Santa Claus has come back to town
With Christmas music, dance and candies, the east end welcomes back the Beaches Santa Claus parade after a three-years absence.
Arts & Life
Youth In Care Project set to screen at TIFF Bell Lightbox
A documentary about youth in the child welfare system, created by former youth in care, will premiere to a sold-out audience at a prominent Toronto theatre.
Brick Works art installation gives public outlet to bond over shared sorrow
Space for Grief is an immersive art installation held at Evergreen Brick Works on Bayview Avenue until Nov. 18.
A new Day of the Dead celebration is coming to Toronto ‘Mexican style’
The Day of the Dead is Mexico’s biggest celebration, and Toronto will host its own dance extravaganza Nov. 2.
CaféTO program to work better next year, city officials promise
When Mayor Olivia Chow announced future CaféTO program plans, she started with an apology to business owners for this year’s rollout.
Spotlight on LGBTQ+ community at Just for Laughs Festival
The LGBTQ+ community took over the annual Just for Laughs Toronto Festival on Sept. 24, sponsored by Pride Toronto.
Restaurants striving to hold prices during inflationary times
With many Torontonians unable to afford dining out these days, restaurants are trying to figure out how to attract customers and stay afloat. The current inflation rate in Canada is four per cent, with the…
Author fest uses storytelling to connect readers in the digital age
This year’s theme at was “Taking Flight,” a celebration of human imagination, connection, and freedom of expression.
Free weekly yoga sessions offered for marginalized women
A nonprofit group is opening up three free yoga classes weekly for Black, Indigenous and radicalized women as well as non-binary people.
Toronto author shares journey of ’Struggling To Be Well’ in new podcast, book
Keith Vander Wees is an author, musician and podcaster who uses his life story to spread awareness about schizophrenia.