A group of midtown residents, dubbed the Friends of Toronto Public Cemeteries (FTPC), is asking the province to reclaim approximately 1,200 acres of land across the GTA that is governed by a private not-for-profit corporation called the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC). Mount Pleasant Cemetery, a large swath of greenery that stretches from Yonge … Continued
IFW will take place at the Harbourfront Centre from May 31 to June 3.
Leah Rifkin learned how to strike the balance of work and play at a young age. Langstaff Secondary School was full of extracurricular opportunities, and this intrepid adolescent took full advantage by throwing herself into the drama department. “Plays were a big part of my life,” Rifkin says. And even though, she was a bit … Continued
In my line of work, I’m privy to an often unsolicited glimpse into the intimate lives of couples from all walks of life. From chatty Uber drivers to long-lost childhood friends, it’s not uncommon for people to open up as soon as they find out what I do for a living. One of the trends … Continued
When we think of summer camp, we typically think of kids marching through fields, gathering bugs and butterflies, or running across the grass in pursuit of a soccer ball, camp counsellor or fellow camper. But what do you do if your wee day camper is not enthused about embracing Mother Nature? It’s time to finalize … Continued
It’s a universally well-known fact that Canadians love their balls of fried dough. Loukoumania (3120 Rutherford Rd.) offers a Greek take on everyone’s favourite doughnut hole-style treat. Loukoumades are Grecian orbs of pure deliciousness that are traditionally coated in honey and rolled in cinnamon. But here customization is key: you can choose from dozens of … Continued
Bella McFadden, young entrepreneur and business owner, has managed the impossible — she gets to shop for a living. “When I was a kid, I was so hard on my mom because I always wanted to go shopping. I said to myself, ‘I need to find an industry where I can make money on that.’” … Continued
Our properties have become much more valuable to us with the intensification of our city. We ask our gardens and landscapes to enhance our busy lifestyles, and often what we need and want from our gardens shifts over the course of our lives. The outdoor space that served our needs when we were a young … Continued
Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg announced the impending closure of her landmark restaurant The Black Hoof this evening over social media.
The numbers are in for 2018, and the home renovation market is going through another shift! Every year I eagerly await the Cost vs. Value report put out by Remodeling Magazine (www.remodeling.hw.net), and even though this report is an American study, the national averages are an excellent indicator of what is happening in the Canadian … Continued
Yorkville hasn’t been pegged as a proper party destination since Neil Young and co. ditched the hood for less gentrified pastures. Or so we thought. Apparently, if you hit up STK on a Saturday, you’ll see that there’s a pulse. By midnight, the men in $3,000 suits let go. It gets raucous. People topple off … Continued
Carolyn Harris has become a Canadian expert on royal history, from as far back as Magna Carta to the present day royals. For Harris, royalty isn’t just something that becomes interesting around a royal wedding or another royal baby, it’s her job. Harris says she remembers her interest in royalty developing during a trip to … Continued
