Culturemagazin® • 24th June 2023

Portrayals of Asian-American families in films

During awards season, many people like to re-watch what filled their screens throughout the year. The attraction could be for the thrill, the cast, or even to see a piece of themselves in the stories or characters.

Culturemagazin® • 2nd February 2023

Discovering Canada’s Industries and Culture - Seafood

Seafood is one of Canada’s most delicious industries. The Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific oceans border the country’s coastlines, which are the longest in the world. Canada also has the largest freshwater lake systems globally. These waters are filled with more than 160 species of fish and seafood. Whether fresh, frozen, canned, or smoked, it is sought after internationally.

Culturemagazin® • 1st February 2023

Pacific Mall Food Crawl

Pacific Mall is located in Markham, Ont., part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It is reported to be the largest Asian-themed mall in North America and is the go-to place for new phone cases and accessories. Another reason why many Torontonians make the trip to Markham is to visit the food court on the second floor of the building.

The Toronto Observer • 20th December 2022

Thrifting is gentrified, so clothing shoppers should think sustainability, industry voices say

Clothing is constantly evolving. Whether you’re team oversized or team crop-top, styles frequently fall in and out of fashion.

However, the most noticeable recent change in the clothing industry isn’t design-focused, it’s money-focused: consumers’ wallets are shrinking. In April of this year, inflation in Toronto increased by 6.8 per cent year-over-year, making it hard for Canadians to afford basic necessities like clothing, according to Statistics Canada.

The more affordable option has histor

MoneySense • 30th November 2022

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The Toronto Observer • 6th November 2022

Holiday spirit arrives early at St. Barnabas Christmas Market

St. Barnabas Christmas Market reopened its doors post-pandemic to the Danforth community Nov 5.

All were welcome for free, whether they were regular church-goers or spontaneous visitors. Church members Jenny Reid and Janet Brooker planned this year’s event.

The Toronto Observer • 1st November 2022

'Tonight is a great night for a third term'

On Oct. 24, John Tory was re-elected Mayor of Toronto for a third term, winning the race with 62 per cent of the votes — more than 342,000 votes.

The Toronto Observer • 27th September 2022

Dropping mask mandates brings mixed reactions from students and faculty

While some students and teachers appear glad to be able to see their peers face to face after years of living in the “new normal,” others have lingering fears that the pandemic isn’t over and are making some questioning whether it’s truly safe to go back.

The Toronto Observer • 8th April 2022

Value Village price increase draws backlash

Value Village has received backlash in media and social media, as well as from customers, for its recent price increases.

The Toronto Observer • 1st April 2022

Vintage bookstore writing new chapter in east end

Some small businesses have been forced to write their final chapter over the past two years. However, the new Danforth Avenue bookstore, The Scribe, has had the opposite experience.

The Toronto Observer • 25th March 2022

Art Battle Toronto invites art lovers to watch paint fly before their eyes

Imagine it’s late Tuesday night in Toronto. You enter a small performance hall, and right in the centre of the floor is a smaller stage. The multiple spotlights’ white beams all focus on the circle of empty canvases. The slightly used brushes were only meant for the artists to touch and soon use to paint the winning masterpiece of the night.

As they stand in front of their empty canvas, some artists’ eyes are filled with determination, some with nerves, and some with ease. But soon, all of the

The Toronto Observer • 15th March 2022

All of Us Are Asian: Comedy Show creating diverse opportunities for comedians

Shaun Hunter knows the difficulties of being a BIPOC comedian in the city.

“To be honest, it is very tough booking shows with a very diverse cast because there’s not a lot of them,” he says. “It’s also, you know, some of them aren’t available. That’s even tougher.”

Hunter and fellow part-time comedian Alfred Chow founded Mahjong Mafia in mid-pandemic, because they wanted more stage time for shows. Chow has seven years of experience and Hunter has five as part-time comedians.

All of Us Are Asi

The Toronto Observer • 15th February 2022

Minimum-wage increase doesn't help much with living costs: resident

To afford a house in East York on the recently increased minimum wage, a prospective buyer would need to save for decades to purchase a property at current prices.

On Jan. 1, Ontario increased the minimum wage from CAD $14.35 per hour to $15 per hour.

But in February, Toronto dethroned Vancouver as the most expensive city to buy a house in, according to an analysis by RBC Economics.

Housing in Toronto, according to BNN Bloomberg, has increased 17.8 per cent as of 2021. The average price for a

The Toronto Observer • 30th January 2022

Dumpling House chooses safety of staff, customers over indoor dining

Dumpling House, a well-known restaurant on Gerrard avenue in Chinatown east, is choosing not to reopen its indoor dine-in space to the public after COVID-19 restrictions around indoor dining are loosened.