Metro Morning

Reasonable Torontonians who disagree about snow; poem for a Friday in January, features the refrain "soon..."; making breakfast in the backyard.

The power of speeches unlocked: Martin Luther King Jr's most celebrated words were carefully paired with pointed criticisms; a professional speech writer on capturing an Inauguration's historical moment.

How Orangeville school became international basketball powerhouse; Cakes, cannabis and alcohol -- concierge sees pandemic secrets; author reads from her 'Do Not Read' diary.

Humour and honesty as virtual-learning children empathise with stressed-out parents; long January nights in East York brightened with Christmas lights.

Republican considers the future of his party and Conservatism as Georgia slides away; finding reasons to be encouraged if you're a Raptors fan.

From Toronto's St. George subway station TTC janitor talks about keeping the stations and trains clean; Chris Hadfield (and kitten) gives you a pep talk.

Mourning the Pickering Flea Market as a huge family and launching pad for new Canadian entrepreneurs; Lawyer and investor understood the social value in rooming houses

No sleepovers or trips to the movies this winter break. Two elementary school students share their lockdown plans; Sisters Beryl Condillacand Genevieve Falcau speak about what it means to hold, along with their 10 brothers and sisters, the Guinness Record for siblings with the highest combined age and what they've learned through their 1042 years of life; Metro Morning cooking columnist Adjoa Duncan looks back on 2020's food trends, and talks about how the pandemic has changed our relationship with what we eat; Ali Chase, the owner of Alilicious Treats, talks about being in charge of everything for her business, from buying ingredients, baking tasty treats, distributing her products and organizing business receipts, while only being in Grade 4.

Detailed preparations for Christmas from a chatty four-year-old; Christmas Day Movie openings are still a thing, and here's what's coming.

The many moving parts in The Waltz of the Flowers (including 'the lead bee role'); UNHCR cookbook uses recipe from Jane St. restaurant; Toronto store has a 'free lunch' shelf; books for holiday downtime.