By Nikki Gill
Cat and Nat tackle motherhood with wit and wisdom. Find them at catandnat.ca or @catandnat. Honestly, being a parent during COVID-19 is different. Even if you were a stay-at-home parent before or if you were a homeschooler — it’s not the same at all! We’ve talked about why moms are so tired in the past, but this is … Continued
By lindsaylow
After months spent self-isolating indoors, it’s safe to say a global pandemic doesn’t do wonders for your love life. Thankfully, the summer months have ushered in a wealth of opportunities to reconnect with that special person in your life and enjoy what Toronto still has to offer. There is plenty of fun to be had … Continued
By lindsaylow
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. Whether you’re heading to the beach or off to the market, you’ll need a perfect summer purse in … Continued
By lindsaylow
“Pivot” isn’t the mot du jour, it’s the mot du 2020. The hospitality industry — turned on its head by COVID-19 — had to quickly adapt to a dine-in-free reality. With rent and staff to pay, restaurateurs are getting creative when it comes to making ends meet. Many are now launching new products they never … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As if 2020 hasn’t been challenging enough, it appears as though aliens have been spotted in the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood. Luckily, we have been told these creatures are actually a public art project by Toronto-based art collective Blue Republic and are harmless. So far. The colourful creatures are located at 150 and 155 Redpath … Continued
Whether the summer sun has you craving an easy-drinking lager or tongue-tingling sour (or maybe both), these Toronto brewery patios have you covered for beer sampling and sipping. Rorschach Brewing Co. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rorschach Brewing Company (@rorschachbeer) on Jun 30, 2020 at 5:01pm PDT This … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s summer in Canada, so chances are somewhere someone is listening to a song by Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell. It might be “Patio Lanterns,” or maybe “Go for Soda,” or “I am a Wild Party”? Indeed, the Toronto musician has penned some of our all-time great tunes and he is back with his first … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
With Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, stating that wearing non-medical masks may help limit the transmission of COVID-19 — wearing reusable masks seems to have become the new norm in Canada. Now in Toronto, masks have become mandatory in all enclosed public settings. But with a shortage of masks across the globe, … Continued
In this month’s How They Met, Arlene Perly Rae recounts how she met her husband, now-famed Liberal politician Bob Rae (whom, mind you, she wound up marrying twice on the same day). More on that later. Arlene and Bob have been through a lot, but today their marriage is as strong as ever, and after a long history with the Liberal party, Arlene reflects on past memories, and tells us what the future holds for them both.
By Nikki Gill
Restaurants across the city have taken advantage of the CaféTO program to expand patios by using public spaces, sidewalks and parking lots to allow for physical distancing for their patrons. One area of the city that has an advantage is the Distillery District. The area is closed to vehicle traffic, so the district has transformed … Continued
It’s been a slow season for new restaurant openings as the industry adapts to the challenges of operating amid the pandemic. Fortunately, however, many restaurants are finding ways to move ahead with their opening plans, even if it means debuting with takeout-only service until indoor dining is able to resume. The latest restaurant to add … Continued
By lindsaylow
Jillian Danford has an infectious personality, so it was no surprise that, when she dabbled in making YouTube videos, she became a hit. Danford started the YouTube channel Auntie Jillian and decided to show viewers what day-to-day life was like for her family. Seeing as they’re quite an entertaining and hilarious bunch, she quickly amassed … Continued
