By Nisean Lorde
October is just a few weeks away, and that means that Toronto’s free, all-night contemporary art festival is making its annual return! The 19th edition of Nuit Blanche takes place from Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 5 at 7 a.m. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s festival before … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A low-key night in Toronto took a turn for James McAvoy when he was reportedly and unexpectedly struck in the back of the head by a stranger at a bar. Reports state that the Scottish actor—who’s in town for TIFF, where he’s premiering his directorial debut California Schemin’—was blindsided late Monday at Charlotte’s Room. The … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Dwayne (“The Rock”) Johnson is in Toronto promoting his new sports flick, The Smashing Machine, at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), but he made sure to get a workout in at a local gym. Staff at Fit Squad Training Gym (111 Peter St, Unit 102) were pleasantly surprised when the former wrestler popped … Continued
Dear Sangita: My husband discovered I was having an affair, but since it happened he hasn’t mentioned it at all and is weirdly pretending like everything is the same. Every time I try to bring it up, even to apologize, he literally pretends he can’t hear me and walks away! We have to talk about … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We’re winding down the last weeks of summer and getting ready to welcome cooler autumn nights. Before the fall chill really sets in, there’s still time to enjoy a few festivals. Head to Toronto’s waterfront later this month for the new Water/Fall Festival and experience everything from public art installations (both on and off the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Every Sept. 8, Trekkies around the world celebrate Star Trek Day, marking the 1966 premiere of the original series. And while the adventures of Kirk, Spock, Picard, and Burnham have spanned galaxies, Toronto has had a recurring role in the saga — from comic book cameos in the 1960s to modern-day sound stages. Nathan Phillips … Continued
Mae Martin seems to have done it all: stand-up comedy, a limited rom com-style series, an actual musical album, a podcast so popular it’s spawned live shows and, just last week, animal paintings in support of Doctors Without Borders that sold out in hours. But the Martin cinematic universe hasn’t crossed paths with the world … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is in full swing, featuring hundreds of the best films from around the globe, movie talks with the biggest names in the industry, as well as loads of the chicest places to eat near the festival venues. As awesome as TIFF is, there are other cinematic festivals … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian music icon. The voice of a generation, McLachlan is back with her first new album in over a decade, Better Broken, just as Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery makes its world premiere at TIFF in Toronto next week. Herewith, a feature interview with McLachlan. How does it feel to have Lilith … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto International Film Festival has officially kicked off its 50th anniversary edition, and the city is buzzing with premieres, paparazzi, and packed theatres. Running September 4–14, this year’s TIFF features 292 films from across the globe, mixing marquee Hollywood titles with international gems and boundary-pushing indie debuts. Opening Night Buzz The festival is opening … Continued
There are plenty of changes coming to the city! From Bayview to Queen West, find out what new restaurants, shops and studios are opening in your neighbourhood this season. Tobbi, a first-of-its-kind blind box cafe in Toronto, recently opened its doors at 678 Bloor St. W. Referring to a concept that originated in Japan, where … Continued
The best season in Toronto is here — TIFF season. When the Toronto International Film Festival descends upon the city on Sept. 4, Toronto will transform into a star-powered, cinematic hub. Confused where to start? We’ve compiled an ultimate guide to everything you’ll ever need to know to make your TIFF 2025 experience a success. … Continued
