Category: Culture

The Duke Blue Devils are once again a team to watch in NCAA March Madness—and in Toronto, all eyes remain firmly on Toby Fournier. The team kicks off its NCAA championship run on March 20 versus Charleston Cougars. One year after bursting onto the national stage as an ACC Rookie of the Year, Fournier returns … Continued

The city’s new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, is nearing its inaugural season and single-game tickets are going on sale, with none hotter than Aug. 18 when Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are in town. Single-game tickets now available for select matchups in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver as part of what the Tempo is … Continued

Toronto skywatchers might want to keep an eye on the northern horizon this weekend. A geomagnetic storm is expected to intensify aurora activity across Canada after a solar eruption earlier this week, and while nothing is guaranteed, the setup could give parts of southern Ontario a rare chance to spot the northern lights! The National … Continued

For years, Banksy’s identity has existed somewhere between urban legend and art-world gossip. Now, a new Reuters investigation claims the mystery may finally be solved. According to the report, the elusive street artist is Bristol-born Robin Gunningham, with Reuters tying the name to a 2000 New York arrest record and a handwritten confession linked to … Continued

Toronto’s long list of niche social nights has a new addition, and this one’s equal parts bingo game and swap meet. Other People’s Treasure Bingo is an event that asks guests to bring something from home they once loved but no longer need, then put it into the prize pool for the night! As numbers … Continued

Toronto’s pop-up scene is about to get a little more gothic. Over a century and a half after Edgar Allan Poe’s death, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is bringing some of his most beloved stories off the page and onto the stage. Guests can expect a four-part immersive evening filled with storytelling and themed drinks … Continued

Toronto’s largest comic book event is back in town: for one epic weekend, Toronto Comicon will gather enthusiasts of comics, sci-fi, anime and more for what they call “the ultimate playground” for fans.  Taking over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the event will include an itinerary full of celebrity guests, shopping, cosplay and other exciting … Continued

A fun Peaky Blinders pop-up experience is coming to Toronto, and it comes as fans are gearing up for the hit Netflix show’s new movie, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Ossington’s The Man of Kent will transform into the show’s iconic pub, The Garrison, between March 20–22. Best of all, it’s a free event — … Continued

Bayern Munich’s 6-1 Champions League win over Atalanta BC in Bergamo on Tuesday took an unsettling turn for Canadian soccer fans when Alphonso Davies was helped off the field in visible distress. The Edmonton-born star covered his face with his shirt as he left the field, and looked a bit tearful on the sidelines as … Continued

It didn’t take long for Toronto to storm the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and leave its mark on the 98th Academy Awards. The first big winner was Toronto’s Maggie Kang who won the Best Animated Feature Oscar for KPop Demon Hunters. The big win comes on the heels of the news that Netflix has … Continued

Your next trip to the Toronto Islands could come aboard a ferry with a name chosen by the public. On Wednesday, the City opened online voting to name two new fully electric ferries that will join the Toronto Island fleet; these are the first new ferries the system has added in more than 60 years! … Continued