By Ron Johnson
Haynes Kent’s passion for surfing began with an eight-month stint in Australia, where he hit the waves almost every day and gained an appreciation for the sport. Although his original plan was to attend teacher’s college when he moved back to Toronto, he decided to forgo that option in favour of focusing his efforts on … Continued
By Ron Johnson
North of Brooklyn pizzeria, which already has numerous outlets on the west side of the city, is planning on opening a new shop on the other side of the Don River at the corner of Danforth and Greenwood. A new liquor licence application submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario indicated a new … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-based designer Jay Cheng started Jaycow Millinery in 2004 after building connections and a reputation for years in the fashion and design industry in Hong Kong. Cheng’s hats are handmade artisan hats made of felts and fur felts. The thoughtfully constructed hats, Cheng says, typically take about a week to make but an additional three … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The National Ballet of Canada has cancelled the remainder of its 2020-2021 season including the world premiere of Swan Lake scheduled for this coming March. Karen Kain, artistic director of the ballet, and executive director Barry Hughson made the announcement this morning due to the “ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition that … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With modified stage two restrictions still in effect, Toronto restaurants are getting creative in a desperate attempt to keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic. General Manager of Amsterdam Barrel House in East York, Matt Peacock says that based on the recent encouragement of Mayor John Tory to “get creative” with outdoor dining setups, their … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With indoor dining, gyms and galleries on hiatus and the weather cooling down, fun weekend activities seem to be few and far between this fall. But don’t despair — luckily there’s a new heated patio in town dubbed the Marquee where you can drink hot toddies and eat buttermilk fried chicken to your heart’s content … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is getting a new climate change curatorship made possible through a $1.5 million donation. The curatorship is the first of its kind and will bring the transdisciplinary museum into the global climate conversation. The ROM is currently searching for a curator to oversee the collection and introduce new conversation pieces … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One way to beat the COVID blues is to submerge yourself in everything fall this year, including Halloween’s spookier side. Toronto’s popular Cemetery Tours offers some chilling tours this fall, beginning with the Tales of Murder and Unfortunate Death tour. The tours take place on weekends in October and lead a limited number of people … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A new Christopher Pratt exhibition will debut at the Mira Godard Gallery on Hazelton Avenue in Yorkville on Saturday, Oct. 17. The exhibit will feature around 20 of Pratt’s unique images, including rare, one-of-a-kind pieces. Newfoundland-based artist, Christopher Pratt, is beloved for his paintings drawn from his environment and memories and he continues to produce … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s beauty and wellness scene just got a new hub complete with its own broth bar and it’s called Good Goddess: The Nest. As city dwellers yearn for health, balance and a little magic in their lives amidst the heaviness of current events, the wellness revolution continues to gain momentum. From juiceries to meditation centres, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Medley has a vintage supper club vibe with a speakeasy atmosphere and comes with everything you’d expect from live music, comedy, and theatre performances with modern pandemic-conscious measures in place. Toronto’s new supper club at 2026 Yonge St. may be exactly what the city needs right now. Co-owner Joseph Patrick is no stranger to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin for this year’s jack-o-lantern or the would-be filling for that Thanksgiving pie, a good plan is to visit one of the many farms surrounding the GTA. There’s no shortage of excellent pumpkin picking options in the province, so you’ll have your pick of the best spots. COVID-19 has … Continued
