High Park: Toronto’s Heart of Nature and History
High Park is Toronto’s biggest and most beloved green space—400 acres of trails, gardens, and wildlife right in the west end of the city. From Bloor Street down to Lake Shore, it’s easy to reach by subway through High Park Station or Keele Station. Step out of the platform and nature greets you instantly. Every […]
Old Toronto City Hall: The Building That Refused to Be Forgotten
A hundred meters from Queen Station, you can already see it—the old Toronto City Hall. Grand, weathered, and standing proud amid the rush of glass towers, it remains one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Built in 1899, it was once the largest civic building in North America, a Victorian-era masterpiece that cost over $2.5 […]
Jollibee Takes Its Place at the Philippine Consulate in Toronto
A familiar red mascot made an unexpected visit to the Philippine Consulate in Toronto. Jollibee, the country’s most iconic fast-food brand, was the guest of honor as the consulate launched a new permanent corner celebrating Filipino excellence abroad. The exhibit, created with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), marks the first feature in what […]
Islas BBQ: A Taste of Home in Toronto
It all started with a trip back home. While vacationing in the Philippines, Richard found himself on a food adventure with his future wife, Marielle—going from island to island, tasting local favorites, and soaking in the energy of every eatery they visited. “Toronto needs this kind of food experience,” he thought. It was just an […]
Coffee Shop Idea to Creative Hub: The Story of WAM Studio
When Vince Dela Cruz first dreamed of opening a recording and rehearsal studio, it stayed just that—a dream. Life in Canada kept him busy. He worked at Tim Hortons, then became a CAD technician, but deep inside, music never left him. What he didn’t know was that one day, a casual coffee meeting would turn […]
From Bridal Gowns to Ball Pits: How Jacqueline Built Funday Indoor Playground
By Anjo Pallasigui When weddings stopped during the pandemic, Jacqueline’s business did too. She had run a successful bridal boutique in Port Credit, but with events on pause, she and her husband knew they had to pivot. What they didn’t expect was that their next business idea would come from spending time with their two […]
Hollywood on Yonge Street: Drei Visits the Suicide Squad Set in Toronto
Sometimes you pass by a place a hundred times and never realize it’s been in a Hollywood movie. That’s what happened to Drei. In one of her latest vlogs, she takes us on a casual walk through downtown Toronto — specifically to Yonge and Dundas, the same intersection transformed into Midway City in the 2016 film Suicide Squad. […]
When the Distillery District Turned Filipino
By Anjo Pallasigui It was the kind of Toronto summer evening you wish you could bottle. Warm breeze, golden hour light, and music echoing off cobblestone streets. But for many of us there, it wasn’t just another weekend—it was a first. For the first time in its 14-year history, the Italian Contemporary Film Festival opened its stage […]
The Beaches: Toronto’s Lakeside Escape
By Anjo Pallasigui The first time you step onto the boardwalk at The Beaches, it’s hard to believe you’re still in the city. That’s what Cherie discovers in the premiere episode of Neighbourhoods, a new show that explores the charm, quirks, and history of the communities that shape Toronto. Stretching from Coxwell to Victoria Park Avenue, […]
Rosanna of Lui Skin Tech: From Dubai Dreams to Canadian Grit
By Anjo Pallasigui “Sarap mabuhay sa Canada, basta wala kang inaapakan.” That’s one of the first things Rosanna said during our interview — and that pretty much sums up her story. She’s the woman behind Lui Skin Tech, a small clinic in Ontario helping clients (mostly kababayans) feel confident in their skin without breaking the bank. […]
