Jim Creeggan says his childhood in east Scarborough paved the way to his famous musical career. The Barenaked Ladies bassist grew up around the Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road area and although Creeggan now lives…
To some people, vintage clothing might seem just a fashion trend. But to others, it’s their life’s work. Owning a vintage shop on Queen Street West isn’t easy, says John Christman.
When a kid buys a gun in Scarborough, does that mean it’s 50 Cent’s fault? Although many people believe certain types of music have a negative influence on teens and the choices they make, this…
Going from a role as an evil criminal to Santa Claus is easier than you think, says Len Henderson. He is the lead actor in the Norm Foster comedy Dear Santa, running from Nov. 27…
When you think of concert promoters, the first thing that comes to mind is a scumbag who would rip anyone off for a buck. Johnathon Gough is not this kind of guy. Gough, 23, is…
You don’t hear a lot of death metal in east Scarborough, but a local band is hoping to change local music trends a bit from hip-hop and rap. In fact, according to the band members…
Glynis Humphrey’s new installation looks at the female body and what it might look like in another kind of space. And that’s just what she has to show her art in as the Doris McCarthy…
George Stroumboulopoulos is no stranger to edgy rocker-style fashion. He’s been spotted wearing fashions designed and created by Stu Andrenelli and Bean, owners of the innovative Toronto-based clothing company Playdead Cult.
Mike Woodbridge calls the Scarborough Village Theatre home. He is a local resident and the director of the Jack Sharkey play I Take This Man, which is running now until April 12 at the Scarborough…
Local resident David Colpitts says he’ll still be playing violin in an orchestra when he’s 90. That would be another 28 years, if you’re counting. “I’m planning on playing for as long as I can…