Archive for 'Jaime Woo'

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Where Are Our Spaces for Public Play?

Why Toronto sorely needs an arcade revival.

By Jaime Woo Oct. 14th, 3:00 pm

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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