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RECAP – TASTE OF THE 6IX GLOBAL MUSIC SHOWCASE – SEPTEMBER

September’s edition of Taste of the 6ix was a night to remember. The six artists showcased were undoubtedly talented in every aspect. In fact, I am still humming their songs. We started with David Sully, who...

TORONTO’S GOSPEL SKATES COME TO A END AFTER 20 YEAR RUN

Impact

September 1, 2019 marked the end of an era. After a long, 20-year run, the Gospel Skates, an ongoing series of roller skating events held at Scooters Roller Palace in Mississauga, Ontario, just outside of Toron...

PREVIEW – TASTE OF THE 6IX GLOBAL MUSIC SHOWCASE – SEPTEMBER EDITION

Music

Charles finally noticed I was hungry. He said, “You should come and have a taste of some fresh bites steaming out of the oven; some hot plates by some of the most talented people in the city”. "Hmmm...Steam? Ov...

POST NBA FREE AGENCY SEASON PREVIEW

Sheldon Barrocks, Sports

The NBA offseason never ever disappoints. Last year before the 2018-19 season, we saw moves like Lebron sign with the Lakers, Paul George slighting the Lakers and choosing to stay with the Thunder, and of co...

OPINION – MARCUS STROMAN: “WHO’S MANZ IS THIS?”

Opinion, Sports

I could easily write about the current state of the Blue Jays franchise and change the title to "WTF is going on?" But let's stay focused. Not on the fact that our front office signed one of the best youn...

ARGOS TRY TO SURVIVE IN CROWDED TORONTO SPORTS SCENE

Sheldon Barrocks, Sports

The 6ix has been on buzz lately with the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA Chip and bringing the Larry O'Brien Trophy back home to its Canadian roots. Three days after ‘bored man’ Kawhi and the boys closed out Ga...

TORONTO MUSIC VIDEO ROUNDUP | APRIL

Music

Welcome to our second Toronto Music Video Roundup! Every month we'll be featuring some of the top music videos coming out of Toronto. This month's list features Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Maestro Fresh Wes, Pr...

RECAP – SOLE EXCHANGE TORONTO 2019

Culture, Fashion, Sheldon Barrocks

After checking out SneakerCon Toronto last fall, I had the opportunity to stop by and experience this year’s Sole Exchange Canada in the 6ix. Sneakerheads of all ages descended upon the Toronto’s Metro Conventi...

TASTE OF THE 6IX: GOOD FRIDAY EDITION

Music, Sheldon Barrocks

Toronto showed out on Good Friday night for another edition of Toronto’s Urban Music Showcase, Taste of the 6ix. The monthly event, produced by XOXO and Night Night Entertainment, gives emerging artists a ne...

THE WEEKND TEAMS UP WITH TORONTO ESPORTS COMPANY OVERACTIVE MEDIA

Sports

The Weeknd has joined the OverActive Media Group ownership and will serve as global ambassador for the Canadian esports company. The 29-year-old Toronto R&B singer and producer, whose real name is Abel T...

TORONTO MUSIC VIDEO ROUNDUP | MARCH

Music

Welcome to our first ever Toronto Music Video Roundup! Every month we'll be featuring some of the top music videos coming out of Toronto. This month's list features legends like Maestro Fresh Wes, today's top a...

CANADIAN STARS SHINE LIGHT ON DIVERSITY AT THE 2019 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

Film/Television

Canada’s biggest movie and television stars stepped out in style for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards held at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on March 31. The annual show was the culmination o...

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