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The Actor | Iman Vellani Iman Vellani turned into an instant household name this year as the barrier-breaking Kamala Khan in new MCU series Ms. Marvel. Vellani made headlines as the first Muslim superhero and first Pakistani superhero in the Marvel universe, along with being the youngest character in the Marvel universe. The young Markham … Continued
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The Designer | Lesley Hampton Designer Lesley Hampton has been a leading the way for Indigenous representation in the fashion industry since she burst onto the scene in 2016. This year, she returned to the runway at Toronto’s Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival, and also headlined the city’s Fashion Art Toronto fall showcase in November. In … Continued
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The Fashionista | Jeanne Beker Known for her role hosting the iconic Fashion Television from the ’80s until the program ended in 2012, Jeanne Beker is a Canadian fashion icon whose influence knows no bounds. When she announced this year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, one might assume that she would take … Continued
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The Director | Sarah Polley Sarah Polley stole the show at TIFF this year with the premiere of Women Talking, a stunning film based on the novel by Miriam Toews. Addressing issues including sexual violence, the patriarchy and the choice to forgive, fight or run in the face of abuse, Polley’s clear and compassionate direction and … Continued
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The Chef | Anna Chen When the Michelin Guide came to Toronto this year, foodies and chefs eagerly awaited the announcement to find out who would receive a coveted star or Bib Gourmand recognition from the guide. Unfortunately, when the list was revealed, it was men who dominated the list, with very few restaurants between … Continued
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The Artist | Deborah Cox In Toronto and beyond, Deborah Cox is a household name, her music constantly on rotation since the beginning of her almost three-decade career. Cox’s artistry and icon status has been cemented this year when she made history as the first Black woman in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and … Continued
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The Doctor | Modupe Tunde-Byass As president of the Black Physicians of Canada, a national, not-for-profit organization established in July 2020, Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass has worked to advocate for and mentor other Black physicians across the country. She also helped found Women’s Health Education Made Simple, a forum that aims to debunk health myths, correct … Continued
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The Politician | Ausma Malik While this year’s Toronto elections were a mixed bag when it came to progressive voices on city council, it was a banner year for diverse candidates finally getting a chance to make their mark on the city. Along with Black health promoter Amber Morley, community organizer Alejandra Bravo and Black … Continued
The Adventurer | Liliya Ianovskaia It’s hard to imagine climbing the tallest mountains in the world at any age, but Liliya Ianovskaia isn’t like most people. At age 50, she picked up climbing and mountaineering, and quickly made her way up some of the largest summits in the world, including Mount Everest in Nepal. And … Continued
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The inspiration continues! Here are a few more of our most inspiring women of 2022 that we couldn’t leave out. Mattea Roach The 23-year-old won the hearts of trivia fans when they secured the fifth-longest winning streak in Jeopardy! history and became the most decorated Canadian player of all time, earning $560,983. Iakoiehwáhtha Patton The … Continued
As the weather cools down and the entertaining season heats up, we’ve teamed up with VQA Wines of Ontario, to help you prepare for your next get-together. Wine Country Ontario is a world class wine region that is right here in our own backyard, giving you easy access to local wines that are crafted with … Continued
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Scott Helman, a Juno award-nominated artist and singer of “Sweet Tooth,” is currently guest tattooing at Yes Electric Tattoo. The studio has two locations across the city, although Helman is at the 600 Church St. studio. In 2014, Helman began his career as a musician. His debut EP, Augusta, was accompanied by a track titled … Continued
