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Charities

Charitable Choices: Lawrence Cherney of Soundstreams

Soundstreams is a pioneering arts organization committed to showcasing Canada’s most innovative composers and sharing their work with audiences worldwide. The organization commissions and premieres new works that explore contemporary themes and spark cultural conversations [...]
Lifestyle

Sapphire the dog is looking for a new home in the Toronto area

Meet Sapphire, a gentle 1-year-old boy who is slowly learning that the world can be a safe and welcoming place. Sapphire is a soft-natured dog who tends to move at his own pace, especially when [...]
Businesses

Homegrown Business: Victoria Paige of Bibbity Bobbity Princess Parties

Magical, immersive, and thoughtfully produced, Bibbity Bobbity Princess Parties is a premier children’s entertainment company bringing fairytales to life across the Greater Toronto Area. Specializing in princess parties, superhero visits, and themed character experiences, the [...]
Food & Drink

Recipe for Turkey Chili from Farm Boy

Farm Boy shared with us this Turkey Chili recipe, a lighter twist on a classic crowd-pleaser. Packed with lean ground turkey, colourful vegetables, and warming spices, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd, meal prepping for the [...]
Lifestyle

Abernathy the cat is looking for a new home in the Toronto area

By day, Abernathy is a quiet observer, curling up in cozy spots and keeping a watchful eye on her world. But when the lights go down, this curious girl comes alive—exploring, playing, and claiming her [...]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Artist T.J. Derry

December 17, 2025

Thomas, as I call him, opens his eyes and stumbles out of bed. Coffee is his morning ritual—preferably with a dash of cinnamon—so on goes his ‘I-used-to-skateboard-but-now-I’m-kind-of-a-grown-up’ outfit, and out the door he goes in [...]
The 25 Best Movies of the 21st Century (So Far)

December 16, 2025
“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Artist Heather Marie Annis

December 10, 2025

Recipe for Turkey Chili from Farm Boy

December 21, 2025

Farm Boy shared with us this Turkey Chili recipe, a lighter twist on a classic crowd-pleaser. Packed with lean ground turkey, colourful vegetables, and warming spices, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd, meal prepping for the [...]
CHON Modern Thai Where Every Dish Tells a Story

December 15, 2025
Recipe for Cereal Shrimp Toast from Chef Jayden Park

December 14, 2025

A look at the Architecture and Contents of the Toronto Reference Library

by Serena Lopez in Community & Culture

Home to the largest reference collection in Canada, the Toronto Reference Library, formerly the Metropolitan Reference Library, is one of the biggest libraries in the city with its 5 storey interior located at Yonge and [...]