When COVID first hit, summer camps went from an integral part of many childhoods to a non-essential service. It was a sudden shift that left children and parents wanting for the sense of community and inclusivity camp experiences provide. Today, summer camps in Ontario are at the mercy of the shifting landscape of the pandemic.
With the Omicron variant leading to a surge of new COVID-19 cases in Toronto, many bars and restaurants across the city are taking a proactive approach, and have announced a temporary suspension on indoor dining until the new year. While some restaurants have shifted to a take-out-only model that was previously seen during the height
Choosing a lawyer to represent you and your family can seem like an intimidating task – especially if you don’t know what to expect or what questions to ask. Three of Toronto’s top family lawyers provide their insight on what to expect when retaining their firms and how family law in particular has changed throughout
Does the colder weather have you itching to run full tilt into the arms of another human? For 20 months now, human connection has been precarious, with countless closures and stay-at-home orders thanks to COVID-19, forcing singles to weather the changing seasons alone. Now that vaccinations have introduced some sense of normalcy in our day-to-day
You’ve got your masks, you’ve got your physical distancing, you’ve got your vaccine, but don’t forget your… trench coat? That’s what Canadian brand NONIE, worn by the likes of Megan Markle, is suggesting with their new antiviral trench coat that has the potential to stop the spread of COVID-19 & SARS viruses. The fully recyclable,
Mere months ago, sinking your toes into warm, glittering beaches or traversing cobblestone streets soaked in old-world history was entirely out of reach as the COVID-19 pandemic catapulted Canada into a third wave. But with borders reopening, the travel industry has had to change course slightly to cater to the desires of those looking to
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers As North America continues to open up and offices reopen their doors, it’s important to consider how to attract employees back into the office and re-build office culture while staying safe. You may be making the transition back to having an in-person workforce, but part of being
Just weeks before Leah Taylor and Matthew Vendittelli’s wedding, planned for early December of 2020, Toronto announced it would be going into lockdown, and York Region would quickly follow suit. For Taylor, this meant her wedding dress, which was still being shipped to her, wouldn’t be able to be altered when it arrived. It also
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy cannot be understated. When the coronavirus took hold, we witnessed the world change overnight, leaving almost all of us facing new workplace realities. The legal profession is no different. Digital marketing agency dNOVO Group provides law firms with practice management strategies and web design, helping clients as
Toronto residents woke up this morning to the news that every major event scheduled for the summer has been cancelled. The cancellations, posted at 7 a.m., pertain to every in-person city-led and city-permitted event until at least Sept. 6. The move is to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and help provide “predictability” to event
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park The most wonderful thing in the world is to look at your children, your partner by your side, and bask in loving them together. Knowing that the two of you adore
Many people are having trouble making Family Day plans during COVID-19, but there are plenty of fabulous virtual or outdoor events available. Here is our top 10 picks for long weekend activities. Some are free, some have a fee, and all of them are sure to put a smile on your little one’s face.
With Toronto currently sitting in the control (red) level of the COVID-19 response framework, indoor dining in the city remains off-limits for at least another month. On top of that, the city has implemented a 9 p.m. curfew on alcohol, meaning that despite some restaurants staying open past 9, they are not permitted to serve
Rising COVID case counts in Toronto are driving business owners in neighbouring towns to consider new measures to keep their staff and local patrons safe. Restaurants in areas like Cobourg, Stratford and Niagara are now placing restrictions on out-of-town visitors coming from COVID-19 “hotspots” like Toronto. The Ale House in Coburg and Romby’s Tavern and
Ontario reported an additional 783 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, with an increase of 779 resolved cases for a total of 53,291 recoveries to date. The death toll increased by five to 3,022. New cases are concentrated in the usual four public health units: Toronto: 239 Peel Region: 136 York Region: 127 Ottawa: 89 While
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the city, several Toronto restaurants have made the difficult decision to temporarily close their establishment, after one or more of their employees have tested positive for the virus. Sotto Sotto, a high-end Italian trattoria loved by celebrities like Drake and DJ Khaled, voluntarily closed its doors on Sept.
Over the last couple of days, a number of bars and restaurants in Toronto have had to shut shop for reported exposures to COVID-19 within their premises. The latest to join the list is Lee Restaurant on King West, owned by celebrity Canadian chef Susur Lee. The popular hangout declared its temporary closure on Thursday
Stepping off the plane on New Year’s Day 1987, Joy Dandal looked out at a snow-dusted Toronto. This was her new home: cold, grey and flurrying. “It was the complete opposite of where I came from,” she says. Growing up in sunny Iloilo, a Philippine province dotted with Spanish Colonial Era churches, Dandal dreamed of
Those hoping to catch one last meal at Gusto 101 before the chilly autumn nights sweep Toronto’s patio scene will have to wait just a little while longer. The cozy Italian eatery, popular for its tempting $1/oz. house wines and savoury, wood-fired pizzas with just the right amount of char, has closed its doors until
Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, a culinary staple for home-style curries and melt-in-your-mouth patties, has temporarily closed its doors until further notice, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The restaurant broke the news via social media on Sept. 21st, stating that the staff member, whose last shift was on Sept. 17th, is currently quarantined
A COVID-19 outbreak has occurred at Toronto’s REBEL nightclub after four people have tested positive for the virus. Toronto Public Health (TPH) made the announcement Friday, explaining that the outbreak is linked to Rebel’s Noir event on Sept. 11 that occurred between 10:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. “Anyone who was at the night club during
Ontario’s number of active COVID-19 cases has risen to the highest level in four weeks. There have been clusters of the virus across the GTA, and some of the positive cases have been identified in Toronto malls and restaurants. On Aug. 31, Yorkdale mall management was notified by JOEY restaurant that someone at their location
A private school education can be many things, but cheap is not one of them. Expenses such as tuition, books, uniforms and trips can often result in a total yearly cost of upwards of $20,000. This cost will be even greater if the school is a boarding school as opposed to a day school. With
With summer coming to a close, it’s only natural that thoughts turn to fall: cooler temperatures, changing leaves, switching from short sleeves to sweaters and jackets. But for parents with school-aged children, thoughts quickly turn to getting those children ready for a return to school. But this will be a return to the classroom like
A Foot Locker at Yorkdale Mall is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week. A mall spokesperson confirmed that store management closed the location on Thursday, Aug. 27 to allow for appropriate cleaning and sanitization, and that mall operations has ensured a “deep cleaning” of all exterior surface areas, in addition
