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It has been 10 years since Sarah Harmer released her last album, so when word of a new record and a cross-country tour broke, it was pretty exciting. Now, things have changed. We still have a fantastic new album, but the tour will have to wait. In the meantime, the incredible performer will be hosting … Continued
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When it comes to the Canadian comedy scene, Emma Hunter has become quite the familiar face, with roles on TV series such as The Beaverton, Mr. D and Spun Out. She also hosted the game show Pop Quiz with Devon Soltendieck. Now Hunter steps into another hosting role, this time on CBC’s new series Fridge … Continued
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Smokeshow BBQ and Brew is bringing Memphis-style BBQ and live music to midtown. The new joint at Mount Pleasant and Eglinton promises weekend rock and roll acts paired with inventive gastropub-meets-smokehouse fare like flatbread pizza with BBQ pork. In addition to a full-size in-house smoker, the restaurant uses a hand-smoker to smoke dishes like onion rings … Continued
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Hamilton After premiering off-Broadway in 2015, becoming the hottest ticket in New York City and garnering a slew of awards along the way, the song-and-rap musical Hamilton is set to make its Toronto debut on Feb. 11, 2020. Hamilton is a musical about Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of America. The production drew … Continued
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THE JUDGES: Pictured above: Suresh Doss, Joanne Kates, Pay Chen, Jacob Richler, Vijaya Selvaraju, Renee Suen, Amy Rosen, Karolyne Ellacott, Jacky Yoh, Solmaz K. Not pictured: Corey Mintz, Sara Waxman, Caroline Aksich, Michelle Jobin A donation has been made to the North York Harvest Food Bank to acknowledge the contributions of our judges to this … Continued
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Mount Pleasant has a new destination for southern Italian cuisine and great wine with the opening of Balena. Helmed by chef Roberto Granata, who previously led the kitchens at Il Fornello and Mela, the restaurant focuses on ever-changing daily meat and fish dishes, along with classic pastas and shareable snacks. Darna Middle Eastern Kitchen is now … Continued
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In the improv comedy legend’s latest gig Hyprov, audience members undergo hypnosis and join Colin Mochrie onstage to do improv. We chat with Mochrie before the mayhem ensues come Jan. 24 at the Meridian Arts Centre. So what is hyprov? It’s the melding of hypnosis and improv. And how did this idea originate? The hypnotist … Continued
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The luxury market in ski country is exploding as more and more city folk from Toronto head to the hills for glam vacation retreats and weekend homes. Here are three stunning multimillion-dollar homes a short drive from the city. LUXE LAKESIDE VIEWS With Calabogie Lake in the backyard and just 10 minutes from Calabogie … Continued
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The Fairmont Royal York is getting into the festive spirit with a pop-up bar called The Thirsty Elf. Featuring holiday-themed cocktails curated by the hotel’s director of mixology, Rus Yessenov, the bar is taking over the former York Station space on the hotel’s MM level. Get ready to don your yuletide best (the hotel recommends … Continued
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The comedian Lilly Singh rose to fame as a YouTuber and is now the host of ‘A Little Late with Lilly Singh’ BY DAN RODO, YOUTUBER & MUCH CREATOR Lilly Singh is an anomaly. To this day, there are very few creators who are like her. She’s still pulling in a million views per video … Continued
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The filmmaker Ellen Page’s documentary ‘There’s Something in the Water‘ explores environmental racism and was released at TIFF in September BY MARK RENDALL, ACTOR For as long as I’ve known her, Ellen Page has always been a very caring and courageous person. To take on difficult issues and to try to effect positive change in … Continued
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The athlete Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam BY PATRICIA HY-BOULAIS, FORMER TENNIS CHAMPION What Bianca Andreescu is doing — at 19 winning the Rogers Cup, winning the US Open — is absolutely mind-boggling because she just blew everything up. I know Bianca quite well because she and my daughter … Continued
