill.
Mexico meets Japan
Mi’Hito Sushi Laboratory has all the bases covered when it comes to trendy Japanese fare. Originating in Mississauga a handful of months ago (hey, we never said the ’Sauga wasn’t cool), this petite-but-burgeoning sushi empire is hopscotching into the foodie epicentre: Toronto. With one location open (285 College St.), one nearing completion (4 Edward St.), … Continued
Cemetery operator donates 23 acres in North York
The Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25 to announce their donation of 23 acres at York Cemetery near Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue to the City of Toronto. However, the question of whether or not MPGC owns the land and has the legal authority to convey it still stands before the courts.
Second City gala features the legendary Bob and Doug McKenzie
For those of you who’ve been saying you’d give up a body part to see Rick Moranis perform again, it’s time to call your surgeon. You’re going to get your wish, but it will cost you. On July 18, both Moranis and Dave Thomas will reprise their roles as the famous McKenzie brothers in a … Continued
How CP24 Breakfast’s Pooja Handa met her husband Paul Pathak
CP24 Breakfast co-host Pooja Handa met her now husband, Paul Pathak, as they crossed paths (literally) at a birthday party. The couple, who recently bought a home in Lytton Park that they are rebuilding from the ground up, shared their love story with us. How they met We met the old-fashioned way … at a … Continued
Cover Story: Game of Cones
THIS SUMMER’S SIX HOTTEST CONES 1) At Markham’s WOOFFLES & CREAM patrons come for the Hong Kong–style egg waffles in flavours like lap cheong and seaweed with green tea soft serve. 8360 Kennedy Rd., #81, $8 2) RED BEAN WAFFLE HOUSE has just the cutest cone. A fish-shaped red bean waffle (bungeoppang) fresh from the griddle acts as the … Continued
Eat This Minute: T.O.’s newest New York City import has tongues wagging
A MISSING PUZZLE PIECE When three dudes from Egypt arrived in the U. S. A. back in 1990, they noticed something was up. Mohamed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka and Abdelbaset Elsayed opened a hot dog cart at West 53rd Street and 6th Avenue, and found that Muslim cabbies, who made up much of their customer base, … Continued