For many Canadians, the journey toward cleaner, more sustainable living begins with a simple question: what are we bringing into our homes, onto our bodies, and into our everyday routines?
For Laura Newton, that question became personal when her eldest daughter began dealing with allergies and skin sensitivities. As a new mom, she started looking…
People & Community
Spotlights the people, organizations, and initiatives shaping everyday life across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
From grassroots movements and cultural associations to neighbourhood stories, community-led events, and social impact initiatives, this category centres voices that strengthen and connect the city.
The Jamaican-Canadian Chef Using Food to Celebrate Caribbean Culture, Community, and Storytelling in Toronto
Toronto’s food scene is shaped by the people who bring their stories, cultures, and memories into the kitchen. For Chef Noel Cunningham, that story begins in Kingston, Jamaica, where food was more than something served at the table. It was a…
Lakeshore Arts is bringing a new community arts celebration to Mimico this weekend with the first annual Mimico Arts Jam Festival on June 20th at the Amos Waites Park.
This free all-ages festival will feature a wide range of art activities, including poetry, punch needle and tufting, cyanotype and lumen printing, immersive walk-through experiences, collective…
One of Canada’s most respected voices in animal advocacy, Suzana Gartner, J.D., LL.M has spent years championing compassion, care, and stronger protections for animals, inspiring admiration among animal lovers and community members.
On June 6th, Suzana will bring that mission to Toronto with a book signing at Indigo Manulife Centre, where her book tour will…
The Toronto Oil Painter Creating Quiet Worlds That Invite People to Slow Down
In a city that is always in motion, Toronto-based contemporary Canadian artist Sabina Fenn wants people to slow down and be present. Through her paintings, she creates what she describes as emotional shelters, tranquil worlds that invite people to pause, breathe,…
For years, wine culture has often felt intimidating, exclusive, and reserved for people who already know the language. Angela Aiello is helping change that.
In a city defined by that diversity and an ever-evolving food scene, Chef Tre Sanderson is building a culinary identity that feels both deeply rooted and forward-thinking.
In 2019, when Erika Flores was asked to create calligraphy for her friend’s wedding, she had no idea it would mark the beginning of something much bigger. What started as a creative experiment would grow into a platform for storytelling, culture, and representation.
After spending more than a decade in the beauty industry, Samantha found herself craving something more expressive, genuine, and joyful.
In a country known for innovation across healthcare, design, and entrepreneurship, dr LIZA Shoes brings all three together in a way that feels distinctly Canadian. Built on years of clinical practice in Toronto, the brand offers a unique, local approach to wellness, confidence, and contemporary fashion.