Samantha Edwards, NOW Magazine

Samantha Edwards

NOW Magazine

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Past articles by Samantha:

Commercial rent subsidy program uptake remains low

The federal government has extended the rent subsidy program CECRA another month, but only some 21,000 small businesses across the country are getting relief → Read More

How to safely enjoy the summer of coronavirus in Toronto

Rules for hanging out, eating, having sex and travelling in this strange summer season → Read More

Four ways to save local businesses during (and after) the pandemic

Many Toronto business owners say government aid is not enough, but if we want our main streets to survive we need both short-term and long-term solutions → Read More

When and how each province is reopening across Canada

Manitobans can already grab a pint on a patio and golfers can tee-off in Alberta as COVID-19 emergency restrictions begin easing across the country → Read More

One-third of Canadian tenants can’t afford to pay May rent: survey

According to the survey, 15 per cent of tenants have been threatened with eviction since the pandemic started → Read More

Foodora is pulling out of the Canadian market

The Berlin-based food delivery app says it is closing operations in Canada due to lack of profits and increased competition → Read More

What to buy at One of a Kind Show’s new online shop

As the massive craft show moves online, we rounded up our top art, fashion and home decor picks from local makers → Read More

Toronto rents decreasing month by month: report

Amid the pandemic, rents are predicted to continue decreasing in the city → Read More

New crowdfunding platform supports small businesses in Toronto

As small businesses struggle with the financial impact of COVID-19, Distantly lets residents make donations for rent and payroll relief → Read More

Ontario bans Airbnb and short-term vacation rentals during pandemic

Apr 7, 2020 - Under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Airbnb rentals will only be allowed for those in need of housing. → Read More

Ontario bans Airbnb and short-term vacation rentals during pandemic

Under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Airbnb rentals will only be allowed for those in need of housing → Read More

Coronavirus: Toronto bookstores offering delivery

These independent booksellers will bring you the latest reads to beat your COVID-19 boredom → Read More

Use these free apps to get you through self-isolation

We may be distancing, but we can still be social. Apps like Zoom, Houseparty and Twitch have stepped in to fill the void – and taken on new life → Read More

Coronavirus: Toronto is in a state of emergency. Here's what that means

Mayor John Tory now has the power to make decisions without city council votes → Read More

The best International Women's Day 2020 events in Toronto

Here are 10 ways to celebrate and fight for women’s rights and gender equality → Read More

Toronto concerts to catch in March 2020: Pearl Jam, Caribou and more

Plus: viral rapper Doja Cat, more farewell shows from Elton John, the Women From Space festival and other shows we're looking forward to → Read More

New positive case of coronavirus confirmed in Toronto

A woman with a travel history to Iran is the city’s fourth case of COVID-19 and Ontario's fifth → Read More

Review: Miss Anthropocene is Grimes's best album

Claire Boucher's fifth album is full of beautifully complex and singular pop music → Read More

How can I avoid getting renovicted?

Here's what you need to know when your landlord says you have to move out due to renovations → Read More

How to avoid moving into a condo full of Airbnbs

Potential buyers should hang out in the lobby and see how many people are rolling in and out with luggage → Read More