By Nisean Lorde
A cult fave piece from everyone’s favourite hockey romance series, Heated Rivalry, is officially becoming reality, and it’s doing some good along the way. Pre-orders for a limited edition fleece jacket inspired by the hit series will begin on June 3 through the Province of Canada website, with 10 per cent of net profits supporting … Continued
We all know that summer is all about picnics, but this June, a one-of-a-kind outdoor spread in Toronto’s east end will allow you to forgo the usual sandwiches and fruit trays and dig right into dessert! The Toronto Cake Picnic is hosted by Muslim Girls Toronto and Sugarush Desserts, and will bring guests together at … Continued
By Ron Johnson
So, the Prohibition era is (thankfully) behind us, but Toronto is still keeping that jazzy, speakeasy spirit alive with hidden bars, where part of the fun is simply finding the place. The latest is Bar Bokeh, a new tucked-away cocktail destination on Queen Street East that’s bringing moody lounge energy to Leslieville. The bar is … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Dupont Street is already packed with hidden gems, but a new Friday-and-Saturday lunch pop-up tucked into a laneway in the Junction Triangle is serving a very specific kind of comfort food: fish finger sandwiches, grilled sausages and classic chip butties. Ferdi’s Foods opened earlier this month in the space behind Mattachioni on Dupont St, just … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Forbes just released its 2026 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, and while the ranking is packed with global sports giants, there’s only one Canadian in the top 50 (and yes, he’s from Toronto). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander landed at No. 24 on the annual list, with Forbes estimating his total earnings at USD $69.3 million ($39.3 … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We still have a few more months before the CNE arrives, but in the meantime, Torontonians can enjoy a modern twist on a classic summer carnival extravaganza. One of Toronto’s biggest neighbourhood street festivals is coming back next month, bringing a full-on carnival setup to Eglinton Ave W. And best of all: admission, kids’ rides … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A popular Toronto comedy theatre could be getting a new home in Mirvish Village Toronto’s small theatre scene could be getting a major funding boost, but this time inside the newly redeveloped Mirvish Village. City Council is considering a motion this week that would release $440,000 to help Bad Dog Theatre Co. turn raw space … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Looking for the best new restaurants in Toronto this week? The city’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are eight new spots worth checking out. From a hidden Japanese noodle counter tucked inside a coffee shop on Dundas West to a theatrical dinner-and-show destination in Markham, the city is offering plenty of fresh … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Mirvish Village is already shaping up to be one of Toronto’s biggest new neighbourhood hubs, with restaurants, a massive food hall and restored heritage buildings all coming together at the former Honest Ed’s site. But one of the most interesting pieces of the project has only recently been announced. The laneway that runs through the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For anyone near the waterfront this weekend, the sight of canoes moving through downtown will be hard to miss. But behind the fun is a simple idea that has carried one Toronto charity for 60 years: every child deserves the chance to belong. Amici Children’s Camp Charity is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, while … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Jen Agg is headed to the Food Network in a new ‘Restaurant: Impossible’ spin-off Toronto restaurateur extraordinaire Jen Agg is one of the city’s most vocal (and fabulously unfiltered) restaurateurs, so it’s only fitting that her next project is taking her to the small screen. In an Instagram post Thursday morning, Agg announced that she’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Opinionated About Dining just released its 2026 list of North America’s top restaurants, and Ontario had a huge showing! Five Ontario restaurants landed in the top 100, including three from Toronto. At No. 21, Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station is the top-ranked Canadian restaurant on the list. This 42-acre culinary oasis, which also topped … Continued
