By Ron Johnson
“The owners of an old west-end factory loft building have a pest problem, and they’re stopping at nothing to exterminate it. The downside for residents is that they’re the pests.” These rather brilliant two sentences are from an article penned by Paul Terefenko is from a story on the Sterling Loft Studios that appeared in … Continued
The Bubble, Canada’s first inflatable entertainment complex, is now open in Toronto. Located at 65 Orfus Road, Toronto, ON, (Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue), The Bubble features a 10,000 square foot inflatable theme park with obstacles courses, giant slides, climbing walls and other air-filled attractions. This project is presented by the founders of Rinx Toronto … Continued
By Ron Johnson
I actually enjoyed the absence of social obligation during the Long Year of the Millennium Plague. And in The Mask Phase there was a certain welcome anonymity —- a year without being told that I’m “That Guy from W5.” One does not correct such mistakes because they are unimportant. But, even when they got the … Continued
By lindsaylow
Since its inception, Black Lives Matter Canada has been on the lookout for a permanent home. After years of searching and leasing, the organization found a 10,000-square-foot building near Kensington Market at 24 Cecil St., which is set to become their official headquarters later this month. TRNTO spoke with co-founder Sandy Hudson on what comes next. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Beyond Monet, Canada’s largest immersive art experience, is now open at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, presented by Paquin Entertainment Group and JL Entertainment. Featuring an original score, the 50,000 square feet space is immersed in Claude Monet’s works moving across every surface of the room, from floor to ceiling. Over 400 paintings are displayed, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto Craft Beer Festival presents RendezBrews, a four-day festival celebrating independent and traditional craft brewers. Coming from a partnership with RendezViews, one of Toronto’s largest patios, the festival will take place from Sept. 23 to 26. After it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, RendezBrews will be hosted at RendezViews, the 30,000-square-foot patio … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of the city’s most iconic live music venues, the El Mocambo, is coming to Yorkville. Details are scant on the new space at 101 Yorkville Ave., but temporary signage is up in the windows announcing the new venture along with the slogan “Keep Live Alive.” The sign advertises “tickets, tours, and tuck shop,” which … Continued
After Team Canada’s triumphant penalty shootout win against Sweden in the Olympic women’s soccer finals on August 6, Toronto-born midfielder Quinn has made history as the first trans and non-binary Olympic athlete to win a medal. Quinn has been a solid midfielder throughout the team’s ascent through the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, a starting player … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s been a rollercoaster week for fans of the hometown Toronto Raptors as the team bid farewell to the greatest player in team history, welcomed what could be the player of the future, and confirmed the architect of the team’s one-and-only championship is here to stay. For those who can’t keep up with the flurry … Continued
Just weeks before Leah Taylor and Matthew Vendittelli’s wedding, planned for early December of 2020, Toronto announced it would be going into lockdown, and York Region would quickly follow suit. For Taylor, this meant her wedding dress, which was still being shipped to her, wouldn’t be able to be altered when it arrived. It also … Continued
If you’re looking to purchase a fresh new pair of white Nike Airs for all your newly-vaxxed patio dinners and backyard gatherings, chances are you might have a hard time finding them anywhere in-store in Toronto. Is it that post-lockdown retail boom? Not exactly. Sneaker experts say opportunity is the reason why you probably can’t … Continued
Torontonians will now be able to get their hands on jewelry from T.O.-born designer Lisa Gozlan even faster! Located at 87 Cumberland St. is Lisa Gozlan Jewelry’s very first showroom, featuring numerous displays of quality pieces that were curated with the intention to create lasting styles for everyday wear. The eponymous collection is known for … Continued
