Category: Culture

Everyone has a favourite song to be included on a Toronto summer playlist. It depends on your era, your musical leanings and sometimes just those memorable experiences that can only happen here. But, we decided to cross eras, mash up genres and come up with what we, absolutely and in the most subjective way possible, … Continued

This spring, Breakfast Television legend Dina Pugliese returned to the air as host, and a new face joined her: Tim Bolen, CHCH’s morning radio host. The TV personality shares the very Toronto story behind his and his wife Elizabeth Davies’ more than a decade of love. How they met Well, that’s a story that Liz knows … Continued

Toronto is getting ready to turn up the heat this summer with the return of the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival (aka Caribana)! This is North America’s largest multicultural festival, so expect tons of costumes, Caribbean music and, of course, bold and spicy foods. Events kicked off in mid-June and will end on Sat, Aug 2, with … Continued

If you’re dreaming of a refreshing escape without leaving the city or dropping a wad of hard-earned cash, there’s a new wave of watery shared experiences waiting for you—by land or by lake. Thanks to innovative sharing platforms, you can enjoy everything from boating to backyard pool parties without the commitment (or cost) of ownership. … Continued

Since its inception in 2018, Coffee Champagne Oysters (COC) has offered guests more than what the name suggests. The small Parisian style champagne bar doubles as a speakeasy, with a lower restaurant and cocktail bar, À Toi, accessible only via a hidden entrance in the champagne room. On a regular night, guests can dine in … Continued

No need to head all the way to Rouge National Park for a dose of nature. This Saturday, a living, mobile forest will be roaming the streets of downtown Toronto! Picture a flock of 50 Red, Silver, and Sugar Maple trees secured to shopping carts, rolling throughout the city and stopping to create cool shade … Continued

Live Nation Canada is already making changes to Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium following complaints about poor crowd management and long exit times at the space’s inaugural show over the weekend, according to a report by the Canadian Press. Perhaps, not much of a surprise? The 50,000-capacity outdoor stadium was built in just nine months. The … Continued

When Dejon Brissett was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in 2020, he recalls his first time driving down the Gardiner to the BMO Field, seeing the Argos logo come into view. “That was a pretty cool experience,” he says.  It’s definitely not something a young Brissett would have ever imagined —  considering he grew up … Continued

For renowned author and playwright Emma Donoghue, The Wind Coming Over the Sea is more than a new play—it’s a personal, musical excavation of immigration, longing, and love, brought to life on the Blyth Festival stage in its world premiere this summer. Running June 26 to August 12, the production marks a major new work … Continued

The 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival will take place from July 2–13, 2025, featuring more than 100 shows sprawled lovingly across 22 venues. This unique and captivating celebration of performance arts will showcase everything from Canadian musicals and dramatic theatre to dance, comedy, and puppetry. Want to check out the next Kim’s Convenience, or Drowsy … Continued