By Ron Johnson
Think the mayoral election and the ramshackle state of the TTC are a tragedy in the making? So does local performance group Opera Revue who just released a hilarious three-minute mock-opera on the plight of the weary transit commuter. Seizing the opportunity to inject some humour into the election season, Opera Revue, has unveiled their … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Summer in the city is around the corner, and with it comes an explosion of incredible events that will keep you entertained throughout June. Enjoy all the fun, art, music, and culture, with these five can’t-miss festivals in Toronto next month. Luminato Immerse yourself in the vibrant Luminato Festival in Toronto, a captivating celebration of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto artist Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is set to star in a new HBO drama series called The Idol and with that news comes word that he might be ready to take a hiatus from his chart-topping music career. The Idol will premiere on June 4 on HBA and Crave here in … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A community garden oasis was destroyed by Toronto Community Housing staff, and local residents are angry and are demanding answers from the city of Toronto. The once-stunning garden was created over a number of years by Brian Gorrell and another resident of 133 Broadway Ave. One resident, Tom Cohen, described it as “the only real … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Yesterday, Gordon Lightfoot, an absolute legend of Canadian music, passed away and the entire country, led by a parade of musicians influenced by his work, is in mourning. “It is with profound sadness that we confirm that Gordon Meredith Lightfoot has passed away. Gordon died peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 730 p.m. at Sunnybrook … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Drake has recently expanded his It’s All A Blur tour by adding 12 fresh dates, which include two shows in his hometown of Toronto. The rapper will perform at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 5 and 7. While the rapper is scheduled to perform across North America during the summer, some of his concert dates have … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Nick Nurse is no longer the coach of the Toronto Raptors. The announcement of Nurse’s dismissal came just before Raptors head honcho Masai Ujiri was scheduled to hold his year-end media session. “The decision to make a change like this is never arrived at easily or taken lightly, especially when it comes to a person … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Hangar District, Toronto’s first neighbourhood soon to arrive on the massive Downsview Airport lands, is generating some buzz about the building to come by hosting Drive-In Downsview: A Pop-up Film Experience, every weekend in May. “After the success of past outdoor activations, including Play on the Runway, the festive Light Up Downsview drone show and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
CTV is announcing that the daytime series The Marilyn Denis Show will conclude at the end of this season with the final episode set to air on June 9. “Hosting a national television show has been a career highlight, and such a rewarding and fulfilling chapter in my life, but after more than three decades … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Craig Pike founded the very popular and tasty Craig’s Cookies 10 years ago, but that is just one chocolate chip-sized part of a rather large story. There’s that time he was studying jazz saxophone at university before contemplating the idea of becoming a Catholic priest before moving to Toronto to take up, of course, acting. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A new Barbie trailer is out for what is shaping up to be the hottest movie of the summer and with it, a new rivalry is set to play out between two Kens with deep Toronto connections pitted against each other. Now that more trailers and clips have been revealed it looks like Toronto superhero … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Yes, the Rogers Centre now boasts a funky new outfield standing area for Jays games, but one of the most unique locations to watch the game is still from the only hotel in North America located inside a major league stadium. With the Toronto Blue Jays home opener just around the corner on April 11, … Continued
