By Nisean Lorde
The Toronto Blue Jays open their 2026 home season this Friday, March 27, against the Athletics at Rogers Centre. And it’s not just any opener. The night launches the club’s 50th season, so expect a pregame ceremony honouring Toronto’s 2025 American League championship run, as well as a pennant giveaway for all fans on entry … Continued
Ontario’s most unique – and saddest — chicken nugget toy is making its CF Toronto Eaton Centre debut this spring. Sound strange? You’ll be able to take one home at this adoption centre pop-up and see what the hype is all about for yourself. Starting May 1, the Sad Nuggie Adoption Centre will be offering … Continued
Spring officially begins on Friday, but unfortunately it won’t look like it in Toronto. The city’s weather will remain cold and unsettled; according to Environment Canada, scattered flurries are expected across parts of Ontario on Friday, the first day of spring, with temperatures staying near freezing. Thursday, March 19 will be mostly dry. Temperatures will … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The greatest basketball player to ever come out of Ontario, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, just broke a decades-old record set by one of the greatest NBA stars of all-time — Wilt Chamberlain. Gilgeous-Alexander added another feather to his already sizeable NBA cap last night, scoring 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 104-102. … Continued
Roncesvalles, or “Roncy” as the locals call it, has long held its own as a small but mighty neighbourhood in downtown Toronto. Deep in the west end, the strip prides itself on contrast, featuring both old-world charm and quietly cool modernities. Bordering on suburbia, the heart of the strip finds itself surrounded by homes. Best … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Maple Leafs might be out of the playoff picture again, but local city councillors are still cooking up a reason for hockey fans to cheer — this time outdoors. A motion from Paul Ainslie is pushing for the city to host an NHL outdoor game such as the Stadium Series, potentially turning the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Winter can feel long in Toronto. The days are short, the temperatures drop, and the usual outdoor escapes are harder to come by. But if cabin fever is starting to set in, there are a few unusual places around the city where letting off some steam is not only allowed—it’s the entire point. From smashing … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Daylight saving time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 8, 2026, meaning Toronto (and most of Ontario) will lose an hour of sleep overnight as clocks jump ahead. The trade-off, though, is brighter evenings (and hopefully, slightly less of a need to worry about dark evening drives). The switch happens at 2:00 am this Sunday: the … Continued
The countdown is officially on! Tuesday marks 100 days until the biggest sporting event of the season, the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and specifically, 100 days until the tournament’s first Canadian match at Toronto’s BMO Field. To celebrate, the city is putting on a totally free party! The party is taking place at Rebel … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If your winter blues is kicking into a new and dire gear, it might be time to find a place for peaceful contemplation. If you’re looking for peaceful spots in Toronto where you can unwind without spending money, the city has several hidden and serene places worth exploring. Keeping in mind that many of these … Continued
A Toronto hospital just received a major honour: it was crowned one of the top hospitals in the entire world! University Health Network’s Toronto General Hospital was named the second-best hospital on the planet, receiving the highest ranking a Canadian hospital has ever seen. Toronto General has been considered one of the top three hospitals … Continued
At age 37, and with two Olympics already under his belt, Toronto skier Kevin Drury is feeling “relaxed” heading into the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. As the veteran athlete put it when he announced he would be representing Canada at the Games this year, this marks his “one last kick at the can.” He’s … Continued
