By lindsaylow
The politician Bhutila Karpoche is the first person of Tibetan heritage to be elected to public office in North America BY GORD PERKS, CITY COUNCILLOR, PARKDALE–HIGH PARK The night Bhutila Karpoche was elected MPP for Parkdale–High Park, I watched as Tibetan women and men who remember the Dalai Lama being driven out of Tibet wept … Continued
By lindsaylow
The doctor Dr. Meeta Patel treated victims of the Yonge Street van attack BY RICK PENCINER, MD, EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN AND DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL A decade of caring for some of the sickest patients in a hospital on any given day combined with intense training makes Meeta Patel the doctor you … Continued
By Erin Neilly
A new proposed development in Chinatown is sparking a worry in Toronto over whether the character of the city’s most unique neighbourhoods will survive the ongoing development boom. A community consultation meeting was recently held for the 13-storey, mixed-use building in Chinatown at 315–325 Spadina Ave., a location that includes long-standing restaurant Rol San. There, … Continued
Fans of the new Star Wars series The Mandalorian have gone absolutely bonkers for its newly introduced character, who is officially referred to as the Child. The green creature, who made its debut last month, has been affectionately dubbed “Baby Yoda” and is lighting up social media and the web with various forms of fan … Continued
The unique space at 50 Bartlett Ave. has hints of industrialism that speak to its former life. It boasts a ton of character, with an eclectic mix of colour and furniture making it worthy of being a $5,995 per month rental. This cosy two-bedroom, three-bathroom rental spans over 1,750-square-feet across two storeys. It comes furnished … Continued
Do you know the people and places that make up the fabric of your community? A great part of living in Toronto is discovering the faces and places that make up your local ‘hood. We popped in for a chat with a few successful business owners in Bayview, Mt. Pleasant, and Leaside. Here’s what they … Continued
By lindsaylow
You may not recognize chef Teo Paul by name, but chances are you know his Ossington strip restaurants: Union and Côte de Bœuf. At a time when many Toronto restaurants are struggling to hold the attention of trend-driven diners, Union continues to fill tables and impress eaters 10 years into its run (as does younger … Continued
Buying a gift for your special someone is not always an easy task. Some people are happy with a simple piece of jewellery, while others are hoping for something that strays from the ordinary. This year, get creative and give a gift you can share. From cooking with cannabis to meat smoking 101, here are … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Twenty years ago the Canadian indie music scene was dominated by bands. Talented, groundbreaking groups such as Broken Social Scene, Metric, Arcade Fire and Stars helped defined a generation. It was glorious and they changed the world. Stars formed in Toronto in 2000, and relocated to Montreal where the launched a celebrated career with eight … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Last week, T.O. singer-songwriter Zoe Sky Jordan released her single, “Name On It.” Her name may sound familiar, as she’s the daughter of Canadian music stars Marc Jordan and Amy Sky. In music families and beyond, one thing tends to ring true — Mom knows best. This couldn’t be more true for Zoe, as it … Continued
By lindsaylow
Joanne Kates trained at the Ecole Cordon Bleu de Cuisine in Paris. She has written articles for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Maclean’s and Chatelaine. Is Grant van Gameren phoning it in? And if yes, does it matter? When you have an ever-expanding little restaurant empire, being the chef, the guy behind the … Continued
