Isaac – story about modern day queer youth navigating the digital age of sex, excess, and the quest for love

posted Sunday, March 8, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Isaac is set in London across a single, life-altering summer. It’s a queer story for our digital age, offering new perspectives on desire and intimacy, adolescent obsession, and dangerous first love. Isaac is an inexperienced gay youth whose first sexual encounter via a dating app is disappointing, yet thrillingly addictive. He spends his final months before […]

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The Spirit of Ani (Difranco): Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom

posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

THE SPIRIT OF ANI is a captivating journey of intimate reflections with Ani DiFranco, a pathbreaking, highly original artist of our time. In this powerful collaborative work, the legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon is in conversation with author, artist, and cultural anthropologist Lauren Coyle Rosen. In these exchanges, Ani is remarkably open about her creativity, […]

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AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs

posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

AlphaPussy is a collection of true stories that explore themes of experience, survival, and the art of figuring it out as you go. From a wayward California girl growing up in the heart of the porn-born San Fernando Valley, Gina Gershon found herself on a journey that has been anything but traditional. Along the way, she had […]

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Ici Paris celebrates 50 years of providing professional nature-based skin and body care services in Toronto

posted Friday, February 27, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Health & Beauty

Since February 1976, ICI PARIS has led the way in skin care routines and developments by blending medical expertise with Parisian elegance. Fifty years later, one of Toronto’s original skin care clinics continues to adapt to trend-setting techniques, while providing value to clients with sound science and nature-based skin care solutions. Current Owner/Spa Director, Gordana […]

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Cassette: new retro-inspired restaurant and venue opens at Gladstone House (Toronto)

posted Friday, February 20, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Cassette, a new retro-inspired restaurant and venue recently opened at 1214 Queen Street W., taking over the former Melody Bar space inside the iconic Gladstone House. Designed to feel intimate and effortlessly stylish, Cassette will blend nostalgic soul with modern energy, serving as a place to gather, celebrate, and stay late. More than just a […]

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Ontario Pink Paper on Health data shows access doesn’t equal equity within the LGBTQ+ community

posted Friday, February 20, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Community

Ontario-specific findings from the Pink Paper on Health reveal that while Ontario benefits from a higher concentration of 2SLGBTQIA+-specific health services in Toronto and Ottawa, significant gaps persist – particularly in mental health care and rural access. Ontario findings highlight: Greater access to specialist and gender-affirming providers compared to other provinces Continued dissatisfaction with mental health services […]

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Disco Witches of Fire Island – gay fantasy romance about finding magic, love, and family in the face of tragedy

posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Disco Witches of Fire Island begins in 1989, when Joe Agabian and his best friend Ronnie set out to spend their first summer working in the hedonistic gay paradise of Fire Island Pines. Joe is desperate to let loose and finally move beyond the heartbreak of having lost his boyfriend to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The […]

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Favorites Thai – speakeasy communal open-concept dining vibe, with sharable plates and hand-crafted cocktails (Toronto)

posted Friday, February 13, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Dining, Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Favorites Thai—often referred to as “Faves”—is a vibrant, contemporary Thai restaurant in Toronto’s Ossington neighbourhood. A collaboration between restaurateurs Jonathan Poon and Monte Wan, the restaurant was conceived as a passion project dedicated to exploring Thai cuisine with depth, respect, and individuality. Since opening, Favorites Thai has earned four MICHELIN Bib Gourmand distinctions. Known for its […]

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The Royal We – Faith No More’s Roddy Bottum shares his life story as a queer rock musician growing up in 1980s San Francisco

posted Thursday, February 12, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

THE ROYAL WE is a poetic survey of a time set in a magical city that once was and is no more. It is a memoir written by Roddy Bottum, a musician and artist, that documents his coming of age and out of the closet in 1980s San Francisco, a charged era of bicycle messengers, […]

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Valentine’s Date and Dine Options in Toronto

posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Dining, Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with some of Toronto’s most compelling dining destinations—including award-winning and MICHELIN-recognized restaurants—each offering thoughtfully crafted menus and elevated experiences designed for the occasion. From refined tasting menus and seasonal pairings to intimate, ingredient-driven dinners, Minami Toronto, Miku Toronto, Radici, No Vacancy,  Lyla, Antler, Aburi Tora, and Favorites Thai invite guests to […]

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