Anthony Q. Farrell’s TV writing career started out with a bang — writing on one of the most popular shows of all time, the U.S. version of The Office. Now, 10 years after the show went off the air, Farrell is bringing the workplace comedy back with CTV’s Shelved, with a distinctly Toronto twist. When … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to toss out the first pitch on another season that could end in another and much-deeper playoff run for the team. Bolstered by a few new and very talented players alongside the core of stars in Vladimir Guerrero, Bo Bichette and George Springer, the team is ready to contend … Continued
By Ron Johnson
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Black Life Impact Foundation revealed the major components and partners of its ground-breaking education and impact campaign to accompany the documentary series Black Life: Untold Stories. Led by author, activist, and Black Life co-executive producer Sandy Hudson, the campaign includes a comprehensive, bilingual curriculum; an experiential digital … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Canadian actress and Toronto native Kari Matchett is starring as the President of the United States in the popular new Netflix series The Night Agent. One of the hardest working and busiest actresses on TV, Matchett is best-known for her five-season run on the hit spy drama Covert Affairs. But her latest project might be even better. We checked … Continued
The numbers are in, and it’s official: the Guinness World Records have just named The Weeknd the most popular artist in the world. If you’re wondering how the organization came to that conclusion, it’s all about the data — Spotify data, that is. They analyzed Spotify data for some of the biggest artists in the … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Day tripping to a scenic spot outside of the city is a great way to enjoy nature, but you don’t have to get in your car to find the perfect outdoor location this spring. Toronto is filled with incredible scenic points that make for even better photos, and most can be explored during your lunch … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The TD Toronto Jazz Fest is heading back to the Yorkville neighbourhood this summer for a new and improved music festival featuring big name concerts and a full slate of free outdoor programming. Headlining the event this year is none other than jazz great and all-around music icon Herbie Hancock who will play a concert … Continued
Toronto’s own Howie Mandel has been making us laugh for decades. Whether you know him from his standup comedy, his self-titled comedy show, his role as a host on Deal or No Deal or as a judge on America’s Got Talent and now Canada’s Got Talent, he’s honed his craft both here and abroad. He … Continued
After announcing the closure of all Canadian Nordstrom locations earlier this month, it was only a matter of time before liquidation sales would begin. They’re coming sooner than expected — the Ontario Superior Court of Justice gave the U.S.-based fashion retailer permission to liquidate its merchandise on Monday. A spokesperson for Nordstrom Canada confirmed in an … Continued
The recreational cannabis industry shows no signs of slowing down and a brand new consumer and retail show aims to bring bud tenders, retailers, cannabis consumers and the cannabis curious together in a unique way. Making its way to Toronto’s Enercare Centre at Exhibiton Place March 24-26, CannExpo promises to be a packed and bustling … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto resident Miss Sandra M. Lex will be among the judges at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York this spring. The iconic dog show takes place the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis centre in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City. It is the second longest running sporting … Continued
If you thought last year’s March Madness featured a ton of Canadians, feast your eyes on this. The NCAA is hosting its biggest basketball tournament, March Madness, beginning Thursday. 64 collegiate basketball programs play in a single-elimination tournament, pitting some of basketball’s brightest talents against each other. This year, a record-breaking 53 athletes are from … Continued
