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The Lemon Square: One Of A Kind Winter Show 2023
First I found the best butter tarts in Canada just waiting for me at the Enercare Centre, next it was Canada’s favourite lemon squares. Not only do I always find the most delicious treats at the One of a Kind Show, I also meet the loveliest people. That was certainly the case when I came…
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The Sweet Oven Butter Tarts: One Of A Kind Winter Show 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the One of a Kind Winter Show. This year, it’s bigger than ever, bringing back that pre-pandemic vibe with artisans showcasing their incredible creations. While heading up and down the aisles I saw a sign declaring The Best Butter Tarts in Canada and had to make a stop…
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The Shoebox Project Holiday Soirée 2023
Wednesday night we attended a fabulous event supporting The Shoebox Project, a charity whose mission is to uplift and empower women impacted by homelessness. They collect and distribute shoeboxes filled with daily essentials and little luxuries to local shelters and community agencies across the country. John-Paul Ricchio, Toronto Scoop’s Beauty and Fashion Editor, is a…
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The 519 on Church Street
Last night, Toronto Scoop attended the launch of Salah Bachir’s new book, “First To Leave the Party,” at The 519. This was not your typical book party. The event featured performances by recent Walk of Fame inductees Carole Pope and Lorraine Segato. Margaret Atwood was in attendance, and Anne Marie MacDonald, the author of “Fall…
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Chains for Change Milton 2023 Supporting Queer Disc Golf & PFLAG Halton: Registration Now Open & Sponsors Needed
I hadn’t heard of disc golf until I listened to Toronto Mike’s podcast with Andi from Queer Disc Golf, a nonprofit organization that promotes inclusivity, representation, and raises funds to support LGBTQ+ causes. Their mission is to use disc golf as a platform for positive change, and of course bring people together to have lots…
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Martino Manor Haunted House
The Martino family, who own the popular Mamma Martino restaurant, have been spreading Halloween magic throughout South Etobicoke’s Parklawn/Queensway neighbourhood for years. Their home, which is just down the street from their restaurant, has become a local legend captivating trick-or-treaters with its terrifying live-action lawn of ghouls and graves. A few years ago, they took…
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The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show 2023 at Exhibition Place
This is Canada’s largest vintage clothing sale with over 130 vendors selling meticulously curated clothing, shoes, jewellery, accessories, vinyl and home décor from the 1920s to the early 2000s. If you’re considering visiting today, let’s give you an idea of some of the treasures you might find starting with vintage Chanel heels from Boomie: Size…
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Canada’s Rock of Fame 2023 Inductees On the Red Carpet
Here at Toronto Scoop we love a good red carpet affair, especially one covered in beloved Canadian musicians. Last night, that’s exactly what unfolded at Massey Hall – the induction of 13 Canadian rock legends into Canada’s Walk of Fame. From the raw rock spirit of the ’70s embodied by bands like April Wine and…
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Nuit Blanche in Toronto 2023: Tight Spaces
This is one of the Nuit Blanche exhibits I was most curious about. Tight Spaces by Roda Medhat is an inflatable sculpture symbolizing the confining spaces of high-density developments that create a sense of isolation. This immersive installation highlights the negative impact of urbanization that encroaches on natural areas and calls for sustainable, human-centric city…
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The Star Treatment: Exploring NKPR’s IT House Gifting Lounge as Toronto Buzzes with TIFF Excitement
by John-Paul Ricchio The city comes alive with a special energy during the Toronto International Film Festival, with the red carpet’s glitz just a part of the star-studded scene. Today, I had the pleasure of visiting NKPR’s IT House, an oasis for VIPs to indulge in A-list treatment during TIFF. Here, sought-after brands generously gift…
