Author Archives: Hillary LeBlanc

About Hillary LeBlanc

Hillary is an Acadian-Senegalese queer woman passionate about sharing stories relating to the Black community, fashion, beauty and sustainability.

Kickback Foundation Celebrates First In-Person Graduation

The Kickback Foundation, started from a sneaker drive, has grown to an organization serving youth which held their first in person graduation this year in the CBC atrium. Kickback is a youth-led movement for change coming out of Toronto, Canada….

5 Sustainable Brands to Shop This Holiday Season

The holidays are often a time of shopping and mass consumerism, and some often feel guilt for how they shop or aim to shop as sustainably as they can. If you’re that person then this list is for you. We…

Marianas Trench Has HISTORY Singing Along at Recent Concert

On November 30th, Marianas Trench performed at HISTORY as part of their ‘The Force of Nature’ Tour. This tour featured songs from their most recent album Haven, and of course some fan favourites. Marianas Trench, having formed 25 years ago,…

Christmas with the Clemons is Back December 4th!

This year, the Christmas with the Clemons concert is set to delight! With performances from DVSN, Deborah Cox, Jully Black, Simone Denny and many more – this is a not to miss event. Beyond the holiday cheer, Christmas with the…

Top 5 Holiday Purveyors at One of A Kind Show

The One of a Kind show has currently taken over Enercare centre with hundreds of craft, food sustainable fashion and art makers to get everyone in the holiday shopping mood! Since 1975, the One of a Kind show’s roots have…

Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage Brings the Competition!

On October 30th, the Canadian Opera Company’s annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition took place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, co-chaired by Lily Li and Al Ramsay. With this yearsHollywood-inspired theme of “Lights. Camera. Opera”, the…

Paris Baguette Opens New Location in Yorkville

Paris Baguette, a bougie Korean-French fusion bakery has opened another location in Canada and this time, in the heart of downtown Toronto! After opening 6 other Canadian locations, Paris Baguette has opened its 7th location in Yorkville on Bloor street….

Joseph Tassoni Fashion Show Delivers for All Occasions

On September 27th fashion lovers from Burlington and Toronto gathered at One11, a tech hub, on Front Street, Toronto, to celebrate designer Joseph Tassoni’s latest collection. The fashion show was immense with over 140 looks walking down the runway. As…

21 Years of Cashmere Collection to Revitalize Format

For over 20 years Cashmere Collection toilette paper has honoured Breast Cancer Awareness month with a fashion show unlike anything else in Toronto. This year, they return with some new elements to keep the show new and exciting! As always,…