Category: Culture

Toronto tennis star Victoria Mboko will play the biggest match yet of her young career tonight as she faces off against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the final of the National Bank Open in Montreal. According to the Canadian Olympic Committee, the WTA 1000 event is considered Canada’s most prestigious tennis tournament, and … Continued

Toronto’s waterfront is getting an exciting new festival and it’s happening this fall. The inaugural Water/Fall Festival will span two weekends—Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5—and is free for all to attend. Taking advantage of the city’s stunning waterfront locations, the festival will feature a range of activities at popular spots including Toronto Music Garden, Harbourfront … Continued

Dear Sangita: I recently discovered that my boyfriend has been a cheater in every single one of his past relationships … and always with the same person. The problem is that person is going to be in his life forever — it’s his childhood best friend. He says it’s not a problem anymore, that he’s … Continued

Ahead of his band’s live performance and screening of Truth and Dare: Mouth Congress at Hot Docs on Aug. 22, Scott Thompson reflects on queer punk, creative survival and Arnie. What was it like working with Arnold Schwarzenegger on FUBAR? It was great. Once you get over the nerves of working with a genuine legend, … Continued

Canadian singer-songwriter Meghan Patrick is gearing up to headline Boots & Hearts Festival this weekend, coming back to her Ontario home roots before heading across the country for the Canadian Country Music Awards (where she’s racked up four more nominations). The country artist, who has shared the stage with heavyweights such as Lady A and, … Continued

If you’ve tuned into the newly-released TV adaptation of famous Stephen King novel The Institute, you might have spotted a local on your screen: Toronto transplant Fionn Laird. He may originally be from Calgary, but moving to this city clearly rubbed off on him — his approach to his acting career reminds me a lot … Continued

If you’re looking to spend a perfect day outdoors, then head to Biidaasige Park. Toronto’s newest and largest park in over a generation can be found on the newly formed island of Ookwemin Minising. There are tons of activities you can do throughout the area, so expect a full day of adventure, relaxation and discovery. … Continued

When you think of summer sports, you might picture beach volleyball or swimming. But paddleboarding, especially stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), is an underrated full-body workout. It’s not fast-paced, but it’s really good for strengthening your core as you’re constantly engaging your muscles to balance and propel forward (bonus: it’s a super fun way to stay active … Continued

It appears to be the end of an era for Toronto power couple Jessica and Ben Mulroney. After 16 years of marriage, Page Six has reported that the pair is calling it quits. We’re looking back on happier times — Ben shared their love story with us in 2014. A proposal in a diner coupled … Continued

The Toronto Zoo will soon welcome a special new resident: a two-month-old blind baby moose! The calf, named Cedar, was rescued earlier this month by 269 Animal Rescue on a rural road in Hawkesbury, Ont., near Ottawa. Volunteers took Cedar to Holly’s Haven Wildlife Rescue, where he spent the past three weeks receiving veterinary care. … Continued