By Nisean Lorde
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you might have noticed your feed flooded with content from 2016! The nostalgic wave has us all recalling our fave trends, tracks and looks from a decade ago, so Streets of Toronto decided to jump in. Here are 13 moments from 2016 that basically defined the city’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s about to experience a fiery new Lunar New Year event. Fire Horse Club is a free five-day art-and-culture pop-up landing at Cry Baby Gallery next month, featuring a preview of new work from a local artist and some major prizes. Fire Horse is an aptly named event: it’s a rare zodiac alignment that occurs once … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Big Trouble Pizza is getting ready to serve its last slice in Toronto. The popular Geary Avenue restaurant, which is known for its cheesy, signature pies and gooey smash burgers, announced that it’ll be closing at the end of the month. “After 8 years, Big Trouble Pizza will be serving its last slice on Saturday … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A new sandwich shop just opened up in Toronto’s east end, and it’s quickly becoming the go-to spot for big, messy bites loaded with house-made extras. Hot Mess is the first permanent venture from If I May Hospitality, helmed by sommelier Lee Stein, with Chef Steven Kasprowicz (best known for The Eat Locker). The menu … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The GTA is heading into a real deep-freeze this weekend. A polar vortex carrying some of the world’s coldest air is coming to Ontario according to The Weather Network, making this weekend potentially the coldest stretch in years for parts of the province. In Toronto, we’ll be reaching lows that could be the coldest since February … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s newest pro team just put a big red circle on the calendar! The Toronto Tempo have announced their inaugural regular-season home opener for Friday, May 8, 2026, when they’ll host the Washington Mystics at Coca-Cola Coliseum as part of the WNBA’s opening night slate. It’s a milestone moment not just for Toronto, but for … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Robbie Burns Day is just around the corner! January 25 marks the birthday of Scotland’s national poet, who’s best known for poems and songs that are still sung centuries later (Auld Lang Syne, anyone?) In Toronto, it’s the perfect excuse to turn a long winter week into something distinctly Scottish, especially when it comes to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has one of the largest Persian diasporas in the world, which means you can find traditional Persian cooking all over the city. Indulge in everything from sizzling charcoal-grilled skewers to fragrant saffron rice flecked with dill, as well as slow-braised stews that taste like someone’s auntie simmered them all afternoon! Here are eight Persian … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Ottawa Senators are getting in on the Heated Rivalry hype. The official team shop is selling jerseys featuring the names and numbers of the Crave mega-hit’s fictional stars, Shane Hollander (#24) and Ilya Rozanov (#81). The team sold out of the jerseys at Canadian Tire Centre ahead of last Saturday’s game against Montreal, but … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you need an excuse to do Prince Edward County in the dead of winter, mark the Drake Devonshire’s Barn Burner to your calendar. The waterfront hotel in Wellington is bringing the event back on the night of Feb. 28, 2026, marking the sixth year of the Barn Burner! It runs from 7 p.m. to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Muskoka is typically seen as a June-to-August vacation destination, but there’s one spot in cottage country that might make you want to head north when the weather is cold. Huntsville is nestled in the northern part of Muskoka, and during winter, the town flips from cottage country to a cinematic winter wonderland, filled with lights … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’ve sworn off Winterlicious because the menus feel a bit watered down, here’s your reason to come back this year. Toronto’s annual winter culinary festival runs Jan 30 to Feb 12, 2026, with three-course prix-fixe menus across the city (dinner tiers range from $25 to $75). While some diners have complained about limited menus … Continued
