By Ron Johnson
The highly anticipated SummerSeries is set to return to Trillium Park at Ontario Place this summer, offering a season filled with free, family-friendly activities from July 13 to Sept. 1. This year’s event lineup promises an exciting blend of live music, arts, culture, and dance, all curated by local organizations. The series kicks off on … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Actor Zachary Quinto, best known for his portrayal of Spock in the J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot films, is being called out as a bad customer by the people behind the social media account of the restaurant Manita. In a story on the restaurant’s Instagram account last night, Quinto was put on blast for his … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A remarkable new bronze sculpture by the internationally acclaimed artistic duo Gillie and Marc has arrived in Toronto’s Entertainment District. Unveiled at David Pecaut Square, the piece, titled “He Was on a Ride to a Safer Place,” will be on display for the next year, spreading messages of equality, acceptance, and conservation. Gillie and Marc … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Muskoka is a challenging place to open a restaurant, the season is short, the customers are fickle, and local food purveyors are few and far between. But, every season, brave chefs and restaurateurs, many from Toronto, set up shop. Some survive, some don’t. That’s what makes the long-standing Muskoka favourites when it comes to casual … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As the warm weather arrives, so does the anticipation for another season at Canada’s Wonderland. This iconic amusement park, located just north of Toronto in Vaughan, promises excitement, nostalgia, and plenty of new adventures for both returning guests and first-time visitors. With the departure of a beloved ride and the introduction of new attractions, here’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The anticipation is building as iconic American chain Shake Shack confirms its arrival at one of the city’s busiest intersections, Yonge and Dundas. And, it’s creating a special Canadian menu item to celebrate. Shake Shack will introduce the Maple Salted Pretzel Shake. This offering blends Shake Shack’s velvety vanilla frozen custard with the rich essence … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Making movies must run deep in the Cronenberg clan DNA. First, the legend himself, David Cronenberg, followed by son Brandon, and now daughter Caitlin just released her first film, Humane. Humane is playing at the Fox Theatre on April 26 and 28 and other cinemas. There are three film directors in your family now. What’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
More than a dozen years ago, a group of people were stuck for 24 hours in a Tim Hortons outlet in Sarnia, Ontario. As they scarfed down sweet treats to stay alive, one of the last things going through their minds was likely, ‘hmm this would actually made a super-good, like, musical I think.’ But … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Although 420 has lost some of its counter-culture glamour since legalization, it is still a fun day to celebrate the simple pleasures of cannabis, if that’s your bag. To that end, here’s our list of the top dispensaries in midtown Toronto for all your celebratory needs. CanaCulture Cannabis Store, 914 Eglinton Ave. W. Owned and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is getting a new summer live music venue with the launch of a new concert series at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium, formerly Rexall Centre amongst others at York University. The series kicks off on June 27 in the most Canadian of ways with a performance by the Barenaked Ladies and will feature a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With Ossington Avenue getting crowned one of the coolest streets in the world, you might be thinking of taking a trip there to see what the fuss is all about. Last fall, Lowest of the Low released a new album, Welcome to the Plunderdome. Anyone familiar with this iconic Toronto band knows of the magical … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Shrouds, the latest cinematic offering from celebrated Toronto director David Cronenberg, is slated for its world premiere at the upcoming Festival de Cannes. The film, boasting an ensemble cast including Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, and Sandrine Holt, will later make its debut in Canadian theaters. Renowned for his distinctive storytelling, Cronenberg wrote … Continued
