At the end of the month, Scarlett Finn will be in Paris, swimming in an Olympic pool, ready to compete for gold with her team. But the 22-year-old’s path to her first Olympics started in a very different swimming pool — one in her home city of Toronto, where her mom held her at three … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro took to social media to advocate for the preservation of the beloved Revue Cinema, which is facing closure. Del Toro, who has extensive ties to the city including having most of his recent films shot in Toronto, posted on Twitter calling on elected officials to save the cinema, and pointing … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The one and only 50 Cent is set to make his grand return to the city with an exclusive performance at the Cabana Pool Bar. Circle July 20 on your calendars because this is going to be an event you won’t want to miss, especially if it’s your birthday. See what we did there? Curtis … 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. Before you drive by … Continued
Bloordale’s vintage staple, 96 Tears, recently opened a second location inside of the east end event space and cafe, Bevy Space — located at Dundas Street East and River Street. The unique vintage shop selling an array of both secondhand pieces and local designers has been in business for a decade. It was originally established by … Continued
Siblings Jenna and Stuart Walker are two halves of Canada’s most-streamed country artist — the Reklaws. With eight Juno nominations, eight CCMA awards and a record-breaking and TikTok-viral hit, the duo is bringing their music magic to Muskoka this summer from July 5 to 6. Here, Jenna shares her own cottage summer romance story that began … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto traffic is bad. How bad is it? It’s so bad even the streetcars are considering taking the subway. No seriously, Toronto traffic is so bad, even former One Direction pop superstar Niall Horan had to walk to his show. The now-viral and quite fun TikTok video sees Horan walking to his concert at Scotiabank Arena, … Continued
The season of shorts of all kinds has finally arrived, and while anything you’ve got hanging in your closet will do, there are a few styles in particular that will give your looks a 2024 edge. Try these mega trends to elevate your Toronto street style this summer. Micro shorts Also known as mini shorts, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There is a new theatre opening near Yonge and Davenport as Tapestry Opera and Nightwood Theatre revealed plans to establish a new collaborative space at 877 Yonge St. The companies have launched a capital campaign to raise $1.5 million to fund the completion and launch of this ambitious project. The new facility will cover 6,500 square feet and feature a 2,700 square foot … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The Amazing Race Canada is back with another season premiering on July 2. We spoke with host Jon Montgomery, who won a gold medal in men’s skeleton at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, about the new season and this month’s Paris Olympics. How does it feel to be back for the 10th season? Good … Continued
Fresh off the release of a new album and celebrating 35 years in music, the Barenaked Ladies are opening the new music venue The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium June 27 for a show dubbed the Big Racquet (the stadium is home to the city’s largest professional tennis tournament). Streets of Toronto caught up with band … Continued
If you’re looking for a place to thrift in the west end, there’s a new shop that’s perfect for the modern shopper with quirky, cool style. You probably know the type — your friend with a super eclectic wardrobe who always shows up to the function looking both creative and sophisticated. That’s because Mika Lemm, … Continued
