By Ron Johnson
What is it with Toronto and old warehouse and manufacturing districts: Distillery, Geary Lane, and the list continues with the up-and-coming Bermondsey neighbourhood. Yes, you know, the one with that Peak Freans cookie factory and outlet that always smells so good. Classics and Creatives This wonderfully offbeat little industrial pocket is tucked between the Don … Continued
By Ron Johnson
In a festival-like atmosphere in downtown Toronto crowds gathered outside the Delta Hotel where a certain soccer team from Portugal is staying. And, amongst them, was football royalty: Cristiano Ronaldo. The superstar—one of the most-followed people on social media with hundreds of millions of Instagram followers—arrived in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Portugal’s FIFA … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Robbie Amell stars in the offbeat sports comedy Racewalkers, arriving in Canadian theatres July 10. Born and raised in North York, Amell is best-known for his stint at TV’s The Flash and as Nathan Brown in the Prime Video series Upload. Amell also trained with Olympic bronze medallist Evan Dunfee and Canada’s national race … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Looking for a culinary roadtrip? Elora is become something of a foodie destination and it just got a little better with the impending arrival of Foxy’s Tapas, Cocktails & Bodega with Michelin-trained chef Miles Pundsack-Poe at the helm. Set to open on Aug. 1, Foxy’s will be located inside the very swanky and historic Ayrshire … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Billie Eilish is in Toronto working on a new film directed by Toronto’s Sarah Polley, and local actors could be cast as background performers. The Grammy-winning singer is starring in a new adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s classic novel The Bell Jar. The project—working under the title Intel Pink—began shooting on June 29 and is expected … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 38th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival is back in the city and running June 30 to July 12. The festival serves as the city’s ultimate showcase for indie theatre and live performance. This summer, the festival expands significantly with 123 distinct shows sprawled across 27 vibrant venues citywide.Here are 10 exceptional productions we are incredibly … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Yes, the Beach neighbourhood is overrun this time of year, but we’ve got options. And one of them is Kingston Road Village. Beach crowds too much, try strolling up through the drop-dead gorgeous oak-filled Glen Stewart Ravine, which drops would-be upper beachers at Balsam and Kingston. Cross the road for a coffee and pastry at … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Stratford Festival is one of the largest classical theatre festivals on the planet featuring the works of the great William Shakespeare. But, with all the new musicals and whizbang new works growing in popularity at the festival on the Avon River, can it still do the Bard justice? Well, in two short words: Helleth … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Tempo is already a popular team in the WNBA, and it is only season one. So much so that ESPN is announcing a new documentary series on the rise of the team and Ryan Reynolds is involved. Setting the Tempo is a four-part ESPN Originals production that will go behind the scenes of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is getting a surprise pop-up dose of new music this evening as multi–JUNO Award–nominated alt-pop band Valley are set to perform an intimate set on Ossington in support of their new single “Vending Machine.” The show will take place on June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at 229 Ossington Ave. The band—Rob Laska (vocals, guitar), … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sophie Powers is already a star, she’s just waiting for a moment. And that moment might be at the Garrison tonight as she headlines a Billboard Canada showcase as part of the North by Northeast musical festival. Before that happens, this morning, she’s been scrambling trying to track down some new gear for her show … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A local beer league softball team got an unexpected ringer in the lineup at a recent game in Newmarket when none other than former Toronto Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson showed up. The Brew Jays, a recreational team, invited Donaldson to play after one of the team’s players sent him a message on the team’s … Continued
