Category: Toronto
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Staying Local: A Sustainable Switch for Toronto’s Film Industry
This post includes information on The Sustainable Switch and its plans to transform Toronto’s TV and film industry. In 2022, The Sustainable Switch made a switch of its own. Our firm narrowed its scope to focus exclusively on the TV and film industry within the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA). More specifically, we are […]
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Inclusive Entertainment with BIPOC TV & Film
Toronto is home to a fantastic national organization called BIPOC TV & Film. On February 16, 2022, I had the opportunity to interview their director, Kadon Douglas, on the organization and her role in it. This article includes some background information and an exclusive Q&A with Douglas. The organization was launched in 2012 as the […]
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New Pixar Movie “Turning Red” Set in Toronto
This article focuses on Pixar’s newest film, Turning Red, coming out on Disney+ on March 11th. This March, Pixar will be releasing its newest direct-to-streaming animated film, Turning Red on Disney+. The movie will be set in 2002/2003 and will centre on Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian torn between her role as her mother’s […]
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Partnership Opportunity
This post includes details on The Sustainable Switch’s partnership program – including what we’re looking for, what we’re offering, and how you can become a member. In January 2022, The Sustainable Switch made some big changes, including our primary focus as a business. In 2022, we will be focusing all of our efforts on the […]
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A Look At Toronto’s TV & Film Industry (2019-2022)
This article provides a look at the Toronto TV & film industry from 2019 to what can be expected in 2022. This article will also discuss The Sustainable Switch’s shift into the industry, and what we hope to accomplish. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) acts as a hub for TV & film production, hosting a […]
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The Sustainable Switch’s Employment Program & Campaign
This morning, our business launched our first GoFundMe campaign. This article explains why we have launched this campaign and what the funds will be going towards. The Sustainable Switch has been operating for just over a year now! Over this period of time, we have had the opportunity to connect and work with post-secondary institutions […]
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Functional Art With Exo Design Labs
I recently reached out to an old acquaintance of mine, Alexander Toufexis, after coming across his new business – Exo Design Lab. This business focuses on the design and manufacturing of beautifully intricate prosthetic covers. This article focuses on the business and includes a Q&A with Alexander himself! Exo Design Lab is a Toronto-based business […]
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A Look At Toronto’s 2021 Climate Strike
On September 24, 2021, Friday’s for Future TO held a climate strike in the city’s downtown core. The march began at Queen’s Park, went down University Avenue, across Queen Street, up Bay Street, and concluded back at the park (see map below). This event went from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Before the official marching […]
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National Secondhand Clothes Day: Thrifting
The Rise in Thrifting Over the course of the pandemic, second-hand store employees and owners in Canada have noticed a significant increase in thrift shoppers seeking ways to stretch their budgets, discover unique items, and avoid the creation of more waste. According to 2020 data from ThredUp, an online consignment and thrift store, while consumers […]
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The Irresponsibility of Highway 413: Part 1
The development of Highway 413 is a highly controversial subject in Ontario, with the provincial government and developers pushing for its approval, while municipalities and environmentalists strongly oppose it. Due to the number of factors involved in the project, this article has been broken up into 2 parts. Part 1 will discuss what the proposed […]