By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s pop-up scene is about to get a little more gothic. Over a century and a half after Edgar Allan Poe’s death, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is bringing some of his most beloved stories off the page and onto the stage. Guests can expect a four-part immersive evening filled with storytelling and themed drinks … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17, this year, so no parade-weekend overflow but tons of places to throw back a Guinness or two. Whether you’re looking for a heritage tavern with live bands or a queer-friendly Village party with green beer from brunch onward, here are the top five Irish(-ish) spots to celebrate … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Bayern Munich’s 6-1 Champions League win over Atalanta BC in Bergamo on Tuesday took an unsettling turn for Canadian soccer fans when Alphonso Davies was helped off the field in visible distress. The Edmonton-born star covered his face with his shirt as he left the field, and looked a bit tearful on the sidelines as … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Your next trip to the Toronto Islands could come aboard a ferry with a name chosen by the public. On Wednesday, the City opened online voting to name two new fully electric ferries that will join the Toronto Island fleet; these are the first new ferries the system has added in more than 60 years! … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most rarefied tasting-menu rooms, helmed by two of the world’s most esteemed chefs, appears to be entering a new era. The restaurant formerly known as LSL at 2066 Avenue Rd in North York is rebranding as Onze. “Onze means ‘eleven’ in French. 11 seats. 11 Moments,” the restaurant wrote as part of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
March Break is here and an indoor water park is a great option for Toronto and area families. The weather has been a bit all over the place lately, making indoor water parks feel especially appealing. Whether it’s a rainy spring weekend or a frigid, icy day, these indoor parks are typically open year-round and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s spring entertainment calendar just picked up another marquee moment: actor and producer Malin Akerman is set to receive the IMPACT Award at this year’s The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada event, taking place May 28, at The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto. Organizers announced the honour this week as part of the third annual Canadian … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has long been fertile ground for restaurant entrepreneurs, producing chains that began as single neighbourhood shops and grew into recognizable brands far beyond the 416. A recent Instagram post by Toronto Business Forensics analyst Alex Kouba highlighting major franchises with Toronto roots got us thinking — so we took a closer look, fact-checked the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Mississauga’s Ridgeway Plaza has long been one of the GTA’s most talked-about food destinations, but it has now officially landed on the global stage. In a recent feature, The New York Times framed the west-end plaza as an unlikely suburban nightlife hub — a place where late-night eats, culinary tourism and neighbourhood tensions all collide … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Springtime in Ontario is about to get a whole lot sweeter. The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026, bringing a full day of pancakes, maple taffy, wagon rides, live music, shopping and sugar bush tours to the Waterloo Region town! The event is recognized by Guinness as the world’s largest single-day … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s central waterfront could eventually get a much flashier front door for visitors arriving by sea. On March 5, the Toronto Port Authority issued a Request for Proposals for a firm to prepare a business plan for a new multi-use Marine Terminal at the Yonge Street Slip, a move that signals the start of a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto might have felt almost springlike over the weekend, with the city hitting 17.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday, topping the previous record for that date of 17.2 C set in 1860, but the city is heading back into much colder territory in the days ahead. According to Environment Canada, Toronto’s forecast will drop from 13 … Continued
