Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s advice columnist and was previously an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: I’m secretly dating my boss. It started as just a fling. But things have been getting serious, and I feel like we’re in too deep now. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is in the middle of a very cold and very dark period and there is no relief anytime soon. So, we spend our lives huddled indoors waiting for spring. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a good time. Toronto is still the best city in the country for live music, and it isn’t … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. January is all about … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Don’t underestimate your neighbourhood bar when it’s got a stage. You never know what future “I was there” bragging rights await you. History has proven the importance of small clubs to hometown heroes: the Tragically Hip at the Horseshoe, Feist at Ted’s Wrecking Yard, Drake at the Rivoli (doing improv comedy, mind you). Grassroots music … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The new year kicked off with a bang. The Quadrantids meteor shower, which peaks in early January each year, is considered one of Earth’s best annual meteor showers! During its peak, sky watchers can gaze at anywhere from 60 to 200 Quadrantid meteors per hour under perfect night sky conditions (ideally a dark sky with … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If there is one New Year’s resolution that every Torontonian should consider, it is to partake in the incredible cultural offerings available each and every month. Why pay the steep real estate prices if not reaping the fantastic rewards? To that end, here are 12 of the biggest and best shows in the city this … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ontario is brimming with natural habitats and urban environments that host a diverse array of bird species, making it the perfect region for birdwatching! While most may opt to bird-watch in warmer weather, winter birdwatching and photography have their rewards. For one, there’s a higher likelihood you’ll spot different bird species that might not be … Continued
When Bill Burr reposted one of Steph Tolev’s comedic Instagram videos and then reached out over direct messages asking that she open for him on his upcoming tour, she thought it was a scam. “He gave me his phone number, and I thought it was a fake account,” the Toronto comedian says. But then she … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Ben Mulroney, the eldest son of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, is no stranger to the spotlight. After a 20-year career with CTV, he’s back on the airwaves with The Ben Mulroney Show on 640 Toronto. Given his deep roots in Canadian politics and media, it’s fitting that his new program focuses on the issues … Continued
By Ron Johnson
From star-studded concerts to eye-popping street art, 2024 was a dynamic year for Toronto’s arts and culture scene. Here are the most popular stories. Drake’s emotional farewell to Toronto: “Goodbye, my beautiful city” We all know how much Drake loves the 6ix and one the rapper’s social media post was once again shining a light … Continued
It’s been quite the year of fashion trends in Toronto and beyond. From the mob wife trend to bows and the return of the horse girl, we’ve seen it all — and worn it all. Our city has seen plenty of exciting new openings this year, from vintage shops (there seems to be a new … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The City of Toronto’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to return to the waterfront this year, offering Torontonians and visitors an opportunity to ring in 2025 with fireworks, live performances, and activities across several downtown locations. A high-altitude fireworks display, synchronized to music, will blast a beautiful scene into Toronto’s inner harbour skies at … Continued
