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Dutil Denim opens on Queen West as Toronto's latest destination for jeans

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After five years of serving the denim-loving public exclusively in Vancouver, Dutil Denim finally opened its second store last week in Toronto. The store is the latest in a string of out-of-province labels that are feeling the love on Queen Street West. “We feel very welcomed in a city that feels like our big brother,” says co-owner Eric Dickstein. “People are continuously coming in and letting us know how excited they are that we’re here.”

Toronto protesters push for electoral reform, but who needs that? (A satire, in case it isn’t obvious)

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Saturday was National Day of Action for Electoral Reform, which saw protesters gather at Queen’s Park and across the country to push for an alternative to the current first-past-the-post voting system. Their argument? Something about the Conservatives having won a majority with only 39 per cent of the vote. But really, who cares what 60 per cent of 14,720,580 voters chose? Here are seven reasons why we don’t need electoral reform.

Local 'Headmistress' masters the art of the headdress

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My “head-gear” collection knows no bounds. Or so it would seem, when I think back on all the scrunchies, Hot Loops, plastic butterfly clips (I’m looking at you, 1999), bandanas, hats-that-could-pass-as-tea-cosies, bumpits and headbands that I’ve owned. Woefully nerdy elementary school photos aside, these ghosts of head-adornments past have served me well. Lately, though, I’ve managed to convince myself that my tastes have matured a little — thanks, in part, to the Headmistress.

Soulpepper’s latest double bill is not to be missed

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Regular readers of my monthly theatre reviews in Post City Magazines must get exhausted from my frequent praise of Soulpepper as the most consistently exciting theatre company in Canada. But how can I stop raving? When one wants to experience deeply moving (and often very funny) Chekhov plays, or even Shakespeare (such as the delightful, music-filled version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream), the Distillery District is the place to go.