This month, a rare books Instagram shop called Bellwoods Books, which has gained quite a following for its collection of antique and vintage books, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location — in the basement in another book shop that is quite new to Toronto. Flying Books also began as a pop-up of its own, a … Continued
With just over a week left of Halloween season, you might be wondering how to make the most of it. Luckily, Toronto is full of scary, creepy and ghostly events to give you a good haunting before Oct. 31! Here are nine thrilling and chilling Halloween events happening in Toronto, from haunted tours to spooky … Continued
If you’re a fashion lover, it’s hard not to let the shows and movies we love dictate what we wear next. Jeremy Allen White had his moment in the menswear world for his perfectly tailored white T-shirt from The Bear. Succession was practically a trend in itself, sparking the rise of so-called “quiet luxury.” And … Continued
Whether you’re a ghost hunter or just someone looking for a bit of a scare, Ontario seems to be bustling with paranormal activity of all kinds. This Halloween, take a local road trip to one of the spookiest haunted inns and hotels in Ontario. These three locations are home to local lore about forlorn lovers, … Continued
Most of Toronto’s real estate community will recognise the names Odeen Eccleston and Lamont Wiltshire — but now, more Canadians will get a chance to look into the lives (and relationships) of the duo’s real estate empire. The founders of the Wiltshire Eccleston (WE) Group will be hitting the screens on CTV with the debut … Continued
The term “ad idem” refers to a business law phrase in which everyone in a collective group agrees on the matters at hand. Toronto may have a secluded and sporadic view of the fashion scene, but one viewpoint is clear: The city is in ad idem on Adidem Asterisks being Toronto’s next streetwear empire. The … Continued
Kevin Hamdan can read your mind. His social media pages — where he’s racked up almost 700,000 followers on Instagram and 1.7 million likes on TikTok — are filled with videos of the mentalist stopping people in the streets of Toronto, asking them to think of a name or a memory before seemingly reading their … Continued
Last month, two new boutiques moved into Rosedale. Homewares store Urban Island Official is bringing handcrafted linens, kitchenwares and gifts made by Sri Lankan artisans to the neighbourhood, while jewelry shop Augustina Boutique will be the new go-to spot for unique accessories. Although these niche shops can be a hit or a miss in other … Continued
Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s new advice columnist and was an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: My best friend started dating this guy she’s liked for a long time. They seemed good together, until we all went to this party and … Continued
Whether you’re the kind of person who thinks fall is the greatest season of the year or the kind who shuts yourself inside the minute the temperature drops below 20 degrees, it’s undeniable – fall in Canada, with the red and gold colours that take over the landscape, is pretty beautiful. While there might not … Continued
Darlene Downey and Nathan Gorr, owners of Downey’s Farm, know a thing or two about Halloween. A fourth-generation family farm, they’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pumpkinfest this year. Ontarians swarm to the farm every year to see thousands of pumpkins, explore the Boo Barn and puzzle through a corn maze. Now, the pair share … Continued
Pull up your socks and lace up your running shoes – it’s time for Rally in the Ravine, presented by Concord, in support of North York General Hospital! The event on Oct. 14 will feature a 1 km, 5 km and 10 km run and a kids mini rally, plus great food, vendors and exciting … Continued
