By Nisean Lorde
Legendary Britpop band Oasis has added a second Toronto date to their highly anticipated 2025 North American reunion tour due to what they’re calling “phenomenal demand.” This tour marks a huge comeback for Noel and Liam Gallagher, who last played together before their infamous 2009 split. Though the brothers have been performing Oasis hits at … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Just a short drive from Toronto, the Frontenac Arch, a 1-billion-year-old granite land bridge connecting the expansive Canadian Shield terrain across southeastern Ontario to Upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains, can be found nestled within the majestic Frontenac Arch Biosphere. The United Nations previously named this area one of the most significant landscapes on earth as … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Pop star Shawn Mendes recently opened up about his past relationship (and breakup) with former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello. The Pickering-born singer-songwriter, 26, began dating Cabello, 27, in July 2019 before they split in November 2021. The couple reconciled in 2023 but split up again later in the year. Mendes spoke about the “brutal” … Continued
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The Michelin Guide recently announced its 2024 restaurant selection for Toronto, but this year it expanded its reach beyond the city, awarding stars or recognition to a few restaurants outside of Toronto proper. Toronto (including the surrounding region) now holds 15 one-star restaurants, two green-star restaurants, and one two-star Michelin-rated restaurant—and you don’t have to … Continued
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Toronto’s Gardiner Museum will reopen next week! The museum closed back in July as part of the first phase of the Museum’s $15.5 million construction project, but the doors will reopen on Oct. 7 (except for the ground-floor galleries). A major portion of this project is being funded by a $9-million donation from The Radlett … Continued
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Canadian singer Nelly Furtado just announced that she’s performing a show at The Great Hall in Toronto on Friday, and best of all— it’s free! “This one’s special,” the singer, who is based in Toronto, wrote in an Instagram post on Friday afternoon. “@amazonmusic’s first city session in Toronto? I’m honoured. Join me as I … Continued
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Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil is only 24 — a time when most people are only beginning their careers. But the three-time Olympic medalist, who made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, is officially retiring from competitive swimming. The London, Ont. resident made the bittersweet announcement to Instagram on Thursday. “I have always wondered what … Continued
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Live Nation Canada has unveiled plans for a temporary seasonal outdoor concert venue — Rogers Stadium will have a capacity of 50,000 and will open at the former Downsview Airport in June 2025. The giant open-air stadium, which will be strategically positioned on 44 acres of land at the north end of the former airport’s … Continued
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Shawn Mendes has announced a special concert at Massey Hall on Nov. 25 as part of his For Friends & Family Only concert series, where the singer performs in more intimate venues. The Canadian singer-songwriter will perform every song from his upcoming new album Shawn live during this one-night-only show. This more intimate tour structure … Continued
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Sabrina Carpenter is currently in Toronto as part of her Short N’ Sweet concert tour. The pop superstar will perform at Scotiabank Theatre tonight, but prior to her performance, the singer is taking time to explore the city — including making a pit stop at Kops Records on Queen Street West, one of the city’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Swifties (including Toronto city councillors!) are gearing up for Taylor Swift to perform in Toronto for six nights this November as part of her Eras Tour. Each show is expected to draw in about 50,000 people, including thousands of tourists from out of town. While many Toronto hotels are looking at ingenious ways to market … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s Kensington Market has been named one of the world’s best foodie finds, according to a recent study that looked at TikTok data. The study, conducted by hotel chain Premier Inn, analysed TikTok hashtag data for 151 food markets across six continents to discover the most popular street markets across the globe. According to the … Continued
