Olivia Bednar, VICE

Olivia Bednar

VICE

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Past:
  • VICE
  • NOW Magazine

Past articles by Olivia:

I Tried (and Failed) to Pull Off a Romantic Mexican Vacation During COVID-19

I recently travelled from Toronto to L.A. to Baja, taking advantage of some confusing travel bans. It eventually caught up to me. → Read More

I Tried (and Failed) to Pull Off a Romantic Mexican Vacation During COVID-19

I recently travelled from Toronto to L.A. to Baja, taking advantage of some confusing travel bans. It eventually caught up to me. → Read More

Muses podcast tells the overlooked stories of women in rock history

From groupies to inspirations, wives, lovers, mothers and industry figures, the Toronto podcast has created a space for the voices you haven't heard → Read More

The best used bike shops in Toronto

Here's where to buy a used or vintage bicycle in Toronto. → Read More

The best eco-friendly flower shops in Toronto

These green retailers specialize in organically grown, sustainable flowers rather than the plastic-wrapped, pesticide-laced bouquets you see at grocery store checkouts. → Read More

The best sex and kink shops in Toronto

Want to spice up your Valentine's Day? Here are seven sex-positive shops to buy sex toys, kink accessories and more. → Read More

The best meditation studios in Toronto

Unwind, unplug and tap into mindfulness at these spaces for guided meditation. → Read More

The best independent tea shops in Toronto

Sure, you could shop at chains like Starbucks or David's Tea, but these indie tea retailers have history, character and variety. → Read More

Here’s how study spaces at eight Toronto colleges and universities stack up

Finding a quiet place to work is a big issue for students who commute → Read More

The best shops for vegan winter coats and parkas in Toronto

You shouldn't have to pick between warmth and animal cruelty. Here's the best in vegan outerwear that's stylish, too. → Read More

The best places to learn how to code in Toronto

Pick up this vital skill with these college, university and independent programs → Read More

The best places to learn how to code in Toronto

Pick up this vital skill with these college, university and independent programs → Read More

The best New Age stores in Toronto

Find healing crystals, tarot cards, gems and more at these six shops that specialize in astrology, metaphysiology and all things New Age. → Read More

The best vintage and antique home decor stores in Toronto

Find one-of-a-kind pieces for your home at these eight shops. → Read More

Night Owl Festival: Five things you missed at the Toronto psych fest

A review of Toronto's Night Owl Festival. The garage rock-heavy four-day fest continued to grow in its fourth year, putting a spotlight on local women and eclectic bands from around the world. → Read More

The best eco-friendly dog stores in Toronto

These seven shops carry toys, clothes and other accessories made from recycled and natural materials → Read More

The best Toronto concerts happening in September 2018

British producer Sophie comes to Toronto to play a set with lots of hype, Aqua and Prozzäk's nostalgia overload, plus a few more outdoor festivals and lots more coming your way this month. → Read More

The best film photography stores in Toronto

These seven photo shops specialize in developing film → Read More

Nicki Minaj's Toronto concert is cancelled

So is the rest of the New York rapper's joint North American tour with Future, but new dates will be announced for 2019 → Read More

Meet Toronto's Numtots: online millennials fighting for transit

Toronto's NUMTOT group commonly discusses issues in Toronto’s transit system and political landscape in relation to urbanism all while making jokes and memes. → Read More