By lindsaylow
The El Mocambo was scheduled to reopen this month before COVID-19 put an end to pretty much everything in the city and around the world. But when we get through this, it will be ready. And it will be brilliant. Before all the new measures were in place, Post City checked in with owner Michael … Continued
By Nikki Gill
On Mar. 21, Knix founder Joanna Griffiths launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to purchase and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers across Canada. “We started the campaign with the goal to raise $50,000, and within less than 48 hours we surpassed that number,” said Griffiths. Now, almost two weeks later, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Local luxury accessory brand Piper & Skye announced yesterday that it has employed more than 30 sewists to begin manufacturing non-medical grade masks to be distributed to shelters across Canada. The Toronto brand is known for creating handbags with a lower carbon footprint than traditional leather handbags. The company has an environmental focus and uses … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s fu-GEN theatre company may have had their plans for a major festival performance in May scuttled by COVID-19, but they managed to pivot nimbly and adapt to the new circumstances by readying an experimental new online theatre piece. Online Joy Edit is a series of intimate one-on-one interactions taking place online over various communications … Continued
By lindsaylow
Rowan J. Chetner is our kids columnist who focuses on Toronto teens. Chetner is a Grade 11 student at a local high school. By now, you’ve definitely heard of TikTok — the app that has taken over teen lives. And with schools closed and all activities cancelled for the foreseeable future, chances are your kids … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Cat and Nat tackle motherhood with wit and wisdom. Find them at catandnat.ca or @catandnat. If you have a kid, you’re a mom. And if you’re a mom, you might be rethinking your decision since the pandemic hit. We are here to let you know what normal behaviour for your children is, if you are sitting there wondering, … Continued
COVID-19 has had a ripple effect on the restaurant industry, not only impacting restaurant staff and owners but everyone who normally does business with them. With dining rooms shuttered across the city, the food suppliers that normally stock restaurant kitchens are seeing their usual orders decrease significantly or disappear entirely. Like restaurants, food suppliers are … Continued
The real estate market in Toronto may have slowed down in the last few days due to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean its come to a complete halt. These Toronto Experts provide insight into how they’re navigating today’s market. Gillian Oxley & Joseph Robert, Sales Representative and Broker How do you prepare for an open … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Bif Naked is an iconic Canadian rock star and something of a spiritual guru for those who follow her social media feeds. The first single “Jim” off her upcoming album is now out and she also has a book of poetry and cartoons coming soon called Razorblade Chewing Gum. Her spring tour is no longer, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
In times of despair, a little bit of comic relief tends to bring some much-needed happiness. Thankfully, The Second City is doing just that. All three locations are coming together (Toronto, Chicago and L.A.) for a live-streamed improv show called Improv House Party. The first show streams tonight. The improv show will feature teams of … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival usually takes place throughout the month of May in venues across Toronto, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the festival is adapting this year. As of April 1, the official festival website will present highlights of the full roster of exhibitions originally planned for the 2020 festival. A message on … Continued
Roncesvalles Village BBQ joint Barque Smokehouse is relaunching its takeout and delivery program today, with a new focus on make-at-home dishes. Barque had suspended their former takeout and delivery program for several weeks following the COVID-19 outbreak. Barque co-owner and chef David Neinstein says that after initially shutting down their dining room, the team was … Continued
