By Ron Johnson
Today marks a significant moment in Toronto’s commitment to reconciliation and cultural celebration as the Spirit Garden officially opens to the public at Nathan Phillips Square at 2 p.m. This space honours Indigenous culture and history, providing a healing environment for residential school survivors and the broader community. The Spirit Garden, developed through the Indian … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado just announced that she’s performing a show at The Great Hall in Toronto on Friday, and best of all— it’s free! “This one’s special,” the singer, who is based in Toronto, wrote in an Instagram post on Friday afternoon. “@amazonmusic’s first city session in Toronto? I’m honoured. Join me as I … Continued
Toronto luxury home designer Ali Budd has built her business from the ground up after launching Ali Budd Interiors from her basement more than a decade ago. Working on some of the most upscale homes in North America with her all-female design team, the local legend is going global with the launch of HGTV’s new … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil is only 24 — a time when most people are only beginning their careers. But the three-time Olympic medalist, who made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, is officially retiring from competitive swimming. The London, Ont. resident made the bittersweet announcement to Instagram on Thursday. “I have always wondered what … Continued
Wes Hall, a prominent Canadian entrepreneur and star of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, has transformed his remarkable journey from modest origins to a leading figure in the business world. What did you find most challenging in your first season? The challenging part was literally that we argue with each other and we disagree with each other. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Live Nation Canada has unveiled plans for a temporary seasonal outdoor concert venue — Rogers Stadium will have a capacity of 50,000 and will open at the former Downsview Airport in June 2025. The giant open-air stadium, which will be strategically positioned on 44 acres of land at the north end of the former airport’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Shawn Mendes has announced a special concert at Massey Hall on Nov. 25 as part of his For Friends & Family Only concert series, where the singer performs in more intimate venues. The Canadian singer-songwriter will perform every song from his upcoming new album Shawn live during this one-night-only show. This more intimate tour structure … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Sabrina Carpenter is currently in Toronto as part of her Short N’ Sweet concert tour. The pop superstar will perform at Scotiabank Theatre tonight, but prior to her performance, the singer is taking time to explore the city — including making a pit stop at Kops Records on Queen Street West, one of the city’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Swifties (including Toronto city councillors!) are gearing up for Taylor Swift to perform in Toronto for six nights this November as part of her Eras Tour. Each show is expected to draw in about 50,000 people, including thousands of tourists from out of town. While many Toronto hotels are looking at ingenious ways to market … Continued
The festivities for the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany have officially begun, but you don’t need to hop on a plane to take part in the boozy festivities! There are a few festivals and events happening right here in Ontario. Whether you know why you’re celebrating or not (we believe the origins of the festival … Continued
It’s a strange thing to see actor Rossif Sutherland — son of the late Canadian icon Donald Sutherland and brother of Kiefer — star in a glossy, bigger-budget network crime drama like Global’s new Murder in a Small Town. You know him best from his gritty independent films, all the way from 2007’s Poor Boy’s … Continued
As the weather gets cooler, the season of giving will soon be upon us. Hoping to get your loved ones something unique or treat yourself? Permanent jewelry has grown in popularity in the city, with more and more studios offering the service — which requires special equipment to weld or “zap” the ends of your … Continued
