The wait is over! As the weather cools and the holidays quickly approach, you can finally lace up and hit the ice at Nathan Phillips Square – one of Toronto’s most iconic destinations – this Saturday, Nov. 26. The quintessential Toronto spot is the perfect outdoor excursion for a little extra festive cheer in the … Continued
Little Portugal is recognizable for its standout street art, with many of its brick walls decorated with colourful murals. Little Portugal runs with Lansdowne Avenue to the west, College Street to the north and Ossington Avenue to the east. Little Portugal can be accessed easiest by hopping on the 505 or 506 streetcars, which both … Continued
The Roncesvalles Village area of Toronto, also called “Roncy,” has traditionally been known as the city’s Polish-centric hub. To the east, Roncesvalles Village borders one of Toronto’s most sought-after green spaces, the 400-acre High Park, as well as the surrounding Parkdale neighbourhood. And with the 2022 FIFA World Cup underway, Poland fans might be looking … Continued
Congratulations are due. It’s been nearly 40 years since Canada competed in the FIFA Men’s World Cup, and the fans can’t stop raving about it. Mark-Anthony Kaye, the Canadian men’s national team midfielder and recent Toronto FC addition, accepts the enthusiastic “Congrats!” gratefully. A team player, he immediately recognizes the collective effort it took to … Continued
That’s right, you heard correctly – the low-rise trend is back. A staple of Y2K style, it was only a matter of time before low-rise pants made their way back into the fashion zeitgeist. If you’re someone who has become accustomed to the comfort and ease of high-waisted pants, don’t worry: they’re not going anywhere. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The users of the ride-sharing service Lyft might be in for a surprise tomorrow. The company is in cahoots with RAM trucks and Paramount+. To celebrate the new season of the wildly popular, Kevin Costner-led TV series, three pickup trucks that are exact replicas of those used on Yellowstone’s Dutton Ranch will be picking up … Continued
With season two of the Mindy Kaling hit show The Sex Lives of College Girls premiering this week, it’s hard to imagine the show without Bela, the group’s fearless leader and sex enthusiast played by Amrit Kaur. But the Toronto actor almost didn’t audition at all for the show. The reason? Because she’s Canadian. Everyone … Continued
Colder weather is here, and with it comes a whole bunch of new design trends for the season and the year ahead. Toronto luxury interior designer Michael London shares his best tips for sprucing up your home for the coming season and what trends he predicts will be big in 2023. What are the top … Continued
By Ron Johnson
I wasn’t sure what to expect with Soulpepper’s latest show The Golden Record, but I knew I would be entertained. I didn’t do any research into this unique tidbit of history that provides the backbone to this production, instead what drew me in was the cast featuring five of the company’s musical theatre artists extraordinaire … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For the first time since 1986, Team Canada Men’s soccer has qualified for the World Cup. After a 4-0 thrashing of Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in March, the team clinched its spot in the big tournament. Now, the team is set to send 26 players overseas and we cannot wait for the action to start. Here’s … Continued
The fall-winter transition can be a tough one sartorially. Temperatures start fluctuating between 16 C one day and -16 C the next, making it tough to choose what to wear to satisfy both your need for warmth and your need for style. Luckily, there’s a trend on the horizon that answers both of these questions … Continued
If you didn’t get your film fix at TIFF this year, the European Union Film Festival is hoping to take care of that buzz. EUFF draws the best films from the European Union to Toronto, engaging with 27 consulates and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 2004, the festival has showcased hidden gems and award … Continued
