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08.04.2022 / 01:11

Focusing on quality, investment design pieces at IDS Toronto

Interior design has never been more popular as many people continue to work from home. International interior designer, Ali Budd shares her design advice for 2022 with Global’s Melanie Zettler at IDS: no to trends and yes to investment pieces

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Canadian cast for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child meets at first day of rehearsals

It’s been a long time coming but today marks the first day of rehearsals for a theatrical production so big it’s taken over two major downtown Toronto theatres.

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A near two year timeline of Ontario’s lockdowns and reopenings

It’s been almost two years of pandemic lockdowns and reopenings in the province of Ontario. Melanie Zettler goes through the timeline so far.

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Sweet Success: Craig’s Cookies enjoys 400% growth in last 2 years

It’s a story about a struggling theatre actor who, when things got tough, made cookies – and then shared them with Toronto. In part two of “Small Business: Pandemic Success Stories,” our Melanie Zettler meets up with the owner of “Craig’s Cookies” to find out how a sweet treat became a pandemic sensation.

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Highlighting some of Toronto’s small business, pandemic success stories – Part 1

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Global News, have tried to amplify the voices of small business owners. As 2021 comes to a close, our Melanie Zettler revisits two of those business to find out how they’re doing as well as lessons learned.

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Talking to strangers could make you happier, Canadian survey finds

Results from the GenWell Project survey, which got almost 4,000 responses during the third wave of COVID-19, are out. The “Canadian social connections survey” is about understanding our connections or lack of human connections during the pandemic.

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Ontario couple gets engaged at Cambridge COVID-19 vaccine clinic

The pandemic as forced many of us to think creatively about how we celebrate life’s special milestones and this was especially true for a Guelph couple who got engaged at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic they work at. Melanie Zettler has more.

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Ontario couple gets engaged at Cambridge COVID-19 vaccine clinic

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Ontario spa owner calls on province to include destination spas in reopening plans

It’s a place where people go to rest, relax and repair but like so many businesses, Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, Ont., has not been permitted to fully open throughout the pandemic.

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Birdwatching 101: How to become a tourist in Toronto during stay-at-home order

With the stay-at-home order extended to June 2 and the arrival of nicer weather upon us, why not consider becoming a tourist in your own city? In part 1, Melanie Zettler visits Tommy Thompson Park to get some Birdwatching 101 tips during the height of bird migration.

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Walking tour: How to become a tourist in Toronto during the stay-at-home order

With the stay-at-home order extended to June 2 and the arrival of nicer weather upon us, why not consider becoming a tourist in your own city? Toronto historian Bruce Bell takes Melanie Zettler to four important landmarks you can walk to in a single morning that will teach you a ton about Toronto’s history.

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Dog Guides holds drive-thru pick-up for foster puppies

It’s been nearly a year since Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides’ has been able to match dog guide puppies with foster families amid the pandemic, but that day has finally come.

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Another Toronto LGBTQ2 bar at risk of closing amid pandemic

A favourite LGBTQ2 dive bar in the Queen West neighbourhood is at risk of closing amid the pandemic. Melanie Zettler stopped by the popular spot to find out why the fight to keep “Lipstick & Dynamite” open is about much more than surviving pandemic hardships.

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COVID-19: Toronto bike shops deal with continued shortages amid spike in interest

For the second season in a row, bike shop owners are struggling to meet the demand for bicycles. Melanie Zettler gets up to speed on the reasons for the incredible demand and advice for new bike consumers.

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COVID-19 in Toronto: Reflecting on year since pandemic declared

It has now been 365 days since our lives became officially affected by COVID-19 and every single one of us has a unique story. Melanie Zettler hit the streets to get some vivid memories and impactful thoughts after the last 12 months.

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School closures during Spanish Flu had significant impact on student progress

The last year of interrupted learning in Toronto amid the COVID-19 pandemic could have a lasting impact on student progress. This was the case 100 years ago when the Spanish Flu arrived here.

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Family fun ideas amid the winter lockdown

Between the winter lockdown, covid-fatigue and now add the February blahs, families might feeling a little short on fun. Melanie Zettler went searching to learn how families are making the most of this challenging time.

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Toronto mom offers solution for take-out container pollution problem

A Toronto entrepreneur is hoping to help with the city’s single-use plastic waste problem. Melanie Zettler has more on how this idea could change the way we order takeout while reducing garbage production.

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Health Canada adds to growing list of recalled hand sanitizers

After Health Canada added more hand sanitizers to its recall list, Melanie Zettler visited a local Toronto distillery to find out why they are on the authorized list – plus – what makes hand sanitizer problematic in Canada.

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Toronto comedy duo create pandemic-themed YouTube sketches

With Toronto theatres, film and TV sets still mostly closed, the city’s acting community has had to get creative. Melanie Zettler catches up with a comedic duo who have made the pandemic their muse.

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Toronto’s first ‘open-air school’ responded to health crises a century ago

The first Toronto “open-air school” with an accessible rooftop was built for children with tuberculosis more than a century ago. Melanie Zettler visits the TDSB’s Orde Street Public School downtown to get a history lesson on how public health and the school board responded to the TB health crisis.

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Coronavirus: One Ontario parent’s unique approach to remote learning

One Ontario mother has created her own hybrid of remote learning for her two children but this decision comes with family sacrifices. Melanie Zettler visits the family in Courtice, Ontario to see what’s on the curriculum.

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Backyard Oasis: Aurora estate replicates the best of travelling

In our final installment of “Backyard Oasis,” Melanie Zettler visits an Aurora estate property created to replicate the highlights of travelling abroad.

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Coronavirus: Toronto communal garden offers residents beauty and stress relief

A Toronto communal garden has become increasingly important to the residents of a heritage condominium – amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Toronto designer re-opens shop sharing African inspired fashion

Ghanaian-Canadian clothing designer re-opens her brick and mortar shop offering African inspired fashion. In our latest installment of “Small Business, Neighbourhood Gem,” Melanie Zettler drops by the boutique before reopening.

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Small Business, Neighbourhood Gem: Xola

Global News continues to feature GTA small businesses working hard to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner and head chef of the Mexican restaurant Xola, located in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood, shows Melanie Zettler why this tiny, casual spot is a community favourite.

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Creating a Backyard Oasis in downtown Toronto

Downtown Toronto living doesn’t always come with a Backyard Oasis but with a well executed plan, even small spaces can feel plentiful and luxurious.

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Backyard Oasis: Showcasing gorgeous backyards in the GTA

The summertime series “Backyard Oasis” showcases some of the GTA’s most dreamy outdoor spaces.

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Coronavirus: When hair salons open, these are the changes you can expect

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Coronavirus: Overwhelmed working parents dropping online learning

With the Ontario government extending the closure of public schools through to end of May at least, many parents working from home tell Melanie Zettler managing the online learning piece is unsustainable.

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East Toronto Hospital’s face mask challenge receives unprecedented volunteerism

After Michael Garron Hospital appealed to sewers in Toronto to make 1,000 face masks a week during the COVID-19 pandemic, the call is being answered. Global’s Melanie Zettler reports on the many Toronto-area residents who are coming together as a sewing army in a time of need.

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