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Toronto Star • 23rd September 2019

How intuitive eating got this woman off the diet roller coaster

Nadine Collison has tried every diet out there. But two years ago, she adopted a different approach to eating known as intuitive eating, and now she has stopped obsessing over food all the time.

The Globe and Mail • 20th September 2019

Creative theft, poor payouts from streaming services chipping away at artistic middle class

For musicians and other artists, the growing impact of internet streaming and ease of creative theft is making entry into the creative middle class harder than ever.

VIA Rail Blog • 5th September 2019

Exploring Toronto's Roncesvalles Neighbourhood

Name-dropping “Roncy” in conversation could refer to the neighbourhood or the avenue of the same name, which is a lively strip of markets, boutiques, restaurants and cultural hotspots worth exploring.

G Adventures Blog • 5th September 2019

Travelling with kids? Here’s how to have a smooth flight

Travelling with your family can be a rewarding experience, but a long-distance flight may stand in the way. There’s plenty you can pack, and do, to help make a lengthy flight go smoothly.

Toronto Star • 4th September 2019

Families turning to cargo bikes for the school drop-off

Chris Williams’ Mongoose Envoy cargo bike is the family vehicle of his dreams. Williams fashioned a seat using two old skateboards to create one long bench for all the passengers and covered it with a camping pad.

Toronto Life • 27th August 2019

The coolest Toronto-made art at Burning Man

The annual jamboree of hallucinogen-assisted self-expression kicked off this past weekend in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Among the festival’s eclectic creations are a few made-in-Toronto masterpieces.

The Globe and Mail • 22nd August 2019

Industry and high schools team up to address the skills shortage in trades

Ask a high school student to name their career aspirations and the results still read like the Game of Life. “They come up with the usual: doctor, lawyer, accountant, teacher.”

The Globe and Mail • 15th August 2019

Address the mental health elephant of the F&B industry

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.