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Affordable East York
Shopping infrastructure highlights food-choice differences in Beaches/East York vs. Scarborough
What do the locations of big-name grocery chains, independent businesses and fast-food enterprises tell us about Scarborough versus the East York/Beaches areas?
Arts & Life
Japanese-Canadian community hosts annual Haru Matsuri spring festival
Spring came early to Wynford Drive as the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre welcomed visitors for its Haru Matsuri festival.
Arts & Life
It takes a community to raise a small business, and a pandemic to test it
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is often thought of being destructive for businesses, some actually thrived because of it. Their futures are now uncertain as the province reopens and they learn whether their new customers will keep coming.
COVID-19
Meet Whitby’s latest success story: Manhattin Kitchen & Eatery
A pandemic and a suffering economy isn’t the ideal environment to start a business for any entrepreneur, but this determined family decided the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t going to stop them.
Business
How one Toronto company is creating sustainable takeout options to reduce city waste
Megan Takeda-Tully and partner Julianna Greco have launched Suppli to help restaurants and their customers cut down on non-recyclable black plastic packaging
News
Dumpling House chooses safety of staff, customers over indoor dining
Dumpling House, a well-known restaurant on Gerrard avenue in Chinatown east, is choosing not to reopen its indoor dine-in space to the public after lifting restrictions. The reason is for the safety of their staff and customers.
News
Meals on Wheels East York delivery hampered by major snowstorm
During a snowstorm, some might stay home with a cosy, home-cooked meal, while others...
Community
Community fridges pop up in Toronto neighbourhoods during COVID-19 pandemic
A series of community fridges have popped up in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic, operating on the principle "take what you need and leave what you can." But the program isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
Community
Scavenger hunt lets families enjoy supporting food bank
On April 3, the Mississauga Food Bank will be holding the Scavenger Hunt, an initiative that aims to raise food for people in need.
Events
Brave the cold: Toronto’s winters can be delicious
Winterlicious is a boon for Toronto's foodies. Midwinter is a slow time for restaurants in Toronto.
Events
Toronto’s new Eataly store hosts grand opening
The highly successful Italian inspired store has now opened its seventh location in North America on Toronto's very own Bloor Street.
Arts & Life
Vegan Torontonians shop, feast at holiday market
The thirrd annual Veg Holiday Market took over Artscape Wychwood Barns on Sunday withy vegan foods, drinks, and gifts
News
Trans fat ban doesn’t catch East York businesses by surprise
The FDA ruled to ban trans fat in 2017 and the ban took effect last Monday, September 15. Many popular foods will be affected.
News
East York food plant to expand with money from Queen’s Park
The Mondelez-Peek Freans plant in East York is getting a significant upgrade that will expand the number of products made there.
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