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The Great Canadian Girlesque Expo Brings Burlesque Legends to Town

A weekend of striptease will feature performances from some of the best in the business.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 24th, 11:45 am

Sound Advice: Giulietta Masina at the Oscars Crying by Bob Wiseman

A multi-talented performer releases an album of pop-culture vignettes.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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New Arrival Ticketfly Has Ticketmaster in its Crosshairs

A new ticketing service's Canadian debut may mean a drop in service fees on tickets to concerts at Lee's Palace, the Horseshoe Tavern, and other places.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 17th, 3:30 pm

Sound Advice: Linger Longer, by Pixie Moonshine

The former Tripping Hazard songwriter creates an intimate atmosphere. With cats.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 9th, 9:00 am

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2012 Villain: Margaret Wente

Nominated for: plagiarism, and laziness of epic proportions.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 13th, 8:45 am

Have Not Been The Same, a Seminal Text on Canadian Rock, Continues to Make A Difference

Jason Schneider, co-author of Have Not Been The Same: The CanRock Renaissance has produced a companion album, for charity.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Nov. 30th, 11:45 am

This Year’s CBC Canada Reads Books and Panelists Announced

The annual battle of the books is already heating up.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Nov. 30th, 9:00 am

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Online Harassment is More Prevalent, and Taken More Seriously, Than Ever

Gregory Alan Elliott, graffiti stenciller and Twitter troll, has been arrested after allegedly engaging in months of Twitter harassment, highlighting an ongoing problem in our online conversations.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Nov. 22nd, 4:45 pm

bpNichol Chapbook Award Winner Announced

Adrienne Gruber wins a prestigious chapbook award for Mimic, her collection of poetry.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Nov. 20th, 11:30 am

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Medieval Times Debuts a New Show

Long-time fans will notice changes when they go the Exhibition Place "castle" for dinner and a joust.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 12th, 1:00 pm

The International Festival of Authors Returns to the Harbourfront Centre

Things to see and do at this year's IFOA.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Oct. 17th, 3:00 pm

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Frida and Diego Embrace at the AGO

The Art Gallery of Ontario displays works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, side by side.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 17th, 9:00 am

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The Fight to Walk Home Safely

After more sexual assaults in the Bloor and Christie neighbourhood, residents rally in Christie Pits.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 16th, 10:00 am

Autumn Afternoon of the Living Dead

Improv in Toronto stages a zombie attack on the University of Toronto campus.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Oct. 15th, 9:00 am

2012 Giller Prize Shortlist Announced

The prestigious literary prize's judges have narrowed this year's potential winners down to five titles.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Oct. 1st, 1:30 pm

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UFC 152 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto

A mixed martial arts love story.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Nancy PaivaSep. 24th, 3:00 pm

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UFC 152 Preview

The UFC's third trip to Toronto and tenth foray into Canada promises to be an exciting night of action and drama for combat sports fans.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Nancy PaivaSep. 22nd, 11:00 am

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Learning to Throw an Elbow Like a UFC Pro

Ultimate Fighting Championship brawlers taught us some moves, in preparation for Saturday's high-profile bout at the ACC.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Sep. 21st, 12:45 pm

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