By Nisean Lorde
As Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman enters the final season of his five-year, US $110 million deal he signed with Toronto (a contract that helped reshape the team’s rotation heading into 2022), he’s become noticeably reflective about what comes next. This week in Dunedin, Fla., the Jays right-hander didn’t exactly dismiss the idea that his … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Kensington Market is about to lose one of its most recognizable food counters. After 35 years of feeding the neighbourhood, Jumbo Empanadas, the tiny Augusta Ave shop known for its Chilean comfort food and massive empanadas, is preparing to say goodbye as owner Irene Morales looks to lease the space. The loss is a major … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Most Torontonians cringe (just a little) when someone hits Toronto with a hard second “T,” and Raptors star Scottie Barnes just proved it. In a now-viral moment from NBA All-Star Media Day, Barnes paused an interview after a reporter pronounced the city’s name in a way that sounded very, well, not-from-here, hitting it with the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Geary Avenue has quickly become one of those Toronto streets you can spend an entire afternoon on, wandering through an epic indie food scene, lively patios, cafés and warehouse-style art spaces (it’s no wonder it was recently named Toronto’s coolest neighbourhood). And next month, the neighbourhood is getting an extra dose of creative love in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
With FIFA World Cup 2026 landing in Toronto and Vancouver this summer (June 11-July 19, 2026), demand for stays in host cities is already surging, with Airbnb searches for stays up about 80% year-over-year for trips around match dates. Now, Airbnb is offering a new cash incentive to convince more people to list their homes. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If your commute could use a little more of a plot, Toronto’s busiest transit hub has transformed into a browsing spot for readers who like their stories either heart-fluttering or hair-raising (or perhaps a bit of both?). Hopeless Romantic Books and Little Ghosts Books have teamed up for a limited-time pop-up that puts romance and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For years, cauliflower and kale were the only vegetables that mattered. It was everywhere— mashed into rice, charred into steaks, even posing as pizza crust. But in 2026, the spotlight has finally shifted to cabbage. It’s cheap, it’s remarkably good for your gut, and it actually holds its own under a high-heat grill. Here are … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A popular fast-casual Japanese chain known for its handmade, Sanuki-style udon noodles and made-to-order kake-dashi bowls is about to open its first Toronto location. And it’s been a long time coming. We first reported on Marugame Udon last fall as one of the hottest international brands to watch in the city, and we now know … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A full moon isn’t the only celestial phenomenon Torontonians have to look forward to this year. The city’s most photogenic sun alignment takes place this Sun, Feb 15, 2026. It’s called Torontohenge: the moment when the setting sun lines up with the city’s east-west downtown street grid, sending a straight beam of light down between … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Millennials are about to embark on a nostalgic journey, as one of the most recognizable pop icons of the 2000s hits the road this summer. Hilary Duff will be travelling the world — including Toronto — on The Lucky Me Tour, marking her first major global headline run in almost 20 years. The tour will … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most talked-about “tiny restaurant” concepts may have shut down. Com Nuoc was a Vietnamese takeout spot operating out of a red shipping container in Riverside, and it now appears that the Queen St E eatery has closed just months after debuting in July 2025. While there’s been no public statement confirming the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Fans are convinced that Drake has teamed up with McDonald’s for a major campaign. Over the past few days, posters featuring the McDonald’s branding alongside Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) owl have been spotted around Toronto, stamped with the line “Where Night Owls Land” and a launch-style date: “Coming 2.17.” As of publication, there has … Continued
