By Nikki Gill
Three weeks after rumours began to swirl that Canadian gold medallist ice dancer Tessa Virtue was dating Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly — confirmation has arrived. Fans did not have much to go off in the first place seeing as the only “proof” was that Virtue had commented on one of Rielly’s Instagram posts … Continued
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. “Noodle soup is one of my comfort favourites dishes that’s easy to cook at home,” says chef Nuit Regular of Pai Northern Thai Kitchen, Sukhothai, and Kiin. “I love the spicy, … Continued
As self-quarantine and social distancing become the new norm, Netflix and Amazon Prime have become more popular sources of entertainment and escape than ever before. You can even binge-watch with all your friends thanks to the Netflix Party Chrome extension, which allows multiple people to watch TV shows and movies together with synchronized playback and … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto-based womenswear designer, Hilary MacMillan, announced today that she will be shifting her brand’s manufacturing capabilities to produce masks for frontline workers in Ontario. MacMillan’s eponymous brand is a line of contemporary womenswear with a focus on being cruelty-free and size-inclusive. She is bringing her values to the production of the masks by ensuring they … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The new coalition of independent restaurants representing some of Toronto’s top establishments are banding together to lobby all levels of government for immediate help to stave off what has already been an economic disaster of the highest proportion. An email newsletter sent from Erik Joyal of the Ascari Hospitality Group outlines a way forward for … Continued
Gyms in Toronto have closed their doors due to the state of emergency brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but some have decided to move their classes online and some are even offering group classes through Zoom. If you want to get your heart rate up and get your sweat on, you’ll want to check … Continued
The Ontario government’s official list of essential businesses to remain open during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been released. On Monday, Premier Doug Ford announced that all non-essential services across the province will be forced to close as of 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 24. With 573 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario, Ford … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto singer-songwriter Ben Kunder is playing a livestream concert tonight (March 24) on the heels of announcing a new album scheduled for release on May 29. Kunder, who will be streaming an hour-long performance on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, also released a new single and video “Berlin” off the new album. It was written about … Continued
With Ontario bars and restaurants prohibited from offering dine-in services for the foreseeable future, many have pivoted to takeout and delivery models to stay afloat. To-go dining alone, however, isn’t profitable enough to keep certain restaurants in the green. The industry is now petitioning the Ontario government to allow wine, beer, cider, and spirits to … Continued
Many Toronto yoga and wellness studios in Toronto have made the difficult decision last week to temporarily close their studios in an attempt to flatten the curve. Despite not having access to a physical space, yoga instructors, many studios and wellness centres are keeping their communities active by offering live classes through Instagram Live, Stories, … Continued
Walking into the grocery store these days almost feels post-apocalyptic. Shelves have been wiped of their contents (especially in the pasta and canned goods aisles) and the possibility of getting everything on your list is slim. Not to worry though, there are plenty of grocery delivery services working in high demand to get Torontonians the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto musicians are amongst the hardest hit by COVID-19 as entire concert tours, the major source of revenue for many artists, disappeared overnight. There are many initiatives underway to try to help, and one of the latest and most exciting is URGNT — a live stream concert series where many of the city’s most prominent … Continued
