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Category: Culture
If I had a million dollars
These days, anyone with an eye for real estate knows that in a prominent Toronto neighbourhood, a $1 million asking price is no longer the exception, but the norm. Just ask the McKernans, new Forest Hill locals who paid the price to cross the 401. Herewith, their story and four $1 million homes on the market.
A cautionary rock 'n' roll tale: Q&A with Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles made it look easy. Seemingly from out of nowhere, the Toronto native burst onto the scene with the worldwide hit “Black Velvet.” But the reality was that it was exhausting, and the struggle took its toll. Myles dropped off the map for years as she recovered. Now back in the saddle, she is ready for a comeback.
Bollywood 101: a primer for this year’s International Indian Film Academy Awards
The International Indian Film Academy Awards, otherwise known as Bollywood’s Oscars, is set to make its North American debut at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Saturday. With over 40,000 visitors expected, the event is a spectacle not to be missed. For those of us unfamiliar with the celebrity talent that will walk the traditional green carpet, here are the top five (beautiful) faces to keep your eye on.
Think Toronto police could improve? Cop a feel of tonight’s Rethinking Toronto Police forum
In post-G20 Toronto, attitudes toward the police force seem to have changed drastically among a notable chunk of the city’s population. Claims that police tactics were too heavy-handed, secretive or outright prejudiced reflect problems that some communities have been experiencing long before the ill-fated summit, say organizers of tonight’s Rethinking Toronto Police forum.
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Husband-and-wife team has Toronto’s Frank’s Kitchen cooking
Five reasons to embrace your inner tween and check out this year’s MMVAs
Have you been trying to figure out what’s going on with the construction at MuchMusic’s back lot lately? Scratched your head over the wristband hoopla that’s been in the news? That’s probably because you’re not 14, but the MuchMusic Video Awards are going down this weekend, and the star-studded awards fest isn’t looking too bad this year. Here are five reasons why.
Dance if you want to: Q&A with Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats
The recent revival of the synth pop sound of the 80s — combined with a generation of aging hipsters yearning relive their misspent youth — is providing the perfect storm for Men Without Hats’ Ivan Doroschuk to once again urge his fellow citizens to dance if they want to, and leave their friends behind (cue the dancing dwarf in the English countryside!).
The Postelles tear it up at The Garrison
With NXNE in full swing last night, The Garrison was the place to be. New York band The Postelles were in full rock-star mode, proving without a doubt that they are a band to watch out for. The band took the stage at 11 p.m., following a supreme shoegazer effort by Baltimore’s Lower Dens that left the crowd in a despondent mood, contemplating what it all meant. But that soon changed.
Toronto photographer Caitlin Cronenberg delves into breakups for her upcoming book, The Endings
Less than a year after launching her first self-published book, Poser, Caitlin Cronenberg is at it again. The 26-year-old photographer has teamed up with New York-based art director Jessica Ennis to create The Endings — a book of breakups. Or, perhaps more aptly explained: a book of photos of re-enacted breakups.
Q&A: Kat Burns, of T.O.’s Forest City Lovers
Forest City Lovers are good. More than just a buzz band, the Toronto group, fronted by the wondrous Kat Burns, continues to defy convention and produce arresting and melodic pop gems that reflect a unique sensibility. The band is scheduled for a number of concerts this week for North by Northeast, and we caught up with Burns for a chat.
Less electronica, more indie rock: Q&A with Chad VanGaalen, appearing at NXNE this Saturday
Singer-songwriter Chad VanGaalen is appearing at the North By Northeast music festival this Saturday, right on the heels of the release of his latest album, Diaper Island. The Calgary musician’s latest effort sees music that is stripped of the pervasive electronica that characterized him previously. In its place is a bare-bones indie rock that might just make him even more popular. But can the reclusive rocker handle more success? We spoke with him to find out.