By Ron Johnson
Everywhere you look, Toronto is getting crowded — parks packed, patios full, and a little peace and quiet is now much harder to come by. Private clubs seem like a good answer, but most come with a steep price tag and a side of aura farming that some consider a little off-putting. The good news? … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Therme Canada is releasing a design update for its waterpark and wellness facility on the West Island of Ontario Place. The plans, developed by Toronto architecture firm Diamond Schmitt in collaboration with Therme ARC, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), STUDIO tla, and Trophic Design, outline a combination of indoor recreational facilities and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Everyone has a favourite song to be included on a Toronto summer playlist. It depends on your era, your musical leanings and sometimes just those memorable experiences that can only happen here. But, we decided to cross eras, mash up genres and come up with what we, absolutely and in the most subjective way possible, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If you’re dreaming of a refreshing escape without leaving the city or dropping a wad of hard-earned cash, there’s a new wave of watery shared experiences waiting for you—by land or by lake. Thanks to innovative sharing platforms, you can enjoy everything from boating to backyard pool parties without the commitment (or cost) of ownership. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of Ontario’s most popular music festivals is about to light up the shores of Lake Couchiching starting today. The Mariposa Folk Festival returns this weekend, July 4–6, to Tudhope Park in Orillia, for a milestone event marking its 65th anniversary. Steeped in musical history that extends back to Toronto and shaped by generations of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For renowned author and playwright Emma Donoghue, The Wind Coming Over the Sea is more than a new play—it’s a personal, musical excavation of immigration, longing, and love, brought to life on the Blyth Festival stage in its world premiere this summer. Running June 26 to August 12, the production marks a major new work … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival will take place from July 2–13, 2025, featuring more than 100 shows sprawled lovingly across 22 venues. This unique and captivating celebration of performance arts will showcase everything from Canadian musicals and dramatic theatre to dance, comedy, and puppetry. Want to check out the next Kim’s Convenience, or Drowsy … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The giant inflatable couches are returning to the Distillery Historic District this weekend to mark the return of the annual Lavazza IncluCity Festival. Running from June 27 to July 20, the open-air film festival is set to transform the Distillery into a hub for movie lovers. But this year there is a bit more star … Continued
By Ron Johnson
In a week when Canadians could use some distraction from global conflicts, Trump, ongoing economic concerns and a global climate crisis, the country has been blessed with a new and truly ridiculous cultural moment: Drake has started a beef with Jagmeet Singh. Yes, that Jagmeet Singh — the former Federal NDP leader, part-time TikTok heartthrob, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s harvest time, farm stands and markets are overflowing with vegetable abundance. And there is no place better to embrace all that is fresh and delicious in Ontario than Norfolk County. Nestled along the north shore of Lake Erie in southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is transforming into one of Canada’s most exciting agritourism destinations. Spanning … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods Park will come alive with song, dance—and even a few dogs—on June 10, as two of the city’s most enjoyable musical acts are teaming up for a surprise outdoor performance. The mass choir/singing phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! and Toronto’s reigning kings and queens of the cover band scene, Dwayne Gretzky, will be … Continued
By Ron Johnson
This year’s NBA Finals, which get underway on June 5, will make Canadian basketball history. For the first time ever, both teams—the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers—feature point guards from the Greater Toronto Area. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), who was born in Toronto and grew up in Hamilton, and Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers), … Continued
