Mention cocktail bars to most Torontonians who frequent the scene, and a few names are bound to come up: BarChef, Civil Liberties and the award-winning Bar Pompette are just a few favourites, with plenty of others on the tips of tongues. Enter Maaya, a new late-night haunt that’s shaking up the Toronto cocktail scene with … Continued
Serving as a sort of entrance to the Yorkville neighbourhood, Paris Baguette, the City of Lights-inspired bake shop invites guests to take a bite of some of France’s best exports: pastries. Located at 110 Bloor St. W., Paris Baguette opened its doors to the streets of Toronto earlier this month, serving up indulgent pastries, sweet … Continued
Set your alarms! Holiday Hills is back at Stackt Market on November 15, ready to become Toronto’s ultimate holiday hangout. From indie markets to art installations, killer food pop-ups and prime photo ops, Stackt is going all in on holiday vibes with a fresh, modern twist. Expect some serious upgrades: new art, expanded installations and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Sports fans will have a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Scotiabank Arena, which is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and some of the world’s biggest concerts. Beginning Nov. 12, fans can tour the arena’s most iconic locations, like the Leafs’ and Raptors’ locker rooms, back-of-house concert spaces, the Raptors’ in-arena … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A Reddit post of a duck that made a surprise appearance on a crowded TTC bus is going viral. The duck didn’t actually walk onto the bus, it was sitting in a baby stroller, so someone likely brought it on board for the ride (it still garnered a ton of attention, nonetheless). The post was … Continued
Professional athletes often have very little say as to where they live. Some athletes hop from team to team, doing short stints all over the continent. Then there are the lucky few who spend time in a couple cities before they’re ultimately brought home to play. New Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is one … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Grayson Joseph is only 7 years old but he’s probably one of Auston Matthews’ biggest fans. To show his dedication to the Toronto Maple Leafs captain, Grayson is dressing up as an Auston Matthews hockey card for Halloween! In a recent TikTok video, Grayson’s dad, Grant, pleaded with his audience to help the video of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
“Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro’s world-famous Carlo’s Bakery location in downtown Toronto has shut down less than two years after its grand opening. In 2022, the TLC star opened the first two Canadian brick-and-mortar Carlos Bakery locations in the GTA — the first at 167 Lakeshore Rd W in Port Credit, Mississauga, followed by 24 Bellair … Continued
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that’s widely observed in Mexico from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2. While many might recognize it from the colourful painted skulls, the holiday is a celebration that takes place to honour and celebrate the souls of those departed. Here in Toronto, many … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of the most beloved members of the Toronto Zoo passed away late yesterday afternoon. Charles — a 52-year-old western lowland silverback gorilla who’s been a revered member of the Toronto Zoo family since its opening day in 1974 — died from natural causes after experiencing significant health issues. “He will be dearly missed, and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This November, Torontonians will get a chance to experience the very best in contemporary Indigenous music talent at the Tkaronto Music Festival (TKMF). The three-day festival will feature headliners like The Halluci Nation, Blue Moon Marquee and Toronto-based singer-songwriters Kristi Lane Sinclair — as well as the festival’s surprise headliner, Tanya Tagaq. Here’s everything you … Continued
A collaboration between Lululemon and the NHL is bringing exclusive new fan apparel to stores — including a collection of Toronto Maple Leafs gear modelled by the Leafs’ very own John Tavares and his wife, Aryne. The partnership, announced last week, between Lululemon as well as sports gear company Fanatics features 11 NHL teams for … Continued
