The Globe and Mail • 10th September 2021

Job applicants get creative when sussing out a company’s parental leave policies

Shibani Ahuja joined TD a few months before meeting Sharon Chung. Their son Carter was born in July 2021.

Toronto Life • 8th September 2021

This couple bought a 1970s hunting lodge in Calabogie and converted it into a boutique hotel

Before the pandemic hit, Joel Greaves dreamed of quitting his job and buying an old motelwith his wife, Devon Vaillancourt.

Toronto Life • 27th August 2021

"We received more than 200 applications": This woman created a new work-from-cottage program in Muskoka

After working from a 650-square-foot Fort York condo for five months, software developer Tricia Jose was looking for a change in scenery.

Best Health Magazine Canada • 25th August 2021

Sharing Chinese Herbal Soups and Teas, Steeped in Tradition

“I developed kyth + kyn for people to learn more about Chinese culture and be proud of it,” says Vancouver-based founder Vivian Man.

The Globe and Mail • 24th August 2021

Pet owners prep their back-to-work plans

When the pandemic hit, Torontonians Deon Best and Maliesa Cadogan had already been registered with a local dog rescue for a couple of months.

thestar.com • 16th August 2021

Dating post-COVID: Double-vaxxed singles are hooking up again, but some say their fears are keeping them off the market

Before the pandemic, Jessie Olsen had an active dating life. At the time, Olsen, who is nonmonogamous, had two secondary partners whom she saw regularly but was looking for a primary partner.

thestar.com • 15th August 2021

Kitchener filmmakers Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen raise the woof with ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’

As kids in Kitchener, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen were obsessed with movies.They bonded over their passion when they met as high school students at Grand River Collegiate Institute in 1998.

Toronto Life • 22nd July 2021

When we reopened our sports league, we brought back 1,250 teams, 15,000 players and even a couple of Arkells

Kristi Herold has grown Jam Sports into a massive operation with 150,000 players.

Best Health Magazine Canada • 21st July 2021

Building an Indigenous Wellness Business: “We Had to Be Our Own Bosses. And It Had to Be Indigenous.”

Lynn-Marie Angus, 37, tells us how she started wellness company, Sisters Sage, to bring Indigenous people and culture to the forefront.

Toronto Life • 21st July 2021

A look inside The Apartment, a millennial-pink vintage shop in Moss Park

In 2017, Fiona Watt opened her East Chinatown vintage shop, The Apartment, painting the façade of the store pink to help it stand out on the block.

thestar.com • 18th July 2021

For Jonathan Loek, who has been searching for his father’s old bikes — and sharing stories and photos on Instagram — the love of two-wheelers is a family affair

The Loek household was always full of bikes.

thestar.com • 4th July 2021

With his quiet political savvy, Markham councillor Alex Chiu made his community part of his family

From a young age, Alex had an entrepreneurial spirit. At ten, he was shining shoes and selling individual cigarettes on the streets.

thestar.com • 4th July 2021

Despite the pandemic, Honey Jam founder Ebonnie Rowe insisted that the showcase for female musicians must go on

When Ebonnie Rowe first saw the pandemic unravelling, panic set in. Last year marked the 25th anniversary of Honey Jam.

thestar.com • 2nd July 2021

Advice | Double vaxxed and ready to date? Here are some tips on how to jump back into the dating app world

When COVID-19 cases were low last summer, Lisa Kileeg went on a few distanced park dates with people she met through Hinge and Bumble.

Toronto Life • 30th June 2021

A Toronto couple couldn't afford a place in the city. So they bought a $900,000 cottage in Bracebridge instead

Who: Peter Machalek, 34, chief commercial officer at TREC Brands Inc., a cannabis company; Sara McAlpine, 31, brand manager at Hudson’s Bay

Toronto Life • 30th June 2021

This family left the city and bought a farmhouse in Sandbanks Provincial Park

These city-to-country converts traded in their rush-hour commutes for County living and creative pursuits.

The Globe and Mail • 25th June 2021

Social media platforms like TikTok help job seekers and companies alike get ahead in recruitment

Angelica Ordonez Celi had just finished a master’s degree in management in May of 2020 and was looking for a sales role at a tech company in Toronto.

The Globe and Mail • 24th June 2021

Going back to the office? Clean up your sleep schedule now for a smooth transition

When the pandemic hit last March, Lisa Wong cut out a 20-minute commute, allowing her to sleep in.

Toronto Life • 23rd June 2021

Growing up, she lived across from a haunted house. She bought it during the pandemic for $840,000

Who: Melissa Millerson, 37, national account manager at Timex; Paul Rees-Jones, 51, customer service manager at Ikea; and their 12-year-old westie, Oakley

Toronto Life • 22nd June 2021

Real Weddings: Inside a boho backyard wedding in Etobicoke

Kristina Curatola, a secondary school teacher, met Danielle Laderoute, an accountant, on a dating app in January 2019.