Kim's Convenience

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee – the star of CBC television’s hit series Kim’s Convenience

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...ion he completed the play. “Ins shopped it to all the theatre companies in Toronto, but they all took a pass on it. He then entered Kim’s Convenience into the New Play Competition at the Toronto Fringe Festival and the play got a spot in the 2011 festival.” Paul continues; “There’s a universality about certain truths that come from the immigrant experience in Canada. The convenience store owner has many of the same experiences as a cab driver, a s...
Bradley Ertaskiran Gallery - Janet-Werner

Two New Exhibits at the Bradley Ertaskiran Gallery

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...ork), The Kitchen (New York), Museo della Frutta (Turin), The Power Plant (Toronto), Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), and Johannes Vogt (New York). Hier was a finalist for the RBC Painting competition in 2016 and 2018 and is the recipient of multiple grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, and has participated in residencies at Hospitalfield (Scotland) and Shandaken: Stormking (New York). The gallery is...
Colin Standish

Colin Standish – Constitutional scholar and lawyer is the energetic founder and leader of the Canadian Party of Quebec

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...eaving Quebec, but quickly learned that I was not alone. During my time in Toronto, I came to realize that I have 30+ relatives living in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). By comparison, I have just one distant relative in Montreal.” “In February of 2020, my spouse and I were vacationing in Thailand when COVID-19 started to take off. We rushed back to Toronto – only to learn that with everything shutting down, we were both laid off.” “We came back t...

Travel Mike Cohen

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...uisine. Located in the new RBC Dexia Centre, the restaurant is situated in Toronto’s bustling Entertainment District and is just steps away from prominent cultural venues such as Roy Thomson Hall, David Pecaut Square and TIFF Bell Lightbox, making it an ideal pre-performance dinner destination. It’s also within walking distance of the financial district, Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Valet parking is available next door at...
The Westin Harbour Castle’s waterfront location is ideal for visiting the many sights and activities

Westin Harbour Castle – an ideal Toronto waterfront location for business of pleasure

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The first-class Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, located on Toronto’s waterfront offers guests large, comfortable and elegant accommodations in a building that has recently seen a multi-million dollar renovation. Whether you’re in for a holiday or business, the Harbour Castle is close to the downtown financial and theatre districts. Facing Lake Ontario and Centre Island – the hotel is more like a resort for holiday guests. The waterfront boardwalk is...

Ben Heppner – his story of quiet determination that took him from Dawson Creek to the world’s greatest opera houses

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...production. He came back quickly with a role that would have taken me from Toronto to New York and then Los Angeles. I’d be away for a long time, and declined/ David came back with a 5 week run in Titanic in May and June in Toronto. It’s more of an acting role, and I can still do my weekly radio shows. I still love the stage, and it’ll be fun to be in those productions.” Ben now has a lot more time for one of his favourite hobbies; touring on his...
Sketchfest

Montreal Sketchfest – May 4-13, Theatre Sainte-Catherine

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...ival, and “Producer’s Pick” at Toronto Sketchfest. Tallboyz II Men The Sketch Republic: Wednesday May 10th, 8pm @ Theatre Sainte-Catherine Tallboyz II Men is a diverse group of comedians being diverse diversely. The members met each other performing in the Toronto stand-up comedy scene and agreed to combine forces for the greater good. Tallboyz II Men are winners of the 2017 Toronto Sketchfest Producers’ Pick. Tim Blair, Vance Banzo, Franco Nguyen...
Salome Bey

Dr. Trevor Payne remembers award-winning vocalist – Salome Bey, 1933-2020

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...te about the evolution of blues music. The show ran for thirteen months in Toronto’s Bourbon Street Club in 1978 and into ‘79. That show has been credited for opening up the demand for Black entertainers and music in Toronto. In 1996, The Black Theatre Workshop in Montreal awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Award. In 2005 Ms. Bey was presented with an Honorary Order of Canada Award. The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir has performed for Queen Eliz...
Voices of Mountains

Voices of Mountains – January 15, 2022

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...ard-winning Alice Ping-Yee Ho and Marjorie Chan’s The Lesson of Da Ji with Toronto Masque Theatre and the lead role of Noodin-Kwe in the world premiere run of Giiwedin, a First Nations opera by Spy Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan. In a recital for the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto, Marion sang the world premiere of Bigiiwe, by Canadian Ojibway/Odawa composer Barbara Croall. International appearances include performances in the Czech Republic...