They’re coming home! Ask most Toronto sports fans and they will be familiar with the Blue Jays’ promotional song that has been used to kick off the baseball season over the past decade. “Coming Home” by Diddy – Dirty Money and Skylar Grey induces chills of anticipation for the upcoming season for all baseball followers. … Continued
It’s barely been a month since the city has been able to start reopening, but Toronto is already flourishing with events and activities of all kinds! The arts scene is no exception; from whale skeletons and Medieval trails to illusions and Warhol, we can say with confidence that Toronto has got its groove back! Check … Continued
A Toronto community agency has launched a collective that sews masks to provide work experience for immigrant and low-income women. The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) launched a sewing collective to support women facing barriers to employment who live in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park. TNO had been looking at starting a sewing collective for a few years. … Continued
Owner of Gadabout Vintage Victoria Dinnick already had a full-time corporate job when she first opened the shop on Markham St. in 1997. Having lost her partner, she was looking for a project to keep her busy, and a vintage shop seemed like the perfect creative outlet—her great grandfather had been the owner of a … Continued
Don’t be shocked if you look up and see a large, unfamiliar object floating above the waterfront tonight. It’s not an unidentified flying object—it’s Vincent Van Gogh! To celebrate the opening of Lighthouse Immersive and the acclaimed Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, the producers have put a 91-foot hot air balloon from Europe on display over … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Has the market shifted, or is what we are seeing more seasonal? It’s seasonal. And also it’s comparative to a market that at the beginning of 2021 was just, like, ridiculous. That’s the word that comes to mind to be honest. Ridiculous. It’s a sign of the times. The people that were selling in January, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
This year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which gets underway on July 23, will see a total of 371 Canadians compete, the highest number since 1984’s Los Angeles Olympics. There’s never been a better time for the world to come together in support and celebration. We could all use a little something (or someone) to inspire, … Continued
When looking for nature and wildlife, we often think we need to plan day trips and long hikes through provincial parks and conservation areas. But, while stuck at home over the past year and a half, a lot of people have been discovering all the incredible wildlife available to them right here in the city. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For the second year in a row, the luxury floral pop-up Fleurs de Villes ROSÉ will be returning to the Yorkville area. Hosted by the Bloor-Yorkville BIA, the event will feature 35 installations designed by Toronto’s most vibrant florists including Fresh Floral Creations, Nymph Floral, Olivia’s Garden and Cumberland Flower Shop. The installations will be … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Musician Kirty might be best known as a member of the very cool Toronto band Fast Romantics, but the Orillia native also has a thriving solo career. Her new album We Are All On Fire will be released on Aug. 20, 2021 via Postwar Records. Kirty, otherwise known as Kirsten Scholte, grew up on a hobby … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A new documentary, Fresh Water, shines a light on Brazilian surfer Antonio Lennert who would peace, love, and the surfing community of his dreams far from the ocean in Toronto. Growing up as a queer man in a small conservative town in southern Brazil, Antonio Lennert endured bullying and prejudice throughout his youth. He later … Continued
Running right now until July 18, an interactive augmented reality scavenger hunt is taking place at Christie Pits Park. The 30-minute interactive “Splinter-Dimensional” hunt will bring attendees on a journey through the park to look for clues using QR codes with the ultimate goal of saving the story’s hero. Splinter-Dimensional is commissioned by the Luminato … Continued
