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#OurNewNormal | Sarah Louise of Edmonton, Alberta

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I head to the Prairies in Canada to talk with my good friend, Sarah Louise, about life in Edmonton during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • Apr. 28, 2020
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T.O.F.U. Talks: Small Business Video Now Online

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The latest T.O.F.U. Talks chat happened last weekend, and it was a lot of fun. If you happened to miss it, it's now available through the YouTube channel. Read More »

  • Jul. 18, 2018
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#TBT | The First T.O.F.U. Tour | Part I

Poster for the 2009 T.O.F.U. Tour Saint John Show

In 2009, I spent over a month in a van with two musicians I had not met before as we travelled across Canada and the United States to promote veganism, independent music, and T.O.F.U. Magazine. It was the first T.O.F.U. tour, which inspired two others so far, and it all started with a few emails. Read More »

Article Tease: Calgary Review

Calgary review Cafe Koi

Another vegan-friendly restaurant with yummy appetizers is Cafe Koi. The menu has a special section for “karma appetizers” that includes vegetable dumplings, crispy ginger tofu chunks and yam wedges. For entrees, there are karma bowls, most of which are vegan and loaded with fresh vegetables. A good option is the Lotus Bowl, which includes maple chili greens topped with seared tofu sticks. Read More »

  • May. 05, 2011
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Another reason to vote: a contributor and a candidate

T.O.F.U. contributor David J. Parker is running in the upcoming election. Also, a friendly reminder to exercise your civic rights and vote! Read More »

  • Apr. 03, 2011
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Why vegan?

Came across this little piece of tour footage we posted while on the road, and I figured it might not hurt to give it some attention again. I can't say I've seen a set-up out here on the east coast like the one we highlight somewhere in Southern Alberta, but I'm sure there are plenty of them all around North America, and many other places. Read More »

  • Mar. 20, 2011
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