By lindsaylow
Toronto-based artist Jason Loo’s life is not unlike that of Lucas Barrett’s, the protagonist from his highly successful comic book series The Pitiful Human-Lizard. Barrett is a thirty-something Toronto office clerk by day and a crime-fighting superhero (albeit a struggling one) by night. Loo’s 9-to-5 gig is as a library children’s programmer, and he spends … Continued
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Getting tired of March and looking for something to brighten your weeks? Add Streets Of Toronto’s new weekly Toronto quiz, Do You Know T.O.?, to your schedule! Each Wednesday, we’ll be sharing five Toronto-based trivia questions for you to answer, from history to sports to current events. Try to guess the answers to these questions … Continued
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The Porter is a new eight-episode fictional drama now streaming on CBC-TV. The show is inspired by real events and will celebrate the lives, stories, and achievements of the Black train porters and their families in the early 1920s who played an essential role in forming the many Black communities across Canada — including across … Continued
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What is the most notable change you’ve seen since you, Vince Carter and company set the city on fire back in the ’90s? The enthusiasm and the support was always there, it’s always fun to play in Toronto. Now fans know the NBA game more, the culture, the players. There’s more knowledge. But with that … Continued
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A production company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, has purchased the Regent Theatre in Toronto’s Davisville community and hopes to return it back to its former glory. Terra Bruce Productions purchased the Regent for $7.4 million and plans to use the space for live theatre — the venue’s original use when it first opened in … Continued
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That the most popular export from Montreal to Toronto was started by two sisters and specializes in unique salads speaks volumes to how one-of-a-kind these salads are. With funky, flavourful dressings and concoctions unavailable elsewhere — sister Rebecca Wolfe’s favourite is the Wolfe, with Parmesan, toasted walnuts and avocado — Mandy’s, owned and operated by … Continued
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From Elora’s newest spa to Tweed’s one-couple resort, paradise is just a few hours’ drive from the GTA. We rounded up seven of the best weekend getaways you’ll want to escape to this year — whether you’re seeking a stylish spot with retro decor, high-end spa, or a quiet place where you can get back … Continued
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Getting the February blues and looking for something to brighten your weeks? Add Streets Of Toronto’s new weekly Toronto quiz, Do You Know T.O.?, to your schedule! Each Thursday, we’ll be sharing five Toronto-based trivia questions for you to answer, from history to sports to current events. Try to guess the answers to these questions … Continued
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Gold medallist Tessa Virtue has spent the past couple of decades delivering big Olympic moments. Now she’s joined the CBC broadcast team to witness and bring new stories to us. We are here for it. Streets of Toronto asked Virtue about her new gig, and what it’s like to not be competing for the first … Continued
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Stella, the Italian word for “star,” is a perfect name for a new project between one of Toronto’s busiest restaurateurs and acclaimed chefs. With this amount of foodie star power, it’s no wonder the collaboration is set in Los Angeles, California. With a shared background and connection to Italian cooking, Janet Zuccarini, CEO of Gusto … Continued
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It has been reported that one of the original investors in Sea-Hi Famous Chinese Food may be considering a reopening. The report suggested that the new location will be on Steeles Avenue. Below is our article from when they sadly announced they would be closing after 65 years. Let’s hope the report turns out to … Continued
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Hundreds of new restaurants have popped up in the city since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While indoor dining remains temporarily closed, plenty of restaurants are offering take-out, as well as “dine-in” options on their heated patios. We recruited Toronto’s best chefs and asked them a simple question: what’s on your 2022 must-try list? … Continued
