Louise Pitre has a career so long and illustrious that it’s difficult to pick just one standout role — but perhaps her most iconic moment is that of originating the role of Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!, which also happened to be her Broadway debut. Dubbed Canada’s first lady of musical theatre, the vocal powerhouse … Continued
Interested in owning a piece of Oakville history? Built by Justus Williams in 1838, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 53 Dunn St. is a stunning combination of heritage and modernity. Renovated in completely from 2003 to 2017 with a 1,500-square-foot two-storey addition, landscaped garden, family room and foyer, the charming home also features a 500-square-foot … Continued
On April 8, as the moon traces its path across the afternoon sky, its shadow will collide with daylight and momentarily block out the entirety of the sun. Southern Ontario will experience an incredible celestial event: a total solar eclipse. But how rare is this event? Is it truly once in a lifetime? Dr. Robin … Continued
There’s a laundromat in Roncesvalles that isn’t just a laundromat. Though it’s been operational for over a decade, it had been pretty quiet until Jyll Simmons and her partner Dan Ihnatowycz took it over just before the pandemic. Now it doubles as She Said Gallery, a free gallery for artists who are interested in showing … Continued
Fashion resale company Plato’s Closet just announced the opening of its latest location on Orfus Road. This move not only marks the brand’s further expansion into Toronto but also points to the development of a thrift district in the North York neighbourhood. Duff Kovacs, the franchise owner behind this venture, emphasizes the importance of offering … Continued
Looking to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish this weekend? Toronto has tons of St. Patrick’s Day activities and events to keep you seeing green all weekend long. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in Celtic culture by checking out some traditional music, want to spend some family time outdoors or you’re just looking to … Continued
Los Angeles–based fashion brand Anine Bing will be taking over some coveted retail space in Yorkville this spring. The new location, the brand’s second in Canada after opening in Yorkdale just a few months back, will be at the Four Seasons Hotel. The corner storefront at Bay and Scollard streets may be just outside the … Continued
Men’s retailer Harry Rosen will be undergoing a $50 million, five-year project to update its retail stores, including a relocation of its Toronto flagship to a 38,000-square-foot space at 153 Cumberland St. The new flagship location is less than 200 metres from the brand’s current store on Bloor Street, and will span three storeys. The … Continued
If you’re going to invest in anything when it comes to fashion, let it be denim. It’s the trend that never dies, and while new iterations of jeans may come and go, what’s important is that you find the styles that work for you. Denim certainly made its mark on the runway this season, as … Continued
Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s new advice columnist and was previously an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: I think my parents love my boyfriend more than me. They’ve only known him for two years, and they often try to hang out … Continued
Nestled along Davenport Road in Toronto, you’ll spot a storefront that looks more like the inside of a very stylish resident’s home than a store. The warmly-lit Vintage Beyond, which has opened up as a fresh addition to the city’s design scene, features architectural furniture and couches in statement colours fit for a magazine cover. … Continued
Hailing from Boston and Tokyo, on opposite sides of the world, it was fate that Brenna Flaherty and Kota Sato met in Toronto as professional dancers in the National Ballet of Canada. Now, the soloists will have the chance to demonstrate their synchronicity in not only love but onstage in the upcoming performance of Alice’s … Continued
