Summer McIntosh made Toronto proud during the 400-metre individual medley on Monday, winning her first gold medal of the Paris Olympics. The 17-year-old Torontonian finished five seconds ahead of silver medallist Katie Grimes of the United States with a time of four minutes, 27.71 seconds in a race that combines butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. … Continued
Charity Williams will make her third Olympic appearance with Team Canada women’s rugby sevens team and her teammates are relying on her seasoned experience. From ninth place in the SVNS Series in 2023 to a fifth place finish this year, the women’s team has only grown stronger. Here is what you need to know: Hometown: … Continued
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and there’s nothing better than cheering on Team Canada among fans! From now until Aug. 11, Canadians will be taking to the track, the water, the sand and more to go for gold. Here are the five best places to root for them and watch the Olympics in … Continued
Paris 2024 will mark Brian Yang’s second Olympic appearance, having first competed as the youngest member of Canada’s badminton team at Tokyo 2020. This year, Yang won men’s singles bronze at the Pan Am Championships and has enjoyed great success in competitions. Here is what you need to know: Hometown: Richmond Hill Sport: Badminton Background: … Continued
With the Olympics just days away, not all of us are lucky enough to be in Paris to cheer on Team Canada and take in the sights and sounds of the city of romance. But don’t worry — in Toronto, there are so many ways to embody the Paris lifestyle! From authentic French antiques to striped … Continued
Cassie Lee is making her Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games, having been a member of the Canadian senior national team since her senior debut in 2021. This year marks the first time in two decades that Team Canada will have a full team for both men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, presenting Lee with … Continued
At the age of 14, Fay De Fazio Ebert is representing Canada in the Paris 2024 Olympics as the country’s youngest Olympian and rising skateboarding star. Here is what you need to know: Hometown: Toronto Sport: Skateboarding Background: Ebert competed in the Montreal stop of the Vans Park series in 2019 at the age of … Continued
The residents of Harbord Village saw a seamless transition earlier this year when a beloved café transformed into a retail space perfectly fit for Toronto — a specialized bike shop combined with a third wave coffee shop featuring, of course, Canadian coffee beans and local pastries. The remaining open location of Major Treat Coffee closed permanently … Continued
Cruise down a private drive flanked by tall trees and curated lawns to a sophisticated residence offering privacy and luxury. A short walk from the conveniences of Yonge Street, life at 151 Centre St. feels a world away. Moments from five golf clubs, including Thornhill Club and Ladies Golf Club of Toronto, this prestigious Thornhill … Continued
With the Olympics just a week away, not all of us are lucky enough to be in Paris to cheer on Team Canada and take in the sights and sounds of the city of romance. But don’t worry — in Toronto, there are so many ways to embody the Paris lifestyle! From speakeasies to French art … Continued
With Jessica Guo on the roster, Team Canada’s women’s foil fencing team has high hopes for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team is currently ranked fifth in the world and contributes to Team Canada’s standing as having one of its largest Olympic fencing teams since 1988. Here is what you need to know: Hometown: Toronto … Continued
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be Josh Liendo’s shot at redemption, marking his return to the Games after his Tokyo 2020 debut. This year, Liendo has been named one of Canada’s Olympic swimming team captains alongside Kylie Masse, Mary-Sophie Harvey and Jeremy Bagshaw. Here is what you need to know: Hometown: Toronto Sport: Swimming Background: Liendo … Continued
