Tag: toronto
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Fashion Innovators: One Woman’s Fight for Fairness
This article focuses on the fashion innovator, Nurjahan Begum, and includes an exclusive interview with her. This is the debut article on The Switch for new writer Tasha White. The year 2022 is a big one for many reasons; The opening of the Ethical Local Market was one of them. It popped up in Toronto’s…
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Inclusive Entertainment with BIPOC TV & Film
In February 2022, I had the opportunity to interview the director of BIPOC TV & Film on the organization and her role in it. This article includes some background information and an exclusive Q&A with Douglas. The organization was launched in 2012 as the Indigenous and Creatives of Colour in TV & Film by Canadian…
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New Pixar Movie “Turning Red” Set in Toronto
This article focuses on Pixar’s newest film, Turning Red, coming out on Disney+ on March 11th. This March, Pixar will be releasing its newest direct-to-streaming animated film, Turning Red on Disney+. The movie will be set in 2002/2003 and will centre on Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian torn between her role as her mother’s…
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A Look At Toronto’s TV & Film Industry (2019-2022)
This article provides a look at the Toronto TV & film industry from 2019 to what can be expected in 2022. This article will also discuss The Sustainable Switch’s shift into the industry, and what we hope to accomplish. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) acts as a hub for TV & film production, hosting a…
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The 2021/2022 Holiday Gift Guide
After working day and night for the month of November, our first annual holiday gift guide has been officially published! We are incredibly delighted to have this opportunity to work with so many amazing Canadian businesses. From green home solutions and plastic-free groceries to eco-friendly fashion and accessories, this guide will provide you with excellent…
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Functional Art With Exo Design Labs
I recently reached out to an old acquaintance of mine, Alexander Toufexis, after coming across his new business – Exo Design Lab. This business focuses on the design and manufacturing of beautifully intricate prosthetic covers. This article focuses on the business and includes a Q&A with Alexander himself! Exo Design Lab is a Toronto-based business…
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A Look at the Fridays for Future TO Climate Strike
On September 24, 2021, Fridays for Future TO held a climate strike in the city’s downtown core. The march began at Queen’s Park, went down University Avenue, across Queen Street, up Bay Street, and concluded back at the park (see map below). This event went from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Before the official marching…
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National Secondhand Clothes Day: Thrifting
The Rise in Thrifting Over the course of the pandemic, second-hand store employees and owners in Canada have noticed a significant increase in thrift shoppers seeking ways to stretch their budgets, discover unique items, and avoid the creation of more waste. According to 2020 data from ThredUp, an online consignment and thrift store, while consumers…
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Sustainable Product Spotlight: Mouche
As consumers become increasingly aware of climate change and their own environmental footprint, willingness to spend more money and more time looking for eco-conscious products have become the norm. One of these new products on the block is Mouche, a sustainable replacement for your traditional tree pulp tissues. Mouche is made of bamboo which brings…
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Vacant Home Tax Toronto
Housing in Toronto has been a point of contention for a while now, with sky-high housing prices, low availability of affordable housing, and the consistent approval and development of new condos. With the struggles endured by Torontonians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, this problem has only been exacerbated. As such, Toronto’s City Council has announced the…
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