Owner of Healing Hands Beauty Bar & Spa, Dina Kayseas (Binesi Ogichidaa) is changing the indigenous beauty scene with permanent makeup and other spa services. Dina Kayseas is a residential school survivor, domestic violence survivor and recovering drug addict. Dina turned to cosmetics as a way to turn her life around. After putting herself through […]
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre Forgoes Christmas Tree For 2022
According to commercials and coffee shop menus, the holiday season is officially upon us. However, if you do any of your holiday shopping at CF Toronto Eaton Centre this year, you might notice something is missing. Mall management has confirmed that they will not be putting up their iconic tree this year, due to an […]
Toronto’s First Indigenous Food Market Is Coming To Fort York This Week
Summertime in Toronto means three things: food, food, and more food! If you’re looking to get out and fill up on something new, you might want to check out Fort York. Every Wednesday from July 13 to October 5, Fort York will be hosting Toronto’s first-ever Indigenous Food Market in conjunction with Indigenous community organization Dashmaawaan […]
Here’s What Is Open and Closed in Toronto This Canada Day
Canada Day is upon us, which means you might need to make some adjustments to your daily routine this Friday. Here’s a look at what is open and closed in Toronto this Canada Day. All government offices will be closed on Canada Day, as will all Toronto Public Library locations. Likewise, no mail delivery will […]
Here’s What’s Open And Closed On Victoria Day
Victoria Day is coming up on Monday, which means many businesses and services will be closed. Here’s a look at what’s going to be open and closed on Victoria Day. For starters, if you’re looking to take transit to get around town, TTC Services will be operating on a holiday schedule. Meanwhile, Go Transit will […]
Cherry Blossom Viewing Returns To Toronto After Pandemic Hiatus
Nature is healing! For the first time since 2019, visitors from all over will be able to come to the Greater Toronto Area to view the cherry blossom trees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people looking for some beautiful scenery or some selfie opportunities were forced to visit the cherry blossom trees virtually over the […]
Toronto-Born Lovell Adams-Gray Is Making Waves on Power Book II: Ghost
Toronto-born actor Lovell Adams-Gray is making a name for himself as part of the cast of Starz’s hit drama Power Book II: Ghost. On the show, Adams-Gray plays tritagonist and anti-hero Dru Tejada. Adams-Gray is an alumnus of Humber College’s Acting for Film and Television Program. He has also appeared on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, […]
Artist CHIPPEWAR Is Raising Awareness of Indigenous Issues Through Pop Art
Toronto-based artist Jay Soule (better known as CHIPPEWAR) is raising awareness of Indigenous issues through his artwork. More specifically, he explores Indigenous issues through the lens of pop art. Soule began his career as a multimedia artist at the height of the Idle No More movement and wanted to use his art as a way […]
Snotty Nose Rez Kids Announce “The Life After Tour”
Snotty Nose Rez Kids announced “The Life After Tour.” The duo are taking their acclaimed 2021 album, The Life After, on the road across North America. “The Life After Tour” begins December 30th, 2022 with one show in Vancouver. The duo will pick it up again a couple months later in March when they’ll hit the […]
Rover reveals the top cat and dog names in Toronto in 2021
What’s your pet’s name? It might be more popular than you think! The Rover app has revealed the top 10 male and female cat and dog names of 2021 across Canada. Luna is the most popular name for female cats and dogs and Oliver ranked number one for both male cats and dogs in Toronto. […]