The doldrums of a cruel winter and an unusually wet spring have finally evaporated into full sunshine, an NBA championship and a city that is genuinely buzzing with excitement for these precious summer months. From July 5th to the 21st, Summerlicious is back! So we rounded up a handful of the best offerings in Toronto, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The inspiration for Alyssa Kerbel’s gender-neutral children’s clothing line came not from the desire to start her own company, but from the necessity to fill a gap in the market. “After I had my daughter, I wanted to dress her in a similar way to how I dress, which is very much sort of casual … Continued
Toronto’s most famous street is lined with local stores and shopkeepers, both old and new. We popped in to find out a little more about these Yonge Street staples and how they’ve found their own secret to success. ROBYN’S COOKIES Robyn Coffey started baking her fabulous chocolate chip cookies many years ago, and they were … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The late, great ocean conservation hero and documentary filmmaker Rob Stewart, who grew up near Bayview and York Mills, made it his life’s mission to save the sharks. And there has been no greater threat to the endangered species than the practice of commercial shark finning, which is responsible for the killing of millions of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 31st edition of the Toronto Fringe Festival hosts more than 150 shows this year. The long-running event boasts a wide range of entertainment available for less than the regular price of a movie ticket. This year’s festival isn’t as widespread as last year’s. But it has established a foothold in Toronto’s east end by … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Canada’s oldest thoroughbred horse race is set to take over the turf at Woodbine Racetrack this month. The 161st running of the venerable Queen’s Plate will take place on June 29. The event, first run at the Carleton Track in downtown Toronto in 1860, has evolved into a two-day festival over the weekend of June … Continued
By Erin Neilly
With the retirement of Ricky Ray, James Franklin will be stepping in as the Argos new starting quarterback when they kick off the season on June 22. We caught up with Franklin to learn a little more about his life off the field with his wife Kaylee. How they met Technically we met on … Continued
By Erin Neilly
NORAH JONES A captivating songwriter and spellbinding performer, Jones has come full circle on her new album, returning to the jazz roots of her 2002 stunning debut Come Away with Me. She plays the Sony Centre, June 26. DIANA ROSS The queen. With a career spanning well over half a century, Ross is one of … Continued
Don’t have your child registered for a summer program yet? Not to worry, these Toronto camps deliver quality experiences for stressed parents (and bored kids) this summer. Whether you’re looking for an athletic or educational program, or a bit of both, there’s a camp for nearly every child. These programs will have your kids wanting … Continued
