By Ron Johnson
The analog revival is alive in Toronto, which is home, for example, to a growing number of silent book clubs and reading parties. These events offer a new way for book lovers to connect without the pressure of traditional social events. These gatherings combine the simple pleasure of reading with the community feeling of meeting … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For thousands of Torontonians, summer just isn’t summer without a blanket, some cushions, a picnic dinner or glass of something special to go along with Shakespeare performed beneath the trees in High Park. Now in its 43rd season, Canadian Stage’s Dream in High Park is one of the city’s best cultural traditions, introducing generations of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Potato chips have gone full-on foodie with the return of the popular Miss Vickie’s Ristoranti Series, a limited-edition collection inspired by signature dishes from Toronto’s Pizzeria Badiali, Vancouver’s Ask For Luigi and Montreal’s Nora Gray. What happens when three of Canada’s hottest Italian restaurants trade pasta and pizza for potato chips? We gathered the masses … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A Unionville heritage home is currently on the market for $3.88 million, and it comes with quite the claim to fame. The massive property at 31 Victoria Ave dates back to 1875, spans approximately 2,840 square feet and sits on a 66-by-132-foot lot overlooking a ravine and river, but people are paying more attention to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Long thought of as the quiet cousin to big and brassy Rosedale, the Summerhill nabe is finally coming into its own, attracting some of the city’s top chefs and fashionistas to a quiet strip of Yonge that is not going to stay quiet for much longer. Shuck the status quo Summerhill is waking up thanks … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Tennis Canada just unveiled its entry list for the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto, and it’s stacked: 72 of the WTA Tour’s top 75 players are set to compete at Sobeys Stadium next month! World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads a field packed with almost every top women’s tennis player in the world, including … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto may be done hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, but the city is definitely not done watching. The World Cup quarterfinals are here, and Torontonians have some huge games to watch over the next few days. Two of the biggest matches will be France and Morocco face off July 9, at 4 p.m., after … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s hidden underground history will meet one of the city’s emerging music artists as Fox Revett is set to take over one of the city’s most mysterious, dare we say haunted, spaces. On July 20, Revett will stage the first immersive concert inside Lower Bay Station, the long-closed subway platform beneath Bay Station that has … Continued
By Ron Johnson
People remember different players for different reasons. Some, for highlight reel dunks that seemed inhuman, some for ‘The Shot,’ that lead to a very big trophy. For others, for Kyle Lowry in particular, it was for a relentless work ethic, for ending up on his rear-end after taking yet another charge, dropping dimes, or making … Continued
By Ron Johnson
We just crawled out of a heat wave, and the final full month of summer is already around the corner (yup, so soon). The forecast for next month? Toronto could be in for hotter-than-usual weather, but you’ll want to keep an umbrella nearby. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s latest seasonal forecast for July, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sneaky Dee’s has been saved by the condo development wrecking ball, preserving a bit of Toronto lore in the process. But, how many even know how the venerable nachoteria got its name? Well, the name dates back almost four decades to when the original restaurant opened in 1987 across Bloor Street from the legendary Honest … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Redevelopment plans for a downtown Toronto property that is home to the long-running music venue Sneaky Dee’s have been withdrawn, saving the iconic bar from demolition. The application was part of a big redevelopment proposal for the College Street site, but according to a CBC report, it was “bungled” after adjacent property details were incorrectly … Continued
