By Ron Johnson
One of Toronto’s most popular fall traditions is back. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair officially opened its doors today at Exhibition Place, marking its 103rd year of celebrating Canadian agriculture, food, and equestrian excellence. This morning’s grand opening ceremony featured a lineup of special guests, including Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. Chief Claire Sault of the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Gardiner Museum’s fully transformed ground floor has just reopened, with a new Gallery of Indigenous Ceramics and a monumental solo exhibition from New York-based sculptor Linda Rotua Sormin. The $15.5-million renovation is the museum’s most ambitious capital project in two decades, and it reimagines what a ceramics institution can be in 2025 and beyond. … Continued
The holiday season in Toronto brings up all kinds of traditions for different people. Maybe that’s a visit to the Distillery Winter Village, or admiring the twinkling Christmas lights in Yorkville. But for many, at one point, it was strolling by the Hudson’s Bay holiday windows in Toronto’s Financial District — often decked with things … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
There are still a few weeks before winter truly sets in. If you’re looking for a picturesque spot to enjoy the last bits of the autumn season, there’s a quaint town nestled among the rolling farm hills in Simcoe County. Creemore is tucked away in Clearview Township on the Niagara Escarpment, between the Mad and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re craving pho or dreaming of cheesy, foldable pizza, Yelp-reviewed local legends have you covered — and then some. Yelp’s community of Elite reviewers has ranked Canada’s top spots to eat in 2025, compiling the Top 100 restaurants based on the volume and ratings of reviews from Elite Squad members between August 2024 and … Continued
Dear Sangita: My mom has become addicted to using ChatGPT as her own “therapist.” She uses it to validate her opinions when she’s telling me or my siblings to do something or to prove what she expects of us is fair. She doesn’t seem to understand that these tools are just going to give her … Continued
One of Toronto’s most recognizable restaurant names is officially up for sale. La Cubana, the retro Cuban diner that helped define Ossington’s dining scene, is on the market — and it’s not just the space. The entire brand, including recipes, training materials, hot sauce line and its social media presence, is being sold for $799,000. … Continued
There’s one jean-ius way to upgrade any outfit: a little bit of denim. From blazers to baseball caps and shoulder bags, Jeanne Beker has picked out every wash, stitch, cuff and hem of your autumnal denim dreams, whether you’re going Canadian tuxedo or western. A. BOOTCUT JEANS “I always love a bootcut: sexy on top, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This year’s been filled with celestial activity, and on Tuesday night, Torontonians will have a chance to see one of 2025’s most eye-catching otherworldly milestones (and you won’t need a telescope to enjoy it). A full moon supermoon will appear larger and brighter than a typical full moon as it peaks above the skyline! According … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s most enchanting holiday market is back! From Nov. 13, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026, the Distillery Winter Village will be filled with twinkling lights, live music and must-try treats. This year’s event leans hard into festive grazing: a gigantic tree, 47 magical outdoor vendor cabins and nine themed bars will line the streets. There’ll … Continued
Cinematic magic is abundant in Ontario — big Hollywood films like The Shape of Water to small screen thrills like Suits and The Handmaid’s Tale are constantly finding places to film here. But if you’re really searching for one town that’ll make you feel like you’re in your own feature film, look no further than … Continued
Café ZUZU is getting a delicious upgrade. The all-day eatery, operated by Janet Zuccarini’s Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, is transforming itself into a pizzeria, with the full rebrand being unveiled and open to the public on November 14. “ZUZU has always been about connection, warmth, and food that feeds the soul,” says Zuccarini, the CEO … Continued
