By Ron Johnson
Toronto musician AHI, Ahkinoah Habah Izarh, is a singer-songwriter on the rise whose last album In Our Time was nominated for a Juno Award in the Contemporary Roots Album of the Year category. Prior to his recording career, AHI spent years backpacking across the globe infusing his music with joy and a sense of togetherness. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Smack dab in the middle of downtown Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square is set to unveil a massive campfire-style installation constructed of more than 150 incandescent light bulbs. Dubbed Island of Warmth, the interactive light installation will warm up the night near the city’s busiest intersection running Feb. 18 to March 20. The installation is created by … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Fred VanVleet is officially off the market. On Sunday, the 27-year-old Toronto Raptors’ point guard proposed to long-time girlfriend, Shontai Neal, and the lovebirds took to Instagram to share the news. A photo posted by VanVleet, shows him holding Neal’s hand as she proudly shows off a massive diamond ring and gazes back at him. … Continued
A photo posted by a certain left-handed Blue Jays pitcher had baseball fans rejoicing (and emotional) on Tuesday. Players may come and go, championships may be won or lost, but after a glimpse at the star-studded photo Ryan Borucki shared on Twitter, it’s clear that the friendships are forever. Backstreet’s Back!! Great to be back … Continued
When SMYTHE began in 2004, founders Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe had a simple goal – making the perfect women’s blazer. “At the time, women’s blazers weren’t a category; you could buy a suit, but you couldn’t buy what men have, just a casual sports jacket,” Lenczner says. “We saw that gap in the market, … Continued
Ontario is filled with so many incredible winter experiences — especially for those who love skating. Growing up in Toronto, I’ve always loved exploring the different skating trails and rinks in and around the city. From road tripping to a provincial park and skating through a torchlit forest at night to a staycation skating experience … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Live theatre is back, sort of, and slowly, but we’re here for the fantastic lineup of plays ready to hit the stage this spring starting as early as Feb. 9. After a mandatory break, theatres are preparing to welcome audiences again, first at 50 percent capacity and then full capacity when restrictions are lifted. As … Continued
Though all of Bachelor Nation is waiting in anticipation to see the fallout from last week’s drama, Canadian fans have even more to look forward to, as Toronto sets the scene for this season’s fifth episode. This will be the first time the city has been the setting for the long-running reality TV series. If … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 2022 Winter Games will mark Unionville-native, Paul Poirier’s third Olympic appearance, having previously competed back in 2010 and 2018. The thirty-year-old ice dancer (along with skating partner, Piper Gilles), is one of the veterans of the Team Canada figure skating team, and the hopes of securing a medal seem to lie solely on them. … Continued
When Kim Kardashian released her new fragrance line in January, her usual neutrals-heavy look had a Toronto twist. Designer Kathryn Bowen was tapped to design three mesh bustier looks for the reality star’s promotional material. We spoke with Bowen about her fashion inspiration and how the Kardashian team connected with her. What inspired you to … Continued
By lindsaylow
Gold medallist Tessa Virtue has spent the past couple of decades delivering big Olympic moments. Now she’s joined the CBC broadcast team to witness and bring new stories to us. We are here for it. Streets of Toronto asked Virtue about her new gig, and what it’s like to not be competing for the first … Continued
Morning show host Roger Ashby on how a disastrous cruise led to a life of love
