A Space for Indigenous Artistry to Blossom
How one educator used her career paths to make First Nations, Metis, and Inuit art more accessible
It Takes A Village
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, independent retailers in the Village of Streetsville depend on the community more than ever
Age of the Instagram Lash Tech
Young women are making thousands of dollars out of their basements on a weekly basis. All they need to run their hustle is a bed, tweezers and an Instagram account.
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
By Carlos Rayman Thou Shalt Remember Thy Sabbath Day? A new meaning to the age-old commandment and how one mourner came to terms with a shuddered house of worship. On a bright spring morning in the suburban town of Burlington the bees buzzed, the tulips swayed, and the sky was a cloudless teal blue above…
A Taste of Success
By Hadi Azad The aroma of South Asian spices float through the air inside of a particularly colourful Pakistani restaurant in an expansive Mississauga plaza. The walls are disguised with vibrant decor covered in mini Pakistani flags. There are paintings of iconic individuals and monuments that reflect the deep roots and history of the Pakistani…
A Cut Above
Victoria Balva revitalizes the art of stained and textures glasswork.
Don’t Stop The Music
One music studio in Brampton is keeping the universal language alive
Steeped in History
By Meara Khanna With a clink, a tea cup is set down. Classical music flows softly throughout the space. Delicate flutters of china tap each other; whether from the ‘cheers’ of glasses between diners or a spoon tapping excess sugar onto the small, accompanying saucer. The cheerful, soft voice of the front desk hostess is…
Vatte is the New Latte
By Duaa Rizvi It was three hours past noon and the lunch rush was dying down at The Cold Pressery. The distinct sound of the coffee machine could be heard echoing throughout the café. A bell rings as an Iced Vatte – yes, Vatte – is ready at the pick-up counter. A head pops out…
Drinks and Dreams
By Ilesha Kaur Aulakh A group of glammed up girls in high waisted jeans, mesh crop tops and high heels barge through the lofty doors at 295 Enfield Place in Mississauga. “Let the night begin,” they shriek with their arms swaying left, right and centre. It’s ‘Lemonade Night’ at &Company Resto Bar. Cups of lemonade…