Coming up on her third Olympics, with a whopping seven Olympic medals under her belt, Penny Oleksiak is Canada’s most decorated Olympian of all time. This year the Olympics will look a little different for Oleksiak, who has spent nearly two years away from competition as a result of injury. She will not be competing … Continued
Since her debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at just 14 years old, where she was the youngest member of Team Canada at the time, Summer McIntosh has proven herself to be a powerful force. Having broken over 75 Canadian Age Group records, McIntosh is set to make waves in the Paris Olympics. Here’s what … Continued
A new social club is launching in the city this fall, and if you’re thinking modern interiors, a dedicated concierge, fancy café and members-only events, you’d be right — but the members will be different than your usual Toronto socialite. Queen West’s Hound House is setting itself apart as the first “canine social collective” in … Continued
Dundas Street thrift shop Expo Vintage has just added an extra splash of colourful vintage clothing and houseware to its stock, courtesy of the New Zealand thrift mavens behind pop-up shop Silly Billy Vintage. The brand is known for a curation of playful pieces, including cottage core and western aesthetics, as well as ’80s glam. “We … Continued
Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s advice columnist and was previously an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: My wife has a “work husband” and he’s making me rage with jealousy. He always does nice things for her, buying her lunch and helping her … Continued
At the end of the month, Scarlett Finn will be in Paris, swimming in an Olympic pool, ready to compete for gold with her team. But the 22-year-old’s path to her first Olympics started in a very different swimming pool — one in her home city of Toronto, where her mom held her at three … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Before you drive by … Continued
Bloordale’s vintage staple, 96 Tears, recently opened a second location inside of the east end event space and cafe, Bevy Space — located at Dundas Street East and River Street. The unique vintage shop selling an array of both secondhand pieces and local designers has been in business for a decade. It was originally established by … Continued
Siblings Jenna and Stuart Walker are two halves of Canada’s most-streamed country artist — the Reklaws. With eight Juno nominations, eight CCMA awards and a record-breaking and TikTok-viral hit, the duo is bringing their music magic to Muskoka this summer from July 5 to 6. Here, Jenna shares her own cottage summer romance story that began … Continued
The season of shorts of all kinds has finally arrived, and while anything you’ve got hanging in your closet will do, there are a few styles in particular that will give your looks a 2024 edge. Try these mega trends to elevate your Toronto street style this summer. Micro shorts Also known as mini shorts, … Continued
Fresh off the release of a new album and celebrating 35 years in music, the Barenaked Ladies are opening the new music venue The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium June 27 for a show dubbed the Big Racquet (the stadium is home to the city’s largest professional tennis tournament). Streets of Toronto caught up with band … Continued
If you’re looking for a place to thrift in the west end, there’s a new shop that’s perfect for the modern shopper with quirky, cool style. You probably know the type — your friend with a super eclectic wardrobe who always shows up to the function looking both creative and sophisticated. That’s because Mika Lemm, … Continued
