A Sweet Tooth for Sustainability
How businesses in one small Ontario town are creatively representing their community through the foods they eat
Jerk Chicken Meets Shawarma
It didn’t take long for people to hear about Chris Jerk Bistro’s unheard-oh fusion.
A Community Theatre Built on Passion
The actors of the Scarborough Players explain why they keep on acting despite the hard work and lack of pay.
A Real Life Saver
For the past 32 years, Woody Woodfine has saved countless lives, animal and human
Cultivating a Healthy Habit of Reading
The Comic Room is located on the side of an old plaza across from Scarborough Health Network General Hospital. There are no big billboards or neon lights calling attention to it; blink and you’ll miss the store when driving by. However, the sign that reads “Books ½ price” is inviting enough to attract curious minds.
Beyond threads and trends
By Alyssa Bravo Tucked into the corner of Scarborough Town Centre, AtEaze is a definitively small store. However, it makes up for its smaller scale with eye-catching visuals designed to draw in anyone walking by. The mannequins in the front window are dressed in colour-coordinated outfits; they’re accented with matching duffel bags and backpacks and…
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.
Connecting through collecting
From Agincourt to Australia: Why Henry’s Records is known around the world for his advice
Fighting Food Insecurity from Scarborough’s Core
A devotion to God revealed Seema David’s devotion to help the hungry
The Hand Behind the Henna
By Petra Calder 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 Markham Convention Centre, and the catwalk had just begun. Beside the sparklers and makeshift stage were…