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Local, Local, Local: The Market at the Western Fair
These days, with growing economic pressures both at home and on the national scale, shopping locally is more important than ever. Right in the heart of Old East Village, the Market at Western Fair District puts a focus on connecting with its community. “77% of everything you can get here is made right here in the Market and the balance is all locally sourced,” says Carole Sceli, the Business Development Manager at the Market. “It has over 100 permanent and pop-up shops, all l

OEV BIA
Oct 173 min read


Stop the Presses! SCOOPED Delivers Front-Page Fun at The Palace
Extra, extra, read all about it! The Front Page: SCOOPED makes headlines as it opens the Palace Theatre’s 2025-2026 season. Directed by...

Izzy Siebert
Sep 283 min read


Community Credit: Libro Credit Union
Meet Caileigh Robson, the Community Manager at Old East Village’s Libro Credit Union! Located at 874 Dundas Street, this community minded...

OEV BIA
Aug 292 min read


Family Owned for 80 Years: McHardy Vacuum
Meet Graham Stuart, the President of McHardy Vacuum! Located at 1004 Dundas Street, this family business has been supplying London with...

OEV BIA
Aug 152 min read


Welcome Home: Renee's Sandwich Shop
Meet Renee Kaplansky & Theo Agathos, the owners of Renee’s Sandwich Shop. Located at 1018 Dundas Street, this sandwich shop is bringing...

OEV BIA
Aug 62 min read


Fresh Cuts & Fresh Ink: Holy Ghost Co.
Meet Jameson Shaw, the owner and one of the barbers at Holy Ghost Co. Located in the heart of Old East Village at 724 Dundas, this combo...

OEV BIA
Jul 212 min read


Furniture for Life: Habitus Furniture
Meet Rob Hanson, one of the co-owners of Habitus Furniture, Lighting and Home Decor! Located in the heart of Old East Village at 762...

OEV BIA
Jul 72 min read


Everybody Wins: Victory Tattoo
Meet Kriss Portillo, the owner and one of the tattoo artists at Victory Tattoo! Located right at the entrance to Old East Village at 634...

OEV BIA
Jul 32 min read


Fostering Community through the Arts: Honey Dip Bar
Tara Davies (left) and Robin Henry (right) are two of the folks behind Honey Dip Bar, located right above Dough EV. Meet Robin Henry, the...

OEV BIA
Jun 252 min read


"Rat King" Tangles Tension, Humour, and Heart!
Family can be exasperating, but sometimes it’s the only thing we’ve got. Banished by the King ’s second production as a company in...

Izzy Siebert
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Homemade Classics: Meet Foxy Roxy at Maymo’s Fries!
Meet Roxy, the heart-and-soul of Foxy Roxy at Maymo’s Fries! Located just off Dundas on Elizabeth Street, the homemade fast-food joint...

OEV BIA
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Must-See Music, Comedy, and Movement at London Fringe 2024
Nowhere other than London Fringe can you experience a visceral dance performance, a sketch comedy show, and an original musical based on...

Izzy Siebert
Aug 15, 20244 min read


Clayworx Uplifts Emerging Artists Like Veronica & Cesia with New Exhibition!
Discover Clayworx: Emerging! Opening on August 15, this exhibit showcases a unique collection made by up-and-coming ceramic artists....

Izzy Siebert
Aug 13, 20244 min read


Rustic & From Scratch: Meet Baker's Table & Pastry Co.
Meet Rob and Kaitlyn of Baker’s Table & Pastry Co.! Inside the East Village Market, this cozy bakery makes everything from scratch. “We...

Izzy Siebert
Aug 8, 20242 min read


A Space For Every Pace: Meet The Run Parlour
Meet Peter and Heather, owners of The Run Parlour! This community-centric, run specialty store just opened their second location right...

Izzy Siebert
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Authentic Comedor Latino: Meet True Taco
Meet Jo, the owner of True Taco, which serves up authentic Mexican and Salvadorian food. “The experience you’re going to have with us is...

Izzy Siebert
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Donut Sleep on Dough EV: A Cozy Cafe for Sweet Connections
If making donuts is an art, then Dough EV creates masterpieces! Their donuts are made to perfection and best enjoyed in their cozy Old...

Izzy Siebert
Jun 7, 20245 min read


Meet ‘The Airbnb of Kitchens’: Discovering The Grove at Western Fair District
When you step into The Grove for the first time, you can tell it’s a space like no other. Uniquely ambitious and endlessly innovative,...

Izzy Siebert
May 28, 20243 min read


5 Local Ways to Make Your Mom’s Day
The sun is shining, skies are blue… and Mother’s Day is just around the corner! You can find the perfect gifts and ways to spend time...

Izzy Siebert
May 2, 20242 min read


Prehistoric Satire and Shenanigans Star in New Comedy "Civil Dawn"
Move over Flintstones and Croods! Set in the Paleolithic Age, Civil Dawn is a creative new comedy from local playwright and director,...

Izzy Siebert
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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