By Nisean Lorde
There’s only a few more days left of summer, but before you head out to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage or soak up the scenery in an autumn-inspired day trip, make sure to check out these must-see/do events in Toronto while the weather is still relatively warm. Spirits of the Distillery Tour Okay, so Halloween … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Parts of Southern Ontario might have a chance to see the Northern Lights on Monday! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) has forecasted that geomagnetic storms could possibly be seen across parts of Canada on Monday as well. “Periods of G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storms are likely on 16 Sep … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
On Thursday, the Michelin Guide revealed the most outstanding hotels in Canada according to their new Michelin Key distinction (and quite a few Toronto hotels made the list). The Michelin Key was announced earlier this spring — while the Michelin Star distinction recognizes restaurants worldwide for outstanding cooking, the Michelin Key recognizes hotels for outstanding stays. Just … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Halloween is slowly creeping up, and to help Torontonians celebrate, a vintage bar in the West Queen West neighbourhood will be transformed into the spooky Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up next month. The Black Lagoon — a renowned pop-up cocktail experience that offers spine-chilling, immersive fun— is expanding to 35 markets this year throughout North America, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The list of premium Toronto restaurant bathrooms just got bigger! A toilet paper brand recently inducted three more Toronto restaurants to the ‘Cashmere UltraLuxe Bathroom Guide’, an exclusive ranking of some of the most luxurious restaurant bathrooms in the city. The latest bathroom inductees are located at Mott 32, Blue Bovine, and Daphne (all within the core of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) unveiled their new Toronto Sceptres logo yesterday…and fans have noted that it looks somewhat familiar to a logo Taylor Swift bore in one of her videos a decade ago. The emblem combines the initials “T” and “S” to represent Toronto Sceptres, with a sceptre motif to evoke power, reflecting … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival officially kicks off today and that means celebrities will be strutting the red carpet at movie premieres as well as checking out local restaurants. This year’s A-list is expected to include 700+ celebs, including actors, directors, musicians, and other notable figures in the entertainment industry. Here’s a list of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
With Labour Day weekend officially over, Torontonians are gearing up to embrace the cooler weather and warmer colours of the autumn season! While the city’s tree canopy typically changes colour in mid-September during cooler temperatures, reports suggest that deciduous tree leaves have already started changing colours in some provincial parks across Ontario due to the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
There are a few more weeks left of the summer, and if you’re looking for the perfect getaway while the weather is still relatively warm, then check out the township of Uxbridge — home to the new Urban Provincial Park. This year-round day-use park is about 50 km (or an hour’s drive) from the busy … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The 2024 Paralympics Games in Paris officially kick off today! With more than 4,400 athletes competing in 549 medal events and 22 sports, 10 athletes from Toronto are expected to shine. Here’s who (and what) you can expect: Sheriauna Haase Sport: Para Athletics The 17-year-old will make her Paralympic Games debut this year in Paris! Watch … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This year has been (and still is) filled with celestial events, from the upcoming full moon Supermoon to this past spring’s Great North American solar eclipse and a planetary parade that was more than two centuries in the making! Before the summer ends, try visiting one of these spots relatively close to Toronto to stargaze, connect with nature, and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A new community farmers’ market is coming to downtown Toronto this month, but this one’s different from the other markets in that patrons pay what they can. Dixon Hall’s ‘Our Fair Share’ — in collaboration with FoodShare’s Good Food Markets and other food security organizations — is launching a sustainable pay-what-you-choose (PWYC) farmers’ market that … Continued
