Archive for 'Jaime Woo'

Bellwoods Brewery Brings Fresh, Flavourful Beers to West Queen West

A new brewery on Ossington Avenue raises the bar for local beers.

By Jaime Woo • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 24th, 4:00 pm

Julie Wilson’s Love Letter to Readers

Seen Reading, based on the blog of the same name, is a collection of micro-fiction that captures the imaginary world created by readers while in transit with their books.

By Jaime Woo May. 2nd, 5:00 pm

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Menswear Gems at Fashion Art Toronto

Zent and Worth shine at FAT—and signal that the festival is growing up, in a good way.

By Jaime Woo Apr. 30th, 6:09 pm

AGO’s Unambitious Massive Party

AGO's annual fundraiser promised the future and failed to deliver.

By Jaime Woo • Photos by Andrew LouisApr. 20th, 3:00 pm

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Absurd Pride Snub Signals Rob Ford’s Grumpy Old Man Routine

Ford's refusal to attend the Pride Parade is the start of an annual running joke, and a symptom of a broader problem.

By Jaime Woo Apr. 19th, 1:30 pm

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Philip Sparks Sets up Shop On Ossington

Philip Sparks' new store is a master class in building a brand.

By Jaime Woo Mar. 30th, 12:00 pm

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Banh Mi Boys is Ready to Get More Open

Popular Vietnamese sandwich shop Banh Mi Boys returns with new food and a new look.

By Jaime Woo Mar. 22nd, 2:45 pm

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Toronto Fashion Week Shows Evolution and Diversification

Toronto Fashion Week comes back to the core with a dizzying array of talent, both inside and outside the tents.

By Jaime Woo Mar. 14th, 12:00 pm

Remembering Will Munro with History, Glamour, Magic

Local activist and artist Will Munro is remembered in a meaningful exhibition of his work at the Art Gallery of York University.

By Jaime Woo Feb. 16th, 11:00 am

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The AIDS Committee of Toronto Encourages Men To Show Some Spunk

ACT creates a new support group to help men wanting to pull back on their drug use during sexual activities.

By Jaime Woo Feb. 7th, 9:00 am

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What “Shit Girls Say” Says About Us

First a Twitter account, then a web series, then debates about what it all means. The anatomy of a controversy.

By Jaime Woo Dec. 21st, 4:30 pm

2011 Hero: Toronto Underground Cinema

Nominated for: bringing new life to independent cinema in Toronto.

By Jaime Woo • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 20th, 1:21 pm

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TIFF Nexus Takes On Gender in Film, Games, and New Media

Game culture is working on inclusivity and gender equality, to the benefit of the games it's producing.

By Jaime Woo Dec. 19th, 11:00 am

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The Cost Of Ignoring Our Aging Highrises

The future of the past: how we can salvage the apartment towers we once built in abundance but now often ignore.

By Jaime Woo Dec. 14th, 2:15 pm

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2011 Villain: Tim Hudak

Nominated for: resorting to divisions in the name of conservatism.

By Jaime Woo • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 13th, 2:12 pm

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Human Rights Milestone Remembered By Toronto’s Queer Community

Twenty-five years ago, the Ontario Human Rights code was extended to provide protection based on sexual orientation.

By Jaime Woo Dec. 7th, 3:15 pm

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What’s Next for the Railpath?

The award-winning first phase of the West Toronto Railpath has us impatiently waiting for the results of the phase two feasibility study.

By Jaime Woo Oct. 28th, 9:00 am

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Roadmap 2030 Prepares For Canada’s Increasingly Diverse Future

This two-day conference brings together community and political leaders, public servants, and other key individuals to share ideas on encouraging diversity in Canada's policy process.

By Jaime Woo Oct. 14th, 2:30 pm

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Toronto Game Developers Win At IndieCade

Toronto developers bring home awards from international conference IndieCade.

By Jaime Woo Oct. 11th, 11:02 am

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Sprouter Acquired Not With a Bang, But a Whimper

Postmedia saves Sprouter in a quiet acquisition.

By Jaime Woo Oct. 6th, 11:00 am

Edward Chee’s Pocketful of “Plein-Air”

Artist uses the mobility of the Nintendo DS to create works of fine art

By Jaime Woo Oct. 4th, 3:30 pm

Peter Gatien Steps Back Into the Limelight

Peter Gatien, who created controversy with giant club Circa, is profiled in the new documentary Limelight.

By Jaime Woo Sep. 30th, 2:20 pm

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Justin Time Shares the Joys of a Wild Imagination

A new TV show created by Toronto's Brandon James Scott brings history and travel to life for preschoolers.

By Jaime Woo Sep. 29th, 10:00 am

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Ethnic Aisle Asks: In the Matter of Suburbs vs. Downtown, What Is the Role of Race?

Monday night, while City Council was debating budget cuts and also discussing the potential de-amalgamation of Toronto, 40 residents from across the GTA met to discuss the roles of race and ethnicity in our ongoing downtown-versus-the-suburbs debate.

By Jaime Woo Sep. 28th, 11:00 am

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5,000 to Walk for AIDS Organization Fundraiser

HIV/AIDS fundraiser more crucial than ever in the face of potential cuts from City Hall.

By Jaime Woo Sep. 22nd, 9:00 am

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Did Jesse Brown Slam Canada’s Games Industry?

Maclean's columnist Jesse Brown launches a misguided missile at tax incentives for video game companies.

By Jaime Woo Sep. 14th, 5:26 pm

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Vizualize.me Illustrates the Resumé

A new Toronto startup wants job seekers to display their skills and experience with slick visuals.

By Jaime Woo Sep. 14th, 3:30 pm

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Fabarnak Is a Hot Spot With an Odd Name

Good food and good causes come together at a popular Church Street café.

By Jaime Woo Sep. 12th, 9:00 am

9 Comments

Eaton Centre Urban Eatery Is No Revolution

A new upscale food court at the Eaton Centre is better than expected, but is hampered by tone-deaf marketing.

By Jaime Woo • Photos by Corbin SmithSep. 2nd, 9:00 am

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New Site Shares What Toronto Said To Rob Ford

The City solicited public feedback on the services it provides. Here's how one guy made the resulting data usable.

By Jaime Woo Aug. 31st, 9:02 am

Could University of Toronto Bring Better Toilets To Billions?

University of Toronto is working on building a better toilet. It could benefit billions.

By Jaime Woo Aug. 30th, 2:01 pm

Into the Groove With Nerd-Approved Music

Friday at the Rivoli, a music show with a nerd slant.

By Jaime Woo Aug. 26th, 10:00 am

Finding Raw and Vegan Comfort in Mylk Uncookies

An east end espresso bar with a twist

By Jaime Woo Aug. 17th, 3:00 pm

Photo Sharing Site 500px Ready For Its Close-Up

By Jaime Woo Aug. 16th, 9:00 am

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Homegrown Party Pitbull Set To Mark New Territory

By Jaime Woo Aug. 12th, 1:00 pm

Beer O’Clock Meets Queer O’Clock at New Festival

By Jaime Woo Aug. 3rd, 3:15 pm

Grown-ups Goof Around at Recess.TO

By Jaime Woo Jul. 29th, 11:00 am

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Gesundheit Is Snot Your Average iOS Game

By Jaime Woo Jul. 28th, 3:00 pm

New Toronto Initiative Supports First-Time Female Game Developers

By Jaime Woo Jul. 26th, 9:45 am

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Toronto’s Twittering Classes Make Our Day

By Jaime Woo Jul. 18th, 3:30 pm

HOT DOCS 2012

Reviews listed alphabetically:

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Detropia (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Herman’s House (★☆☆☆☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆) Legend of a Warrior (★★★☆☆) Life in Stills (★★½☆☆) Mom and Me (★★★☆☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Planet of Snail (★★½☆☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Revision (★☆☆☆☆) Sexy Baby (★★★½☆) She Said Boom: The Story Of Fifth Column (★★½☆☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) The Boxing Girls of Kabul (★★½☆☆) The Final Member (★★★★½) The Job (★★☆☆☆) The Mechanical Bride (★★★½☆) The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche (★★☆☆☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) The World Before Her (★★★★☆)

Reviews by star rating:

China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) The Final Member (★★★★½) The World Before Her (★★★★☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) Who Cares? (★★★★☆) Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Detropia (★★★★☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Sexy Baby (★★★½☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) The Mechanical Bride (★★★½☆) Mom and Me (★★★☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Legend of a Warrior (★★★☆☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Planet of Snail (★★½☆☆) The Boxing Girls of Kabul (★★½☆☆) She Said Boom: The Story Of Fifth Column (★★½☆☆) Wadim (★★½☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) Life in Stills (★★½☆☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆) The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche (★★☆☆☆)

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• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Eglinton Stn has now cleared and full service has resumed on the Yonge University Spadina line. #TTC | 7:59 PM Apr 5
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