Danica Samuel
TorontoStar
Canada
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Past articles by Danica:
What we drank: These are the liquors that got Ontario through the pandemic
Whether consumed individually, or ‘cheers’-ing with a small groups, Ontario drank ... a lot. → Read More
Toronto is introducing ‘cultural districts,’ but who gets to determine the culture?
Urban planning experts question if the city of Toronto’s new cultural districts program is the best way forward. → Read More
What is Slow TV? And why are so many obsessed with watching it for hours on end?
One psychologist who spoke with the Star said he is fascinated with Slow TV because it has all the components that often lead to boredom, yet people a... → Read More
The city says it’s trying to save Little Jamaica. So, why is it letting developers tear it down?
As development projects are piled up in the area, urban planners question what will even be left of the vibrant Caribbean enclave by the time the stud... → Read More
Canadian once detained in China says healing process for the two Michaels begins now
The healing process took months for Kevin and Julia Garratt, but he said they got by through sharing their story and doing normal things again, like g... → Read More
They’re saving lives during COVID-19. Now, these nurses are insisting on support as they work under intolerable conditions
Protesting at Dundas Square, these nurses share stories of colleagues weeping from the stress of being unable to perform their jobs properly due to ch... → Read More
These post-secondary students are learning to form connections after nearly two years off campus
After a lengthy period of COVID-19-imposed isolation, students have to relearn basic skills that have lain dormant. How to act in a crowd and how to m... → Read More
Beaded cornrows, box braids, Afros and colourful wigs — Canadian athletes on showing up as their authentic selves
The Star spoke with four Black Canadian female athletes about finding inspiration from Venus and Serena Williams to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to show up... → Read More
Canada’s home-sale frenzy cooled a bit more in July, says Canadian Real Estate Association
Second-busiest July ever still extends the comedown from market’s hectic March. → Read More
Sherway Gardens mall sent into lockdown after a shooting Friday: ‘It was chaos’
There were no reported injuries as of Friday evening. → Read More
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians don’t want a federal election right now, Mainstreet poll says
Justin Trudeau’s Liberals meanwhile hold the largest share of voter support, at 35 per cent. The Conservatives follow at 26 per cent, and the NDP is i... → Read More
What Toronto can learn from Montreal when it comes to preserving its heritage and culture
Montreal’s city planning experts say that the preservation and protection of culture, arts and history is due to a strong sense of identity, and past ... → Read More
Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccinations are trending downward. Experts explain why
Experts say the slow down is a result of a mix of factors and encourage a more active approach in getting people in for second doses. → Read More
Live in a condo? Yes, your gym, pool (and other amenities) may still be closed as Ontario hits Step 3. Here’s why
Condo dwellers are frustrated with the pace at which some of their indoor building amenities seem to be opening up. → Read More
A timeline of the events leading up to the Tokyo Olympics
The Summer Olympics are set to take place in Tokyo July 23 to Aug. 8. With less than two weeks left until the opening ceremonies, the Star compiled a ... → Read More
It’s so hot that Canada’s sea creatures are cooking to death in their shells
Extreme heat caused the death of what one marine biologist estimates to be roughly one billion animals in the Salish Sea. → Read More
Prominent Toronto lawyer feels ‘violated’ after her image used without permission in Hudson’s Bay ad campaign
HBC tweeted an apology stating it was an error that Hadiya Roderique’s photo was used in its “Charter for Change” campaign. → Read More
Ontario’s retail cannabis market is booming, but the new status quo is built on old injustices, say advocates
The rollout of the cannabis retail market has failed communities gravely affected by drug laws prior to legalization, advocates say. → Read More
City of Toronto still set on making Little Jamaica ‘cultural district’ despite heritage conservation district motion
Two months after a motion was passed to make Little Jamaica a heritage conservation district understudy, the Star has learned the city remains focused... → Read More
Pressure mounts for Ryerson University to change its name. What will it take for that to happen?
A Ryerson University task force reviewing the legacy of the school’s namesake said Monday it would not speed up its work despite calls for immediate a... → Read More