Stella Obedi, a 23-year-old OCAD graduate and emerging artist, explores her Tanzanian Canadian identity with her artistic style. Born in Tanzania, she immigrated to Canada at nine years old. “I grew ...

The Observer speaks to Ryan Parr about what it means to step on the ice each week as a way to honour that cultural legacy firsthand.

Independent bookstores like McNally Books are playing a key role in preserving Canadian literature and uplifting homegrown ...

Gord Downie, the late lead singer of The Tragically Hip, grew up in Kingston, Ont. Like many Canadians, he was proud of where ...

Xing Hu immigrated to Canada from China 25 years ago. When he did, his life priorities for him and his family changed.

Toronto Observer reporter Francheska Salvador spoke with Loredana Polidoro, a second-generation Italian Canadian woman whose story reflects the strength and complexity of many raised in Toronto’s ...

Rising political tensions and economic uncertainty have led many Canadians, especially younger travellers, to choose domestic travel over trips to the U.S.

For these daughters of immigrants, being Canadian is a blend of heritage and hope. But the journey to full inclusion isn’t over.

Food is the first step for many newcomers adopting new life in Canada. And in a city shaped by global migration, food is more than sustenance.

Behind every slapshot and goal celebration lies a quieter, equally powerful hockey story: the dedication of the parents, volunteers and coaches who make it all possible.

Rooster Coffee House has renamed a popular coffee drink, in response to political tensions between Canada and the United States.

Strong defence and an attack that came alive in the final quarter led the Calgary Stampeders to a 29-19 victory over the host ...