<p>Toronto is a bustling city on Lake Ontario which is growing at an astonishing rate. Almost a third of Torontonians have arrived in the last decade and more than half were born outside of Canada. The city’s Mohawk name is , which means “the place on the water where the trees are standing".
Noah Richler explores the fictional landscape of the city with four ... Show More
Oct 27
In the Studio: Yuko Mohri
Neil McCarthy meets Japanese artist Yuko Mohri, as she prepares for a major exhibition. Her sculptures often fuse ordinary objects, such as umbrellas, feather dusters and apples, with unstable forces such as air and water. The results are works of kinetic art that are constantly ... Show More
26m 34s
Aug 2023
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune (with special guest, Erica!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by friend Erica to chat about the timelines, tattoos, and Toronto in Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune. Plus, more about Erica's romance journey and the wisdom of Taylor Swift! <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyou ... Show More
1h 26m
May 2024
Books and Business: The Evolution of Powell’s City of Books
Powell's City of Books is no mere bookstore; it's an institution, community, and treasure for bibliophiles. This literary haven offers new, used, and rare finds that beckon readers from every corner of the globe. Store Manager Bry Hoag helped Powell's flourish into a cultural ico ... Show More
34m 48s
<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Mark Maloney, author</p> <p>Mark Maloney is the author of the book "Toronto Mayors," which profiles all 65 people who've held the city's top job. He joins "<a href="https://www.thestar.com/podcasts/this-matters/">This Matters</a>" to talk about the rogu ... Show More
<p><strong>Guest:</strong> <a href= "https://www.thestar.com/users/profile/shawn-micallef/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Shawn Micallef</a>, contributing columnist and author of "Stroll: Pyschogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto"</p> <p>In 2010, journalist Shawn Micallef first ... Show More