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Category: Feature

  • Nine Canadian women activists you should know about

    Canada’s Women’s History Month celebrates every woman fighting against the status quo. Here’s a list of nine inspirational women proving that “She Did, So Now I Can.”  By: Aliya Karimjee We recognize nine strong Canadian women advocating for change during Women’s History Month. (From left to right, top to bottom, Anastasia Lin, Jyoti Gondek, Maitreyi…

  • What happened to the number 13?

    Investigating the mysterious disappearance of the 13th floor By: Zoie Karagiannis Picture this: You enter an elevator and study the buttons on the wall, only to find that the numbers jump from 12 to 14. If you stood outside and counted the number of floors of the building, it would be obvious that a 13th…

  • Countdown to Halloween with these 13 ideas

    You can make the most of the holiday by taking advantage of a few traditional and not-so-traditional ideas.  By: Bashair Ali Spooky season has officially marked its spot on the calendar and there are tons of activities to entertain you on the special toe-curling day. Whether you plan on celebrating outside or inside, here are…

  • 13 ways to celebrate this Halloween in Toronto

    Stuck on how to celebrate this spooky season? Worry no more By: Hannah Mercanti (Sama Nemat Allah/CanCulture) Having trouble figuring out what to do for Halloween? You’re not alone. It can get old doing the same thing year after year, and the repetition makes the season lose some of what makes it so much fun.…

  • Toronto Comicon makes a heroic return

    “It’s really good to see people just getting back in costumes, getting out and having fun,” says Comicon vendor. By: Caelan Monkman If you were near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this past weekend, you wouldn’t be faulted for thinking that daylight savings time had somehow pushed you all the way back to Halloween. All…

  • Why young people refuse to dress warmly in the winter: A CanCulture investigation

    Dressing appropriately for Canadian winters is inconvenient and ruins outfits, students report  By: Nika Petrosian There’s no need for introductions when it comes to Canada’s notorious winters. This winter, parts of Ontario received the biggest snowstorm in decades. In Toronto, where we typically experience more mild winters and snowfall, 55 centimetres of snow fell in…

  • Mustafa: From Regent Park to global recognition

    Mustafa’s album is a love letter to anyone who has experienced loss By: Sania Ali Mustafathepoet/Instagram Mustafa Ahmed, better known as Mustafa the Poet, is no stranger to garnering attention for his writing. At the age of 12, Mustafa’s poem “A Single Rose” heartbreakingly encapsulated the inequality and injustices faced in Africa and his home…

  • Trust the process: Working in a different field than your major

    Students find success in unexpected areas  By: Yanika Saluja (Green Chameleon/Unsplash) Many people have the mentality that once you choose a field of study after high school, that’s it for you. You either succeed in that or you’re a failure. But it’s important to understand that choosing a major is not the end of opportunities…

  • My first post-pandemic concert experience

    Feelings of hope and normalcy radiated amongst the crowd By: Sara Belas If you told me a year ago that I’d soon be able to stand in a crowd, losing my voice as I yell along to a band I wouldn’t have believed you. In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resurgence of “old…

  • From Artist to Global Infatuation: The Rise of Jack Harlow

    As the new superstar visits Toronto this month, CanCulture examines the factors at play behind Harlow’s speedy rise to fame By: Sania Ali Stars blow up overnight all the time. Whether it’s one-hit wonders or a blowout song that leads to a high-energy career, stardom is routinely unprompted and sudden. Jack Harlow rose to fame…

  • Photo Essay: Recognizing Indigenous History in Toronto (Tkaronto)

    A look at three spots in the city with rich Indigenous history. By: Iqraa Khan Photos by: Ronald Chen With the recent news of the remains of hundreds of Indigenous children found on the sites of former residential schools, it is important to recognize the land we live on and to remember its history. The…

  • ‘Out of Many, One People’ : How international sporting events unite the diaspora

    Canadian students say sport keeps them connected to their roots By: Racy Rafique Cheers could be heard across the streets of cities all over the world on Oct. 24, 2021. Pakistan had just beaten their biggest rivals by 10 wickets in an ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup match. This was a huge feat for…

  • Home workouts: more than just a pandemic fad?

    As stores face ongoing shortages of home gym equipment, it remains unknown how long the home exercise trend will last By, Anna Wdowczyk (Devon Harvey/ CanCulture) Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions have forced many gym enthusiasts to get creative with their workouts at home.  Throughout the pandemic, retailers have seen drastic spikes in demand for home workout…

  • A guide to living plastic-free in a pandemic

    COVID-19 has resulted in an unprecedented surge of single-use plastics – here’s what can be done. By, Justina Kewal Have you noticed just as many face masks washed up on beaches and on street corners as are lining our store shelves? These single-use masks often made with plastics such as polypropylene, polyurethane, or polyacrylonitrile, are…

  • How Canada’s Flag Came to Be

    Do you know the story and symbolism behind Canada’s flag? By Didhiti Kandel  Whether it’s waving at us from a government building, worn as a pin, or hanging in our homes, we see the Canadian flag everywhere we go. But did you know that Canada did not fly a flag of its own for almost…

  • 10 Must-follow Canadian Social Media Accounts

     Canadian culture encompasses everything from beautiful artwork to lush scenery, and there are plenty of unique social media accounts posting about it. By, Sakina Chaudary Ranging from artists, and organizations to lifestyle bloggers, these social media accounts will keep you up to date and provide a daily dose of inspiration, wonder, and joy – all…

  • A Guide to Toronto Culture

    The eight types of Torontonians that you are bound to encounter By: Mia Maaytah Toronto has many different neighbourhoods and communities. Within each, there are many types of people, but these classifications aren’t geographically or culturally based. Instead, they’re determined by personality, habits, and material appearance.  Like a real-life “Where’s Waldo,” look for these distinct…

  • A Guide to Cultural Happenings for December 2020

    Your guide to the virtual and socially distanced events happening in Toronto this December By: Samreen Maqsood Due to COVID-19, many celebrations and events have either been cancelled or modified. It has become increasingly difficult to keep track of what is happening in the city. To help you, CanCulture has created a guide to navigating…

  • Is a Creative Career possible during COVID-19?

    With several art shows, exhibits and performances canceled or postponed, creators are worried about staying afloat as uncertainty mounts on the future of the creative industries.  By Samreen Maqsood The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Canada’s job market with there being a reported 1.1 million fewer paid workers than in February 2020 even despite the…

  • Finally, a chance for a permanent Daylight Savings Time

    It’s time to end the traditional changing of clocks during spring and fall. Enacting permanent daylight savings could physically and mentally benefit Canadians so, why not do it? By Allissa Hibbs  (Annemarie Cutruzzola/ CanCulture) After a long and gloomy Canadian winter filled with nothing but dark skies, I always look forward to setting the clocks…

  • Canada Goose: Is it still welcome in Canada?

    Photo: Fracisco Delgado/Unsplash In recent years, a wave of vegan and fur-free clothing alternatives have been taking over across the globe. So, what does that mean for Canada Goose? By Reedah Hayder Growing up, Canada Goose was always a familiar brand. Its distinctive red and white logo can be found all over the world, and…

  • Tea Base: Chinatown’s commercial living room

    A framed picture of Tea Base’s team and community members at their event at The Gladstone Hotel in early January, sits next to a pot and two teapots on Tea Base’s counter in Chinatown, Toronto. (CanCulture/Adele Lukusa) By Adele Lukusa The moment I stepped into Tea Base, Hannia Cheng, one of three masterminds and “co-parents”…

  • Things to do in Toronto for Valentine’s Day

    By Tina Makuto Regardless of what your ideal Valentine’s Day looks like, Toronto is a large city and there are a number of activities to get up to — no matter your relationship status. If you’ve been in a bit of a panic trying to figure out what to get up to this coming Valentine’s…

  • Behind the counters of Toronto Christmas Market

    By Pooja Rambaran Employees share how the Toronto Christmas Market affects their work schedule As soon as you step onto the cobblestone streets of the Distillery District, you’re transported into the magic of the Toronto Christmas Market.  From Nov. 14 to Dec. 22, the Distillery District is transformed into the Toronto Christmas Market an annual…

  • Hot Docs Podcast Festival 2019: A live podcast with ‘Still Processing’ from the New York Times

    Co-hosts of the New York Times podcast ‘Still Processing’ Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris came with some “Top” energy Still Processing co-hosts Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris standing on the Hot Docs stage in Toronto on Nov. 12 2019. (CanCulture/Brooke Houghton) By Brooke Houghton Hot Docs’ fourth annual podcast festival in Toronto closed its curtains…

  • Canadian tennis champion Bianca Andreescu lights up Canada’s tallest Christmas tree

    By Nuha Khan It’s officially beginning to look a lot like Christmas. This year, the Toronto Eaton Centre’s Christmas tree was lit up by professional tennis player and U.S Open Champion Bianca Andreescu, on Nov. 14. In the mall, hundreds of people gathered to witness the official kick off of the holiday season. Before the…

  • Touring through Time: Unearthing the Buried History of Toronto Cemeteries

    How one woman is bringing the stories of the dead back to life (CanCulture/Annemarie Cutruzzola) By Annemarie Cutruzzola The grave of John Croft probably wouldn’t catch your eye among the countless other statuesque headstones and towering memorials of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. It’s a humble concrete grave marker lying flat on the ground, surrounded by fallen…

  • Lilly Singh breaks the mould with new late night show

    “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” offers diversity, energy, and a fresh perspective  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lilly Singh (@lilly) on Sep 15, 2019 at 7:46pm PDT Photo courtesy lilly on Instagram By Annemarie Cutruzzola If Lilly Singh were to host a late-night show, what colour suit do you think…

  • Opinion: Is university drinking culture all just fun and games?

    By Mia Maaytah Binge drinking is a culture in universities and colleges around Canada, and though it seems like a fun pastime, the social and global pressure are making it hard to stop I was at my first university party at a popular bar for students. There was no occasion except for the fact that…

  • 5 ways to cope with stress during exam season

    By Cheyenne Bholla If you’re in university or college, you’re probably extremely stressed right now because all of your final papers, assignments and exams are aligning like the stars. You’ve probably seen one of the many posts and articles about how to cope with stress, but now you have come to the final destination. Here…