By Ron Johnson
When the city was looking to promote laneway suites across the city as one way to help with the housing crisis, one slice of Toronto was allowed to opt-out and laneway homes are still not permitted in the area bounded by Avenue Road, the Canadian Pacific (CP) Limited rail corridor, Yonge Street, Rosedale Valley Road, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-based singer-songwriter, Teagan Johnston (formerly known as Little Coyote) is set to release her debut full-length record Sentimental Ballad on April 29. The songs found on Sentimental Ballad are described as “strong and powerful while also holding space for softness and vulnerability. Combining Teagan’s delicately detailed piano playing with lyrics full of love and longing, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Fabulous Toronto band Broken Social Scene helped define a musical generation, and it is back for more. The indie rock band helped make the city the centre of the musical universe when it burst onto the, ahem, scene back in the very early 2000s. Helmed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, the band was, and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Things just keep getting better for Jeopardy! contestant Mattea Roach. On Monday night’s episode, the 23-year-old tutor from Toronto, beat out a college instructor and a marketing manager to secure an impressive five-game winning streak. To date, she’s raked in a total of $117,200 USD (about 147,00 CDN), and is eligible to play in the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With an expansion already in the works, the popular Village of Yorkville Park is also getting kitted out with even more tables and chairs to maximize the sunny season in the upscale nabe. After a lengthy lockdown, spending time outdoors has become increasingly popular and essential – especially for urban dwellers with limited access to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Although some experts suggest the impact on the housing crisis will be minimal, the federal government looks to be moving ahead with a ban on foreigners buying real estate in Canada. The move is part of a $10-billion housing plan that is included in the federal budget set to be tabled April 7. There will … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Cowboy Junkies are a legendary Toronto band that has been crafting a long and enchanting musical legacy that dates back to the early ’80s when Michael Timmins and Alan Anton convinced fellow Timmins siblings Margo and Pete to join their fledgling band. Now, 17 original albums later, the band just released Songs of the Recollection. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of Toronto’s most esteemed commercial art galleries, Mira Godard Gallery, is celebrating six decades in the biz with an anniversary exhibition aptly called ‘Sixty Years,’ opening on April 23 and showing until Aug. 6. Heralded as “a tireless advocate of contemporary Canadian artists,” and “a major formative influence on the visual arts in Canada” … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of the city’s most iconic and storied bands, Blue Rodeo, was set to rest on its rather sizable laurels. But, the pandemic hit, and the fellas did something they haven’t done in a long time. Rest. And, like musical magic, the songs started to come. The band’s first new album in five years, Many … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Taking place April 5-7, acclaimed local chef and Food Network Canada star Suzanne Barr is doing a three-day collab with Toronto restaurant Osteria Du. The ticketed event is a celebration of the release of Barr’s new cookbook. The pop-up event includes a nine-course dinner, a copy of Barr’s new book, an excerpt reading from the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Common Deer is a four-piece Toronto band led by Sheila Hart on vocals with Adam Hart (guitar, synthesizer), Liam Farrell (percussion, samples), and Connor Farrell (bass). After a couple of highly regarding EPs, the band’s debut album, Maximalist, is officially out April 1. The record tackles a range of raw and honest themes, from mental health, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of the city’s most beloved and homegrown music and arts festivals, Field Trip, will return to its old stomping grounds at Fort York and Garrison Common this summer for a one-day event on July 9. The music festival will feature headliners Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats along with a wonderful lineup of performers … Continued
