Canada may be a country best known for its winter sports, but this year, our summer athletes have really shone. Team Canada broke records, won medals and shattered barriers, and these Toronto athletes stood out. Here are Streets Of Toronto’s three athletes of the year. Quinn After Team Canada’s penalty shootout win against Sweden in … Continued
2021 has been a whirlwind year and it’s ending on an equally chaotic, unprecedented note with COVID-19 case counts rising and many in-person events and celebrations being postponed to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant. While it may feel like we are in an episode of Black Mirror, reliving the same horrors of … Continued
By lindsaylow
Two years after breaking boundaries and winning the Polaris Prize for her breakthrough album Thirteenth Floor, Toronto native Haviah Mighty is back with the highly anticipated follow-up Stock Exchange, a collective of singles she’s been steadily releasing over the last year. And as a way to give back for all her success, Mighty recently launched … Continued
Everyone loves a good love story, and our How They Met column featuring Toronto couples proves that. These stories, featuring some of the city’s best comedians, actors, chefs and more, always catch the eye (and capture the hearts) of our readers. Here are our top five love stories of 2021. Andrew Phung and Tamara Andrew … Continued
It’s been a wonderful year for fashion in Toronto. With so many up-and-coming designers taking a chance at founding new companies, along with big moments for established fashion brands with local roots, this was a year of inspiration and taking risks with major payoffs. Here are our top five fashion stories of 2021. Miriam Baker’s … Continued
Though he is one of the most famous international action stars of the last thirty years, Keanu Reeves hasn’t forgotten his hometown roots. Having grown up in Toronto, Reeves returned to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, while also attending the premiere of The Matrix Resurrections at the Scotiabank Theatre on Dec. 17. During … Continued
Toronto speedster Nicholas Latifi has spoken out about death threats and abuse online against him after crashing in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which allowed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to overtake Lewis Hamilton and win the F1 World Driver’s Championship. Entering the race, Verstappen and Hamilton were tied on points. With five laps to go, … Continued
Things have gotten sparkly at the Shangri-La with the opening of Vancouver-based jewelry brand Leah Alexandra’s new flagship Toronto location. The Canadian company, named after its founder Leah Belford, opened its doors earlier this month, giving shoppers a whole new meaning to finding that one, timeless piece. You may recognize Leah Alexandra from the brand’s … Continued
On semi-professional race car driver Toka Murphy’s website, six red words scroll across the bottom of the page, on repeat: “On a mission to go pro.” That’s been Murphy’s goal since he graduated from high school at Northern Secondary School in 2015. Growing up, Murphy was a “car enthusiast,” able to point out and talk … Continued
This is it – the last weekend before Christmas. Luckily, there are still a few chances to shop local if you still have gifts to pick up. Otherwise, festive events and activities going on offer a few more opportunities for a dose of festive fun before the holidays make their final descent. If you’re looking … Continued
As soon as I congratulate Erika Casupanan on her very recent crowning as Season 41’s Sole Survivor, I immediately have to ask the one question that’s been on my mind since watching the Survivor finale on Wednesday night: how did you possibly manage to keep this a secret? For the second time in Survivor history, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Not only was she the first woman to win Survivor in four years, Toronto’s Erika Casupanan made history, becoming the first Canadian to become Sole Survivor in the shows 41 seasons. Originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, the 32-year-old communications manager went head-to-head in the show’s grueling three-hour season finale, beating out Deshawn Radden, Xander Hastings, … Continued
