Posts by Julia Lawrence
Subway Smells — Spadina Part Two
On the Come up #2: Drakes
“It’s sad to see how many brands look so similar in such a diverse city.” In the latest edition of our series On The Come Up, Richmond Hill-raised designer Josh Drakes (@bydrakes) gets candid with #TheGreenLineTO reporter Arsheen Shamaila about Toronto’s basic fashion scene, how we can do better and why fashion helped him become…
Read More‘The Fans are Really, Really Kind’: How BTS Fandoms Provide a Layer of Safety for Stans Making Friends Online
You never walk alone when you’re an ARMY. ???????? Navigating the internet means potentially encountering any number of hazards online. But the BTS fandom provides a protective cushion for stans who are seeking community for their interests beyond the seven-member boy band. #TheGreenLineTO reporter Kayla Zhu spoke with three ARMYs connected to Toronto who’ve made…
Read MoreHunting is Becoming More Popular in Toronto Despite the Stereotypes and Barriers
From living in urban Toronto to tracking animals in the woods… ???????? Find out why more city-dwelling (and latte-sipping?) Torontonians are learning how to hunt — even without existing connections to the hunting community. Swipe left to read #TheGreenLineTO reporter Alex Varoutas’ full story. ⬅️ Would you give hunting a try? Why or why not?…
Read MoreSubway Sounds with Dupe Episode One
Why do so Many Pedestrian Deaths Happen in Scarborough?
Out of 25 pedestrian deaths in Toronto so far this year, over 40 per cent happened in Scarborough or on its borders, according to the @cityofto. That’s a considerable number, especially since the suburb makes up less than a quarter of Toronto’s total population. In this data-driven story, #VisionZero Projects manager Sheyda Saneinejad tells #TheGreenLineTO…
Read MoreBelow The City: Capturing the Heart of Toronto’s Unseen Suburbs in Photos
How do you see Toronto’s suburbs? What are the first words that come to mind? In conversation with #TheGreenLineTO reporter Arsheen Shamaila (@arsheenss), photographer and Scarborough resident Esmond Lee (@esmondcklee) talks us through his photo series, “Below the City,” and explains the hidden vibrancy of our suburbs. ????️ View the full post on our Instagram.
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Healthy Masculinity
Navigating boyhood and figuring out what it means to be a man can be challenging, especially in 2021. That’s why, in partnership with @techforgoodcanada, #TheGreenLineTO reporter Alex Varoutas (@quakerxyz) spoke with @nextgenmen program manager @JonathonReed about how he became a healthy masculinity advocate and how others can get involved. Tell us: What does it mean…
Read MoreWe Already Know Buying a Detached House in Toronto is Really Hard to do. But is That Still the Goal for Young City-Dwellers?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by Regina George — er, news stories that only talk about how gen Zs and millennials can’t afford to buy houses in Toronto. ????????‍♀️????????‍♂️ After local media picked up a story that said the vast majority of single-detached houses in the GTA now exceed $1 million,…
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