Rough Description: Love Letters and Ghost Stories From a Life in Music – memoir from Toronto queer musician and photographer Don Pyle

posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Don Pyle’s tantalizing memoir, Rough Description, recalls first bands, the absurdity and incredible rewards of touring, and dubious-dealing stories of the groups he’s been in, most prominently as drummer and co-founder of beloved group Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. It recounts friend and work relationships with musician Dallas Good, venerable producer/engineer Steve Albini, iconic comedy […]

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The Longest Death is a tale of two lovers who conspire to pull off a daring heist

posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Longest Death is about two lovers who plot a daring heist in this atmospheric noir about fate and fortune on the fringes of the American dream. Post-war Riverton has little to offer Richard, a mild-mannered loner working a dead-end job at Eddy & Dowd Safe Deposit Company. When he meets Marlon, a smooth-talking confidence […]

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Kingston, Ontario celebrates with Pride all year round

posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Kingston, Ontario as an inclusive destination where Pride is more than just a moment in June. The city’s welcoming spirit is reflected year-round through its 23 Rainbow Registered businesses, one of the highest numbers in Ontario outside of Toronto, according to the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC). As well as its historic charm, it […]

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Egale Canada celebrates 40 years of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and equality in Canada (includes interview)

posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Egale Canada is the country’s leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. They improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world. Founded in 1986, at a pivotal moment when equality rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms were coming into force, […]

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The 519 celebrates 50 years of being the pillar of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community (includes interview)

posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of Service, Space and Leadership, we strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to advance equity, justice and community strength. When The 519 opened its doors in […]

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Villa Coco – a comedic tale about a young man who takes up residence and works for eccentric Baronessa as her all-purpose assistant

posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Villa Coco is a tale of a young man who takes an unspecified job with a charismatic elderly Baronessa at her crumbling villa in the Tuscan hills. An aspiring archivist determined to begin a “serious” life after an undistinguished undergraduate career takes up residence in the Italian countryside. Here, he becomes the all-purpose assistant to […]

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Rendez-vous Canada welcomes international journalists, buyers, and other travel trade partners to Toronto – May 26 to 29, 2026

posted Thursday, May 28, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) is set to welcome a record number of international travel buyers and Canadian tourism sellers in Toronto from May 26 to 29, 2026, signaling unprecedented global interest in Canada’s tourism experiences.  The tradeshow is a major driver of tourism revenue and international trade. Travel and tourism revenue is projected to increase by 6 […]

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The Two Roberts – a forbidden wartime love story borne of the passion for art, travel, and high society

posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Two Roberts is an intoxicating, brave, and compassionate novel reimagining one of the most passionate love stories of modern British art. In Scotland, 1933, Bobby MacBryde is on his way to the Glasgow School of Art, after years grafting at Lees Boot Factory. As he sets off to his future, on his first day […]

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A Queer Inheritance: Alternative Histories in the National Trust

posted Tuesday, April 28, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

In A Queer Inheritance: Alternative Histories in the National Trust, author and historian Michael Hall explores not only the best-known examples of sexual difference, such as Lawrence of Arabia at Clouds Hill, Vita Sackville-West at Sissinghurst and the ‘Dancing Marquess’ at Plas Newydd; he also covers more recently unveiled stories, such as the lesbian community […]

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The Life of a Creature – story collection about the interconnection between humans and animals navigating love, loss, and healing

posted Tuesday, April 28, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Life of a Creature is a collection of short stories that examines how creatures swim, slither, and soar their way through the inextricable nature of humans and animals. It celebrates and bears witness to our fellow creatures and to the complex emotional terrain of our own lives. A woman’s personal trauma and anxiety are […]

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