Detox this: We ask a top doc about superfoods and fad diets
If you had Toronto’s top nutrition expert, Dr. David Jenkins, Canada research chair in nutrition and metabolism, cornered, what would you ask him?
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What’s your street cred score? Your word is key for setting boundaries with kids
Street cred is how seriously they take you when the rubber hits the road. All kids sometimes give their parents trouble when parents set limits or tell them to do stuff like homework and chores. The issue is how much trouble.
Doom-soul sister Cold Specks releases high-powered debut album
Al Spx is a mild-mannered 23-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter from Etobicoke, and her first album, I Predict a Graceful Expulsion, has just hit stores. Known around the world as Cold Specks, and already considered by many to be the next big thing in popular music, she is on her way to becoming very big, very fast. And she’s in town for a special show at the Danforth Music Hall on June 2 with Great Lake Swimmers.
Aubrey Dan announces final curtain call
Aubrey Dan’s production company, Dancap Productions, Inc., has announced that it will not offer a 2013 subscription season in Toronto. Known for bringing hits like the musical Jersey Boys to theatres, Dancap often leased space at the Toronto Centre for the Arts (TCA) for 15- to 20-week intervals, where its shows were a major draw. … Continued
How can Black make a comeback?
Conrad Black has returned to his Bridle Path estate and second only to his freedom is his claim of innocence. With the former media-mogul now back in the spotlight, we spoke to PR expert, a lawyer, a journalist and an author to ask: How can Black repair his reputation? Playing the blame game Peter … Continued
Grand Electric opens its patio; getting into Grand Electric becomes moderately feasible
Grand Electric’s restaurant’s 40-seat capacity — combined with sweet tacos — meant that wait times to get into the place often exceeded two hours. With the new patio, the capacity hits 100, and wait times are apparently down to 45 minutes or less.
Backyard Issue: How to have the best summer ever — without leaving your own backyard
It’s getting hot out there. But you don’t have to flee to cottage country to enjoy the heat. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your own backyard (or, you know, balcony, if you live downtown). We’ve rounded up BBQ experts, beer masters and party people to show you how to have the best … Continued
North York resident accused in $60 million Holocaust fraud
A North York woman has been accused by the United States Attorney’s Office in connection with a fraud scheme that diverted $57.3 million US away from Holocaust survivors. Luba Kramrish is one of more than 30 conspirators linked by the FBI to a scheme that took funds from the Conference of Jewish Material Claims Against … Continued
Markham residents alarmed over proposed Sabiston landfill project
A project being considered by the Town of Markham on the former Sabiston landfill site has local residents concerned for the future of the adjacent German Mills Settlers Park. At a recent public meeting, Markham began considering installing an aerobic system from the SPL Beatty Company to reduce methane emissions from the site. The system … Continued
Thornhill gymnasts land Olympic spot
A team of young athletes hailing from the Thornhill area are officially Olympics bound to represent Canada in rhythmic gymnastics. The gymnasts from Kalev Estienne Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre, aged 17 to 21, were invited to the London 2012 Summer Olympics after their rhythmic gymnastics senior group took the top pan-American spot at last year’s World … Continued
Morning Throwback: Toronto men should never be allowed to get bored — ever
Apparently dudes back in the ’50s made bare-backed pyramids with other dudes and then got hefty, fancy-looking fellows to stand behind them cheering, like they just won the Kentucky Derby or something. Hey, sometimes the spirit (most likely bourbon) moves you, but we’re thinking these guys had just polished off a case of Masculinity Lite.
Theatre Review: Home
Home, the latest production from the superlative Soulpepper theatre, is a 1970 British comedy (actually, make that tragicomedy). It is a short one-act play of less than 80 minutes that has a secret at its core; well, a sort-of secret anyway — most will figure it out early in the performance.