Michelle da Silva
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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Coronavirus: What's racism got to do with it?
Each year, more than 3,000 people in Canada die of influenza or complications as a result of the flu, but we don’t see equal amounts of media coverage on influenza fatalities → Read More
Review: Octo Octa turns the dance floor into a safe space on Resonant Body
Maya Bouldry-Morrison celebrates the soft glow of party spaces as places racialized, queer, trans, female and differently abled bodies are free to be → Read More
Polaris Music Prize 2019: Haviah Mighty makes history
The Brampton MC is the first Black woman and first hip-hop artist to win the Canadian music prize for her album 13th Floor → Read More
Toronto concerts in August 2019: 20 we're looking forward to
OVO Fest, Caribbean Carnival, Danforth Music Hall's 100th birthday, a dream team up of progressive jazz giants and more to catch in the last full month of summer → Read More
Toronto's 25 best breweries
The Toronto beer scene is booming — and it's all thanks to these breweries, who make and pour every style under the sun in taprooms big and small. Haven't visited them all yet? Hop to it → Read More
Ontario ciders and canned cocktails to try this summer
Don't want beer or wine? Crack open one of these cans – all available at the LCBO – instead → Read More
The best Ontario summer beers at the LCBO and Beer Store
Feeling overwhelmed in the craft beer aisle? Narrow things down with this handy roundup of Ontario brews perfect for beating the heat → Read More
Here are the 10 albums on the 2019 Polaris Prize short list
Quebec artists dominate while Toronto is represented by Jessie Reyez, Haviah Mighty, PUP and Shad → Read More
Waitress serves up pop hits with a surprisingly political message
Christine Dwyer stars in the Canadian premiere of the musical Waitress, which features music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and an important message about women's autonomy. → Read More
What's the cost of breaking up in Toronto?
In a city where real estate is absurdly high and finding an affordable rental feels like winning the lottery, it's no wonder some couples choose to stick it out. Here are stories from people who decided to end their relationships → Read More
The Museum of Broken Relationships puts heartbreak on display
Plus, how the Second Woman at Harbourfront’s Brave Festival deals with the power struggle within romantic relationships → Read More
20 artists to check out at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2019
The annual event returns to Nathan Philips Square with more than 370 vendors as well as installations, performances and a beer garden → Read More
Toronto concerts we're looking forward to in July 2019
Outdoor concerts from PUP and Tame Impala, a classic hip-hop lineup at a beer fest and more shows to catch this month → Read More
18 Toronto concerts we're looking forward to in June 2019
Billie Eilish, PUP, U.S. Girls and more – here are the shows to catch this month → Read More
The best concerts and music festivals in Toronto this summer
Vampire Weekend, NXNE and the Rolling Stones are just some of the shows we can't wait to see → Read More
The best food and drink events in Toronto this summer
Grab a fork and head to one of these food and beer festivals → Read More
The best summer 2019 festivals, concerts, movies and free events in Toronto
Slap on your sunscreen and enjoy more than 70 festivals and events happening over June, July and August → Read More
Pro-choice rally planned for Toronto City Hall this week
A demonstration against abortion abolition is taking a stand against Sam Oosterhoff's recent anti-abortion comments at the March for Life as well as restrictive reproductive bills in U.S. states. → Read More
Review: Ask Dr. Ruth is an intimate but vanilla portrait of the sex educator
Director Ryan White doesn’t connect his revolutionary subject to current debates about sex ed, women’s health and sexual violence → Read More
Why are concert tickets so expensive in Toronto?
While big arena shows are increasingly expensive, independent promoters are finding ways to make live music more accessible → Read More