By Ron Johnson
Just after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, two individuals in hoodies broke into Capra’s Kitchen, located at 1834 Lakeshore Rd. W., taking the restaurant’s safe in its entirety. Capra’s kitchen, along with many local supporters, reposted the surveillance cameras from inside the office, as well as the parking lot. The alleged robbers were seen wearing hoodies, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
On Wednesday morning, Toronto Maple Leafs great Börje Salming announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS. Salming was a Leaf from 1973 to 1989, playing out nearly his entire career in a blue and white sweater. “I have received news that has shaken my family and me,” wrote Salming, in a prepared statement. [instagram_embed … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If you’re looking for an adventure that’s a bit off-the-beaten-path, there are some pretty impressive caves you can explore that are within a few hours of Toronto. Whether you’re a serious caver or an amateur spelunker looking to venture underground for the first time — and you’re not claustrophobic, afraid of the dark, or have … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Danforth’s local fishmonger, Hooked, now offers an in-store fish-and-chips counter with savoury take-out food. Sailor’s Fish and Chips opened recently with little-to-no publicity, making it an “if you know, you know” kind of spot. The owners of Hooked, Laura Cleland and Sean Kinghan, love the community and wanted to leverage the high-quality fish they … Continued
By Ron Johnson
International pop star Shawn Mendes has cancelled the remaining shows of his Wonder World tour amid “mental health concerns.” More than 70 shows have been cut due to this decision, including two in Toronto on July 31 and Aug. 2. Earlier this month, Mendes opted to postpone the tour for three weeks, telling fans that … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Raptors just announced the signing of Spanish basketball player Juancho Hernangomez and the city is expressing an inordinate amount of excitement for a journeyman baller who hasn’t managed to stick with an NBA team in his short career. Why? Because this particular journeyman is better known as Bo Cruz, the character he played … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If you’re unsure about what’s an acceptable amount to tip your waiter, one Toronto bar is doing the guesswork for you — and it’s got some people seeing red. Recently, a post surfaced on Reddit detailing how one patron’s visit to an undisclosed Toronto bar turned into “the worst tipping option experience” of his life. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Right in time to kick off the summer, Italian soccer star Lorenzo Insigne has officially arrived in Toronto. Rumours started swirling earlier this year after a report in the Guardian noted that Insigne agreed to a deal with Toronto FC and would join the hometown side this summer. He officially arrived to the city, surrounded … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After a three-year hiatus, the annual Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association’s (CCYAA) ‘Celebrity Classic’ returns on July 9 at the University of Toronto Goldring Centre. Celebrity Jeremy Lin will host this year’s basketball game with proceeds benefiting the CCYAA’s new community center and the Lin Foundation. Lin is joined by superstars Hasan Minhaj and Simu … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour , a.k.a. legendary rapper Chuck D, has a connection to Toronto, and it’s not just the multiple times he’s played in the city, or the connections he’s fostered over the years with the local hip-hop community. It runs all the way back to the naming of Public Enemy’s seminal album It Takes … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Public Library is a pretty amazing group that continually adapts to the times, and adding Ontario Parks passes to its list of offerings is another example of its creativity and excellence. Anyone with a TPL card can now reserve an Ontario Parks pass, a vehicle permit, which can be borrowed for a week … Continued
By Ron Johnson
“When you’re from Scarborough you are taught that good things are not for you. Stability is not for you,” said award-winning author Catherine Hernandez, who appears at Toronto’s Word on the Street festival running June 11-12 at Queen’s Park. Hernandez went on to beat the odds — and then some. Her ambitious debut novel, Scarborough, … Continued
