There is magic happening at Woodbine this weekend. When the Queen’s Plate gets underway and the pageantry of the racing day is upon us, there is something special in the air. Now, when royalty is actually on hand for the occasion, it is the stuff of legend. The Queen’s Plate was inaugurated, with royal blessing, … Continued
Justin Stein, a jockey in this year’s Queen’s Plate race, has been around the (Woodbine) block more than a few times. Since the start of his career in 2004, he’s had over 1,280 career wins, including a 2012 win at the Queen’s Plate aboard Strait of Dover. A seasoned professional, he even retired in 2016. … Continued
When COVID first hit, summer camps went from an integral part of many childhoods to a non-essential service. It was a sudden shift that left children and parents wanting for the sense of community and inclusivity camp experiences provide. Today, summer camps in Ontario are at the mercy of the shifting landscape of the pandemic. … Continued
Coming off the heels of World of Barbie, the immersive, interactive experience where you can explore the life of Barbie at Square One, a Toronto-based cruelty-free and vegan brand is taking things one step further. The new Barbie X Hilary MacMillan collab is making your dream closet a reality inspired by everyone’s favourite [plastic] fashion … Continued
Toronto has been showing off its acting chops on Netflix this week ever since Wedding Season arrived on the streaming service. The movie, which is currently one of Canada’s top 10 most popular movies on Netflix, was filmed in the city and a few other places in Ontario – but it was Toronto’s Avenue Diner … Continued
Summer in the city just got a lot tastier with Summerlicious. From Aug. 12 to 28 you can enjoy three-course prix fixe menus at more than 200 restaurants in Toronto at six price points for lunch or dinner. We know, we know – with so many options to choose in a rich culinary city like … Continued
There’s a new retreat in town, and it comes with door-to-door transportation, extreme safety precautions and acres of Ontario countryside – but don’t book those vacation days just yet. This retreat is for dogs only. Wild Dogs is a cabin and forest retreat co-founded by partners Joe Rutherford and Tyler Macdougall. Located in Uxbridge, the … Continued
Long lineups, staff shortages, lost luggage, cancellations. Over the last few months, Toronto Pearson International Airport has been plagued by a sea of challenges; so bad, in fact that the city recently earned the dubious honour as having the worst airport in the world for flight delays. The 2022 summer season was supposed to be … Continued
Hidden down a private crescent driveway, graced by a canopy of trees and romantic ivy that climbs the limestone exterior, 16 Hedgewood Rd. is unbelievably enchanting. Situated above the Hoggs Hollow neighbourhood in North York and literally overlooking the Hollow itself, this six-bedroom, nine-bathroom French countryside-inspired estate is listed for $9.195 million. The elegant foyer … Continued
If you’ve ever had the chance to try food in the States, odds are you’ve been blown away by portion sizes and just how many options exist. But now, U.S. eateries are invading Toronto and are giving you a chance to try American staples North of the Border. Here are four restaurants which have recently … Continued
With the never-ending flow of concerts reaching a new peak this August, people’s love for vintage band T-shirts is through the roof. Toronto’s concert scene this summer has been especially good for those still listening to their favourite bands from the ’80s. To make sure concertgoers look as fly as possible for the shows, here … Continued
Toronto is experiencing a sudden surge in a brand new market. No, it’s not high fashion labels, and no, it’s not another coffee shop. Filling the streets of Toronto are exotic snack shops looking to feed off your desire for exclusive items and unique food. These snacks are treats from all over the world that … Continued
