Just in time before the end of the year, Canada has made a global splash. Small-budget queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry is as Canadian as it gets; created and directed by Letterkenny‘s Jacob Tierney, based on a book by Canadian author Rachel Reid, and originally streaming only on Crave, no one — stars Connor Storrie … Continued
If you can’t make it to the North Pole this year, there’s plenty of fun going on in the city to keep the kids entertained during the winter break in Toronto. From outdoor excursions to keep them moving, to indoor activities that are sneakily educational, get them engaged and unplugged… at least for a little … Continued
Last updated: Dec. 20, 2025 There are so many fun ways to start off the new year — and one of the most popular, it seems, is stripping down to your underwear and braving the cold for a good cause. Polar dips, ice plunges and more have become all the rage in Toronto, and they’re … Continued
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time for our annual showcase of the city’s most inspiring people, featuring artists, activists, athletes and more who have led by example, achieved against all odds and made this city and this year special. We’re shining a light on some of the most incredible people in Toronto and … Continued
The champion | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the Blue Jays to the World Series and showed the world he was born ready By Mark Shapiro — President and CEO, Toronto Blue Jays My first impression of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was that he was clearly a different level of talent — it was … Continued
The actor | Malin Akerman Malin Akerman staged a comeback by starring in one of the most addictive and hilarious shows of the year, The Hunting Wives By May Cobb — author of The Hunting Wives I remember meeting Malin for the very first time, on set to star as Margo Banks in the Netflix … Continued
The advocate | Maggie Helwig Maggie Helwig wrote the Toronto Book Award-winning Encampment, documenting the lives of unhoused individuals and the homelessness crisis in Toronto, and fought to protect the encampment in her church’s backyard By Sook-Yin Lee — musician, director, actor and Kensington Market resident Mother Maggie Helwig is the coolest person in Toronto. … Continued
The Canadian | Mike Myers Mike Myers stood up to our southern frenemies and created a catchphrase heard around the world: “Elbows up!“ By Bruce McCulloch — The Kids in the Hall member, friend I remember once The Kids in the Hall were doing a show in a tiny comedy club in Toronto, and I … Continued
The filmmaker | Celine Song Celine Song followed up her breakout hit Past Lives by creating a culture-defining movie with Materialists and revived the rom-com By Paul Fairfield — philosophy professor, Queen’s University; Celine’s existentialism & postmodernism professor Professors can’t take credit for our students’ success, although in Celine’s case I wish I could. During … Continued
The doctor | Dr. Seyed Alireza Rabi Dr. Seyed Alireza Rabi performed Canada’s first transplant with a heart that had stopped beating By Dr. Thomas Forbes — Surgeon-in-chief, UHN Dr. Seyed Alireza Rabi represents the type of talent that signals something bigger than a single medical achievement — he represents what it means for Toronto … Continued
The Broadway star | Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves brought a Bill & Ted reunion to Broadway and continues to be one of the nicest guys in Hollywood By Lewis Baumander — director, founder of LB Acting Studio I first met Keanu when he was about 16 or 17, auditioning for Mercutio in a Romeo & … Continued
The athlete | Victoria Mboko Victoria Mboko made history as the youngest Canadian to win the National Bank Open in the Open Era By Kayla Cross — Team Canada doubles partner, friend I’ve known Vicky Mboko since we were six, when we used to chase our older siblings around the courts at tournaments. Soon after, … Continued
