By Nisean Lorde
The August long weekend runs from Aug 2–4 this year, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate across Ontario! From rib fests and night markets to beach parties along the northern shore of Lake Erie, here’s a roundup of some of the best festivals to check out this Civic Holiday weekend. July 31-Aug 4: … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s most popular end-of-summer tradition is just around the corner, but it could get a little pricey if you want to go in style. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is rolling out a CNE VIP Experience, but it’ll set you back $1,800 plus fees and taxes, bringing the total to $2,047.51 (or about $511 per … Continued
Bring back the glory days of summer camp with this season’s most nostalgic trend! From paracord accessories to retro shorts and tie dye, Jeanne Beker is giving us one final, colourful dose of summer vacation before the school bell rings again. A. RINGER TEE “I love the cap sleeve, and you can get a lot … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is just around the corner, and one of the projects that will make millennials feel super nostalgic is a documentary on the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi, starring Toronto-based rapper (and former Degrassi: The Next Generation star) Drake, aka Aubrey Graham. Degrassi: Whatever It Takes is … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This summer, Toronto is packed with food festivals that will tempt your taste buds from the very first bite, whether you’re craving Caribbean street food or Asian night market snacks! Here are 22 must-visit food festivals to mark on your calendar this August. July 31-Aug 4: Toronto Caribana View this post on Instagram … Continued
On August 8, celebrated Canadian chef Laurent Dagenais is bringing European flair to Toronto in the form of a one-day pop-up. Inspired by the iconic European “wine windows,” chef Laurent’s La Petite Fenêtre Boursin invites guests to enjoy a spontaneous moment of indulgence and connection, showcasing the bold flavours of Boursin cheese through chef-curated charcuterie boards. “I … Continued
Crudo Pizza & Panuozzo, the west-end favourite known for introducing Toronto to the Italian panuozzo, is temporarily closed following what the restaurant calls “an unfortunate event” over the weekend. In an Instagram post shared earlier today, the Crudo team wrote: “Hello Crudo Family, unfortunately due to an unfortunate event that happened over the weekend we … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow honoured Scarborough-born R&B singer The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, with the Key to the City on Saturday ahead of his highly anticipated concerts at the Rogers Centre (the first of which took place on Sunday). To mark the kickoff of the Toronto leg of his tour, Chow officially proclaimed July 26–27, … Continued
Next weekend, music enthusiasts from all corners of Canada prepare to descend upon Toronto for the much-anticipated Veld music festival. Returning to Downsview Park for its 12th year, Veld has earned its reputation as Toronto’s premier electric dance music extravaganza. Since its inception over a decade ago, the music festival has been synonymous with epic … Continued
A new food emporium has just opened on King West and it has everything you need for a Saturday night spent downtown — rooftop cocktails, live music, late-night bites and a whole lot of energy. With four distinct concepts beneath one roof at 600 King St. W., Portland Square is the solution to those late … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Downtown Toronto gets extremely hot in the summertime thanks to all that concrete and glass, but tucked in almost hidden amongst all that hazy urban heat are a few cool oases perfect for a midday break to cool off. Can’t find any? We got you covered. Here are our top six cool and serene courtyards … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Canadian National Exhibition is offering one lucky Ontario couple the chance to tie the knot—or renew their vows—on the CNE Midway this summer. The “Marriage on the Midway” contest, which is launching today, invites couples with a personal connection to the CNE to submit their love stories online. The winning pair will receive an … Continued
