Open space at Yonge and Eglinton threatened
Despite residents’ opposition, the North York Community Council has approved a proposal for a three-storey retail concourse at the corner of Yonge and Eglinton that would fill in the existing open space.
Category: Culture
Of compassion, kindness and kindred spirits
Dr. Samantha Nutt and Dr. Eric Hoskins discuss their courtship, marriage and what they’re up to today
Hogg’s Hollow event memorialized with York Mills mural
The recent unveiling of a quilt commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Hogg’s Hollow disaster was an emotional event, according to the artist.
Corey Haim honoured in Thornhill service
Friends and family members gathered at a private, invitation-only funeral service in Thornhill to say goodbye to local actor Corey Haim last month.
From subprime to showtime
The city’s most talented thespians reunite for Soulpepper’s Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece about the ruthless world of real estate
Provincial protection of Dunlap seems doubtful
Comments from the province’s recently appointed minister of tourism and culture on the David Dunlap Observatory site are not sitting well with concerned citizens and councillors alike.
Tea haven sets up shop atop Hogg’s Hollow
Dawon has recently opened its first location atop Hogg’s Hollow.
Too close to call: Gladstone vs. Windsor Arms
Major chain hotels all seem to be reading from the same playbook these days: overcharge and offer uninspired service, 1980s wallpaper and overpriced bottled water. Fortunately, Toronto boasts two hotels as unique as the local luminaries who run them. The Windsor Arms is renowned for playing host to the high-end, while the Gladstone Hotel has become the celebrated home for the bohemian. Now which boutique big shot is best?
Morning show host rises and shines in the west
Canada AM’s Seamus O’Regan tours his Dundas and Ossington neighbourhood
Globe columnist draws on dating debacles for TV movie
Earl Haig grad Leah McLaren was inspired by trying times as a London correspondent
Making bank off barley
Beer columnist Josh Rubin is the envy of his friends
Tales from the Fringe
Grad among U.K.’s most powerful in theatre