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New Year, Same You: 5 Things to Do Instead of Cutting Your Bangs in the New Year
Look at Joe Keery. On the left, he is stable. Left Joe Keery is who you want to be. On the right, he has made the plunge that many of us fall prey to as soon as the hopeful light of a new year blinds us all—getting bangs. If you find yourself in the same position as Joe, wondering if you too should get bangs, just know the answer is no. The answer is always no. If for some reason you look at Joe and still want to get bangs, consider this list of five things to do to save yourself from making the detrimental cut. 1. Dye your hair…
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Let Your PFLAG Wave!
Finding your place in the world can be challenging. And this challenge is compounded when you find out you don’t fit where you were expected to. This is a very real dilemma for many members of the LGBTQ+ community. Statistics Canada estimates that 3 per cent of the Canadian population openly identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual (they don’t yet report on the percentage of transgender Canadians). Who should these Canadians turn to when struggling with questions of selfhood? Where can they, and their families, turn for support when they’re facing an identity crisis? Luckily, Toronto’s queer community has a trusted resource in Parents for Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). PFLAG…
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New Kids on The Block
Welcome to the Vixen Experience: Pedicures, Privacy and Pinot.
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Nharo!: Fair Trade Done Right
Supporting African artisans from the Danforth By: Nina Ya-Haqqi In third-world countries, many artisans and farmers working to produce quality foods and products for export are not given the proper compensation for their hard work. This is where fair trade steps in, creating fair terms of trade for workers in developing countries. The types of goods exported from these countries include silver jewelry, organic shea butter, and various types of artwork, from sculptures made of soapstone to small animals made from recycled pop cans. In privileged countries like Canada and the United States, there is a large community of fair trade supporters comprised of activists and business owners.
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A Journey Back in Time
Taking a Walk on Historic Danforth Avenue By: Lindsay Reid Luminoso Have you ever wondered just how the Danforth got its look and feel? Join us as we journey back in time examining some of Danforth’s more iconic features. Our exploration continues at Danforth and Greenwood. Greenwood and Danforth – Linsmore Hotel and Tavern Located at 1298 Danforth Avenue, the Linsmore Hotel has been a fixture on the northwest corner of Danforth and Linsmore Crescent since the early-twentieth century. Though the Linsmore no longer offers rooms to its patrons and the entertainment now is of a different variety, the liquor still flows and good times are still had by all.…
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Behind the Scenes: The Executives Behind On the Danforth
A few words from the ladies behind OTD’s Summer 2014 issue On the Danforth is right around the corner! In anticipation for the magazine’s release, we spoke to the Associate Publisher, as well as the Editor-in-Chief and the Sales Director behind the summer issue about their roles in the magazine. Kayla Calder, Associate Publisher 2014 As Associate Publisher of On the Danforth, I am lucky to have one of the most inspiring roles on the magazine. As an intermediary between the two issues, I get to sample every aspect of building the publication, just as one might sample spiced kebabs at Taste of the Danforth. The most amazing aspect of…
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Living in Danforthia
There is no doubt that moving from your tried and true neighbourhood to another is terribly daunting, but it doesn’t hold a candle to moving to a new city. For On the Danforth’s Kayla Calder, Toronto was made significantly easier by her moving to the Danforth. Chapter 1: “But He Forgot His Hat!” Or, How I Found My Local Bourbon, and oysters and professionalism, oh my! I’m going to say it: this neighborhood is one of the few reasons I haven’t crawled back to Ottawa—or my parents’ basement—with my tail between my legs. That being said, I moved here knowing practically no one, and certainly no one who lives on…
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Globe Bistro Review
From farm to table this local serves sophistication and good food By: Stephanie Thompson I’m “between things” at the moment: that is to say, I’m in school and unemployed. This means missing out on some of the finer things in life. Much to my benefit, I have family members who are not so much “between things” as they are “on top of things,” like my lovely brother and my sister-in-law who were kind enough to treat me to dinner at Globe Bistro. Globe Bistro has been wowing patrons with modern Canadian cuisine, a constantly evolving menu, and local, seasonal ingredients since it joined the Danforth community in 2006 at its…
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Faces of the Danforth
By: Nick Brehmer, Alicia Kolenda, and Katie Yantzi Faces of the Danforth is a photography project inspired by Brandon Stanton’s “Humans of New York.” Much like its inspiration, Faces of the Danforth strives to feature members of a community and connect those people on a more human level. Walking up and down the streets of the city, you see so many unique people; you might be surprised to discover that you have similar experiences or that you are indeed vastly different. Regardless, we hope you find the visuals of the Faces of the Danforth posts to be as inspirational as we do. “It’s like Humans of New York…
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Which Danforth bars will be open for the Gold Medal Game?
You know that here at On the Danforth, we love us some hockey. In honour of the Olympic gold medal match, city council has voted to allow bars to open and serve beer starting at 7 am, just in time for the big game. If you’re looking for a place to cheer on Team Canada, On The Danforth has you covered. We’ve put together a list of bars that will be passing out brewskis in time for the opening face-off. Factory Girl (193 Danforth Ave.) – 647-352-2799 The Fox and the Fiddle (535 Danforth Ave.) – 416-462-8930 Rails and Ales (1106 Danforth Ave.) – 416-462-9555 Groove Bar and Grill (1952 Danforth…
