Denise Balkissoon

Articles on torontolife.com written by Denise Balkissoon.

History Major

Sturla Gunnarsson tells the true story of a great Canadian tragedy. Finally
Published: July 2008

Mommy Dearest

The best brunch spots for every matriarch
Published: May 2008

Parkdale Shangri-La

Thousands of Tibetan refugees have settled in the crumbling apartment blocks of Jameson Avenue, the latest stop on a half-century journey of exile
Published: July 2008

Some Like It Hot

A wave of immigrants from Chile to Mexico is landing in our midst. Here, the signature dishes of five Latin countries, and where to find them in Toronto
Published: April 2008

Evon Reid thought he had a good shot at landing an entry-level job at Queen’s Park. But then an assistant mistakenly forwarded an e-mail calling him a “ghetto dude.” The ensuing fury embarrassed the government (and brought Reid a slew of job offers). It also revealed that one of the world’s most multicultural cities still hasn’t come to terms with race
Published: March 2008

Vintage Vultures

The city’s newest used clothing mecca
Published: March 2008

Double Exposure

Sexologist Annie Sprinkle continues to spread the love
Published: June 2007

Race Card

After 18 years on the Yuk Yuk’s circuit, comedian Russell Peters—Brampton’s biggest export—hit it big in 2004 with a much viewed YouTube clip. Now he’s bringing his particular brand of hilarity to Hollywood
Published: July 2007

Southern Comfort

New west-end local Reposado pays homage to the blue agave and its glorious nectar, tequila
Published: November 2007

Under Cover

Political or spiritual, oppressive or liberating, modest or intimidating—few subjects provoke such dissonant reactions as the veil. Five Muslim women talk about why they wear it—sometimes against their families’ wishes—and how it’s received on the streets of Toronto
Published: February 2007