By Nisean Lorde
A Toronto Redditor probably came up with one of the most ingenious (and crowd-sourced) ways to find the cheapest beer spots in Toronto. Two months ago, Redditor Joshua Buxton shared an indexed map called “Toronto’s Taps” that he created on Google Maps. The map highlights Toronto’s best bars and corresponding prices of the cheapest beer … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of the joys of the holidays is browsing through festive Christmas markets for unique gifts for loved ones, and there is no better holiday market in the city than the stunning Distillery Winter Village. But, getting there, finding parking and not getting lost in the throngs is an anxiety-inducing experience. While some may consider … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
What are the holidays without the enchanting glow of dazzling lights to admire? It’s even better when these magical displays are part of a performance! This season, check out these stunning holiday light shows and festivals in and near Toronto. Illumi, Mississauga View this post on Instagram A post shared by illumi Toronto … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
After temporarily closing the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in June to address an operating deficit, the team behind North America’s largest documentary festival is resuming programming this month as part of a limited reopening. Throughout the closure, the movie house at 506 Bloor St. W. has been temporarily leasing out its space to other … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Japanese baseball pitcher Ayami Sato has made history by signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs (no, not the NHL team, but for the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) — an independent pro league based in Ontario), becoming the first woman to play professional baseball in Canada! MAPLE LEAFS MAKE HISTORY! The Toronto Maple Leafs are honoured … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
With the cold weather setting in and a huge dump of powdery goodness north of the city, ski season is just around the corner! You don’t have to travel across the country to experience great skiing, Ontario boasts some extensive terrain just outside the city. Sure, there might be a liberal use of the term … Continued
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Kendrick Lamar just announced that he’s going on a Grand National Tour with SZA next year, and he’s even making a pit stop on rapper Drake’s home turf in Toronto. Lamar will perform at the Rogers Centre on June 12, 2025, and fans seem super excited. Presales begin tomorrow, Nov. 4, with general public ticket … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Even though Pascal Siakam is now playing for the Indiana Pacers, he’s still showing Toronto some love! The former Raptors star is in the city this week as the Indiana Pacers face off against Toronto on Tuesday evening. Prior to the game, Siakam made a special appearance at the Humber College campus basketball court to host … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This Giving Tuesday, it’s time for Torontonians to give back! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, people worldwide are encouraged to celebrate generosity and to give back in whatever ways they can (for example, through donations or volunteering) as part of a global movement dubbed ‘GivingTuesday’. It falls on the Tuesday following the American Thanksgiving and … Continued
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The Eras Tour is officially over in Toronto and the numbers are rolling in. According to data from Canadian commerce provider Moneris, during the 10 days surrounding Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour performances at the Rogers Centre (Nov. 14-16 and 21-23), spending in downtown Toronto increased by 45 per cent week-over-week, with a 49 per cent … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Jack Armstrong is well-known as a broadcaster for the Toronto Raptors, but he also recently ventured into the beer industry by collaborating with Ontario-based brewer IX Poets to launch Buzzer Beater beer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IX Poets Brewing (@ix_poets_brewing) The clear, crisp beer with 5.6% alcohol content … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Winter is the perfect time to go hiking! In addition to admiring breathtaking snow-covered landscapes, trekking through a serene winter environment can calm one’s soul (bonus: as there won’t be as many visitors compared to summer and fall seasons, it’s the perfect opportunity for a little solitude). Thankfully there are quite a few parks and … Continued
