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Homegrown Business: Joy McCarthy of Hello Joyous

Hello Joyous creates high-performance skin and hair care products with organic, plant-powered ingredients and no fillers or water. Their goal is to help their customers find joy in the everyday with their Canadian-made beauty products. [...]
Food & Drink

Recipe for Pad Thai in Tamarind and Palm Sugar Sauce from Chef Nuit

A beloved classic of Thai cuisine, Pad Thai is a vibrant, flavour-packed stir-fry that balances sweet, tangy, and savoury elements in every bite. This recipe from Chef Nuit features tender rice noodles tossed in a [...]
Lifestyle

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

Meet Matilda (Mati), a 3-year-old American Shorthair calico with a gentle heart and a quiet, soulful presence. She’s a naturally shy and sensitive cat who thrives in peaceful, predictable environments. Matilda feels most at ease [...]
Community & Culture

Skittles Launches “Ink The Rainbow” Campaign to Restore and Protect Pride Symbols Across Canada

As symbols of love, identity, and inclusion, rainbows have long stood as beacons of Pride for the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Yet in recent years, these public symbols — from rainbow flags to crosswalks — have faced [...]
Food & Drink

Escape to the Mediterranean Coast with a visit to Abrielle Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s bustling Entertainment District is Abrielle (355 King Street West), a swoon-worthy restaurant inspired by the beauty and flavours of the Mediterranean coast. Almost hidden in plain sight among the [...]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Visual Artist Judy Singer

June 25, 2025

Judy Singer is not just a celebrated artist; she’s a force of nature—a true visionary whose work has captivated audiences across Canada and the United States for decades. Discovered in 1974 by the legendary Jack [...]
Toronto: A Sketchy History is a witty, illustrated tribute to the city

June 21, 2025
Maurice Vellekoop, Aristote Kavungu win big at 2025 Trillium Book Awards

June 21, 2025

CONTEST: Discover your history with Ancestry.ca this holiday season

by Joel Levy in History

Ancestry.ca wants Canadians to create meaningful connections with family through their own personal discoveries. This holiday season, the global leader in family history has two great options for gift-givers and recipients who are interested in [...]