By Erin Neilly
1. Barenaked Ladies are always a big hit in Toronto The always-fantastic Toronto band Barenaked Ladies has rescheduled its summer show and will set up musical shop at the Budweiser Stage on Aug. 30. The local date for the Last Summer On Earth tour features an awesome lineup that includes Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet … Continued
By Ron Johnson
International pop star Shawn Mendes has cancelled the remaining shows of his Wonder World tour amid “mental health concerns.” More than 70 shows have been cut due to this decision, including two in Toronto on July 31 and Aug. 2. Earlier this month, Mendes opted to postpone the tour for three weeks, telling fans that … Continued
Blue Jays play-by-play announcer proposed at swan boats then married during all-star break.
If you’ve been on TikTok this summer or even walked the streets of Toronto, odds are you’ve seen people wearing vintage football (soccer) jerseys with some baggy or straight-cut denim and some type of classic Adidas sneaker. Whether those are Samba’s or Spezial’s, it’s really up to the person’s preference. The trend has been around … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Raptors just announced the signing of Spanish basketball player Juancho Hernangomez and the city is expressing an inordinate amount of excitement for a journeyman baller who hasn’t managed to stick with an NBA team in his short career. Why? Because this particular journeyman is better known as Bo Cruz, the character he played … Continued
Ever eaten at a diner so good that you want to take a piece of it home with you? Local artist Phoebe Todd-Parrish of Flycatcher Press is memorializing local Toronto diners with linocut prints, keeping the nostalgia alive with a keepsake art piece that honours the countless beloved spots all across the city. Inspired by … Continued
Hoping to get some European shopping done without hopping on a plane? Mango, a popular Spanish fashion brand, is preparing to re-open stores across Canada. With clothing lines inspired by European design, it’s no surprise that Mango’s Canadian expansion would begin with a standalone store in Toronto in Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Since it was first … Continued
Toronto is a city that has sports history embedded in its streets, as most boroughs in the city contain basketball courts, baseball diamonds and historical memorabilia. But some sports get more glory than others, and golf can often be relegated to the bottom of the list. However, within Toronto and the GTA lie some of … Continued
In the last few weeks, Minions: Rise of Gru has been smashing box office numbers and mentioned in countless media headlines – but not because Steve Carrell has pulled off a stunning performance in yet another movie in the seemingly endless franchise. Instead, it’s because of a TikTok trend that has caused a frenzy both … Continued
Kolter Bouchard, radio host of Kolter & Meredith on 102.1 the Edge, has had a challenging couple of years. He underwent chemotherapy while also raising a newborn during the pandemic. He’s now in remission, but through it all, he’s had his “ride-or-die,” wife, Dominique Bouchard, by his side. Kolter shares how the pair met in school, … Continued
Consignment sneaker and streetwear stores are popping up all over the place in Toronto now. But just a few years ago, if you wanted to consign your sneakers or find some hard-to-source brands for your own collection, the options were few and far between. Hotbox, one of Toronto’s most well-known sneaker shops with a fanbase … Continued
Although Greetktown’s Taste of the Danforth was cancelled this year, not to fret: there are plenty of street festivals taking over Toronto that promise to delight your senses by way of music, art, cuisine and culture. Here are five memorable street festivals taking place this summer. Taste of Lawrence [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfshvhvuh2f/”] When: July 8-10 Scarborough’s … Continued
