Dumplings, sauces, spices, oh my! There are so many flavourful, affordable and unique vegan products or accidentally vegan products waiting for you at the dozens of East Asian grocery stores around the GTA. Sweta, Steve and Jeanette share some of their picks, plus our top stores.Links:Toronto Baking Group Muffin Meet Uphttps://tinyurl.com/57cnsptzVegTO Summer Eventshttps://www.veg.ca/Credits:Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta and SteveEditor and Summary: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

Are all of your colleagues vegan, or may zero of them are? Either way, we're talking about it! Listen as Jen and Sweta chat about being vegan in supportive and non-supportive workplaces.Credits:Cohosts: Jen and SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

If you're looking for the most incredible gelato, you have to head to La Dolce Vita! Once you step inside the store in Downtown Oakville, you'll face a wall of so many flavours, you won't know where to start. On this episode, we're joined by owners Chris and Mia, who share with us how La Dolce Vita got started and what inspired them to make delectable gelato without animal products. We also chat about how they come up with their wide variety of flavours and the other amazing goodies they offer on their menu. Have a listen and find out more about these sweet treats you need this summer!Links:La Dolce Vita: Website, Facebook and InstagramThe Vegan Night MarketVegan Paint, Sip and SnackBurlington VegFestCredits:Guests: Chris and MiaCohosts: Barbi and JenEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

On this episode, Barbi and guest host Bernie talk to John Shep about his mission Outrun the Darkness, where he completed a 142.2K Ultra-Double Marathon, as well as his training leading up to it which involved some very tasty treats.Links:Outrun the Darkness (https://www.instagram.com/outrunthedarkness/ )Burlington Veg Fest (https://www.burlingtonvegfest.com/)Credits:Hosts: Barbie and BernieGuest: John ShepSummary: BarbiEditor: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

There are nine rhesus macaques that are currently being tested on at a primate medical lab at York University. These macaques are being subjected to cranial implants, restraint collars, social isolation, and water deprivation. Last Chance for Animals exposed the harm taking place at this lab with undercover footage taken by a whistleblower.To discuss the findings of the investigation, as well as what the public can do to help, Jeanette is joined by three animal rights activists, Peter Athenaios, Vikki Lenola and Jenny McQueen, who are working on the campaign to close down the lab and release these monkeys. Event Links:Vegan Night Market (https://www.theveganmarket.ca/toronto)Toronto Vegan Drinks at Chic Peas(https://www.meetup.com/torontovegan/events/314650855)Episode Links:Last Chance For Animals(https://stopyorkprimateresearch.com/)Investigative Journalism Bureau Article(https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/at-york-universitys-primate-lab-allegations-of-bruises-bloody-wounds-and-escapes/)Animal Alliance of Canada Call to Action(https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/end-primate-research-in-ontario/)Animal Rights Toronto Event Calendar(https://animalrightstoronto.com/events/)Next Protest at York Facebook Event(https://www.facebook.com/events/1485345559520090/)Credits:Hosting, editing, summary: JeanetteSocial media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

What are the little things that you can add to your daily routine to promote veganism? Jen and Jeanette bring you some ideas to help you on your activism journey!Links:Sustainalicious (on until Jun 14)https://tocwchallenge.zestyplan.com/challenge/TorontoClimateWeek/sustainaliciousThe Vegan Night Market (Jun 18)https://www.theveganmarket.ca/The Vegan Baking Group Presents Pride Colours (Jun 11)https://www.facebook.com/events/27013945054923063/Credits:Hosts: Jen and JeanetteSummary and editing: JeanetteSocial media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

On this episode, Barbi and Jen are talking about all things breakfast! Join us as we explore our favourite vegan savoury and sweet breakfast foods, beverages, recipes, and brunch places!Links: Climate Week Kickoff Happy Hour (June 1)https://luma.com/dek0g57s Toronto Animal Rights March (May 24)https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-animal-rights-march-2026/ National Animal Rights Day (June 7):https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/nard-16-toronto-national-animal-rights-day/ Credits: Cohosts: Barbi and JenEditing: JeanetteSummary: JenSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

Food Empowerment Project (FEP) works to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. Join us as we talk to Kennedy Little from the FEP to discuss who they are, their values and how they operate.Links:Food Empowerment Project: https://foodispower.org/Credits:Hosts: Jen and SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

Wanna learn about alternate protein? So do we! That's why Barbi and Sweta went to the 2026 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium. Listen as they chat with Jeanette about what they learned and experienced.Links:Canadian Alt Protein Symposium https://www.altproteins.ca/Credits:Hosts: Jeanette, Barbi and SwetaSummary: SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

In this episode, Sweta, Jeanette, and Steve dive into some recent vegan news, from the disappointing discontinuation of vegan Lindt products to some of the strangest protein products on the market. We also debunk the bivale vegan movement, discuss fur bans on red carpets, and play a lively game of FMK - leafy greens edition. Links:Chic Peas pop upVegStock MarketCredits:Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta and SteveSummary: JeanetteEditing: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge