Taylor Swift has (almost) broken the internet with her latest Instagram post — sharing the news that she and her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, are engaged. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the pop star captioned her post, sharing a series of photos from the proposal … Continued
When this weekend rolls around, Torontonians will be looking for all the best ways to finish the summer with a bang — literally. Fireworks displays are often a popular way to celebrate (unless you’re a dog that is), and though they’re not permitted on Labour Day in many cities and townships, there are a few … Continued
Summer may be ending, but with the dreaded earlier sunset comes an exciting perk of living in this city — the nightlife. September is when Toronto comes alive with arts, culture, fascinating food experiences and pop-ups and plenty of other cool things to do when the sun and temperature goes down. From sunset yoga to … Continued
From eager university students drunk on the freedom of living on their own for the first time to nervous high schoolers seeking spontaneity on the weekend, it’s been pretty much a rite of passage for young Torontonians to head to Queen West’s Adrenaline for a piercing. Unfortunately, the tradition is coming to an end — … Continued
A pilot at The Pilot. Ignore the tweeness of this sentence; this is the origin of Bleeding Edge film collective. Co-founded by Ethan Vestby and Alan Jones, Bleeding Edge was born out of a need to fill a gap in Toronto’s film landscape. During the summer of 2022, as people tentatively re-entered society, Vestby and … Continued
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for the release of her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend — and to celebrate the release, she’s hosting listening parties across the globe, including in two very lucky Toronto record shops. Carpenter released the full list of participating record stores on Tuesday, and Toronto favourites Kops Records … Continued
Toronto retail is in the middle of a shakeup, and the new Simons at Yorkdale Mall is both a symptom and a response. The Quebec-born fashion retailer, which has long been whispered about by Torontonians who’d trek to Montreal (or shop online) for a fix, finally opened its first urban flagship here last week. The … Continued
Summer may be ending, but with the dreaded earlier sunset comes an exciting perk of living in this city — the nightlife. September is when Toronto comes alive with arts, culture, fascinating food experiences and pop-ups and plenty of other cool things to do when the sun and temperature goes down. From comedy in an … Continued
You’ve probably seen Jon Montgomery on your screen in the country’s most picturesque adventure destinations as he supports teams of hopeful Canadians through unexpected physical and mental challenges, all hoping to cross the finish line first and win the grand prize. But before he was the host of The Amazing Race Canada (season 11 is … Continued
Nothing compares to a freshly baked butter tart — and this weekend, you can chow down as many as your stomach can stand at a huge festival just outside Toronto. The annual Caledon Butter Tart Festival is back on Saturday for a celebration of everyone’s favourite buttery pastry (and a bunch of other baked goods, … Continued
For 20-year-old Woodbine apprentice jockey Pietro Moran, racing has always run in the family. Son of fellow Woodbine rider David Moran and former jockey Maria Moran, he says he can’t even remember his first time on a horse: “My parents probably had me on a horse before I could walk.” Growing up watching his dad race, Moran … Continued
Just months after celebrating its 75th anniversary, a small business beloved by locals on Queen West is closing its doors. William’s Shoe Store, which first opened its doors in 1950 and has been owned by the same family ever since, is offering a final sale up to 80 per cent off that they’ve dubbed the … Continued
