Supporting Educators Day In and Day Out
Another Story Bookshop is working to bring diverse literature into educational institutions
How to Sister a Community
By Pia Araneta Lainie Basman, a volunteer at Sistering drop-in centre, participates in the Coldest Night of the Year walk-a-thon on Feb. 22, 2020. During the opening ceremony, participants begin doing some stretches before beginning their walk from Dufferin Mall. (Pia Araneta/T•) Night began to settle on Bloor St., as the pedestrian traffic became sparse…
Seeking Something Higher: Mona’s Purpose
But, Mona’s not someone you’d expect to see every Sunday, preaching about Christianity, when Christian ministers are often stereotyped as being older white men. Her unique path in life has led to a unique way of preaching. Known for using puppet shows, science experiments and costumes, her sermons are entertaining for all ages.
Gallery 1313: Keeping Us Guessing Since 1998
For over 20 years, Executive Director Phil Anderson has helped foster Queen Streets Gallery1313 and kept the spark alive at the unique Parkdale gallery.
Connecting through collecting
From Agincourt to Australia: Why Henry’s Records is known around the world for his advice
The Hand Behind the Henna
By Petra Calder Henna designs by Hamnah Nabeel.(Hamnah Nabeel/Hamnahennartist)Henna designs by Hamnah Nabeel.(Hamnah Nabeel/Hamnahennartist)Henna designs by Hamnah Nabeel.(Hamnah Nabeel/Hamnahennartist) A stream of sparks shot up into the room, a throbbing beat began playing on surround speakers and a crowd of glittering dresses ran past me. This was the Milan South Asian wedding show at the…
Serving Community and Country
Toronto’s ‘citizen-sailors’ of the navy reserve
Anything but Bitter
Venus Bakery and Café has become a hub to the Iranian community in Scarborough, acting as a one-stop-shop.
Sole Survivor
Vera Schiff offers personal testimony about life before, during and after the Holocaust
A new country, a new language
How even highly-skilled newcomers to Canada face big challenges