The year has come and gone but 2024 was a year for the books with amazing guests that Now Toronto had the opportunity to chat with.
From talented singers to Toronto’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate, we were able to spotlight various stories from cultural icons, community leaders and up-and-coming stars throughout the past year.
In celebration of all the wonderful guests we were able to interview, we rounded up some of our favourites from the past year.
Nav Bhatia
Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia sat down with Now Toronto back in February to discuss his new memoir and his journey to becoming the basketball team’s biggest cheerleader. Bhatia revealed that he’s attended more than 1,400 games and spent over six figures on tickets since the team was formed in 1995.
@nowtoronto #Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia releases a memoir about hope and finding acceptance and community from his very first #Raptors ♬ original sound – Now Toronto
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Brooke Lynn Hytes
Canadian drag icon Brooke Lynn Hytes graced Now Toronto’s studio during Pride Month to discuss her career and the importance of Pride. The host of Canada’s Drag Race said drag is a form of protest that challenges gender and social norms. She also explained her work as a campaign ambassador for Freddie, a Canadian health-care service for 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
@nowtoronto Brooke Lynn Hytes is a force to be reckoned with. The award-winning superstar and host of Canada’s Drag Race sat down with Queer & Now to discuss the importance of drag and the work she’s doing to advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada🏳️🌈 #Pride #DragQueen #BrookeLynnHytes #Freddie #TorontoPride ♬ original sound – Now Toronto
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Aqyila
Toronto R&B singer Aqyila stopped by Now Toronto in the fall to chat with us about some of her highlights from the past year, including winning a JUNO award, opening for Bryson Tiller at the Calgary Stampede and preparing to headline her first show in Toronto.
@nowtoronto R&B singer @aqyilaa is headlining her first show in Toronto this December and we’re giving away two tickets to see her in concert! To enter: ⭐Follow @nowtoronto ⭐Follow @sonymusic ♬ original sound – Now Toronto
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Lauren Collins
Former Degrassi star Lauren Collins chatted with Now Toronto about her new show on Crave, “My Dead Mom.” Collins is the main character in the dark comedy which follows a successful Jewish lawyer who’s grappling with her mother’s death and receiving visits from her mom’s ghost. Collins shared she has a personal connection to the show because of losing her own father.
@nowtoronto Former 'Degrassi' actress Lauren Collins talks about her role in new Crave comedy 'My Dead Mom.' https://nowtoronto.com/news/former-degrassi-actress-stars-in-new-crave-show-about-daughters-relationship-with-dead-mother/
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Shahaddah Jack
Toronto’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate Shahaddah Jack Jack spoke with Now Toronto about her impressive new title where she serves as an ambassador for young people throughout the city. In this role, the 20-year-old spoken word poet and activist shared that she hopes to increase visibility and awareness around the struggles of young people, and to highlight their accomplishments.
@nowtoronto The city of Toronto recently appointed its first ever Youth Poet Laureate.
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Afrique Like Me
Toronto DJ collective Afrique Like Me chatted with Now Toronto about its five-year anniversary as a team. The talented trio of DJs merge the sounds of the African diaspora with electronic music. What started as an intimate after-hours party in Toronto turned into a beloved social event often held in unconventional and sometimes secret spaces.
@nowtoronto Toronto DJ group @afriquelikeme has been uniquely fusing the sounds of the African diaspora with electronic dance – a style they call Eko Electronic – for half a decade. On Nov. 16, the collective is throwing a party to celebrate 5 years in the city! For more details, head to nowtoronto.com. #nowevents ♬ original sound – Now Toronto
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Roy Woods
R&B artist Roy Woods caught up with Now Toronto about his new album Rolling Stone and said it’s giving a new “flavour” compared to his previous hits. The OVO-signed artist shared how he proudly incorporates his Guyanese heritage and Toronto roots into his music too.
@nowtoronto Roy Woods is at a phase in his career of complete creative liberation, sonically proven in his latest bite-sized EP, Rolling Stone. #RoyWoods ♬ original sound – Now Toronto
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