By Nisean Lorde
To elevate the public washroom as a collective community asset (and to show how this can be done in an artful and fun way), the Toronto Public Space Committee has launched a global design competition to design the Toronto toilet of the future! This global initiative is meant to raise awareness about the lack of … Continued
With halibut season kicking off this month, we’re diving into a fishy faceoff. We brought in chefs Mona Sleiman of Quench Catering and Anthony Rose of Fat Pasha to judge a blind taste test between Toronto’s top fish and chips spots: the classic Olde Yorke and the hipster fave Sea Witch. Let’s reel in the … Continued
Weekends in Toronto are always filled with activities, and this one is no exception. If you’re looking for things to do, there’s a citywide fan expo, plenty of St. Patrick’s Day festivities and more! If you’re looking for more things to do in Toronto, check out our Instagram page, @streetsoftorontodo. Enjoy the annual St. Patrick’s Day … Continued
Lovers of Gothic architecture and historic buildings will find plenty to love about a townhouse that is currently for sale in the Junction neighbourhood. TH7-40 Westmoreland Ave., listed at $1.895 million, was carved out of a neo-Gothic church from 1914, and the conversion kept so many of the most beautiful elements from the original design. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians will soon have the rare chance to watch their fav NBA and WNBA legends hit the court at the sixth annual West Park Foundation Tournament of Stars. The celebrity tournament takes place on March 22 at the University of Toronto’s Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport. Teams will have a chance to compete alongside … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Brennan Martin, a filmmaker/former skater for Team Canada, has sparked an online debate about the state of Toronto’s skating rinks. In a video shared to YouTube on Wednesday, aptly dubbed “Toronto Skating Rinks are Dumb”, Martin opens up about how figure skaters across the city are facing an uphill battle for access to ice time … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Kyle Lowry and Simu Liu made a surprise appearance at a film screening in Toronto on Tuesday night. Lowry, in town with the Philadelphia 76ers (They were soundly beaten by the Raptors), joined fans at the TIFF Bell Lightbox for a screening of We the North: From Prehistoric to Historic, a documentary celebrating the Raptors’ … Continued
As Toronto has proven over the last few years, its food halls are not just your average, everyday food courts. From Union Station’s bustling spot for commuters and travellers to the Eaton Centre’s glam take on the traditional mall food court, Toronto’s food hall scene has transformed into a destination for all things great in … Continued
Eric Bauza’s voice is everywhere — whether you recognize it or not. The Toronto-born voice actor has lent his vocal talents to some of the most beloved animated characters of all time, from Bugs Bunny to Daffy Duck, Marvin the Martian and even Woody Woodpecker. His journey from a cartoon-obsessed kid growing up in the … Continued
If you’re looking for a serious dose of Canadian spirit—and I think we all are — a new bar opening this April on Queen St. West is inviting you to embrace your Canuck pride while having a whole lot of fun. Taking over the space formerly known as Offworld Bar, Grizzly Bar promises an authentic, … Continued
This month, you can give your wardrobe a temporary refresh with your favourite items from Toronto influencers’ closets. A new pop-up launched by Toronto-based peer-to-peer clothing rental app Rax — the first of its kind in Canada — is bringing fresh fashion finds that you can rent to Stackt Market all month long, sourced from … Continued
One of Toronto’s longest-standing bakeries has announced that it has officially closed after 32 years. Famous for their breads and mouthwatering Portuguese desserts, Golden Wheat Bakery said their last goodbye in a heartfelt message on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @golden_wheat_bakery “To our loyal and valued customers. We … Continued
