Author: Ron Johnson

One of America’s most recognisable basketball owners just bought a stake in the Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. The news that Mark Cuban, former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, star of the TV show Shark Tank, and all-around wealthy bro, is coming to the GTA was mentioned during a Brampton city … Continued

The City of Toronto has officially opened ticket reservations for the FIFA Fan Festival Toronto, another step on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 next month. The announcement is the start of what the City of Toronto is calling a “city-wide celebration,” but it also revives ongoing debates about cost, access, and the … Continued

It’s been a major week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the team catching another break that could reshape the franchise. The Leafs finished 28th in the NHL standings, but will have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft after winning the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday, even though the team … Continued

May the Fourth be with you, Toronto. Star Wars fans are once again celebrating May the Fourth. There are a few special events happening in the city to help with that Star Wars Day vibe. Here is where you can get your force on in Toronto. There is a Star Wars trivia night at Hemingway’s … Continued

Downtown Toronto briefly turned into a late-night film set over the weekend as one Champagne Papi, a.k.a. Drake, was spotted shooting a new music video—complete with a flatbed truck carrying massive blocks of ice. The short clip, which quickly spread across social media, shows the artist riding on a huge flatbed truck through what appears … Continued

The biggest and best concerts, events and shows this month, from Yungblud and A$AP Rocky to Courtney Barnett, eco-thrillers and brassy musicals. YUNGBLUD British alt-rock disruptor and Ozzy Osbourne hanger-on YUNGBLUD brings his ‘IDOLS’ – The World Tour to Coca-Cola Coliseum on May 2, promising a spectacle complete with anthems and serious energy featuring one … Continued

Fans of pop music in Toronto have a big fall date to circle this fall as Olivia Rodrigo brings her new Unraveled Tour to the city for two nights at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 26 and 27. The North American and European run kicks off in late September and run into 2027, but for GTA … Continued

One of Toronto’s most beloved and enduring record stores is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone. After 25 years at the centre of the city’s music scene, Sonic Boom Music is marking its silver anniversary by throwing a concert of its own—fitting for a shop that has long blurred the line between retail space … Continued

With the arrival of the Toronto Tempo and its first-ever home game on May 8, the WNBA has officially landed in the city. For Kia Nurse, it’s more than just another chapter in her career. The Hamilton native returns home as part of the franchise’s inaugural roster, bringing veteran leadership and a deep sense of … Continued