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    Michelle covers stories related to community and culture, with an interest in millennials, race, gender, mental health and electronic music. In her spare time, she loves riding her bike, trying new restaurants and managing her cat’s Instagram account

  • What going on a wine tour in Ontario is like during the pandemic

    Like many Ontario residents, Ashley Gallant was forced to cancel international travel plans this spring due to the pandemic. By mid-summer, her vacation days at...
    A photo of wine barrels in a winery in Ontario
    DrinksFood & DrinkLifestyleNews
  • The best places to go hiking near Toronto this fall

    In early July, three whole months into Toronto’s COVID-19 lockdown, I was dying to stretch my legs beyond my usual tiger trail around Cabbagetown. I...
    A photo of the south pond in Rouge Park, a prime hiking spot in and around Toronto
    Lifestyle
  • Coronavirus: What’s racism got to do with it?

    Toronto’s Chinatown was bustling last weekend with large groups out for a meal in celebration of the Lunar New Year. But that was before news...
    News
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  • Review: Pursuit Grooves soars to new heights on Bess

    Rating: NNNN Pursuit Grooves should really be better known. In addition to being a recording artist, Vanese “VJ” Smith is also a graphic designer, printmaker...
    Album reviewsMusic
  • Review: Octo Octa turns the dance floor into a safe space on Resonant Body

    Rating: NNNN For bodies that don’t conform, the dance floor can be a safe space. Under the soft glow of disco lights, with music blaring...
    Album reviewsMusic
  • Polaris Music Prize 2019: Haviah Mighty makes history

    Hip-hop had a big night at the 14th annual Polaris Music Prize gala, which took over the Carlu on Monday (September 16). Journalists, broadcasters, music...
    FeaturesMusic
  • Ontario ciders and canned cocktails to try this summer

    Georgian Bay Smashed Tea The folks behind your favourite gin and vodka smashes have launched a new canned cocktail this summer that combines black tea,...
    DrinksFood & Drink
  • Here are the 10 albums on the 2019 Polaris Prize short list

    The 10 albums in contention for the 2019 Polaris Music Prize were announced on Tuesday (July 16), and artists from Montreal and Toronto have scored...
    Music
  • Waitress serves up pop hits with a surprisingly political message

    WAITRESS by Jessie Nelson and Sara Bareilles (Mirvish). At the Ed Mirvish Theatre (244 Victoria). To August 18. $59-$179. mirvish.com. See listing. Rating: NNNN On...
    CultureMusicals
  • Waitress serves up pop hits with a surprisingly political message

    WAITRESS by Jessie Nelson and Sara Bareilles (Mirvish). At the Ed Mirvish Theatre (244 Victoria). To August 18. $59-$179. mirvish.com. See listing. Rating: NNNNOn the...
    CultureMusicals
  • What’s the cost of breaking up in Toronto?

    When my boyfriend dumped me three years ago, the first person I told was my landlord. “I’m sorry, I can’t afford to live here anymore,”...
    LifestyleLove and Sex
  • The Museum of Broken Relationships puts heartbreak on display

    MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS as part of BRAVE FESTIVAL at Artport Gallery and West Vitrines (235 Queens Quay West). Free. Runs to September 8. harbourfrontcentre.com. THE...
    Art & DesignCulture
  • 20 artists to check out at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2019

    TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen West). Friday-Sunday (July 12-14). Fri-Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm. Free. torontooutdoor.art. The...
    Art & DesignCulture
  • Fringe review: Decaying Tongue

    DECAYING TONGUE by Kaho Koda (Human Burrito Productions/Fringe). At the Randolph Theatre. July 11 at 10:45 pm, July 12 at 4:30 pm, July 13 at...
    CultureTheatre
  • Fringe review: Emotional Labour

    EMOTIONAL LABOUR by Jess Beaulieu and Luis Fernandes (Crimson Wave Productions). At Factory Theatre Studio (125 Bathurst). July 6 at 5 pm, July 8 at...
    CultureTheatre