The Bollywood blow-up
Vibrant costumes, intricate jewellery and enthusiastic dance are all pieces of the Bollywood puzzle. But more than just a style of music and film, it is a culture. A culture that accepts multiculturalism through a…
Profiles
Husband, dad, carpenter moonlights… on art
After creating enough work, Andrew Lindell had his first exhibition, called Curve 1, at Gallery 1313. While it was a success, he decided to take time off from his art to focus on his family and personal life. And now, 10 years later, Lindell is back to what he enjoys doing.
Scarborough Author Writes Children’s Book About The TTC
Scarborough author Barbara Ferreira wrote a children’s storybook that shows how the Toronto transit system can be a magical ride through a child’s eyes. Her book, Riding the Rocket, features a little boy named Sean…
Former star Cory Boyd still looking for a comeback
Its early June, scorching heat nearly fries the turf field at Oakville’s St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic secondary school. This is the venue where fans would get a chance to see their defending CFL champions, Toronto…
Aldred now an author
Jack Aldred, 89, made news across Canada just a month ago, when he said he would march in a Canada Day parade alongside other veterans from the Todmorden legion branch in his old uniform — navy regulations notwithstanding.
A familiar presence passes
“He was a parade marshal for every East York parade and he even sat beside the mayor in the car,” said Jennifer Hazlett. “I don’t think there’s anybody that didn’t know him. Everywhere we would go, somebody would always know him.”
An uncommon scribbler
“Sometimes I get really weird looks on the subway — ‘Why is this person staring at me?’ kind of thing,” Michael Tsouras said. “But I’m always looking at ‘How do I express that line in a pencil or a pen? How do I translate that?’”
Business get its big break from dancing
Tapers, a fashion accessory designed by young designers from Toronto are manufactured in Scarborough. The designers of Aeon Attire mixed their passion for dance to help finance their designs.
Young duo learns to live through music
With instruments, their voices and a vision, two young musicians prove that life and music are their greatest teachers. Xylk (pronounced Silk) Lorena, 20, and Angela Abrenica, 20, have two distinct styles of music. They never expected to come together and create a duo—Plaitwrights (pronounced playwrights).
Toronto’s man at the Vatican: Father Thomas Rosica
Father Thomas Rosica is back in Toronto from a four-week whirlwind he calls “the most intense period of (his) life” that saw him serving as Vatican spokesman. He was there when the Cardinals elected the new Pope Frances, pictured here with Rosica after the Argentine pontiff met the world’s press Saturday March 17 in Rome.