Go Canada • 6th September 2024

Four New Food Halls to Explore in Toronto | Go Canada

With four openings since the fall of 2023, Toronto's new food halls bring together dining and licensed beverage spots from established local vendors alongside plucky upstarts. Here’s what to expect at Toronto’s newest food halls.

Cottage Life • 28th August 2024

Buy the Way: A couple buys a Muskoka River cottage for $20K under asking

Whitby, Ont.-based couple Sharon Berman and Shael Risman both grew up attending sleepover camps in Ontario’s cottage country. After meeting at Haliburton, Ont.’s Camp Northland in the 1980s, marrying, and having a son and daughter in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the two thought about how nice it’d be to have a cottage of their own. “The hurdle was always the financial commitment,” says Sharon.
In early 2020, just before the pandemic, Sharon’s mother suffered a stroke and sadly passed away, le...

Toronto Life • 28th August 2024

The Chase: How this renter scored a one-bedroom-plus-den in Scarborough - Toronto Life

The story: In July of 2021, Jasmine, originally from Ghana, was studying marketing at the Toronto School of Management and growing tired of her shared student housing. She figured that, with her part-time income, she could afford $1,600 a month, and she started looking at spots close to transit.

Toronto Life • 26th August 2024

Micro Weddings: Inside a garden party–inspired bash that cost $36,000 - Toronto Life

Phoenix Mackenzie first met Robert Herr when they were both working at Fresh. The two began dating and moved in together just a few months later. They got engaged in December of 2021 and had a 70-person wedding at TCE on Sterling this past June.

Cottage Life • 24th August 2024

Forget the movies, meet a real storm chaser

“As a kid, I was terrified of thunderstorms,” says Guelph, Ont.-based meteorologist Mark Robinson. “I used to hide under my bed because I was scared of them. But I think what you fear as a kid fascinates you as an adult.”

Three • 22nd August 2024

How Goodee’s Office Reflects Its Montreal Staff

When twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart launched their online housewares store Goodee in 2019, their team was operating out of a shared workspace in Montreal. Once the pandemic hit, Goodee went remote. But, by 2023, the brothers, were itching to get their team working together, and in-person, once again.

Indeed Career Guide • 14th August 2024

Which Canadian Cities Have the Best Work-Life Balance?

Are you hoping for better work-life balance? A recent study from Point2Homes suggests you might want to consider moving to Quebec. The study, which analyzed Statistics Canada 2021 census data for 30 different metrics, found that Lévis, Quebec had the highest score for the best work-life balance in the country.

Toronto Life • 14th August 2024

Cottage of the Week: $4.9 million for a shrine to pine in Georgian Bay with a loft accessed by ladder - Toronto Life

A six-plus-one-bedroom, four-bathroom post-and-beam island escape sitting on 16 acres of land in Georgian Bay, near Massasauga Provincial Park. The property comes with a guest cottage, a separate garage, decks for days and two docks. It’s about a 30-minute boat ride from the Parry Sound Marina, which itself is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto.

Toronto Life • 12th August 2024

Surreal Estate: $6 million for a Rosedale Victorian with a bath fit for a temple - Toronto Life

A four-bedroom, five-bathroom detached in Rosedale. It comes with a two-car parking pad, plenty of trees and a decked-out backyard. It’s within walking distance of both Castle Frank and Sherbourne stations plus dozens of green spaces including the Rosedale Valley. And motorists are a short drive from both Bloor and the DVP.

Toronto Life • 8th August 2024

Real Weddings: Inside a barn house bash in Prince Edward County - Toronto Life

Julia Sullivan Faith, a 32-year-old florist, first met Evan Kosiner, a 36-year-old owner of a broadcast and AV consulting company, in 2011, during an English lecture at Toronto Metropolitan University. They reconnected a decade later, when Evan shared an Instagram story about looking for a girlfriend, and were engaged in November of 2022. In June of 2024, they celebrated their wedding in Prince Edward County with fireworks and live performances.

Toronto Life • 24th July 2024

Real Weddings: Inside an upbeat party at Steam Whistle Brewing - Toronto Life

Ellison met Patrick when they were both students at the University of Southern California in 2014. In 2022, the couple got engaged on a trip to Ireland. They were married in Toronto, Patrick’s hometown, with a celebration that included a drag performance by Tynomi Banks.

The Globe and Mail • 23rd July 2024

Travel’s latest trend: The customized private group trip

In early 2022, Mary Semmelmayer was approached by another player at her local pickleball club with the idea of going on a group trip together. The two dreamed up a jaunt to Alaska and found a six-day, activity-filled itinerary for a group trip from Intrepid Travel.

Indeed Career Guide • 16th July 2024

Who Benefits Most from the Hourly Wage Increase Canada is Experiencing?

In June 2024, Statistics Canada released its latest labour force survey, which stated that the average hourly wages rose to $34.91, up 5.4% from the year prior. “It’s good for the workers,” says
Michael Batu, an associate professor of economics at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Toronto Life • 12th July 2024

The Chase: This condo dweller always wanted a house. When the market cooled, she pounced

In 2016, Alexis purchased a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo in Corktown for $375,000 with the goal of eventually buying a house. By September of 2022, her unit had almost doubled in value and the market was starting to slow, so she thought it was a good time to upsize.

The Globe and Mail • 9th July 2024

Custom photoshoots, $800 dog collars: inside the luxurious lifestyles of pets

When Emma Ali brought home her Samoyed puppy, Lumi, in January 2022, she instantly fell in love. “Lumi is my best friend,” Ali says. “She is my whole world."

Canadian Grocer • 5th July 2024

How three siblings broke into the plant-based meal business

In 2015, siblings Mayumi Bae, Tak Yamada and Hanaca Yamada lost their father to Alzheimer’s disease. That difficult experience caused them to rethink their relationship with food.

Canadian Grocer • 27th June 2024

How a thirst for a better-for-you beverage led to the launch of Healtea

In 2017, Leila Kairns’s father underwent emergency open heart surgery. He was advised by his doctors to reduce his sugar intake, which meant cutting out the sweet sodas he drank every day.

Cottage Life • 27th June 2024

Buy the way: A cottage purchase that took two years, eight unsuccessful bids, and three determined sisters

In the mid-2000s, Ellie Thiessen’s friends bought a cottage on Kushog Lake, Ont. As a regular visitor, Ellie, the general manager of a bookstore in Newmarket, Ont., quickly fell in love with cottage life.

The Globe and Mail • 18th June 2024

These companies are leveraging AI to improve Canada’s stressed health care system

Much has been written in recent years about the significant challenges facing Canada’s stressed and cash-strapped health care system. Could artificial intelligence (AI) provide some much-needed solutions?

Macleans.ca • 18th June 2024

How I’m Making My Olympic Bid More Eco-Friendly

Elite sports can be big polluters. Here’s how I’m making my Olympic podium run better for the planet.

The Globe and Mail • 11th June 2024

Glamping sites and wilderness lodges offer city dwellers experiences in nature without sacrificing comfort

When Vermont resident Monika Znojkiewicz was planning a short trip with her three kids to coincide with one of their spring breaks in April she knew she wanted to be in nature.

Chatelaine • 10th June 2024

This $18 Fitness Tool Upgraded My Home Workouts

The “sock workout” I found on YouTube, from Canadian fitness influencer MadFit, sounded like a clickbait-y fad. But the 12-minute workout had me slide-lunging, plank-jacking and mountain climbing to exhaustion. I was so sore the next day that it hurt to laugh.

Macleans.ca • 3rd June 2024

They Vowed Never To Buy Pre-Construction. Then They Did Anyway

In 2019, Nishant and Tanushree decided to immigrate from Delhi to Canada in search of more space. Their destination was Toronto, a large enough city that would still afford them a slower, quieter lifestyle.

Toronto Life • 27th May 2024

Before and After: How a $1-million reno turned this cramped Roncesvalles semi into a contemporary gem

Before and After: How a $1-million reno turned this cramped Roncesvalles semi into a contemporary gem

Before and After: How a $1-million reno turned this cramped Roncesvalles semi into a contemporary gem

Goodbye, clutter, dingy corners and ’90s decor. Hello, hidden storage, skylit ceilings, tiled walls and maple floors

In August of 2020, the owners of this house were expecting their second child. The family wanted larger, airier rooms without the entire home being rendered open concept. They