By lindsaylow
Laurie Brown is all about pondering, taking time to reflect and getting us inside our own heads through her podcast, aptly dubbed Pondercast. Seems fitting that hers is one of many insightful programs people will be turning to, not only to help get them through this troubling time, but also to think about what it … Continued
By Erin Neilly
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. Two weeks ago I became a grandmother. It’s as exciting and wonderful as I imagined. As they say, if I’d known how much fun being a grandparent … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers Working from home is becoming a reality for many, whether you work from home on a full-time basis, or spend the occasional day here or there at your home office. while some may have it down to an art, many of us struggle with productivity at home … Continued
By Ron Johnson
At today’s update on the city of Toronto’s COVID-19 measures, Mayor John Tory announced that the city is cancelling all public events through to June 30 including the Pride Toronto Festival. The team at Pride Toronto was quick to issue a press release upon hearing the news stating that they were going to be working … Continued
Schools have always seen themselves as being responsible for helping to develop engaged citizens who go on to become positive and contributing members of society. Since the birth of the internet and the platforms that connect it, we have come to understand the powerful role it now plays in the maintenance of a functioning democracy. … Continued
By lindsaylow
If there was ever a time we could all use a cheerful distraction and the chance to hone our home-cooking chops, it’s now. Fortunately, Mary Berg is offering us both with her show Mary’s Kitchen Crush, which returned to CTV on March 22. The new batch of episodes promises approachable recipe inspiration plus plenty of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Don’s Bakery has been a Muskoka tradition for decades. The Bala, Ont. shop is a hive of activity every spring and summer weekend beginning on Mother’s Day and stretching to Labour Day as cottagers descend en masse to stock up on their famous scones, butter tarts, cookies and pot pies. Bryan Foster grew up cottaging … Continued
After two weeks of your Instagram feed flooding with photogenic meals prepared by friends and family, you might have the itch to try your hand as a home cook. Well, Toronto restaurants want to make your culinary venture that much easier. Impress your family and your feed by ordering a meal kit from one of … Continued
Early this morning, Toronto’s own Aubrey Graham (a.k.a. Drake) introduced the world to his son, Adonis. The rapper posted photos of the toddler, with his already-famous golden curls, on his Instagram account @champagnepapi. Along with the photos of Adonis was a heartfelt message from the Toronto rapper about staying positive through this uncertain and “fearful” time. … Continued
By lindsaylow
To listen to all our Toronto Songs That Matter go to our YouTube playlist here: trnto.link/TO-songs Charlotte Cornfield: “Sailing Away,” by Jennifer Castle Every time I listen to this song, it conjures up all of these emotions and memories about coming and going from Toronto — moving away, moving back, passing through. That first line, … Continued
As Toronto restaurants navigate the many challenges of switching to delivery/takeout models amid the COVID-19 closures, one Toronto restaurant owner is coming to the rescue with tech support. Nav Sangha, owner of Parkdale’s Miss Thing’s and co-owner of Otto’s Bierhalle and SoSo Food Club, is helping restaurants set up their own online ordering platforms for … Continued
By lindsaylow
Michelle Nolden, known for her roles in Republic of Doyle and Saving Hope, is gracing TV screens yet again in The Wedding Planners. The series follows three siblings who are left to take over their mother’s (Nolden) wedding planning business. With all that wedding talk in the air, we decided to find out the story … Continued
