Deeply drenched in Portuguese traditions, Bom Dia, which translates to ‘good morning,’ is the newest addition to the Queen Street West coffee scene. The interior offers an homage to Portugal with its traditional delicacies and imported tiles, plates and marble. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristal Rotundo (@kristalrotundo) … Continued
After a successful series of pop-ups over the summer, Toronto’s Filipino-inspired pizza concept is back with a brick-and-mortar location and a new name. Now known as Saints Island Pies, the restaurant has permanently taken over the site of its patio pop-ups, which was previously occupied by the now-closed Wallflower restaurant. Co-owner Sean Santos says the … Continued
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“We added this dish just after we opened up again after quarantine. It’s very reminiscent of summer and warm times. I always love having a dish in the fall and winter that gives a little nod to summer,” says Leña chef Julie Marteleira. “The clams give the beans so much flavour. One bite of this … Continued
Holiday gift ideas from Toronto jewellery makers are the perfect way to make someone feel special during the holidays. From stunning accent pieces to timeless diamonds and family rings, each of these unique designs will be sure to bring some sparkle this season. Here are our top picks. An elegant ring from Secrett Jewel Salon … Continued
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With so many live music venues shuttered in the city, it’s a special day when news comes of progress on Toronto’s most storied concert hall. Massey Hall was closed down to undergo a massive redevelopment well before the pandemic even hit. The venue recently announced that a new seven-storey tower addition, currently in construction, will … Continued
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The Television Host Tracy Moore has been the host of Cityline since 2008 and is the first Black woman to host a national daytime show in Canada. This year she also launched the #CitylineRealonRace podcast which featured leading voices on Black trans lives, the Black queer experience, white privilege, Black activism, police brutality, Black resistance, … Continued
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The Politician Marci Ien is a journalist and broadcaster who most recently was a co-host on CTV’s The Social. This year, after leaving her role on The Social, she was elected as the MP for Toronto Centre. By Cynthia Loyst | CO-HOST, CTV’S THE SOCIAL Like so many people across Canada, I felt like I … Continued
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The Leader Annamie Paul became the leader of the Green Party of Canada in October of this year. This achievement made her the first Black Canadian and the first Jewish woman to be elected leader of a major federal party in Canada. By Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould | MP FOR VANCOUVER GRANVILLE Annamie Paul is a … Continued
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The Influencer Sasha Exeter is a former elite athlete turned social media influencer and entrepreneur who works with brands such as Ela handbags, Joe Fresh and Activia among many others. Her work can be found on her personal website at SoSasha.com, where she covers all topics from fitness to motherhood and more. Exeter has used … Continued
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The Musician Haviah Mighty is a rapper who has been releasing music since 2009. A decade later in 2019, she was awarded the Polaris Prize for her album, 13th Floor. Mighty and her album made history as the first Black woman to receive the award, and the first hip hop record to win. By TiKA … Continued
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The Doctor Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa is a physician who graduated from the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine in the spring. She was the first Black woman to be named the sole valedictorian of her graduating class, as elected by her classmates. She is currently continuing her training in psychiatry. She is also … Continued
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The Sportscaster Kayla Grey is an award-winning journalist who is currently an anchor on TSN’s Sportscentre. Grey is the first Black woman to host a flagship sports highlight show in Canada. She has also appeared on CTV’s The Social, Your Morning, CP24 and The Marilyn Denis Show among others. By Brandon Gonez | REPORTER, CP24 … Continued
