Category: City

Toronto is always changing, and some of the city’s most interesting neighbourhoods are the ones flying under the radar. From old industrial blocks finding a new purpose to strip malls hiding some of the best food around, these five areas are giving people a reason to venture beyond their usual spots. Milliken Mills Milliken Mills … Continued

Long thought of as the quiet cousin to big and brassy Rosedale, the Summerhill nabe is finally coming into its own, attracting some of the city’s top chefs and fashionistas to a quiet strip of Yonge that is not going to stay quiet for much longer. Shuck the status quo Summerhill is waking up thanks … Continued

Toronto may be done hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, but the city is definitely not done watching. The World Cup quarterfinals are here, and Torontonians have some huge games to watch over the next few days. Two of the biggest matches will be France and Morocco face off July 9, at 4 p.m., after … Continued

Another hot new destination microhood is taking shape along Yonge Street anchored by the iconic Sporting Life store, and you’ll spot several of the same brands popping up alongside a new wave of lifestyle shops, turning the Midtown strip into one of the city’s most noticeable retail pockets. The stretch has been aptly dubbed the … Continued

Bordering Moss Park to the north and two square blocks south is Old Town, a tiny pocket of Toronto that’s easy to overlook. But, on your way to the Distillery District or Riverside, you might find that you can spend a day in this vibrant district.  Start your morning at George Street Diner. With a bright … Continued

People remember different players for different reasons. Some, for highlight reel dunks that seemed inhuman, some for ‘The Shot,’ that lead to a very big trophy. For others, for Kyle Lowry in particular, it was for a relentless work ethic, for ending up on his rear-end after taking yet another charge, dropping dimes, or making … Continued

We just crawled out of a heat wave, and the final full month of summer is already around the corner (yup, so soon). The forecast for next month? Toronto could be in for hotter-than-usual weather, but you’ll want to keep an umbrella nearby. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s latest seasonal forecast for July, … Continued

The Northern Lights could be visible over much of Canada tonight, and even Torontonians might have a chance at spotting them if the clouds clear at the right time. According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, geomagnetic storm conditions are possible on Friday night into Saturday morning due to recent solar activity. The forecast shows … Continued

What is it with Toronto and old warehouse and manufacturing districts: Distillery, Geary Lane, and the list continues with the up-and-coming Bermondsey neighbourhood. Yes, you know, the one with that Peak Freans cookie factory and outlet that always smells so good.  Classics and Creatives This wonderfully offbeat little industrial pocket is tucked between the Don … Continued

In a festival-like atmosphere in downtown Toronto crowds gathered outside the Delta Hotel where a certain soccer team from Portugal is staying. And, amongst them, was football royalty: Cristiano Ronaldo. The superstar—one of the most-followed people on social media with hundreds of millions of Instagram followers—arrived in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Portugal’s FIFA … Continued

Think of Bloorcourt as Ossington’s more laid-back sibling. Stretching along Bloor West, the strip mixes old-school neighbourhood charm with indie bookstores, vintage shops and some seriously good low-key food spots. The inside scoop: Bring a loonie to The Monkey’s Paw and drop it into the “Biblio-Mat” — it’s the world’s first custom-built vending machine for … Continued

Nestled between two always-busy Toronto neighbourhoods, Roncesvalles and Trinity Bellwoods, is a tiny area featuring a bustling stretch of Dundas West that is a city unto its own. Brockton Village is everything that makes Toronto great — and if the series of recent new openings in the area is any indication, it’s about to be … Continued