A MISSING PUZZLE PIECE When three dudes from Egypt arrived in the U. S. A. back in 1990, they noticed something was up. Mohamed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka and Abdelbaset Elsayed opened a hot dog cart at West 53rd Street and 6th Avenue, and found that Muslim cabbies, who made up much of their customer base, … Continued
Fit Chicks is a series of boot camps and fitness retreats that began in 2008 when founders Amanda Quinn and Laura Jackson saw a gap in the market for women who wanted to be part of a fitness community. Today I’m trying one of their outdoor bootcamp sessions in Willowdale Park with instructor Veronica … Continued
A new development proposal for 52 townhouses on the eastern border of the Hindu Temple Society of Richmond Hill has the local community on edge. Built in 1983, this place of worship has become a destination for thousands of visitors annually, with ceremonial events and celebrations. The development is currently in the planning process with … Continued
With urban neighbourhoods getting denser, backyard privacy is becoming more important and harder to achieve for homeowners. The good news is there are easy solutions to enhance backyard privacy. Plants: Regardless of whether you’re working with a large urban backyard or a smaller downtown plot, adding some low-maintenance greenery can optimize privacy, while adding some … Continued
Of course it’s only natural to want to know that your kids are safe and that you’re aware of what they’re getting up to, but the more we constantly keep tabs on them, the less independence and personal responsibility they learn. Are we the ones holding them back?
NAME: HAWLEY DUNBAR BLOG: SIDEWALK HUSTLE INSTAGRAM: 156 K followers One half of powerhouse brand Sidewalk Hustle, Dunbar is known for her edgy-chic street style and eye for footwear. What shoe are you really feeling this season? I’m all about flatforms and sneakers. Flatforms are so easy to rock with nearly anything, almost as much … Continued
The developer of a 35-storey tower proposed for next door to John Fisher Junior Public School has reached an agreement with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) that will allow construction to begin this summer. But parents argue certain elements of the recent risk assessment have been ignored. “The parents are very concerned that the … Continued
Parenting news these days is about how to get your kids ready for camp, how to know if they’re ready and what to pack. You know that already. But how about getting parents ready for camp? We all understand that sending a child to camp is a huge developmental challenge for them. Leaving home for … Continued
When it comes to this summer backyard favourite, McEwan says the selection is key — you want a variety of meats, a terrine or pâté en croûte, one cheese for contrast, the perfect bread and a fruit component.
Come From Away, the musical about the town of Gander, N.L., that temporarily doubled its population in the wake of 9/11 when planes were redirected there, is the broadway hit of the year, snapping up seven Tony Award nominations. We chatted with the play’s creators, Torontonians David Hein and Irene Sankoff, ahead of the Tony Awards on June 11, about how the events of 9/11 shaped their love story.
Sonia Rodriguez in National Ballet’s new stunner A Streetcar Named Desire running June 3 to 10 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Our own anxiety causes us to forget what Wendy Mogel so eloquently labelled “the blessing of a skinned knee.” The social equivalent of a skinned knee is the undesirable child in the cabin.
