You’ve probably noticed by now, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock or just standing endlessly in line to offload your garbage, that Pride is in full swing. I have to admit I find Toronto Pride kind of overwhelming. This is largely because I come from Scotland, where Pride is shared by two cities who […] More »

Girls are expected to behave a certain way. While I’m not exactly sure what that means, I do know that I was once chastised by one of my high school drama teachers for what she diagnosed as “this stupid Goth thing you’re going for”: referring—albeit inaccurately—to my self-styled uniform of inky dyed hair, Salvation Army […] More »

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA Cat Mazza Nike Blanket Petition 2003 – ongoing, crocheted wool and synthetic yarn 183 x 427 cm. Today feminists who thread a mean warp — or admire those who do — will be gathering for the opening of She Will Always be Younger than Us. The show is a celebration of […] More »

This yet-to-be-called election that everyone’s atwitter about is a chance to correct the longstanding gender imbalance in the House of Commons. As the Ottawa Citizen’s Glen McGregor writes today, the parties’ prospective candidate lineups include more women than ever before, something that will hopefully lead to a slightly more representative gender balance in the House […] More »

On my walk into work this morning through Toronto’s Entertaintainment District, I was barraged by a slew of posters promising the ultimate Man’s Night Out: An exclusive evening out just for men—celebrating all the things us guys love most. The latest gadgets. The hottest wheels. The best sports moments. The finest cigars, beers and scotches… […] More »