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Betting on pot in the stock market

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Since Justin Trudeau’s election, the Canadian cannabis space has seen  significant growth both in public and private sectors. The industry is gearing up for its entry into the legal recreational cannabis market set to open up by July 1, 2018.  Although the new cannabis bill (C-45) introduced in April presents some uncertainty as to how … Continued

First Nations fare love affair

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KŪ-KŬM When placing the words “tasting menu” in a scratchy thought bubble, French cuisine tends to fill the void. But at uptown’s brand new indigenous restaurant, French-trained chef Joseph Shawana is making it far more personal. Chef Shawana, who was raised on the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve No. 26 on Manitoulin Island, presents items inspired by … Continued

Cover Story: Game of Cones

By Andrew Mannsbach

THIS SUMMER’S SIX HOTTEST CONES 1) At Markham’s WOOFFLES & CREAM patrons come for the Hong Kong–style egg waffles in flavours like lap cheong and seaweed with green tea soft serve. 8360 Kennedy Rd., #81, $8 2) RED BEAN WAFFLE HOUSE has just the cutest cone. A fish-shaped red bean waffle (bungeoppang) fresh from the griddle acts as the … Continued

The Queen’s Plate’s Midtown milliner

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When it comes to the Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest thoroughbred horse race, a hat is your most important accessory. So we spoke to the event’s official milliner, David Dunkley, to find out how to step up our hat game before the festivities kick off on July 1 at Woodbine Racetrack. “The colour blue in all … Continued

Taste Test: T.O.’s top lobster rolls

By Andrew Mannsbach

  905 TAKES THE TOP SPOT Good Catch Boil House, M109-179 Enterprise Blvd., $22.95 “As far as flavour goes, this has the best taste. I like the fact that there’s pickle in it. It adds a nice brightness to it. The lobster is cooked well. The bun is the right size. They’ve done a really good job on … Continued

Bloor initiative a winner

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Nine months after Toronto launched its Bloor bike lane, is the project a success?  A survey released by the city earlier this year shows 64 per cent of resident and business respondents believe the lane provides safety for cyclists while allowing acceptable traffic flow and parking. Nearly two-thirds of motorists say they feel “comfortable” driving … Continued

Miriam Baker's rise in the T.O. fashion industry

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For Miriam Baker, the idea of pursuing a career in fashion was one initially curbed by pragmatism.  “I always had an interest but never considered it a viable career option because I was thinking more along the lines of traditional professions,” she says. While in high school at Freemont Academy, Baker struggled to find her … Continued

Women are a growing part of cannabis market

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After a long day of carefully prepared lunches, attentive homework nagging and the sometimes frantic running to and from soccer practice or dance class, many moms choose to unwind with a nice glass of wine.  By July 1, 2018, this staple mommy routine has the potential to transform into a sleekly designed vaporizer, a thoughtfully … Continued

Richmond Hill man saves three from house fire

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Domenic Ferrantone was walking to his car at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, when he noticed flames across the street creeping up the side of his neighbours’ house on Canyon Hill Road by Elgin Mills Road West and Bathurst Street. At the sight of the fire, he directed his wife to warn the neighbours … Continued