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Tchotchkes and holiday gifts galore

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  William Ashley is recognized as   North America's largest retailer in Tableware, Kitchenware, and Home Décor. They carry the finest selection of world renowned brands. Also, they are Canada’s exclusive destination for Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland. WILLIAM ASHLEY, 131 Bloor Street West, 416 964 2900, Vaughan Holiday Pop Up Shop (Dec. 2-24) 111 Creditview Rd. … Continued

6 festive Toronto foodie finds

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  Celebrate with seasonal Bûches de Noël, cheesecakes, tarts, pastries and cookies. Spread cheer with Gift Baskets brimming with chocolates from Small Indulgences. Three Toronto locations: Uptown, Downtown, Beach – www.dufflet.com DUFFLET PASTRIES, 2638 Yonge Street, 416 484 9080 www.dufflet.com   This year Uptown Brie is making entertaining family and friends easier. Whether it’s an … Continued

4 Toronto shops making it easy to find the perfect holiday gift for your guy

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  Muddy George is an independent, casual contemporary menswear store. The unifying theme of the brands we carry is that each piece is well made, wearable and timeless with an emphasis on made in Canada. We are committed to forward-thinking fashion while nurturing the awareness and appreciation of goods locally. MUDDY GEORGE, 973 Bloor Street W., … Continued

Local girl inspires bald is beautiful campaign

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Residents in the Bedford Park community are going bald this winter, and they’re doing so for Katarina Burgess, a brave Grade 5 student at John Wanless Public School who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Katarina has osteosarcoma, the same type of cancer that affected Terry Fox. On Nov. 17 at Starks Barber Company near Yonge … Continued

T.O.’s most inspiring women of 2017: Jen Agg

By Andrew Mannsbach

When it comes to making a difference in our city, Jen Agg did the work. She’s not a dilettante — she built her restaurants, she wrote her book, she told hard truths and stomped on everyone’s toes and told them to wake up. She gave voice to the frustrations that a lot of people were feeling. She was clear from the start that she wasn’t going to play nice with bro culture.

T.O.’s most inspiring women of 2017: Rachel Parent

By Andrew Mannsbach

Rachel Parent has been an incredible force in spreading awareness about genetically modified ingredients, not just in Canada but around the world. Not a lot of kids — or adults for that matter — are driven to start a non-profit organization, but she founded KidsRightToKnow when she was just a young teen, and has been tirelessly campaigning to have GMOs labelled in Canada ever since.

T.O.’s most inspiring women of 2017: Kadeisha Buchanan

By Andrew Mannsbach

On the field, Kadeisha Buchanan [player on the national women’s soccer team] is definitely a trailblazer right now for the sport across Canada. She has been shortlisted as a finalist for the FIFA Ballon d’Or, was named the Best Young Player in the 2015 Women’s World Cup and won the UEFA Women’s Champions League this year with her team in Europe.

A two-person race for T.O. mayor?

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Councillor Joe Cressy is the kind of person this city needs as mayor. He’s young, progressive, politically skilled in getting things done and has an appealing manner. He works well with political opponents yet remains clear about issues. But he has no intention of running for mayor next fall.

Ridiculous yet awesome

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A) LITERALLY A CAN Looking for a gift that has ‘completely bonkers’ writ across it? This sterling silver can is it. You could even keep it for yourself and swap in the real thing. They’ll never know.  TIFFANY & CO., $2,050 B) PEA POD PILL CASE Does the sight of too many pills for all those pesky … Continued