Lifestyle, Culture, Music
As every local Torontonian, we’ve been to the latest “hot spots,” the new nightclubs, the next trendy restaurant with rave reviews, but where’s the excitement? The spontaneity? If you’re sick of going out, “just cuz” it’s a Friday night and rather stay in watching Netflix and binge eating than fight off trolls at the club, this […]
Dog-owners face public backlash for using parks, but where are they supposed to go? Do we let protective parents run the parks while dogs can’t run at all? I’ve recently encountered multiple incidents where discrimination against animals is becoming an escalating issue in Toronto. It may be due to the ethnic diversity that Toronto brags […]
The familiar clang of glasses being washed behind the bar is audible above the chill mood music. Water droplets hang loosely on upside down glass bongs that are being air dried along the counter. This isn’t your average bar and is certainly more reminiscent of an Amsterdam coffee house. Formally, Paradise Sports Bar and Billiards […]
“Silver was the future, it was spacey . . . and silver was also the past–the Silver Screen–Hollywood actresses photographed in silver sets. And maybe more than anything, silver was narcissism–mirrors were backed with silver.” –Andy Warhol, POPism Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen exhibition at TIFF Bell Lightbox takes you back to the 1960’s when […]
The archetype of the journalist is often a shady character. Journalists are portrayed as vultures in sitcoms and contemporary culture. Frequently viewed as having no scruples, merit, or morals—journalists walk a fine line between speaking the truth and offending others. This delicate balance is depicted better by some journalists than others. “It’s the outliers, the […]
PC Insiders Collection Boutique is a pop up lounge for the holidays at 363 King St. West. With inspiration from over 70 new Presidents Choice food products, the lounge offers guests tasty samples and festive decor. Photos by, Ruby Wray Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy tours and a taste of their new products, from […]
Here is a direct link to the album stream. Beautiful Scars is the third album by Canadian folk-project, Lee Harvey Osmond, that was released on April 7, 2015, under the label, Latent Recordings. Beautiful Scars follows 2009’s Quiet Evil and 2013 album, Folk Sinner. Frontman Tom Wilson bellows baritone vocals while on guitar, backed by, […]
A stark contrast to the intersection at Bay and Bloor is a psychedelic storefront, now dubbed the Revolver Gallery at 77 Bloor St. West. It’s currently hosting the Andy Warhol Revisited, exhibit from July 1 until the end of December. When you walk into the Revolver Gallery, it’s like walking into The Factory— you know you’re walking […]
“These guys have shone the light on us—thank you for making our point,” said Paula Todd, a journalist and author of Extreme Mean: Trolls, Bullies and Predators Online. The counter hashtag #TYFMOP (Thank You For Making Our Point) was generated during a panel in the Venn at Ryerson University on Wednesday that discussed the topic […]
Toronto has a plethora of cultures, but there was one I’ve always been interested in. Wicca. What instigated my journey was a school assignment to write a story, but the story was deeper than what I submitted. After researching I found the WCC, The Wiccan Church of Canada, which has since moved from the St. […]