For Daniel Haase, moving from Hamilton to downtown Toronto meant much more than packing up a suitcase and driving 70 kilometres away from home. It meant moving from practising drag in front of his bedroom mirror to performing in front of a packed bar on Church Street. Today, Daniel finds […]
Feminism is a word that often is followed by stigma and a very loud political voice. At Toronto Roller Derby league (ToRD) feminism is met with freedom and inclusivity. Being a woman has always come with the pressure of perfection and often the expectation of inferiority. But being a powerful woman […]
Usually, the biggest focus at a hockey game is, of course, the game itself. But one man has proven time and time again that if you can’t make it to an Ontario Junior Hockey League game, his commentary will make you want to follow along online regardless. Junior hockey reporter […]
Thrive RU is a program created to improve mental wellbeing. The program’s focus is to help people live a thriving healthy life. The program teaches people how to bounce back when put in difficult situations. Diana Brecher, created a five factor model of resilience to help others especially in times […]
Ryerson Community Theatre, or RCT, is a group for theatre geeks to come together and do what they love, which is to act. But despite their passion for the stage, most of them will not be able to make a career out of this hobby. Money is the main reason […]
The first time Francesca Perrone saw her mental illness portrayed truthfully was in the musical ‘Next to Normal.’ After living with depression for four years, she explained what the show means to her and how it managed to depict her illness in a way she could connect to.
Homeless people in Toronto are consistently ignored and stigmatized. One woman is trying to make a difference for homeless people in Toronto. Laura Hesp has a strong connection to homelessness and is looking to not only help the community but to also work towards breaking its stereotype. Hesp created the […]
In the modern world of dating apps, there is still a place where you can meet people and find love without swiping: the dance floor.
Torontonians are flocking to The Dirty Bird, a popular fried chicken and waffle chain started right here in Toronto. Matthew Chin went there to find out what sets themselves apart from other places serving fried chicken.
