By lindsaylow
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. There was the moment, during the October spike, when one of my young adult offspring looked me in the eye and said he was planning on continuing to socialize with … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-based designer Jay Cheng started Jaycow Millinery in 2004 after building connections and a reputation for years in the fashion and design industry in Hong Kong. Cheng’s hats are handmade artisan hats made of felts and fur felts. The thoughtfully constructed hats, Cheng says, typically take about a week to make but an additional three … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Having started his career as a contractor with a keen eye for excellence in design, Troy Smith was primed to start branching off into furniture manufacturing in 2013. The builder wanted to expand his skillset and try something new that could act as an additional revenue stream, so he began teaching himself about the world … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The National Ballet of Canada has cancelled the remainder of its 2020-2021 season including the world premiere of Swan Lake scheduled for this coming March. Karen Kain, artistic director of the ballet, and executive director Barry Hughson made the announcement this morning due to the “ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition that … Continued
The Pickle Barrel’s first outpost in downtown Toronto has shut its doors after almost four decades of serving its famous deli sandwiches to the bustling area around Yonge and Dundas. Despite the closure of the downtown Pickle Barrel, Peter Higley, owner and CEO of the Pickle Barrel revealed, “Much of the work-from-home population are now … Continued
Aburi Restaurants, the hospitality group behind Toronto restaurants like Miku and Aburi Hana, is tapping into the city’s collective need for comfort food with its new pop-up. Hosted by Aburi Tora restaurant in North York, Marukatsu is a fun, fusion-style concept that blends Japanese and Mexican culinary influences. The pop-up menu is focused on katsu, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Recognizing the dual need for warmth and safety this year, Canadian fashion designer Ross Mayer has dreamed up the winter wrap face mask — a chic yet cosy wool face mask that’s sure to be a lifesaver this season. Complete with adjustable elastic straps and fabric lined with soft-touch bamboo rayon extending across the ears, … Continued
By lindsaylow
Digital theatre, live environment The Princess of Wales Theatre is scheduled to present the first indoor theatre show in Toronto since the pandemic shutdown. Scheduled to open Nov. 17, Mirvish will be presenting the international premiere of the Donmar Warehouse production of Blindness, a socially distanced sound installation. The date is subject to change based … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The staff at Toronto local, Mariposa Bicycles, have been constructing hand-built bicycles since 1969. The company, applying an artisanal process to bicycle construction, crafts each custom steel cycle to the individual rider’s needs. The company’s website says their bikes are built by cyclists for cyclists. Dede Barry runs the company with her husband Michael Barry … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto has announced the details for its online presentation that will take place from Nov. 26 to 29 on its new website IFWtoronto.com. Along with runway presentations, audiences will also be able to enjoy a digital art exhibition, an online pop-up marketplace and more. “At a time when physical gatherings are difficult … Continued
A fundraising campaign is aiming to help resurrect a beloved Kensington Market business. Neighbourhood staple Jumbo Empanadas shuttered its doors in late October following a three-alarm fire at adjacent grocery store Emporium Latino. Although the fire didn’t enter Jumbo Empanadas, safety inspectors forced the long-running restaurant to close for an indefinite amount of time while … Continued
