By Nisean Lorde
Don’t let the cold weather keep you indoors this February — Toronto is filled with winter festivals and events that are fun for the whole family. For a mid-winter art fix, the Celestia by kleis free public art installation will transform Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) into a celestial haven! The event is part of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The rebuild is apparently over early as the Toronto Raptors are bringing in a brilliant scoring threat and saying goodbye to one of their only true hometown players. The Raptors landed a seriously talented basketball player in Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown, Scarborough’s own Kelly Olynyk as well … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Maybe it’s because all things ’80s are now the rage, or maybe it is the profound impact of Stranger Things, for whatever reason iconic role playing game Dungeons & Dragons is popular again. For Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fans looking to experience the infamous tabletop game in the real world, Toronto offers some of the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger William Nylander scored his second career hat trick against the Flames on Tuesday night, propelling the Leafs to a 6-3 victory in Calgary. But just a day before, the 28-year-old shared some modelesque Insta pics of him posing at a casual Italian eatery near Bloor and Lansdowne, proving once again that he’s more than … Continued
As the youngest in his family, Toronto actor Aaron Abrams remembers being a kid who always liked attention. That’s where acting came in. “It became a way of getting attention that wasn’t making me insufferable,” he says. The Hannibal, Blindspot and Rookie Blue star recalls drama class being the only one in school that ever really … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ok, the trade war may have fizzled out but that doesn’t mean we stop our made-in-Canada mission. To that end, Canadian content is sometimes overlooked when it comes to listing the ‘best of’ series but there are tons of shows worth watching that hail from Hollywood North! From detective thrillers to medical dramas to laugh-out-loud … Continued
A new fashion hub for independent designers has launched on Queen West. Originally founded in 2020 as an e-commerce platform, the Kowli concept store opened mid-2024, featuring a thoughtfully curated collection of independent designers from Toronto and around the world. The store features small batch collections from several designers on a rotating basis, frequently showcasing … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto actor Humberly Gonzalez, a graduate of the venerable Canadian Film Centre, continues her rise in television with a leading role in the highly anticipated Star Trek: Section 31, now streaming on Paramount+. The film, which premiered on Jan. 24, sees Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, navigating the shadows of Starfleet’s … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. This Valentine’s Day, wear … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We all know that pets are important parts of our lives (for some people, the most important), so people are willing to shell out hundreds or even thousands of dollars for everything from pet DNA kits to pet food. But some pet owners are looking to take that special bond a step further — by … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-born music icon Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, had a rough acting debut in the universally panned HBO-TV series The Idol. But, the acclaimed musician is back and in seriously good company for a new project. Tesfaye will make his big-screen film debut in Hurry Up Tomorrow, a psychological thriller hitting theatres across … Continued
One of Montreal’s brightest exports has found a new home in an iconic Toronto neighbourhood. Ecksand, a sustainable jewelry brand worn by the likes of Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey, has just launched its first outpost in Yorkville. Ecksand, founded in 2009, shot to national fame with its timeless designs, sustainable practices and commitment to … Continued
