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Vacations take on a different meaning during the winter, with people often opting for warm and tropical destinations to escape the weather. But there are plenty of ways to enjoy the best that winter has to offer (namely, those incredible views) for those looking for a short trip away from it all. Start the new … Continued
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Christmas and holiday markets in Toronto this year are sure to dial up the festive spirit as the cold weather takes hold of the city. Get ready for plenty of mulled wine, wood-burning fires and gourmet treats. And lineups. While the Distillery District’s Winter Village may have started this festive trend, it’s become so popular … Continued
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Safe, regulated, and fair Canada, a country of wonderfully diverse peoples and delightfully varied environments, has a special love affair with a somewhat unexpected pastime. If you are a Canadian, you might not even realise that it is surprising, but few countries have the same relationship with gambling that Canada has. Sensible and pragmatic Ontario’s … Continued
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Toronto is a city filled with vibrant businesses — stylish shops, cool concept stores, unique food delivery services and so much more. But it’s also worth noting that more than a few of the city’s most innovative companies are headed by mothers and daughters. In honour of Mother’s Day being around the corner, here are … Continued
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Spring has sprung, and the weather is already looking up, giving us something to look forward to as we head into May. While flying somewhere warm in the meantime as we wait for summer temperatures sounds tempting, there’s plenty to enjoy during the spring right here in Ontario. We should be thankful we live in … Continued
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Whether you’re hunting for a show-stopping artisanal egg or a perfectly tempered bar made straight from the bean, these Toronto chocolate makers are raising the bar on Easter indulgence. With locally-crafted treats that are as beautiful as they are delicious, consider your holiday cravings officially covered. David Chow’s artistic approach View this post on … Continued
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For those of us not blessed with the culinary skills of Martha Stewart (but want our families to think we are), there are plenty of places in the city that can turn you into a Thanksgiving pro. Here are five spots where you can grab Thanksgiving dinner in Toronto. The Drake The Drake’s Get Stuffed … Continued
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Thanksgiving has been a longstanding tradition in Canada. But as the ongoing issue of systemic racism demands we think critically about our own actions while the climate emergency asks us to consider the planet in all that we do, perhaps it is time to consider whether or not our current traditions demand a rethink. Thanksgiving … Continued
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Chester Brown’s graphic novel Paying For It is a Toronto classic, born in the vibrant 1990s when the city was finding its edge. Sook-Yin Lee, an iconic Toronto artist and former VJ at MuchMusic in that beloved era, was right there with him. Now, she has adapted this provocative comic novel into a film, set … Continued
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To celebrate Star Wars Day, otherwise known as May the 4th, here is a throwback to the time we interviewed Toronto actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. The beloved actor is also a serious Star Wars super fan, and the interview includes references to Lee landing a role on the second season of Star Wars spinoff series … Continued
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Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau releases her new book, Closer Together, on April 23. It’s about her life, her journey of self-discovery and how to live authentically in an increasingly stressed out world. Streets of Toronto spoke with Grégoire-Trudeau about the book and her life since recent events. You had a big change in your own life in August. … Continued
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Big Brother Canada is back this month premiering on March 5 on Global and StackTV. Along for another wild ride is legendary host and executive producer Arisa Cox. Big Brother Canada isolates individuals from the outside world and immerses them in a fully monitored house documenting their every action. It’s a curiosity to some, a … Continued
