What people, places, businesses and initiatives made Toronto better for vegans in 2025? The Veg Out crew put together our top ten (in no particular order!) list and we're spotlighting them on this week's episode.

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Lauren Toyota

Wishbone Animal Rights Lab

Wishbone Animal Rights Lab on Veg Out

Animal Liberation Kitchen

Aunty Em's

Honey's Ice Cream

Toronto Public Library

Plant Curious Deals

Vegan Meetup

Veggie in the 6ix

Credits:

Hosts: Barbi, Jen, Jeanette and Sweta

Editor: Jeanette

Theme: Matt Judge

Social Media: Jen

Regan Russell was a dedicated animal rights activist who was tragically killed in 2020 after being struck by a pig transport truck outside a slaughterhouse. On this episode, we talk with Ray Cruzzola, director of the documentary I’m Trying, which honors Regan’s inspiring life and activism through the voices of her friends and family. Join us as we explore Regan’s story and the film’s powerful message of hope for anyone interested in joining the animal rights movement.

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I’m Trying film (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4Aaha1H2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I’m Trying film (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/imtryingfilm?igsh=MXY5YWN0a2dha3A4

Credits:

Guest: Ray Cruzzola

Cohosts: Sweta and Jen

Editing: Sweta

Episode Summary: Jen

Theme Music: Matt Judge

Towards Ahimsa Secondary School is a non-profit, fully accredited, independent secondary school operating out of the GTA. On this episode we interview one of the co-founders, Ambika Jain, who tells us how the school works, what inspired it, and how to get involved.

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https://www.imjmcanada.org/tass

Credits:

Guest: Ambika Jain

Hosts: Barbi and Steve

Editing: Sweta

Episode Summary: Barbi

Theme Music: Matt Judge