By Nikki Gill
When Erin Elfassy, mother to three children under the age of nine, heard that overnight camps would not be happening this summer and possibly the same for day camps as well, she says it felt like her world had been flipped upside down. “It was just this feeling of, ‘Oh no, how are we going … Continued
It might be one of the most challenging times in memory to take a chance on opening a new restaurant but Pompette, a new French restaurant in Little Italy, is finding a way to make it work. Maxime Hoerth, co-owner of Pompette, says the restaurant, which opened on May 8, had been three years in … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Throughout the pandemic, many local restaurants and organizations have stepped up to give back to heath-care workers. Liberty Entertainment Group is now joining the call to support those who are putting their own health at risk to care for others. The company has launched the Food to Fight initiative and is donating 5,000 meals a … Continued
By lindsaylow
As many of us find ourselves cooking at home instead of dining out, we’re sharing recipes from some of Toronto’s top chefs and restaurants. “The Happy Bowl is a perfect start to the day or great as a snack anytime. It’s loaded with superfoods like acai berries and is full of antioxidants and vitamin C,” … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Every year, hundreds of thousands of kids engage in team sports of all shapes and sizes. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the best one could hope for is kicking a ball against a brick wall at the school, or trying to get Mom and Dad out to sling a frisbee. As the Ontario economy starts to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
While overnight camps have been cancelled by the province of Ontario, one such organization hasn’t given up the fight just yet. Camp Timberlane has sent an email to its clients suggesting that there could be overnight camping this summer if they get the go-ahead for a pilot project signed by owner and director Corey Mandell. … Continued
By Nikki Gill
We chatted with local director Daniel Roher back in 2019 when his documentary was pegged to open TIFF. Now Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band will have its world broadcast network television premiere on CTV at 8 p.m. tonight. Were you a fan of the Band before this project came along? I grew … Continued
While it is no secret that the restaurant industry in Toronto has been hard hit due to the coronavirus pandemic, another unforeseen consequence is making things even harder. As restaurants continue to sit unoccupied on quiet city streets, many have become easy prey to burglars. Maison Selby, a popular French bistro just south of Bloor … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The demand for non-medical face masks continues to grow, especially after this week’s announcement from Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa and Mayor John Tory where they strongly recommended that the public wear a face mask or face covering to protect others when in settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained. A … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Rachel Lissner, originally from Washington D.C., applied for Canadian citizenship on May 11 and wanted to mark the occasion with a treat from her favourite Montreal bagel spot, St. Viateur. Proudly tossing bagels since 1957 ?? pic.twitter.com/TdpF0Fxug2 — StViateurBagel (@StViateurBagel) May 22, 2020 The only problem was that shipping topped more than $16 … Continued
After getting $50,000 worth of modern upgrades, loft 148 at 1159 Dundas St. E. is on the market. It’s a first-floor unit in Leslieville that spans 1,550 square feet across two levels. The future owners can enjoy authentic loft-style living thanks to the exposed brick, beams and soaring ceilings seen inside the condo. One of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Although when live productions return to Toronto stages is anyone’s guess, one local theatre is doing what it can to remain both relevant and solvent. The 48-year-old Tarragon Theatre is announcing Possility From the Future — Tarragon’s UnGala, a series of online events featuring new works from the theatre’s roster of resident playwrights. The works … Continued
