By Nisean Lorde
The Toronto Zoo will soon welcome a special new resident: a two-month-old blind baby moose! The calf, named Cedar, was rescued earlier this month by 269 Animal Rescue on a rural road in Hawkesbury, Ont., near Ottawa. Volunteers took Cedar to Holly’s Haven Wildlife Rescue, where he spent the past three weeks receiving veterinary care. … Continued
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Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand has dropped a new piece of shapewear—this time for your face. The Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap is made with “collagen yarns” and secures with Velcro straps at the crown and nape of the neck, promising soft jaw support for daily use. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This year’s August Civic Holiday falls on Monday, Aug. 4, and what better way to celebrate than by watching an amazing fireworks display? Here are some of the best spots to catch fireworks near Toronto this long weekend. Canada’s Wonderland Spend your day on roller coasters and then cap your evening with a custom-designed fireworks … Continued
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Katy Perry is heading to Toronto next week as part of her Lifetimes Tour, but the 40-year-old pop star took a break from the stage to go on a dinner date with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (and apparently, there were fireworks). The duo was spotted at the upscale Montreal restaurant Le Violon on Monday … Continued
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It’s the August long weekend! Monday, Aug. 4 is a civic holiday known as Simcoe Day, in honour of John Graves Simcoe, the founder of York (now Toronto). Thankfully, many city attractions will remain open on Monday, including the CN Tower and the Toronto Zoo. Still, some businesses won’t be operating as usual. Here’s a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The August long weekend runs from Aug 2–4 this year, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate across Ontario! From rib fests and night markets to beach parties along the northern shore of Lake Erie, here’s a roundup of some of the best festivals to check out this Civic Holiday weekend. July 31-Aug 4: … Continued
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Toronto’s most popular end-of-summer tradition is just around the corner, but it could get a little pricey if you want to go in style. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is rolling out a CNE VIP Experience, but it’ll set you back $1,800 plus fees and taxes, bringing the total to $2,047.51 (or about $511 per … Continued
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The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is just around the corner, and one of the projects that will make millennials feel super nostalgic is a documentary on the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi, starring Toronto-based rapper (and former Degrassi: The Next Generation star) Drake, aka Aubrey Graham. Degrassi: Whatever It Takes is … Continued
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This summer, Toronto is packed with food festivals that will tempt your taste buds from the very first bite, whether you’re craving Caribbean street food or Asian night market snacks! Here are 22 must-visit food festivals to mark on your calendar this August. July 31-Aug 4: Toronto Caribana View this post on Instagram … Continued
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow honoured Scarborough-born R&B singer The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, with the Key to the City on Saturday ahead of his highly anticipated concerts at the Rogers Centre (the first of which took place on Sunday). To mark the kickoff of the Toronto leg of his tour, Chow officially proclaimed July 26–27, … Continued
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One of Toronto’s most popular summer events is marking a major milestone. The Toronto Chinatown Festival returns this August to celebrate its 25th anniversary, promising two days of cultural performances and mouth-watering street food in the heart of Chinatown! The festival was launched in 2000 and celebrates the culture, history and businesses of Chinatown, so … Continued
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You don’t need to head to the Caribbean to enjoy a white sand beach vacation. Ontario has freshwater shores surrounded by stunning white sand beaches that make for a perfect summer escape! Here are some must-visit spots with scenic charm. Saugeen Beach View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lilian? (@lilianlinnnnn) … Continued
