By Ron Johnson
This year’s NBA Finals, which get underway on June 5, will make Canadian basketball history. For the first time ever, both teams—the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers—feature point guards from the Greater Toronto Area. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), who was born in Toronto and grew up in Hamilton, and Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers), … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The life and legacy of one of Toronto’s and the entire country’s most beloved comedians will take centre stage at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. John Candy: I Like Me, a new documentary directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, will make its world premiere as the Opening Night Gala on Sept. … Continued
Canada’s Rufus Wainwright is stepping back into the spotlight with the release of his latest album, Dream Requiem. Drawing inspiration from multiple sources that include a Lord Byron poem, Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi and his dog Puccini (who died suddenly months after adopting him), it also happens to be narrated by Meryl Streep. Here, the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’ll soon be time for Canadians to “come on down”. The Price Is Right game show is getting a Canadian spinoff! The Price is Right Tonight is the working title of the new series, so it’ll likely be filmed and/or aired in the evenings rather than daytime. Production will begin this December in Toronto, and … Continued
Jack Innanen didn’t expect things to move this fast. Not long ago, the Toronto-born comedian was writing and performing comedy sketches alone in his bedroom, amassing a loyal audience (now 3 million and growing) online with his bizarre but relatable characters. Now, he’s starring in FX’s Adults (now streaming on Disney+ in Canada), a raucous … Continued
A strange festival is returning to Toronto this week, and it’s dedicated to the city’s history — with a twist. No snoozefests here: touted as “strange history for curious people,” attendees will get to learn about some of Toronto’s weirdest, wackiest, most bizarre history. The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History began in 2023, and was … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s culinary scene got a major boost with the launch of Nobu last August, and now Nobu Hotel Toronto is open. This is Canada’s first Nobu Hotel, and as it’s nestled in the heart of the Entertainment District, this luxurious urban sanctuary offers patrons a sense of privacy alongside the most stunning panoramic views of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Canadian Stage returns to High Park this summer with a production of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved works, Romeo & Juliet, as part of its long-running Dream in High Park series. Now in its 42nd season, the outdoor theatre tradition continues to bring Shakespeare under the stars to thousands of Torontonians every summer. Running from … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Everything is better outdoors, and movies are no exception. When the mercury rises, and the sun is out, Torontonians move their lives outside as much as humanly possible. Luckily there are plenty of alfresco entertainment options including outdoor movies. Here are five of our favourite ways to catch a flick under the stars. Toronto Outdoor … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
New details about the proposed hovercraft ferry service between downtown Toronto and the Niagara Region have emerged. As we recently reported, Hoverlink Ontario has already secured a space to develop a docking site at the Port Weller Terminal in St. Catharines (near tons of tourist attractions and public amenities), and the company recently signed a 30-year deal … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Shawn Mendes is officially back. After stepping away from touring to focus on his mental health and well-being, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated artist has announced his return to the stage — and he’s kicking things off with a hometown show in Toronto. “Here we go, on the road again,” said Mendes, on a social media post … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Horror fans won’t have to wait until Halloween for their next scare. As part of the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF’s) lineup of summer programming, acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro is returning to the city to curate a Canadian horror film series! ‘From Rabid to Skinamarink: Canadian Movie Madness’, running July 9-13 at TIFF Lightbox, … Continued
