HALAL BANKING: THE SEARCH FOR ISLAMIC FINANCIAL OPTIONS IN TORONTO

Muslims are struggling to find faith-based solutions for their personal finances in the city. Sarah Rana, a recent graduate from University of Toronto, was hoping to find financial planning options that were aligned with her faith.  Despite saving up her income from internships and paying off student loans, the 23-year-old struggled to find a financial…

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Mainstream Toronto nightlife is very ‘straight.’ How can we make it safer for queer communities?

@cabbagerollbaby ISABELLE’S NIGHT CLUB, KING ST W TORONTO ON — DISCRIMINATES AGAINST QUEER PEOPLE: As a gay queer person living in a city as diverse and progressive as Toronto, I typically don’t think twice about facing discrimination for how I present myself— until last night, when I joined some friends to check out a new…

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Weston youth fight local food insecurity through Culinary Arts Program

Youth prepare meals inside Frontlines kitchen.

Frontlines, a youth charity in Weston, is running a unique program that teaches 18-to-29-year-olds how to cook for community members. That’s why one Weston-based organization is taking a creative approach to fighting food insecurity by teaching cooking skills to local youth. Residents in the northwest Toronto neighbourhood struggle with a lack of food. In 2021,…

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Spadina Museum art exhibit centring Black culture extended until May

Guided tours, quaint artifacts, and historical recreations are a part of any museum visit, but old history meets contemporary culture at Spadina Museum, where the Dis/Mantle exhibit places artistic representations of historical Black figures alongside portraits of Toronto Raptors. Dis/Mantle is part of the Awakenings program by the Toronto History Museums, a series of art…

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On the Come Up: Mighloe

Do you ever sing along to your favourite songs while mopping the floors or scrubbing the counters? For Toronto-based musician Mighloe, belting out Shania Twain lyrics while cleaning her kitchen as a kid marked the start of her music career.

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