By Nisean Lorde
This is an official heads-up for breadstick lovers: Olive Garden is coming back to Ontario. The first new Olive Garden restaurant will open in the GTA at Vaughan Mills, followed by a second location in Ottawa’s Westboro neighbourhood, and both are expected to open this summer! If nothing else, there’s a clear nostalgia factor at … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ghadir Meat & Restaurant has built a loyal following around its full-service meat-market-and-restaurant serving classic Lebanese and Middle Eastern faves, but there’s a whole other reason to pull up: a “hidden” fish market tucked toward the back of the space! If you typically only order a shawarma and bounce, you might miss the sizable seafood … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The landscapes in Ontario transform into picturesque winter wonderlands filled with snow-covered forests and frozen lakes when the cold weather hits, providing magical backdrops for snowshoeing and skiing! So, bundle up and check out these conservation areas and nature reserves for the most amazing cross-country and snowshoeing adventures across the province. Algonquin Provincial Park The … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Blue Jays fans barely had time to shake off the Kyle Tucker gut punch before the next one landed. Multiple reports say longtime Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is headed to New York, agreeing to a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets. Bichette’s exit comes after he turned down the Jays’ one-year qualifying offer of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Yesterday, the buzz around the Toronto Blue Jays’ pursuit of star outfielder Kyle Tucker hit a new level after MLB insider Jon Heyman suggested a deal could be close. But, Tucker instead signed with the Blue Jays’ rivals from California, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old star has agreed to a four-year, $240-million contract with … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re looking for a rare Ontario getaway that’s big enough for modern museums and galleries, yet still full of historic landmarks and natural scenery, then head to Peterborough (aka, the “the gateway to the Kawarthas”). The city is nestled along the Otonabee River and Little Lake, about a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto, and pairs … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto could see up to 40 cm of snow today in what’s expected to be the city’s biggest storm since 2022. Environment Canada placed the city under an Orange Warning (Snowfall), urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and brace for major disruptions throughout the day. “Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Our favourite restaurateur-actor-celeb chef is cooking up something new for Canada. Matty Matheson has created a Canada-exclusive KFC menu scheduled to drop on January 19! Right now, we don’t know exactly what will be on the menu, just that it’s part of a broader North American push toward warm, value-driven comfort food (but, looking at … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re craving a small-town day trip that feels like it was built for a cute holiday rom-com, Millbrook is the move. This tiny village in Cavan Monaghan is about 15 minutes southwest of Peterborough (about a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto) and has a picturesque downtown core that looks more like a storybook village: think … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Crumbl is known for its rotating menu of rich, gooey, delicious cookies wrapped up in iconic pink packaging, and now the chain says doughnuts could eventually be on the menu, too! In a statement shared with PEOPLE on Monday, a Crumbl spokesperson said the company is “excited to be testing doughnuts as part of the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Big changes are officially on the way for Rouge Beach and Marsh, and they’re about to change how Torontonians explore the area. On Monday, the federal government announced a $9.47 million contract to revitalize this part of Rouge National Urban Park, with a focus on habitat restoration, safer access and more visitor-friendly infrastructure. According to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Dubai chocolates are yesterday’s news; the latest dessert trend is Dubai Chewy Balls! Scroll through your Insta feed, and you’ll likely spot videos of cocoa-dusted, pistachio-stuffed treats getting pulled apart for maximum stretch. These sticky, marshmallow-wrapped chewy balls (built around pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi) are going viral in South Korea, and they’ve now hit … Continued
