In 1995, the first Black female MP, Jean Augustine, introduced a motion in the House of Commons that was passed unanimously to recognize February as Black History Month across Canada. …
Crews and Tangos temporarily closed its doors in late-December; now its owner is hoping for a rebound As some nightclub owners have been forced to close their doors for good, …
With each winter comes the annual struggle: bracing ourselves against an onslaught of holiday music. At their worst, the songs follow us no matter where we go, digging into our …
The recently announced Toronto Basin Media Hub aims to solidify the city’s influence on the mainstream film industry. The proposal for a state-of-the-art film, television and media hub on Basin …
While many events were cancelled or modified last holiday season due to COVID-19, there’s no shortage of holiday activities taking place in the city this winter. On The Record has …
Creating an album is a monumental task. At its best, it’s captivating and engrossing, flowing seamlessly from track to track. At its worst, an artist can lose the listener in …
Black Friday is fast approaching and it’s the best time to support small businesses in Toronto. This year, On The Record put together a list of independent shops offering deals …
In this episode of On the Record we spoke to Toronto artists, arts workers and a mental health counsellor to discuss the fragile state of the art scene in Toronto …
Ryerson alumnus Luke Galati is premièring his film SMOKEYSWRLD at the Regent Park Film Festival this month. The short documentary tells the story of Toronto basketball player Kymahni Bent. Bent’s …
Classes are underway as students experience Ryerson’s new undergraduate professional music program in its inaugural fall 2021 semester. The Creative School introduced the program in late 2020 and have since …