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Articles by Hannah Abrahamse
You can just walk into a Toronto Fire station and ask for a tour
Of all the ideas TikTok has put in my head, walking into a Toronto fire station and asking for a tour was one I did not expect to act on. Lately, my feed has been full of adults dropping into fire stations, climbing into trucks and getting a behind-the-scenes look at the equipment, sometimes in the middle of the night on their way home from the bar.
I visited one of Ontario's most photographed swimming spots to see if it's worth the hype
The water at Ontario's Elora Quarry looked inviting, at least until I stepped into it. Nearly two hours after hopping in a car and leaving Toronto, I was finally standing in one of Ontario's most photographed swimming spots, wondering whether it had actually been worth the drive. Online, the former limestone quarry looked almost tropical. From above, its turquoise water appears like an oasis in the forest, surrounded by towering cliffs and dense trees.
I planned the ultimate date night in Toronto then just brought my dog instead
The Distillery District has all the ingredients for the perfect summer date night in Toronto: historic brick laneways, beautiful patios, festivals, great food, cocktails and an atmosphere that begs you to slow down and stay awhile. But who says you actually need a date? Or, more specifically, a human one? As a dog owner, my favourite summer evenings in Toronto are usually spent with my four-year-old cockapoo, Lainey.
Hollywood is obsessed with this Ontario town and I went to find out why
If you've watched the IT films, chances are you've already wandered the streets of Ontario's picturesque Port Hope without even realizing it. The picturesque Ontario town was transformed into the fictional town of Derry for both the blockbuster IT films and the prequel series IT: Welcome to Derry, with everything from its historic main street to its iconic theatre appearing on screen. It's also popped up in productions like Reacher, The Handmaid's Tale, American Gods and Murdoch Mysteries.
These creative rave totems were spotted at VELD in Toronto this weekend Original
These creative rave totems were spotted at VELD in Toronto this weekend On August 5 and 6, festies attending VELD in Toronto's Downsview Park definitely showed off their creativity. Attendees of the annual electronic music festival are known to show up in unique, extravagant outfits, and this year was no different. The crowds were filled with flashy colourful outfits and surfacing above those vibrant crowds were eccentric totems that further elevated the already flamboyant rave atmosphere.
A Toronto mom brought her four-year-old son to VELD over the weekend
A Toronto mom brought her four-year-old son to VELD over the weekend VELD, the massive annual electronic music festival, took place at Toronto's Downsview Park over the weekend, and people of all ages came out in full force. Among the attendees was a particularly young electronic music enthusiast.
Toronto nightclub hosts wild Barbie party and people were desperate to get tickets
Toronto's Kens and Barbies have been partying hard in celebration of the highly anticipated release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie. From Barbie cocktail towers to bottle service delivered in a miniature electric Barbie Jeep, The Fifth Social Club delivered what might have been the wildest Barbie party amidst Toronto's Barbie-mania last weekend.
Cat extravaganza Meowfest is coming back to Toronto this summer
After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, Meowfest, a massive feline festival, is returning to Toronto this summer. The cat-stravaganza will take place on Sunday, July 23rd at The Warehouse Venue. You can expect a day of cat-themed shopping, interactive workshops, speed-dating, heart-melting encounters with adoptable kittens, food trucks and celebrity cat meet-and-greets. "It's not a traditional conference trade show," says Meowfest event manager, Justine Cheng.
Does Toronto bar prohibit men from dancing on tables and is that gender discrimination?
As the clock strikes 11 p.m. at Pizza Wine Disco on King West, the venue transforms from a restaurant to a club. Staff relocate tables to make space for a disco-style dance floor, music roars, and customers begin dancing on a platformed space attached to the booths. However, some say their experience in Pizza Wine Disco's club atmosphere was interrupted by an unsettling observation.
Michelle Kadarusman's middle-grade novel Berani is an inspiring introduction to environmental activism
Michelle Kadarusman says writing for middle-grade is where she has found her voice. The Canadian Australian Indonesian author's novels have a compelling way of unraveling complex world issues for children and teens. Her latest middle-grade novel, Berani, is no exception.
Anna Fitzpatrick's debut novel Good Girl is an honest and witty portrait of ambivalence in young adulthood Original
At first glance, Anna Fitzpatrick's debut novel Good Girl might seem like a major shift from her work in children's literature.
30 facts you might not know about the renowned short story writer Mavis Gallant
The late Mavis Gallant was a Canadian short fiction writer whose work is internationally celebrated. A technical master, skillful in pushing the boundaries of the form, Gallant is widely admired as one of Canada's finest short story writers. She wrote over 100 short stories, most published in The New Yorker magazine before appearing in well-known collections such as Montreal Stories, Going Ashore and From the Fifteenth District.
Nish Tees’ Orange Shirt Day fundraiser to benefit Sage and Sunshine Indigenous school in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough
Nish Tees owner James Hodgson designed the Amik (beaver) orange t-shirt for his company's annual Orange Shirt Day fundraiser, with proceeds going this year to the new Sage and Sunshine Indigenous school in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough. A customer recently thanked him for his efforts by sending him an orange bouquet.
Omemee’s ‘Emily Garbage Shark’ paddles Pigeon River picking up trash along the way
Christine Hoogkamer's kayak loaded with garbage she's collected from the water, as she paddles by the beach at Emily Provincial Park near Omemee. She has an Instagram account called 'Emily Garbage Shark' where she shares photos of the litter she's removed from the environment. (Photo courtesy of Christine Hoogkamer) An Omemee woman hopes her efforts to clean up the environment from her kayak become a source of inspiration and education for others.
The Terrific Engine: Former Arthur Editor Publishes First Book
Independent student press since 1966. Copies of <i>The Terrific Engine</i> by David Tough. Photo by and courtesy of David Tough on Twitter, @david_tough. Copies of <i>The Terrific Engine</i> by David Tough. Photo by and courtesy of David Tough on Twitter, @david_tough. 14 years ago, David Tough had an idea he found enticing. Now, with a book published on the topic, he loves the idea more than ever.
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