Sadaf Ahsan

Sadaf Ahsan is a Toronto-based arts writer. She previously worked at Canadian Press, Now Magazine and the National Post. She dreams of living a life Nora Ephron would be proud of.

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These fresh YA shows give young voices a chance to shine

A new voice is settling in at CBC Gem, and it’s young, female and incredibly vibrant — not only thanks to the sheer diversity, but in the exploration of what it means to come of age when you’re balancing school, family, relationships, and mental health.

Is 'loud budgeting' an inclusive conversation or an exclusive trend?

As more of us talk money on social media, maybe the best part is that the conversations can get bigger.

Take a thrilling trip across Canada with reality TV series host Brandon Gonez

Canada’s Ultimate Challenge narrows in on the heat, hostility (and friendliness) of competition.

RSVP for one: The perks of attending a party solo

If you're on the fence about attending that fete on your own, this might be the push you need.

Honest ways to say 'I'll pass' this holiday season

Let's normalize opting out of that gift or party expectation, respectfully.

The Great Canadian Baking Show's Kyla Kennaley follows in her mother's (and grandmother's) footsteps

With a new season starting Oct. 1, get to know the history behind this Baking Show judge — her baking lineage and the family that always has her back.

With Plan B, Patrick J. Adams and Karine Vanasse redo the do-over

Patrick J. Adams and Karine Vanasse

For Canadian actor Percy Hynes White, fame has gotten 'a little weird'

The St. John’s native has won millions of fans thanks to Netflix’s 'Wednesday,' with a passionate online fanbase eager to 'ship' him with his on-screen love interests — including his 'Pretty Hard Cases' and 'Wednesday' costars. 'I'm trying not to think too much about that part,' he says.

'Work doesn't feel like work' for this multi-generational family selling South Asian wedding fashion

Business is booming for Chandan Fashion's Singh family, featured in the new CBC series Bollywed

Toronto-area seminary student Maryanne Oketch wins 'Survivor,' becoming 2nd Canadian to do so

For the second year in a row, the winner of reality competition series "Survivor" is a Canadian.