Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Nick Burden
Nick Burden practices what he calls “beautiful nonsense or freestyle yelling”—a crowd-heavy, improvisational style shaped more by people-watching as a […]
Articles by Emilea Semancik
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Writer Sarah Waisvisz
I met Sarah Waisvisz in the fall of 1993 in Mrs. Zielinski’s homeroom class at Broadview Public School (Ottawa), where […]
Charities
Charitable Choices: Paola Gómez of MUSE Arts
Led by co-founder and program director Paola Gómez, MUSE Arts is a community-driven organization working at the intersection of creativity […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Art-Rock Project Grotoko
Grotoko is an art-rock/baroque-rock solo project created by non-binary composer, multi-instrumentalist, and cartoonist, Blue McLeod. The project’s first milestone was […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Bria Hiebert
Bria Hiebert is a Toronto-based comedian who practices what she calls “confessional” comedy—the kind of raw, personal material you’d normally […]
Food & Drink
Season to Taste: Jayden Park of Gateau Ghost
Toronto’s culinary landscape is shaped by chefs who blend personal history with bold creativity, and Jayden Park is one of […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Melodic Punk Band Wasting Time
Toronto melodic punk lifers Wasting Time return with their new single “Ripped Blue Jeans,” out December 12 via People of […]
Music
Five Minutes With: Pop-Rock Artist CMAGIC5
CMAGIC5 is an award-winning Canadian Pop-Rock powerhouse and mental health advocate from Toronto—an artist who, quite literally, was rocking before […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Kevin Campbell
Toronto comedian Kevin Campbell has built a reputation for sharp timing and fearless misdirection. Known online as @cringekev, Campbell blends […]
Businesses
Homegrown Business: Tanner Johnson of WingsUp!
WingsUp! has become a staple for wing lovers across Canada, known for its fresh, never-frozen chicken and an ever-growing lineup […]