Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Visual Artist Mahshid Khajehvand
I’ve known Mahshid Khajehvand for years, and the passion she brings to art — both as a creator and a […]
Articles by Emilea Semancik
jazz
Five Minutes With: Contemporary Jazz Artist Eddie Bullen
Eddie Bullen is, in every way, a standout amongst his generation of multi-talented artists. Eddie’s lengthy career has yielded an […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Wafik Nasralla
Comedian Wafik Nasralla brings sharp insight, irreverence, and warmth to the stage, blending social commentary with a healthy dose of […]
Charities
Charitable Choices: Una Wright of YouthSpeak Charity
Una Wright is the Founder and Executive Director of YouthSpeak Charity, a Canadian organization built on the power of lived […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Ava Val
Toronto comedian Ava Val brings electric energy and fearless honesty to the stage, turning deeply personal experiences into laughter that […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto-based Writer Hajer Mirwali
Palestinian-Iraqi poet and writer Hajer Mirwali brings a striking blend of vulnerability and power to her work, exploring themes of […]
Charities
Charitable Choices: La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
For philanthropist Emmanuelle Gattuso, supporting the well-being of children facing serious illness is both a personal mission and a long-standing […]
Businesses
Homegrown Business: Tahani Aburaneh of F.I.R.E.
After more than three decades in real estate, Tahani Aburaneh has built her career on one clear mission: empowering women […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Ashwyn Singh
Ashwyn Singh has carved out a bold space in the stand-up world, fearlessly tackling topics like immigration, religion, and social […]
Businesses
Homegrown Business: Amanda and Sebastian of Adventure Alley
Toronto couple Amanda Neves and Sebastian Kennedy are the husband-and-wife team behind Adventure Alley, a nature-inspired indoor play space reimagining […]