The future is grim for former fashion district Queen Street—or at least that’s what the team behind popular Vancouver streetwear brand Reigning Champ thought when they decided not to renew its lease on the strip. The location suddenly closed up shop this month, and their reasoning points to a growing problem for what used to … Continued
The Bloorcourt neighbourhood might have felt the loss when Overpressure Club closed, but the downtime didn’t last long. The same team has now returned with a fresh vibe, reopening the spot as Gochu Libre Kantina. Also behind the Dundas West hot spot Project Gigglewater, the team has taken influence from the neighbourhood to combine Mexican … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After years of discussions about high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City (with worries that these plans would lead to little to no results), Prime Minister Trudeau just announced plans for ‘Alto’, a high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. This rail network is expected to transform the megaregion, which is home to 18 … Continued
What would you do if you crossed paths with an infamous serial killer? For Ava (Kayley Cuoco) and Nathan (Chris Messina), the main characters of W Network’s gripping dark comedy-thriller Based on a True Story, their answer was to start a podcast with him. True crime obsessives will be hooked on the series—which just released … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Renowned collector and artist Abraham Reyes, owner of the stunning Giga Pearl, is set to unveil Beneath the Surface, his groundbreaking luxury art collection that transforms pearls and precious gemstones — everything from rubies and sapphires to emeralds and diamonds — into striking “jewelry for the walls.” The works are said to draw parallels to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s been 14 years since Paul Simon last performed at Toronto’s Massey Hall to celebrate the release of his 2011 album “So Beautiful or So What”, and now Torontonians will have a chance to see the 83-year-old legend perform in person again this spring. On Tuesday, the singer announced that he was coming out of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This past week, Toronto native and current Edmonton Oilers left-winger Zach Hyman was spotted watching his new team, the Brantford Bulldogs Hockey Club, practice at the city’s local civic centre. The Forest Hill local is now the new owner of the team after the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) approved the transfer of ownership of the … Continued
In North York, Chillax Eatery & Mart offers a fresh take on all-day breakfast and Asian fusion. Created by husband-and-wife team Allen Li and Ning Jia, it combines delicious food with a unique grocery twist, just south of Yonge and Sheppard. “We wanted to create a space that combined the best of both worlds,” says … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Family Day weekend has finally arrived, creating the perfect opportunity to spend time with your loved ones (it’s also the cutest extension to Valentine’s Day)! This year, the provincial holiday takes place on Monday, Feb. 17, and there are tons of day-trip activities taking place near Toronto that families of all ages and backgrounds can … Continued
There’s no better time than now to enjoy Canadian cuisine, and speaking of that, the city is home to so many amazing local burger spots. We’ve compiled a list of the best joints across every corner of the city to help you navigate the delicious options. So without further ado, here are our favourite burgers … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is full of oddities, one of the many charms of the city. Take vending machines, for example. We don’t just have snack machines. We have ones that offer up everything from vinyl records to tattoos. These unusual vending machines have become a part of the city’s quirky culture, offering an alternative to traditional vending … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Family Day is on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, and despite Toronto’s less-than-favourable weather of late, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with loved ones! Here’s everything that’s open and closed in Toronto over the 2025 Family Day long weekend. Public transit TTC: The TTC will operate on a Sunday service. All TTC routes will operate … Continued
