Richard Trapunski
The Walrus
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Books on TV: Is the Boom in Adaptations a Boon for Authors?
How a surge in TV production is shaking up the publishing industry → Read More
Hot Summer Guide 2022: Shows, fests and events to plan for in Toronto
Concerts and events in Toronto are coming alive in the summer of 2022 by ditching the virtual and embracing the crowds → Read More
The Gamification of Fitness: Are We Getting Played by Our Exercise Apps?
The video game elements often blamed for sedentary lifestyles are now being used to get people moving → Read More
New Ontario liquor laws could mean bottle shops are here to stay
Originally pandemic pivots, Toronto bottle shops are now looking to the future – but critics worry it could be opening the door too wide. → Read More
Fall music 2021: 25 albums to soundtrack your season
Toronto artists are putting out some of the strongest music right now, and this autumn is no exception. Check out this fall music guide. → Read More
Halloween 2020: the best online and in-person Toronto events
These are the best Halloween events happening in Toronto and beyond this weekend, including zombie wrestling, Dwayne Gretzky and The Knife → Read More
The Parkdale Hall brings a historic Toronto venue back to life
The Parkdale Hall – a former Toronto theatre dating back to 1920 – is coming back to life on Queen West, slowly but surely. → Read More
Toronto Public Library begins offering free Presto cards
Starting today, the Toronto Public Library is giving away 65,000 TTC Presto cards to residents who are facing obstacles obtaining them. → Read More
Toronto Airbnb hosts must register with the city starting in September
From September 10 onward, people listing short-term rental on sites like Airbnb will have to register online with the city of Toronto. → Read More
NOW’s top 10 Toronto video games
Toronto's game development scene is booming – here's what to check out, from first-person shooters to indie and mobile titles → Read More
10 great video games you didn’t know were Canadian
From juggernaut shooters and sports titles to quirky indie creations, we've rounded up 10 of the most noteworthy Canadian video games of the past few years → Read More
Toronto teams with ADVANCE to support Black music execs
ADVANCE, Canada's Black music business collective, is teaming with the city of Toronto for a new $2 million support program. → Read More
Live music returns at a few Toronto music venues
Jazz Bistro, Antikka and the Emmet Ray are among the first music venues trying out concerts during Stage 3 of Toronto reopening. → Read More
COVID Alert app finally launches in Ontario
COVID Alert, Canada's long-awaited COVID-19 exposure notification app, is entirely voluntary and includes a number of privacy safeguards. → Read More
This is what Toronto's virtual Carnival will look like this year
Toronto Caribbean Carnival has released its tentative lineup for its Virtual Road event, which spans 13 hours and 8 countries. → Read More
Is my apartment building being safely cleaned during COVID-19?
As part of a new Toronto bylaw, apartment, condo and multi-tenant residential buildings are required to uphold cleaning and safety measures during COVID-19 → Read More
DVSN to play drive-in concert in Toronto
Toronto R&B duo DVSN will play an overdue socially distant release show for their 2020 album A Muse In Her Feelings at CityView Drive-In. → Read More
Renting in Ontario: Should I sign a repayment plan?
With Doug Ford's Bill 184 expected to pass, there are some things tenants should consider before signing a rent repayment plan → Read More
The Orbit Room closes on College
Co-founded by Rush's Alex Lifeson, Toronto live music venue Orbit Room is looking for a new home after 26 years on College Street → Read More
Polaris Music Prize 2020 short list: Kaytranada, U.S. Girls, Caribou
The winner of this year's $50,000 Polaris Music Prize for best Canadian album of the year will be announced at a virtual event on October 19. → Read More