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Hello! We’re VegTO

June 9, 2022
VegTO

We are so excited to re-introduce the Toronto Vegetarian Association as VegTO! We’ve grown a lot since we were founded in 1945 – and so has the vegan movement. We recognize it is time to change our name to better reflect what we do and who we serve.

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Media Release: $40,300 OTF Grant Allows TVA to Adapt to New Challenges

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April 29, 2022
VegTO

In 2021, the Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) received a $40,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to update its digital presence and adapt to the changing landscape caused by the pandemic.

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Fast Food: Burger Chains

Food
April 1, 2022
VegTO

Check out the latest update to our comprehensive list of vegan burgs found in Toronto and beyond.

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Intersectionality and Veganism: Let’s Talk About It

Culture
February 18, 2022
Rhi Henkelman

In the US, black people are 3x more likely to be vegan or vegetarian than any other racial group. A recent study also found that 31% of people of color (POC) have reduced their meat consumption in the US, compared to only 19% of white Americans.

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Veganuary 2022 – Veg Influencer Roundup!

Culture
February 3, 2022
VegTO

During Veganuary, we posted vegan and veg-friendly influencers every week who we think you should definitely be following (that is, if you aren’t already!)

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Recipe: Cauliflower and Banana Skin Curry!

Food
July 15, 2021
Una Rose

Eat a lot of bananas? Throwing out your banana skins? Why not make a curry instead! Cooking with banana skins? Why not? Banana skins add a tangy sweetness to any dish that is unique and irresistible.

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Updated 2022: Black & Caribbean Owned Toronto Veg Restaurants!

Food
February 11, 2021
VegTO

There are so many great Black & Caribbean-owned restaurants and businesses in Toronto! Be sure to check all these great businesses out and support local Black veg small businesses! Who is your fave?

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VegTO is on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

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