By Nisean Lorde
The new Ontario Place has been one of the most hotly contested topics in Toronto, especially since Doug Ford announced the Science Centre would be moving there. The Ontario government unveiled the final designs for the new Ontario Place on Tuesday — and some of the design choices are baffling Torontonians. Highlights from the report … Continued
Pride weekend has finally arrived and it’s shaping up to be a fun one with so many events taking place all weekend long. From festival parties to celebrating with your pets, here are the best free things to do this Pride weekend in Toronto. Celebrate Indigenous and two-spirit pride While being Pride Month, June also marks … Continued
For someone who is just a decade into her acting career, Toronto’s Humberly Gonzalez boasts a laundry list of roles that more closely resembles the resume of someone double her age. Gonzalez credits that to her team — and to believing in herself. “I entered every room not desperate to be cast; I just wanted … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s summer scene will be filled with concerts, community events and rooftop parties, but at least one event series is making headlines not for what it’s offering, but for what it’s taking away: your phone. Ok, so technically your phone won’t be taken, you’ll just place it into a secure, zippable pouch before the event … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Grammy-winning guitarist Tom Morello is performing at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto next month, and the legendary rocker is using his concerts to support a cause close to his heart: youth homelessness. Morello is partnering with Covenant House Toronto and the fundraising platform Fandiem to raffle off a VIP concert experience to raise funds … Continued
Whether you have air conditioning or not, summer in Toronto can get pretty steamy. We may have seen a bit more rain lately than we’d like, but hot and humid weather is upon us. Luckily, the city is ripe with opportunities to spend time outdoors enjoying the short but sweet summer season, while also staying … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The giant inflatable couches are returning to the Distillery Historic District this weekend to mark the return of the annual Lavazza IncluCity Festival. Running from June 27 to July 20, the open-air film festival is set to transform the Distillery into a hub for movie lovers. But this year there is a bit more star … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
All Things Go, one of America’s most popular indie music festivals, is officially coming to Toronto for the first time this fall, taking place against the backdrop of Lake Ontario at the Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W), from Oct 4 to 5, 2025. Bringing All Things Go to The Six marks a major … Continued
When Toronto native Romy Weltman found out she’d be leading a TV series for the first time, her reaction was pure joy, but also reverence. “It’s a dream come true,” she says. Not just because it’s the next big step in a career that began when she was barely a teenager, but because it meant … Continued
By Ron Johnson
In a week when Canadians could use some distraction from global conflicts, Trump, ongoing economic concerns and a global climate crisis, the country has been blessed with a new and truly ridiculous cultural moment: Drake has started a beef with Jagmeet Singh. Yes, that Jagmeet Singh — the former Federal NDP leader, part-time TikTok heartthrob, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Red Bull Racing will soon officially announce a F1 partnership with Drake’s brand, October’s Very Own (OVO), according to Motorsport. Red Bull Racing announces a partnership with Drake’s brand OVO ?#Formula1 pic.twitter.com/zWCx7JDGXF — Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) June 11, 2025 Reports suggest that the collab will include limited-edition apparel, merchandise, and even special events during Grand Prix … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For dads who are into cars, Bloor-Yorkville will transform into a luxury automotive runway once again this Father’s Day as the Yorkville Exotic Car Show returns for its milestone 15th anniversary! This Sunday, June 15, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., more than 135 rare and exotic vehicles will line Bloor Street, from Avenue Road … Continued
