Author: Nisean Lorde

Toronto is celebrating the end of August with an all-out folk celebration on the Toronto Islands! The Toronto Folk Festival will take over Ward’s Island on Saturday Aug. 23 and Sunday Aug. 24, transforming the Wards Island Association (WIA) Pavilion (20 Withrow St) into a hub for music, dance, and community connection. Of course, the … Continued

Comedian Ricky Gervais is taking in the sights in Toronto ahead of his sold-out “Mortality” world tour stop at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday evening. Earlier this week, he shared pics of the city to his 4.5 million+ followers, including a snap of a tree-lined pathway on the Toronto Islands, which he captioned, “I think The … Continued

Taste of the Danforth has been quietly cancelled again, marking the second year in a row without the iconic three-day Greektown festival. Once a summer staple since the mid-’90s, it last ran in 2023 after pandemic cancellations in 2020 and 2021, and another in 2022. The cancellation sparked somewhat of an outcry across social media, … Continued

On Monday, Hot Docs announced that the sale of its historic building at 506 Bloor St W closed last Wednesday, but the organization will continue programming and operating its year-round cinema at the location. The transaction includes a multi-year lease so the non-profit can maintain its documentary screenings, special events and community programming in the … Continued

With less than a year until Toronto welcomes the world for FIFA World Cup 26, FIFA has officially opened applications for what will be the largest volunteer programme in the tournament’s history! As of Monday morning, anyone interested can apply at fifaworldcup.com/volunteers to join a once-in-a-generation community helping to deliver the biggest FIFA World Cup … Continued

Toronto may be a hub of multiculturalism, filled with diverse pockets of Jamaican, Italian, Greek, and Chinese culture, but it lacks a dedicated Spanish district. In comes Serge Ibaka. The former Toronto Raptor star teamed up with Madrí Excepcional, a premium Spanish-inspired beer, to put the spotlight on the city’s hidden Spanish treasures. The result … Continued

Toronto is often ranked as one of the most pet-friendly cities in Canada and the world! This is particularly due to the city’s off-leash dog areas, which allow pups to run around, meet new friends and enjoy mental stimulation outdoors. Toronto currently has 84 off-leash areas (not all allow commercial dog walkers, but a lot do). … Continued

Tonight is the Weeknd’s final performance at the Rogers Centre as part of the Toronto leg of his sold-out “After Hours Til Dawn” tour. While the Scarborough-born R&B singer is one of the most-streamed artists in the world, he hasn’t forgotten his Toronto roots. According to a recent CBC report, The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, invited youth … Continued