By Ron Johnson
Legendary Toronto musician Neil Young is set to return to Toronto this summer as part of his highly anticipated Love Earth world tour. Fans can catch Young at Budweiser Stage on Aug. 17, where he will be joined by his band, The Chrome Hearts. As one might recall, the last time Young played the Bud … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The music of The Tragically Hip, one of Canada’s most iconic musical groups, will be featured in a new musical production. Producers David and Hannah Mirvish and Michael Rubinoff have announced It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken, a new production featuring the band’s iconic songs, set to debut in 2026. With a book … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is back for its 18th edition, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best summer music festivals of the year. From Sug. 1-3, Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau will be the site of a festival that has become the place to be for many Toronto music lover thanks to an … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After years of discussions about high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City (with worries that these plans would lead to little to no results), Prime Minister Trudeau just announced plans for ‘Alto’, a high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. This rail network is expected to transform the megaregion, which is home to 18 … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is full of oddities, one of the many charms of the city. Take vending machines, for example. We don’t just have snack machines. We have ones that offer up everything from vinyl records to tattoos. These unusual vending machines have become a part of the city’s quirky culture, offering an alternative to traditional vending … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sure, it’s bitterly cold and even more snow is on the way, but one sure way to melt away the winter blues is by planning for an epic summer of music festivals. To help, here is a list of what we know about five awesome summer music festivals near Toronto and one in Alberta that … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The rebuild is apparently over early as the Toronto Raptors are bringing in a brilliant scoring threat and saying goodbye to one of their only true hometown players. The Raptors landed a seriously talented basketball player in Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown, Scarborough’s own Kelly Olynyk as well … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto actor Humberly Gonzalez, a graduate of the venerable Canadian Film Centre, continues her rise in television with a leading role in the highly anticipated Star Trek: Section 31, now streaming on Paramount+. The film, which premiered on Jan. 24, sees Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, navigating the shadows of Starfleet’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-born music icon Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, had a rough acting debut in the universally panned HBO-TV series The Idol. But, the acclaimed musician is back and in seriously good company for a new project. Tesfaye will make his big-screen film debut in Hurry Up Tomorrow, a psychological thriller hitting theatres across … Continued
By Ron Johnson
From an exploration of singing in ‘The Wolf in the Voice’ and the joys of Kumail Nanjiani to music legend Jack White and a festival of bold theatre at Rhubarb!, there is something for everyone this month. Here is a carefully curated list of the 12 big tickets in Toronto this month. Jack White The … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s been a long-and-winding road since the days when Tom Green was humping moose on MTV and getting fired by Donald Trump for a drinking binge with Dennis Rodman. Green escaped Hollywood after more than two decades and squirrelled away on a farm he bought in the Ontario wilds. But, being Tom Green, he made … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Country superstar Keith Urban is performing a last-minute very intimate show at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern on Monday night, offering fans a rare opportunity to see the massive artist up close. Urban announced the surprise show on his social media accounts, and tickets went on sale Friday through his official website. They are likely already … Continued
