Author: Ron Johnson

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after a huge win over the New York Yankees last night in the Big Apple. The team announced that Blue Jays tickets for their ALCS home games will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Toronto holds home-field advantage for the … Continued

For a decade, Toronto mentalist Jaymes White has been giving the city goosebumps with his immersive séances in some of its most historic and, reportedly, haunted spaces. What began as a one-off experiment has turned into a Halloween-season staple in the city — a theatrical and real experience that blends history, mystery, and a touch … Continued

One of Toronto’s most iconic rock bands, Rush, is reuniting for a North American tour that includes two nights Toronto. The 2026 tour will be the band’s first since the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Surviving members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson made the announcement at a private event at the Rock & … Continued

With his trademark wit and sharp eye on Canadian life, Rick Mercer is hitting the road this fall for a coast-to-coast Stand-Up for Canada tour, and we caught up with him ahead of the Toronto stop on the tour on Oct. 3, at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. What inspired you to launch this coast-to-coast comedy tour … Continued

In one of those Toronto moments, our homegrown Grammy-winning R&B artist Daniel Caesar surprised fans on Saturday with a free pop-up concert in the heart of the city at Trinity Bellwoods Park. At around 3 p.m., Caesar posted a cryptic Instagram story that simply read: “Toronto. Trinity Bellwoods. Five o’clock.” That was all it took. … Continued

Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada. It’s a day that honours the lost children and the survivors of residential schools in Canada, as well as their families and communities. It’s a day to wear the colour orange, which begins with the story of Phyllis Webstad, … Continued

The hottest shows in Toronto this month include the return of Ryan Reynolds, Talking Heads icon David Byrne, Icelandic-Chinese musician Laufey, Nuit Blanche and much more Festival of Authors The Toronto International Festival of Authors runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 at Victoria University with more than 100 conversations, masterclasses, talks, and readings, featuring authors … Continued

With his trademark wit and sharp eye on Canadian life, Rick Mercer is hitting the road this fall for a coast-to-coast Stand-Up for Canada tour, and we caught up with him ahead of the Toronto stop on the tour on Oct. 3, at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. What inspired you to launch this coast-to-coast comedy tour … Continued

Neil Young is turning 80 this November, and some of Canada’s most beloved musicians are coming together to mark the milestone in true rock ’n’ roll fashion—on stage at Massey Hall. On November 12th, the legendary Toronto venue will host NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and His Music, with a lineup stacked with talent. … Continued

Seth Rogen may be a West Coast kid at heart, but last night at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, all of Canada was cheering him on. The actor, writer, and producer walked away with some of the night’s biggest prizes as his comedy The Studio made history with 13 wins overall — the most ever … Continued