Results tagged “buylocal”

DANCE: Thrill The World has been something of a worldwide social phenomenon for three years now, and this year's event, scheduled for October 24, holds a special significance after Michael Jackson's passing. This is why Thrill the World Toronto is readying the troops with a "Thriller" practice session every Monday night in August at the University of Toronto's Wycliffe College. This year, they're officially registered with Thrill The World, and, like every year, they're trying for the world record—why not help them get there in the year that will most likely be the biggest yet for synchronized zombie dancing? University of Toronto, Wycliffe College (5 Hoskin Avenue), 7:15–8 p.m., FREE.

Pity the poor shopper just trying to muddle through a holiday checklist. As economic and environmental issues continue to dominate the news, shopping is becoming an increasingly fraught experience—how and where we spend our money is now a subject of moral analysis. In the last few days we’ve been buying artisanal, buying a lot, and buying nothing at all. This week’s message: buy local. Cities across North America are celebrating Buy Local Week from December 1–7. Toronto’s participation is co-sponsored by TABIA, the association of business improvement areas, and Green Enterprise Toronto. The goal is to encourage Torontonians to purchase items that are produced locally, and to make these purchases at local independent retailers. The idea is that local businesses employ and spend locally in turn, thus creating a positive feedback loop that strengthens Toronto’s economy.