Mary Berg is coming back to the place that started it all. After winning MasterChef Canada in 2016 and kicking off a career that has led to her own talk show, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, she’s returning to the reality cooking show — this time as a judge! Ahead of the premiere on … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Toronto Blue Jays will enter the MLB playoffs as American League East champs for the first time since 2015 after a 13-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Toronto closed the regular season on a four-game win streak and clinched the division on a tiebreaker over the Yankees, an amazing turnaround after … Continued
A pumpkin experience like no other is back in Ontario this Halloween season, featuring a walk-through a scenic 1 km trail in Milton, Ont. decorated by more than 10,000 hand carved jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin sculptures and live carving demonstrations (did we mention it all takes place after dark?). And this month, you can start the Halloween … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ontario is in peak foliage season! While there are tons of places across the province to enjoy the rustic reds and vibrant golds of our parks and forests (including a provincial park that’s frequently named among the best places in all of North America for fall foliage), Toronto has its own share of amazing skyline views … Continued
By Ron Johnson
In one of those Toronto moments, our homegrown Grammy-winning R&B artist Daniel Caesar surprised fans on Saturday with a free pop-up concert in the heart of the city at Trinity Bellwoods Park. At around 3 p.m., Caesar posted a cryptic Instagram story that simply read: “Toronto. Trinity Bellwoods. Five o’clock.” That was all it took. … Continued
We’re just days away from the much-anticipated release of Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. When the full album drops on Oct. 3, why not be among friends and Swifties to celebrate? Check out these album release parties in Toronto, from dance parties to drag shows. Taylor Swift: The Life of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto will once again transform into a large contemporary art exhibit this weekend with the return of the annual Nuit Blanche festival. From sunset to sunrise, starting at 7 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 5, and ending at 7 a.m. on Sun. Oct 6, this year’s theme “Bridging Distance” will explore the different ways humans experience … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada. It’s a day that honours the lost children and the survivors of residential schools in Canada, as well as their families and communities. It’s a day to wear the colour orange, which begins with the story of Phyllis Webstad, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The hottest shows in Toronto this month include the return of Ryan Reynolds, Talking Heads icon David Byrne, Icelandic-Chinese musician Laufey, Nuit Blanche and much more Festival of Authors The Toronto International Festival of Authors runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 at Victoria University with more than 100 conversations, masterclasses, talks, and readings, featuring authors … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With his trademark wit and sharp eye on Canadian life, Rick Mercer is hitting the road this fall for a coast-to-coast Stand-Up for Canada tour, and we caught up with him ahead of the Toronto stop on the tour on Oct. 3, at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. What inspired you to launch this coast-to-coast comedy tour … Continued
If you remember the decadent glamour of Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass opening a burlesque club, or Blair Waldorf’s unforgettable performance — you’ll understand the high-class, Manhattanite energy that’s about to descend on Toronto. On Friday, Sept. 26, FYE Ultraclub officially opens its doors, promising to transform the city’s nightlife with a concept unlike anything Toronto … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Time Out just ranked the world’s 39 coolest neighbourhoods, and a Toronto ‘hood made the list! Davenport ranked No. 26, trailing slightly behind Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montréal, which ranked No. 22 (and was the only other Canadian city to make the list). The profile gave a shout-out to Geary Avenue’s creative energy (“long home to industrial … Continued
