By lindsaylow
Now, more than ever before, there is both a desire and an imperative for Indigenous stories. Toronto-based filmmaker Michelle Latimer is bringing two such projects to the Toronto International Film Festival this month in the CBC-TV series Trickster, based on the trilogy, by novelist Eden Robinson, and the film The Inconvenient Indian, by Thomas King. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Long-time indie music hotspot and legendary nachos purveyor, Sneaky Dee’s, is the next small business to face property development closure. The city recently received a development proposal for 419 College St. (the location of Sneaky Dee’s) that will include a 13-storey mixed-use condo building. The proposal includes 169 condo units that will span 13,009 square metres … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Cat and Nat tackle motherhood with wit and wisdom. Find them at catandnat.ca or @catandnat. Recently, two of our kids went outside the house to backyard camps. Before they left, I had to have a reminder lesson with them about life. The thing is, we’ve been stuck inside the house, and they’ve been stuck with … Continued
By Erin Neilly
By 2020, most private schools were already taking advantage of certain technologies to keep classrooms running smoothly and efficiently. But when physical-distancing measures were abruptly put in place in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and students were largely unprepared to rely solely on online tools, such as Zoom, and had little time to … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Whether your child is returning to traditional classes or adjusting to full- or part-time virtual education this fall, the right at- home study space for homework or remote learning can have a significant impact on your child’s school experience. This school year will be a particularly challenging one as students, teachers and parents alike adapt … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Summer maybe winding down, but that doesn’t mean cravings for ice cream dissipate along with the warm weather. Luckily, anyone who happens to be in or around Yorkville now as a brand new option for cold treats. S’Cream Ice Cream + Coffee is a new designer ice cream shop where all of the ice cream … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The pandemic has created anxiety and stress in all of our lives, and, unfortunately, our kids are no exception. For many young people, the normal back-to-school season nerves will be amplified by a return to a classroom situation that looks significantly different than it has in years past. We talked to two mental health experts … Continued
Perched in the heart of Cabbagetown, near Carlton and Parliament Streets, Dova [pronounced doh-va] is Toronto’s latest Sicilian offering that has been widely anticipated because of its popular Corktown sister-establishment, Ardo. This new hot spot that draws on the flavours, textures and traditions of Sicily and the Mediterranean basin, is nothing short of a portmanteau … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Much like the rest of us, photographer Edward Burtynsky found himself under lockdown as the Coronavirus pandemic took hold. And he used that time to turn his camera lens toward the world around him; specifically, Grey County, Ontario. The photos taken during that time, shot using a new camera that captures remarkable detail and density, … Continued
If you find yourself spending the Labour Day weekend in the city, Street Eats Market is planning a night market food event that might just make your cottage-going friends jealous. From Sept. 5 to 6, the event group is hosting an internationally-themed night market at Scarborough Town Centre. Street Eats Market has already hosted a … Continued
By Erin Neilly
With summer coming to a close, it’s only natural that thoughts turn to fall: cooler temperatures, changing leaves, switching from short sleeves to sweaters and jackets. But for parents with school-aged children, thoughts quickly turn to getting those children ready for a return to school. But this will be a return to the classroom like … Continued
Goûter Patisserie is gearing up to open its second location at Eglinton and Avenue this fall. Headed by pastry chef Rodney Alléguède, the North York pâtisserie, boulangerie, and chocolaterie is known for putting a modern riff on classic French baked goods. Alléguède cut his teeth in Michelin-starred restaurants like Fouquet’s and La Maison Lenôtre in … Continued
