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Red Tape Brewery will personalize your beer
Sarabeth and Sean Holden never intended to open a brewery during a pandemic. The Toronto couple had sketched out an initial launch date of February... -
Not UberEats site lists Toronto restaurants doing their own delivery
You might think you’re supporting local when you order from your favourite restaurant for delivery, but if you’re getting food from a third-party delivery app... -
Toronto’s Shortstack Records held a record sale in a Walmart parking lot
Shortstack Records can't have people come to them, so it went to where there are customers: Walmart. This past Sunday morning (January 10), Toronto record... -
Ontario relaxes rules around home-based food businesses
There's been an explosion of home-based food businesses in Ontario and beyond since the pandemic started. Search Facebook Marketplace and Instagram and you can find... -
How a Toronto nail art lover turned her hobby into a business
Courtesy Rebecca Ramsdale Back in March, Toronto nail art lovers were at a loss. Everything, including nail salons, was closed as per coronavirus pandemic lockdown... -
As Ontario bars push for lower liquor prices, an LCBO debate is reignited
A debate brewing behind the scenes in the restaurant world is spilling into the public. Bars, restaurants and alcohol producers in Ontario are pushing for... -
This website is digitizing entire Toronto neighbourhoods
With Toronto's shops and restaurants back under lockdown and only open for curbside pickup and delivery, foot traffic has all but ceased. That's a big... -
LCBO “pauses” delivery deal following backlash
A deal with SkipTheDishes to provide delivery from the LCBO is on pause. The move to suspend the exclusive partnership comes after criticism that LCBO... -
Kensington Market calls for help after 20 businesses close in one year
Kensington Market is in trouble. More than a dozen small businesses have closed since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Stretching back to the summer of 2019,... -
Not-Amazon makes it easier to shop local in Toronto
Amazon's profits and power have grown during the pandemic, but with Toronto back under lockdown there's been a local backlash against the e-commerce giant. Last... -
The best places to shop in Toronto according to NOW readers
It's been a rough year for retail in Toronto – especially small business owners. The city has been on a roller coaster of public health... -
Here’s how Toronto is getting ready for the return of live shows
Samuel Engelking It's a dire time for live entertainment in Toronto. With a second lockdown looming, it might get worse before it gets better. Theatre,... -
Apiecalypse Now! and Disgraceland close on Bloor West
Vegans in Toronto have lost a couple of their favourite spots. Apiecalypse Now! and Disgraceland have both closed. Restaurant company the 5700 has been controversially... -
Come as You Are is opening a new store in Kensington Market
One of Toronto's favourite sex stores is finally reopening. Come as You Are is the gold standard for independent sex businesses as the city's most... -
Toronto bookstores offering delivery
While you’re cooped up at home, take a break from Netflix or doomscrolling on Twitter and support local bookstores, many of which are offering free...
