How did Vegandale land for you last weekend?

I heard from one attendee who ordered a deep-fried s’more labeled vegan, only to spot gelatin on the marshmallow package after asking to see it. This was alongside wider chatter that many stalls weren’t vegan businesses.

It raises a real tension: do we prioritize spending with fully vegan vendors, or use our dollars to push omni spots to offer (and properly label) better plant-based options?

While that debate continues, here’s what’s concrete for this week: on Sunday, Emily Zimmerman marks 15 years since her first Dep pop-up with an all-plant “Depanniversary” supper at CSI Spadina;

Saturday features a Compassionate Clothing Swap at Wishbone and a one-hour Mercy For Animals action at Rogers Centre.

On the food/news front, Taqueria Vegana has launched a newsletter and is offering 15% off your first website order for local delivery through Sept 14, and abroad, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips go dairy-free (Reese’s Pieces still aren’t vegan due to confectioner’s glaze).

And don’t forget that Veg Fest is next weekend!

Buy Vegan — Your vegan-only catalogue for Canada

Everything listed is verified vegan and orderable in Canada. Compare prices across retailers, see where to buy, and skip the label decoding. It’s a catalogue of vegan products and point you to the shops that sell them. As a new site, feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

What it is (and isn’t)

• Vegan-only catalogue: every item verified—no label decoding.

• Canada-ready: listings checked for Canadian shipping or local availability.

• Where to buy & price look-up: we strive to list all retailers so you can compare.

• Not a storefront: we don’t sell; we point you to the places that do.

New this week:

New listings roll out weekly as we grow toward a comprehensive vegan database for Canadian shoppers. Let’s vote with our dollars—and Buy Vegan.

Week of September 11 - 17:

News:

• Taqueria Vegana has launched its first-ever newsletter, marking 454 days since opening. The owners, Abel and Karla, reflected on the challenges and support they’ve received while emphasizing their mission to serve authentic Mexican food that includes everyone. The newsletter will be a new way to share stories, updates, and specials with customers. To celebrate, they’re offering 15% off the first website order with the code 454DAYS until September 14, 2025, valid for online orders with local delivery.

  Events:

  (Please note: Event details are provided as accurately as possible at the time of publishing. We recommend checking directly with organizers or venues for any updates or cancellations before attending.)

• SUPPER CLUB: Depanniversary by Emily Zimmerman
  📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
  🕒 Time: 6:30 PM
  📍 Location: CSI • 192 Spadina Ave., #501
  🎟️ Tickets: Available via The Depanneur website

  Emily Zimmerman marks 15 years since her first Dep pop-up with a one-night, entirely plant-based “greatest hits” menu ($79) featuring chilled autumn green borscht, a “Sea & Salt” board (eggplant caviar, jackfruit “whitefish,” salt-baked carrot lox), rainbow root salad, apple-and-sage seitan sausages with crispy tofu “duck,” and a spiced dark-chocolate custard. It also doubles as the launch of her new food-and-performance project, Spicebox. Guests are seated family-style at communal tables. Tickets are sold online only. Note the kitchen is not a dedicated allergen-free space.

Activism:

• Compassionate Clothing Swap @ Wishbone
  📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  📍 Location: Wishbone 2 Event Room, 600 Bay Street, Suite 308
  🎟️ Tickets: Available via Eventbrite

  $5 at the door gets you into a swap-’til-you-drop afternoon; bring clean pieces you’re ready to rehome and hunt for new-to-you finds. Hosted by Compassionate Clothing Collective.

• Empire of Greed – Cage-Free Campaign (Action at Rogers Centre)
  📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  🕒 Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
  📍 Location: Blue Jays Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way

  One-hour Mercy For Animals volunteer action urging Sobeys/Empire to publish a time-bound cage-free plan for eggs. Signs and leaflets provided; see the listing for context and RSVP link to the FB event.

The Toronto Vegan Restaurants Guide 2025

World Vegan News:

• Nestlé’s vegan KitKat has now been discontinued for good, with the UK and Ireland selling through final summer stock before the bar was pulled entirely. but in better confectionery news, Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips have been reformulated to be dairy-free, noting the removal of whey while VegNews characterizes the chips as vegan. Separately, Reese’s Pieces are also dairy-free now but remain non-vegan due to confectioner’s glaze.

In the Near Future:

*(more info will come closer to the dates)

• VegTO Fest 2025
  📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) & Sunday, September 21, 2025 (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
  📍 Location: Nathan Phillips Square.
  🎟️ Free admission
  🌱 VegTO Fest announced it will return for its 40th anniversary with the theme Eat. Innovate. Transform. Expect two full days of plant-based food vendors, guest speakers, and community-driven experiences focused on the future of sustainable and compassionate living. More details to come closer to the date.

• The Walrus Talks: The Power of Animals
  📅 Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
  🕒 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  📍 Location: Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St W
  🎟️ Tickets: Available via The Walrus

  Seven speakers on ethics, environment and animal welfare; pay-what-you-can tier from $12–$20. 

• Soul Collective: Terrarium Night
  📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  📍 Location: Café Allwood
  💵 Price: $95 per person

  Soul Collective is returning to Café Allwood with another evening of terrarium-making. Participants will create their own miniature worlds while reflecting on the quiet ritual of patience and care. It’s hosted at Café Allwood, a café with great vegan options, and the event is more than a creative workshop — it’s a fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds supporting the My Jamaica Heaven Fund, which builds schools and orphanages in Jamaica. Guests leave with their own finished terrarium, carrying a piece of the night’s purpose home with them.

  To RSVP, email [email protected] or text 647-575-0877.

• Animal Law & Advocacy Conference 2025
  📅 Date: Friday to Sunday, September 26–28, 2025
  🕒 Time: Full-day programming; Friday includes a student conference and evening reception
  📍 Location: Toronto Metropolitan University
  🎟️ Tickets: Available at alaconference.ca
  The 7th annual Animal Law & Advocacy Conference, hosted by Animal Justice, returns to Toronto this fall with three days of sessions, networking, and plant-based catering. Formerly known as the Canadian Animal Law Conference, the event has broadened its focus to include advocates and community leaders beyond the legal profession. Programming kicks off Friday with a dedicated student day and a welcome reception, followed by two days of workshops and panels featuring Canadian and international experts in animal law and advocacy. Early bird tickets are now available online.

• Toronto Vegan Drinks — Fall vibes
  📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
  🕒 Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  📍 Location: Nuttea – Nut Mylk Café, 637 Bloor Street West

  A casual monthly social at Nuttea with 100% plant-based drinks and snacks; expect Nuttea’s creamy nut-mylk beverages plus baked goods from Bad Attitude Bread, an open patio (weather permitting), and name tags to make mingling easy. There’s no cover—guests are encouraged to support the host by purchasing a drink or treat.
  

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