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The Globe and Mail • 15th August 2019

Food and beverage industry starting to address the mental health elephant in the room

In late 2017, Hassel Aviles and Ariel Coplan co-founded a Toronto-based organization called Not 9 to 5 to increase awareness about mental health issues in the food and beverage industry.

The Globe and Mail • 2nd August 2019

Want to eliminate gender bias when hiring? Watch your language

According to a new report released by LinkedIn, language used in job postings can have an impact on attracting a more gender-diverse set of applicants.

CAA Magazine • 31st July 2019

Where to Get The Best Ice Cream in the GTA

In honour of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (yes, it’s a thing!), we’ve selected our favourite spots in the GTA to satisfy your summer sweet tooth.

The Globe and Mail • 19th July 2019

Businesses can benefit from an ‘inclusive’ lunchroom environment

Lunchtime is one way a business can foster a positive work environment for its employees, yet 42 per cent of working Canadians eat lunch alone every day at work.

Escapism Toronto • 15th July 2019

Room Service: Nectar Yoga B&B

Tucked into a forested valley on Bowen Island, Nectar Yoga B&B is a hip yet relaxing spot for escaping the everyday. Daily breakfast, yoga and meditation sessions are included in your stay.

The Globe and Mail • 5th July 2019

Managing dogs in a pet-friendly workplace

When Kevin Twomey started a new position at a dog-friendly marketing agency in Toronto, he took the opportunity to bring in his English cocker spaniel, Cuba, for some furry company on the job.

G Adventures Blog • 2nd July 2019

What makes prosciutto from Italy’s Parma region so good?

Visit the Parma region of Italy and you won’t pass a day without finding prosciutto in your breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.

Toronto Star • 22nd June 2019

Museum of Broken Relationships to open in Toronto

What may seem like everyday items take on a whole new meaning once displayed as part of the Museum of Broken Relationships.

VIA Rail Blog • 20th June 2019

Beyond the falls: exploring Niagara-on-the-Lake

Head just 20 minutes north of Niagara Falls and you’ll find a picturesque area that sits on the southern shores of Lake Ontario, inspiring the region’s name: Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Time Out Toronto • 20th June 2019

The 15 best Toronto breweries

Clusters of new openings in areas like the Stockyards district (which is unofficially rebranding itself as the Aleyards) are breathing life into old industrial zones, becoming community hubs that host events, sell artsy wares and hawk

Toronto Star • 18th June 2019

Co-living moves into Toronto

Roost is one of a few co-living start-ups in the Greater Toronto Area that act as a housing service between landlords and individual renters. Roost began renting rooms on March 1st and now have about a dozen tenants renting.

The Globe and Mail • 16th June 2019

I’m quitting – do I need to tell my current employer where I’m headed?

I’ve worked for my employer for close to nine years and I would like to leave on a good note, but I do not wish to disclose where I’m leaving to, because I wouldn’t want to be escorted out the door.

Toronto Star • 4th June 2019

How to pick perfect Ontario produce

With Ontario’s harvest season slowly dawning upon us we’ve collected produce shopping tips from industry experts to help you select the best, freshest and tastiest fruits and vegetables this season.

Toronto Star • 10th May 2019

Plant parenthood: Millennial obsession with indoor plant babies

“I heard that naming your plants and talking to your plants like they’re people, and with love, helps them grow,” explains 33-year-old Bianca Osbourne.

Time Out • 10th May 2019

The 15 best cafés in Toronto

Whether you’re a bonafide coffee nerd or a closeted caffeine addict (we know you’re out there), the best cafés in Toronto will delight you while fueling your city explorations.

Escapism Toronto • 3rd May 2019

Room Service: Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel

A historic location and stylish decor makes the Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel an upscale option for your layover in Iceland. It's located in a building that formerly housed a high-end department store in the early 20th century.

Toronto Star • 30th April 2019

Toronto restaurateurs add imperfect produce to dishes, not dumps

The owners of Imperfect Fresh Eats are able to save up to 30 per cent in food costs when procuring carrots that have grown crooked, cucumbers that are a bit small or peppers that are in between colour.

G Adventures Blog • 25th April 2019

6 things you should eat (and drink) in Iceland

There are some pretty unique, homegrown foods in Iceland to help you refuel after an exhausting trek, from salty licorice to skyr and rye bead baked underground using geothermal heat.

Toronto Star • 19th April 2019

For dogs, seeking out smells is like watching a spectacular sunset

“People think ‘I've got to walk my dog three times a day, I've got to feed them’,” says Helen Moore. “ ‘I’ve got to tire them out’ is a big attitude but balancing physical with mental exercise is key to good emotional health.”

Toronto Star • 16th April 2019

How the coffee reward programs in Toronto stack up

Toronto’s most popular chain cafes and coffee joints are making the city a more lucrative place to get caffeinated. Here is a rundown of the top coffee (and tea) rewards programs in the city.