Stories from the City
By: Ayesha Barakzai Loneliness is a struggle that many Torontonians face. According to Statistics Canada, around 13 per cent of Ontarians often always feel lonely. Because the weather is as cold as ever, and the days shorter, people tend to withdraw from social activities, isolate themselves at home, and feel more anxious and hopeless than... Continue Reading →
It has come to the attention of the Little Italy residents that one of their beloved coffee shop will be closing its doors on Jan.31st. Coco’s Neighbourhood Coffee Shop, is a staple in the Little Italy neighbourhood known for its cozy ambience, birthday cakes, and breakfast sandwiches. . The news of the cafe's closure has... Continue Reading →
As the new year starts, everyone turns a year older. New year, new birthdays, and new gifts. Birthdays deserve something special and here are some of the places that give a little something back to make that happen. Below is a list of all the offers and freebies that you can receive on your birthday.... Continue Reading →
Have you Seen Nile? You may or may not have seen Nile X out on the streets of Toronto, on the TTC, in the St. Lawrence Market, or the Kensington Market, If not on the streets, then on social media like Instagram or TikTok. For those who may not know him, Nile is a 19-year... Continue Reading →
A continuous Ontario tradition that has been going on for five decades. The One of A Kind Christmas Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The show started on November 27 and it is going on until December 7th. The One of A Kind show first exhibited in 1975 with the purpose of celebrating... Continue Reading →
With autumn already here, and the weather only getting colder, harvesting season is starting to slow down. Because the cold weather is upon us, the farmers’ markets held outside are coming to an end for the season. Farmers’ Markets are an essential to most of the communities across the city of Toronto. When shopping for... Continue Reading →
The annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has arrived once again to King St. West. Toronto International Film Festival, otherwise known as TIFF is now celebrating their 50th anniversary from when it first started. The film festival first established in 1976 by Henk Van Der Kolk, Dusty Cohl, and Bill Marshall, all Canadian film producers. TIFF... Continue Reading →
It was five years ago, during Covid-19 when Max Keys first discovered his talent and passion for the arts. While attending second grade online, his teacher asked him and his classmates to draw a realistic eye. When keys finished with his drawing and showed it to his teacher, he received compliments. “Oh, you really know... Continue Reading →
With summer right around the corner, what better way to kick things off than with a festival involving food, drinks, and performances? The Backyard series has once again returned at Stackt Market, and in celebration of Asian Heritage Month, the series started off with the Asian Night Market. The one-night event occurred on May 17,... Continue Reading →
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