Does tweeting about your boobs count as giving to charity?
Do status updates about your bra colour contribute to raising actual awareness about breast cancer? Find out more.
Are conspiracy theories losing their taboo?
Investigative journalist Sydney White was shocked to be told to leave Ryerson University’s 9-11 forum last September. She was there to present her confidential documents, which she had recently received sent from an acquaintance in Nova Scotia. The documents contained covert information about 9-11, which she thought would be valuable for the public to hear.
Connect with coffee
Near the end of November an intoxicating aroma had been following me over the course of four days. I couldn’t figure out where the bold fragrance of refreshing fruit-like and flowery tones was coming from, but I knew my sense of smell enjoyed it. Buried deep in the bottom of my oversized school bag, I … Read more
A grown-up treasure hunt
By: Jessica Moy Walking down Queen Street West, you’ll witness an array of boutiques and fabric shops destined to attract the effortless fashion forward innovators of tomorrow. Ask any of these leather purse carrying, skinny jean-wearing youngsters we call “trendsetters” where they shop now a days, answers will likely be the same. Thrift stores. Shocking? … Read more
Stripping to pay for school
By: Jessica Moy According to Kenos Homepage, there’s a slight difference between calling someone a “hippy” and a “hippie” – for example: Hippy: A person who has long hair, is peace loving and wants to make friends with everybody. Hippie: Not afraid to speak out for what they believe in. They like to take part … Read more
The city of cyclists
The cab was double-parked east of King Street West and Blue Jays Way, and without hesitation the cab driver got out of his vehicle to let his passengers out. At the same time he opened his door, Cory Restrick was travelling adjacent to the cab on his royal blue, Volume Thrasher 700 bike – within … Read more
Around the world-hipster style
What were once three buildings used as gay communal bathhouses in 1889, are now restored Victorian townhouses used as hostels for travellers. Pushing open Canadiana Backpackers Inn’s heavy sage coloured door, I found myself standing on hardwood floors in an open room categorized as the “front lobby.” The walls were painted half forest green and … Read more
Breaking the norm in music
The backdrop curtain was red, the same colour red like you would imagine at a theatre production. The stage was crowded with musical equipment but there was still enough room for Angela Saini, 28, to sing her newest track Dear Diary at Les 3 Minots bar in July 2011 in Montreal, Quebec. The video footage of … Read more
VIDEO: SBTRKT live
By: Christina Cheng VIDEO: Indie Concert- London, England artists, SBTRKT live at The Hoxton in Toronto. T71VUfcfgo8
