By Ron Johnson
Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada. It’s a day that honours the lost children and the survivors of residential schools in Canada, as well as their families and communities. It’s a day to wear the colour orange, which begins with the story of Phyllis Webstad, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The hottest shows in Toronto this month include the return of Ryan Reynolds, Talking Heads icon David Byrne, Icelandic-Chinese musician Laufey, Nuit Blanche and much more Festival of Authors The Toronto International Festival of Authors runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 at Victoria University with more than 100 conversations, masterclasses, talks, and readings, featuring authors … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Seeing the trees change colour is almost a rite of passage in Ontario. If you’re looking for the most picturesque places to experience peak shades of golden bronze, orange and rustic red this autumn, there’s one provincial park that’s frequently named among the best places in all of North America for fall foliage. Fuel up … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Patio season may be winding down, but festival season is far from over. Cotton candy and cool drinks are giving way to autumn harvests, strong ciders and garlicky preserves. To help you pick the best spots for steins of cold bier and small-town Thanksgiving feasts, here are 10 food and drink festivals in Ontario that … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With his trademark wit and sharp eye on Canadian life, Rick Mercer is hitting the road this fall for a coast-to-coast Stand-Up for Canada tour, and we caught up with him ahead of the Toronto stop on the tour on Oct. 3, at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. What inspired you to launch this coast-to-coast comedy tour … Continued
If you remember the decadent glamour of Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass opening a burlesque club, or Blair Waldorf’s unforgettable performance — you’ll understand the high-class, Manhattanite energy that’s about to descend on Toronto. On Friday, Sept. 26, FYE Ultraclub officially opens its doors, promising to transform the city’s nightlife with a concept unlike anything Toronto … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Time Out just ranked the world’s 39 coolest neighbourhoods, and a Toronto ‘hood made the list! Davenport ranked No. 26, trailing slightly behind Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montréal, which ranked No. 22 (and was the only other Canadian city to make the list). The profile gave a shout-out to Geary Avenue’s creative energy (“long home to industrial … Continued
With the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up next week, orange shirts are in high demand across the country. Orange Shirt Day, as it’s otherwise known, is meant to honour the survivors of the residential school system along with those who died at the hands of the organizers of the system. Orange … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As Halloween creeps upon us, perhaps one way to get into the spirit is by visiting a ghost town. These towns aren’t actually filled with ghosts, they’re abandoned (or nearly abandoned) areas that still have visibly eerie remains of buildings and infrastructure (so still kind of creepy). As it turns out, there are quite a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s bar scene is about to go full aperitivo. From Oct. 6–12, 2025, the Italian Trade Agency will launch the city’s first-ever Italian Cocktail Revolution! This week-long celebration will showcase Italy’s finest spirits, bartending craft and cocktail culture across 10 of Toronto’s top cocktail bars. “This first edition of the Italian Cocktail Revolution brings together … Continued
Toronto has sadly been losing music venues over the past few years — so when a new one not only opens but thrives, we need to celebrate that! Ground Control, Queen West’s David Bowie-inspired video dance bar, is coming up on its two-year anniversary, and to honour the occasion, they’ll be hosting a new wave … Continued
If you follow Suresh Doss on Instagram, you may know him as the mango guy. But his reputation in the food industry runs so much deeper — he knows the hidden culinary gems tucked deep into every borough. Doss is the human food encyclopedia you want on speed dial — ready to lead you to … Continued
