Finding a groove in the city
As the resurgence of vinyl continues, Pop Music is creating a space for new vinyl and a community for collectors in the east end of the city
The Rastaman from the Bush
As Jah moved to Canada to reunite with his mother, he left behind a lot of memories, friends and family in his hometown of Diego Martin in Trinidad & Tobago. We take this journey with him through the troubled relationship with his grandparents that led him to move to Canada and be with his mother. After spending the first few years in Gravenhurst, Muskoka, he established himself as an artist and musician in Canada’s biggest city, Toronto.
Good things come in small (pink) packages: The Apartment
Working everyday to keep her business afloat, this 25-year-old entrepreneur says the process of trial and error has taught her everything
If the Shoe Fits
How one Toronto design school is reviving a lost art
Archives of Leslieville
Leslieville has become synonymous with change, but Gadabout Vintage will stand the test of time
More Than Just a $4 Burger
Anyone lucky enough to stumble upon this retro diner amidst the hustle bustle of Downtown Toronto, is in for a treat– literally. From one buck milkshakes to sandwiches no more than four dollars, this hidden gem will leave you wanting to treasure it for many more years to come.
The Storyteller of the ‘Ville
Diane Walton tried to find a way to entertain herself while walking her dog. Three years later, she brought the people of Leslieville together, one photo at a time.
Plugging in a Legacy at the Unplugged Woodshop
Tom Fidgen has contributed to the woodworking industry for over a decade but a recent opportunity will help shape Fidgen’s lasting legacy in the Canadian woodworking industry.
To the Moon: Finding an Artistic Home in Leslieville
From Olympic dreams to a brush with pop stardom, competitive beginnings for Toronto musician Moon led him to a home in Leslieville to explore his art.
More than bruises and sore knuckles: Women’s boxing in Leslieville
The Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club invited me down for a free boxing session. Here’s what I found.