We’re less than a week away from Christmas and it’s crunch time for holiday shopping. Luckily, there’s so many places to great places to find the perfect gift in Toronto — including a whole bunch of stores that opened this year. Check out these new Toronto shops to make holiday shopping seamless this month. Good … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
An open-air public art trail is on track to open in 2026 on the newly named Ookwemin Minising Island (formerly known as the Villiers Island precinct), as part of the Toronto Port Lands urban redevelopment project. The Lassonde Art Trail (LAT) will be free to visit and open throughout the year. Picture a series of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A picture of a tree stripped of its bark alongside a sidewalk by the Toronto Harbourfront has Redditors debating about who’s responsible for such butchery, with a beaver being the top suspect. “Did a beaver cause this in Downtown Toronto?” A Redditor asked in a now-viral post on the Toronto subreddit on Tuesday. The picture … Continued
Welcome to Streets of Toronto’s 10 Days of Giveaways, with our biggest and most valuable prizes ever! This year, we’re spreading the joy and helping make the season brighter for the city. Join us for 10 days of surprises and celebration as we give back to the city that has given us so much. Leading … Continued
Baggy trousers, mohair sweaters that drape just so, boxy T-shirts: Toronto fashion brand Uncle Studios is the epitome of cool. So it’s no surprise that the company has chosen the coolest street in Toronto — Ossington — for their first brick-and-mortar shop, eight years after its inception. “We weren’t planning on opening a store this … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Last year, the Toronto Raptors traded away OG Anunoby and landed two key players in return Immanuel Quickley and homegrown product RJ Barrett. Both had potential, but were young. It didn’t take long for Barrett to take his game to the next level while playing close to home. And, since that has proven to be … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As the holiday season and holiday stress approaches, Toronto’s comedy scene is there with festive fun, heartfelt moments, and a good dose of laughter to make it all go away, at least temporarily. Here are some of the funniest shows happening in Toronto this month. Beige Christmas Presented by the Friggin’ Arab Orchestra Company (FAOC) … Continued
There’s a massive coffee shop on Dupont Street that houses artist studios and community events that include film viewings and collage nights. It’s called Typist, and it’s the brainchild of career typist Nicole Bhersafi. If the concept weren’t already welcoming enough, it’s now home to a new vintage shop, Odd Thing, operated by Ana Popova. … Continued
With snowfall upon us, fashion can feel like an impossible task — but there are still ways to look stylish under all those layers. For the menswear lovers, don’t miss these trends that anyone can enjoy for the season in Toronto. From exploring new eyewear shapes to doubling down on the basics, this men’s fashion … Continued
By Ron Johnson
In the fight for safer, more inclusive cycling infrastructure in Toronto, creative protest art has become an unexpected yet powerful tool for conveying sentiment and creating community. Toronto artists and creators are turning to music, video games, and graphic design to voice their frustration with the Ontario government’s attempts to remove bike lanes and curtail … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Drake’s influence on Toronto is undeniable, and the iconic musician always finds a way to support the city. Case in point, Casuals Cakery, a new local bakery that decided to hold a Drake Era’s Lookalike Contest. Well, the fledgling operation just got a major boost when Champagne Papi himself decided to offer up a $10,000 … Continued
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time for our annual showcase of the city’s most inspiring women features artists, activists, athletes and more who have led by example, achieved against all odds and made this city and this year special. We’re shining a light on some of the most incredible women in Toronto and … Continued
