By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre released its 50th-anniversary winter programming schedule, and it won’t be long for Torontonians to lace up their skates again! The Centre just announced the return of ice rink skating — with complimentary skate rentals on Saturdays — beginning Sat. Dec. 21 and continuing through March (at West Lawn, in partnership with the Waterfront BIA). Visitors … Continued
On Ossington, where Ghost Chicken once stood, a new space has emerged as an ode to the neighbourhood, a place where people are welcome to start their night, finish their night or spend their night. No Vacancy is a tribute to global cuisine and cocktails, offering a laid-back spot to gather with friends and a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
After more than 6,500 votes, the Toronto Zoo’s red panda cub now has a new name: Poppy. The name “Poppy” was chosen from five floral-themed options in honour of the young cub’s late mom, “Sakura”, a geriatric 10-year-old red panda who died at the zoo in August after experiencing health issues. Sakura arrived at the zoo … Continued
Dinner is one of the best ways to shower those close to your heart with love. Toronto has many cool places to have a nice dinner date, so you will be spoilt for choice. However, a dinner date is not only about the food but also about the activities that you engage in. No one … Continued
Fashion enthusiasts of all kinds flocked to the sky-high Queen Quay East building, T3 Bayside, this past weekend to show off their personal garb and take in the newest fashion collections debuting for the fall/winter season. Many of the frequenters of the four-day event, now Toronto’s longest-standing fashion week, will tell you that it’s all … Continued
Toronto may have a soft spot for contemporary Indian restaurants, but there is always room in our hearts for more. The latest opening, Ruchy, not only combines flavours rooted in tradition with modern innovation but takes influence from the neighbourhood. What makes this Corso Italia restaurant one-of-a-kind is that it’s a passion project from not … Continued
Let’s face it, being a homeowner in Ontario is no walk in the park. Between higher interest rate mortgages, grocery bills at an all-time high and ever-increasing monthly expenses ensuring there is less money for your families each and every month, it truly feels like there’s always something to tackle for your household. But when … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Scroll through social media and you’ll spot thousands of posts of Taylor Swift fans across the globe making and exchanging friendship bracelets prior to her Eras Tour concerts. These bracelets are super significant in the Taylor Swift fan culture — Swifties create and trade them as a way to connect and share their love for … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
CNBC’s official NHL team valuations for the 2023-24 season are out, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped their list of 32 teams. The broadcaster’s valuation method looked at how much money a team makes, what it owns, and its economic environment. Values were adjusted for teams whose stadium economics are going to improve soon (e.g., … Continued
Winter is already on its way, so it’s time to prepare for Toronto’s freezing weather. Hiding away from the winter weather doesn’t have to be boring and dull. In fact, it can be the perfect time to relax, enjoy some self-care and have some much-needed time to yourself. So, let’s take a look at three … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Thanks to the provincial government, Toronto and area residents can now gamble on anything and everything. Case in point, Taylor Swift’s concert outfits. Next up, the first snowfall. As the fall chill sets in across the Greater Toronto Area, sports bettors are turning their attention to something a bit more unusual this time of year—when … Continued
OpenTable has revealed its Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2024 and the results are a snapshot of the country’s dining scene at its best. Built on 1 million verified reviews from October 2023 to September 2024, this year’s list celebrates neighbourhood favourites, buzzy new openings and iconic dining rooms across the country. With 53 … Continued
