In Toronto’s ever-evolving landscape of community work, social enterprises often operate quietly in the background — building livelihoods, strengthening neighborhoods, and creating opportunities where traditional systems fall short. A social enterprise is a business that exists not only to generate revenue, but to achieve a social purpose. Unlike charitable organizations, which rely heavily on donations and grants, social… Read More »

With the Canadian winter looming just three months away, many of you may already be wondering where to escape the cold. For one group of family and friends — Frederick, Kat, Ephraim, Ann, Marlyn, Marilyn, Edwin, Jeanne, Cody, Olive and Kim — that question led them to consider Cuba, a destination often surrounded by misconceptions yet known for… Read More »

Breakdancing, or breaking, emerged in the early 1970s in the Bronx as part of hip-hop culture, blending athleticism, rhythm, and creativity into a dance form unlike anything seen before. Rooted in street battles and community expression, breaking evolved through crews who pushed movement innovation—spins, freezes, footwork, and power moves—into an art that demanded both physical strength and musicality.… Read More »

Zumba began in 2001 when Colombian dancer and aerobics instructor Alberto “Beto” Perez accidentally improvised a class using salsa and merengue music he had on hand. What started as a happy mistake quickly grew into a global fitness movement, blending Latin rhythms, dance, and cardio into an experience that feels more like a party than a workout. For… Read More »