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If you belong to an immigrant community, you’re likely familiar with the oft-unspoken understanding that art is a luxury pursuit best left to those who can afford it. But Toronto’s Alexis Eke is an interesting study in what can happen when those unspoken rules fall away, and talent gets the spotlight it so often deserves. […]
Toronto Maple Leafs alternate captain Auston Matthews has become the third Leaf ever to win the Hart Trophy. Receiving 119 first-place votes in voting by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, the 24-year-old surpassed other contenders like Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and the New York Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin by a landslide. “I can’t lie, it feels really good… […]
When Nick Nurse isn’t coaching the Raptors, it’s safe to say you can probably find him engaging in one of his musical pursuits. From raising money for charity during his foundation’s “An Evening of Music” event or rocking out with the Arkells, Nurse knows how to stay busy even when he’s off the basketball court. Now […]
After the announcement that Toronto and Vancouver will be hosting some of the FIFA World Cup games in 2026, the stadium where the games will take place in hogtown has wasted no time in sharing their plan for expansion. A sizeable chunk of the $290 million that Toronto is spending to host the World Cup is […]
Is there anyone more on-brand than Smiley? For the last year, the rapper’s been unable to wipe the smile off his face. And for good reason. Since dropping his now-gold-certified track featuring Drake, “Over the Top,” last July, life has been very good for the 25-year-old: he lost a bunch of weight, inked a deal […]
Considering how entrenched Somalis have been in enclaves throughout the city of Toronto since our arrival en masse, I’m regularly met with experiencing ‘firsts’ within my community. This time, it was the debut musical created by Fatuma Adar that featured a familiar tale of displacement and a search for self-fulfillment that I’ve come to know […]
After a memorable four games, J. Cole is stepping away from the Scarborough Shooting Stars to fulfill touring obligations, with no clear word on whether he’ll return. The 37-year-old Grammy-winning rapper made headlines by signing with the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Shooting Stars in May. While he drew the team tons of attention by playing two road […]
The captivating singles leading up to No Love is Ever Wasted have shown Zach Zoya reaching new heights with his songwriting. Now that his sophomore EP is out, the Montreal R&B artist has proven those tracks weren’t mere flukes. To celebrate today’s release, Zoya has also gifted us with the contemplative music video for “Upper Hand,” featuring his […]
Crossing the border back into Canada is always slightly nerve wracking, even if you’re a passport-holding citizen and not up to anything sus. Those Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees always know how to put on the right amount of intimidation every time. Turns out, however, that the rules are being bent for some folks […]
Two Asian legends are getting ready to ball for a cause. Simu Liu is linking up with the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association (CCYAA) to host a celebrity basketball game in Toronto, and ex-Raptor Jeremy Lin is the first to join the roster. The event will feature over 20 celebrities, athletes, and “personalities from the North American Asian community,” with […]
