By Christina Flores-Chan Headshot of Lay-Up’s Program Director, Chris Penrose, for the website’s team section (Lay-Up) There’s something about the energy in the first few minutes of every Lay-Up session that never fails to raise goosebumps on program director Chris Penrose’s arms. Maybe it’s the constant boom boom boom of check-emblazoned basketballs bouncing off the…
By Kendra Seguin Once upon a time, an 11-year-old Tamara Gorin took her first of many solo trips to the library, embarking on what would be the first chapter of a journey towards a bookish future. All alone, she skipped through her complex and boarded a bus at a stop in south Vancouver, feeling confident…
By Breanna Schnurr From Calgary to Waterloo, funeral director Rob Wintonyk shares his experiences in the funeral industry. It’s a cold and cloudy Monday morning as Rob Wintonyk walks up the concrete path leading to the brown double doors of Erb & Good Funeral Home. He strides in through the entrance, stomping his shoes on…
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, this mother and long-term care home worker continues to honour her family and culture by making a traditional Filipino dessert. By Stephanie Davoli From left to right: Racho’s sister, Jenny; Evangeline Racho; Racho’s sister, Helen; Evangeline Racho’s mother (sitting) and friends outside of Racho’s childhood home in Alaminos, Philippines…
By Jennifer Nguyen HANOI — Outside a tiny alley tucked away from bulkier storefronts on Nguyen Huu Huan street, two women sit and chat over paper cups that fit just right in their palm, filled almost to the brim with a thick golden foam. A sweet aroma fills the air, growing stronger as one travels…
By Carlos Rayman Giova Gallagher at her home in Hamilton, Ontario. (Brian Gallagher/T•) 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…
By Thea Gribilas Sonya Thompson* remembers visiting a child psychologist at the Hospital for Sick Children with her son, Michael*, when he was nearly 3 years old. The psychologist walked into the room, warmly smiled at the pair, rested her eyes on Michael and said “he’s a lovely boy, he smiles. But I think a…
By Alexandra Holyk Quintin Ermes, owner of Sloppy Seconds surrounded by the items he’s thrifted and plans to sell, on Feb. 21, 2021. (Quintin Ermes/T•) On a summer night in 2020, Quintin Ermes could be found sitting on the floor in his shared townhouse near Queen Street and Ossington Avenue, drinking a glass of boxed…
By William Prowse Snatching a great deal on the Toronto housing market is like hitting the lottery jackpot. The chances are slim, and competition is fierce. You will strike out again, and again, so your patience must be limitless. It makes sense, then, that to land some of our city’s most prized real estate, a…
By Sara Romano The bakers at Bonjour Brioche start preparing the next day’s French pastries before most people have gone to bed. Feb 29, 2020. (Sara Romano/T•) The knocking began well into the night. Henri Feasson was in the basement of the cafe, preparing pastries for the next day. He paused for a moment. Assuming…
