Archive for 'Joshua Sherman'

We Asked Queen West Residents How They Feel About a Potential Safe Injection Site

We found a range of responses, including some pretty understanding views.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Brittany CarmichaelJan. 26th, 12:30 pm

Torontonians Remember Jack Layton, Five Years Later

Public memorial celebrates the late politician's work, both locally and federally.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Roxy KirshenbaumAug. 24th, 11:30 am

Stories Behind the 2016 Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil

Why these Torontonians are attending and remembering.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Brittany CarmichaelJun. 29th, 2:00 pm

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Less Gas, More Ass: World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Hits The Road Again

At least they wore helmets.

By Joshua Sherman Jun. 13th, 10:30 am

Trainspotting with the Model Railroad Club of Toronto

If you want to see some transit built, then there's a better way.

By Joshua Sherman • Photo by Josh AllsoppMay. 30th, 1:30 pm

Players Go Word for Word at the 2016 Canadian National Scrabble Championship

Spelling victory, one tile at a time.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Brittany CarmichaelMay. 16th, 2:00 pm

Field Notes: Reviving the Lost Art of Viking Warfare, in Eglinton Park

So you want to be a Viking? This midtown group has you covered.

By Joshua Sherman Apr. 18th, 10:30 am

Field Notes: Vintage Smut and Obscure Ephemera at Toronto’s Old Book and Paper Show

Where every bibliophile's dreams come true.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Josh AllsoppApr. 5th, 9:00 am

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Marijuana Job Fair Seeks Weed ‘Brokers’

To find out where this past weekend’s Marijuana Job Fair was being held, you had to text a guy—because of course you did.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Brittany CarmichaelMar. 29th, 11:15 am

Field Notes: ThumbLeague Echoes Maple Leaf Gardens of Old

Where you can find some relevant NHL hockey, sort of.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Brittany CarmichaelMar. 21st, 10:00 am

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Field Notes: Toronto International Bicycle Show Finds its Niche

Everything bike-related that you could want.

By Joshua Sherman Mar. 7th, 9:00 am

Field Notes: Victory is Sweet at Mad for Marmalade, Crazy for Citrus!

For some enthusiasts, marmalade is more than their jam.

By Joshua Sherman Feb. 22nd, 9:00 am

Field Notes: Toronto Roller Derby Plays By the Rules

Now in its tenth year, the Toronto Roller Derby continues to do things its way.

By Joshua Sherman • Photo by Josh AllsoppFeb. 8th, 9:00 am

Field Notes: Where Disco Never Can Say Goodbye

From Bollywood beats to French funk, Édition Spéciale plays up disco diversity.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Josh AllsoppJan. 25th, 9:00 am

Bloordale Artist Looks for Just the Facts

What happens when you put out a neighbourhood "Fact Box" to collect interesting tidbits?

By Joshua Sherman Nov. 23rd, 11:30 am

Residents Share “Regent Park Stories”

A TCHC initiative sees residents in Canada's first social housing community share stories about what makes the neighbourhood special.

By Joshua Sherman Oct. 5th, 11:00 am

Sex, Drugs, and Education: TRIP! Project Celebrates 20 Years of Harm Reduction

From grimy photocopies to glossy pamphlets, a local non-profit celebrates two decades of bringing harm reduction to Toronto raves.

By Joshua Sherman Sep. 25th, 11:30 am

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With “Omega Chess”, Toronto Man Reinvents Age-Old Game

With a wizard and a champion, a local man adds a twist to a classic game.

By Joshua Sherman Sep. 10th, 1:30 pm