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Exercise During COVID 19

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We cannot over-emphasize the importance of getting some form of exercise during COVID 19 The WHO recommends, "150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity per week" We all know that staying at home for significant periods can be c...more

300-plus movies and more at TIFF 2019

Diane Slawych

The 44th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is jam packed with 11 days of movies, as well as music, award presentations, and a street festival. For the first time, TIFF opens with a Canadian documentary. Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, is inspired...more

Powwow Fever

Diane Slawych

The first day of summer, which is also National Aboriginal Day, will be marked with great fanfare in Toronto this month during one of the city¹s top indigenous cultural events. The Annual Traditional Na-Me-Res (Native Men¹s Residence) Powwow and Indigenous Arts Festival from June 18...more

8 Life-Changing Tips for Anxiety Sufferers

Kerry-Ann Ingram

Each one of these eight tips listed below has been tremendously helpful for me. I've been using them for years and I plan to continue using them. I find that each one is very effective and easy to use. This is why I keep them in my wellness toolbox so I can reach for them whenever I feel low....more

Jazz It Up In Toronto

Diane Slawych

Jazzing it up in Toronto Toronto is a great city for music lovers with something to satisfy every musical taste. But if jazz is your passion, take note. Toronto is home to no fewer than three popular jazz festivals, offering literally hundreds of concerts through the summer and fal...more

Kensington Market

Diane Salwych

Few places in the city are as diverse and eclectic as Kensington Market. Crammed with ethnic eateries, exotic spice shops, cafes, vintage clothing boutiques, and colourful produce stands, it’s a microcosm of Toronto in one walkable neighbourhood. Over the years, it’s also become a tou...more

Hot Docs takes over Toronto starting this month!

Diane Slawych

North America’s largest documentary festival – Hot Docs - which runs April 26 to May 6, promises another exciting edition this year with 246 amazing documentaries and 16 interactive projects from 56 countries, plus post screening discussions with filmmakers, and lots of free films and...more

A Mall That Transports You To Another Country

Tanya Mok

Whether you're looking to spend big bucks on a shopping spree or you're just in the mood for some window perusing, there's no shortage of malls in Toronto to satisfy your material needs. But while the Eaton Centre, Yorkdale and Scarborough Town Centre are all tried-and-true institutio...more

MOVIE MADNESS

Tanya Mok

Toronto is in full movie madness mode. The city is halfway through its most prized annual event, the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, and to the delight of movie buffs and stargazers there’s been no shortage of stellar films lighting up cinemas across the downtown c...more

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Toronto’s film festivals are a crowd-pleaser with visitors and locals alike

Samantha Lui

Each year, thousands of people come to Toronto to savour the city’s sights, delicious food and its many events. But of all the events that are held in Toronto each year, film festivals are always a highlight for both visitors and locals alike. From fancy red carpets to expandi...more

Bored of the gym? Break a sweat while trying some of these unconventional activities in Toronto

By: Samantha Lui

Are you tired of doing the same workout routine every day, or just having a tough time hitting the gym? Whether you’re hoping to add a little more excitement into your fitness plan or looking for an active outing with your gym buddies, Toronto has tons to offer for thos...more

Toronto Is Officially An Ice Cream City

Tanya Mok

There’s an opening-day ritual for ice cream parlours in Toronto that goes something like this: a massive line-up that runs down the block appears, it lasts all day. After acquiring their ice cream, patrons raise their cones to the sky like Olympic torches to snap the perfect photo – u...more

Toronto Branded: Inclusion Is The New COOL

Love Mala

When I was in elementary school and high school, the coolest kids were part of a distinct clique. There was usually something stereotypical about them that I would see in movies, like they were the best athletes or from the wealthiest families. What made the group COOL was that everyone couldn&rs...more

Paws on Parenthood: 8 Reasons Millennials Postpone Being MilleniMOMS & Dads

Love Mala

Paws on Parenthood: 8 Reasons Millennials Postpone Being MilleniMOMS & Dads 1) Boomerang Babies Having Babies? This one doesn’t need much explanation. After dishing out dollars on style, smart phones and shots at the club, your credit card is maxed out and you beg your PAYrents ...more

Is Online Dating Leaving You Swiped Out?

Mala

FIT February 2017 Is Online Dating Leaving You Swiped Out? While personal ads began showing up in newspapers in 1690 (believe it or not), it has literally taken hundreds of years for this way of dating to become a way of life. Now, 327 years later, dating platforms ...more

Toronto’s Poop Café: I’ll Have A Number 2 Please!

Mala

the FIT List Top Ten Best Cafes in Toronto February 2017 Toronto’s Poop Café: I’ll Have A Number 2 Please! When I first heard that Poop Café was opening in Toronto’s Koreatown neighborhood, I began gathering my friends, excited for the grand opening. To...more

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Why Not Stand Out While You FIT In?

Love Mala

Right before winter rolled around this year, I made a decision I had never made before – I am going to stay warm no matter what. No more trying to look sexy when there is clearly a blizzard happening outside or trying to keep a smile on my face when I am shivering on the inside. I am 2-3 mo...more

I Would Rather Be A Role Model Than A Real Model

Mala Rambharose

I was 12 years old the first time someone told me I should be a model. Over the years I was also told I should, sing, dance, act or strip. Being someone who grew up in poverty, my fantasies about modeling were that I would make money fast, get to travel and meet lots of interesting people. I expl...more