I got my period for the first time on a Saturday morning in late December. It was the initial day … More
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A Recipe for Intuition and Sequential Thinking: Alvia Giash, accountant and maker of minimalist jewellery, talks structure, self-awareness and simplicity
I met Alvia Giash shortly after moving into my west-end Toronto condo. We spotted one another a few times on … More
This is Marisa Tran: The co-owner of Toronto’s Hollandaise Diner talks queer identity, career shifts, community giving and exploring the world
Marisa Tran and Josh de Grosbois opened Hollandaise Diner in Toronto’s east-end on December 9, 2015. They serve bottomless coffee, … More
Body 365: Committing to diverse body-love, while challenging the mainstream media to do the same
In April 2017, Mikael M. Melo founded Body 365, an Instagram and Facebook campaign that highlights diverse body types and … More
Saman Tabasinejad is running for Toronto City Council. This is her story:
Saman Tabasinejad immigrated to Canada from Iran in 1997. She moved with her mother, father and older brother. Since arriving … More
Performer Kristie Gunter hopes to lead Funnies for Families to national impact, sharing smiles with Canadian families facing adversity
In October 2014, Kristie Gunter founded Funnies for Families, a non-profit organization that brings laughter to families going through tough … More
The Son of a Woodcutter brings the English countryside to Toronto’s east-end
Jack Fouracre is the Son of a Woodcutter and in 2012, he launched the brand that would soon become notorious … More
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