Pride in Toronto is not a one-size-fits-all celebration — in fact, the celebration itself is built upon the fact that everyone is different. For some people, celebration looks like sweating it out on the dance floor until 2 a.m. For others, it means finding community over board games, watching movies on the big screen, or … Continued
There is a specific art to a good all-day neighbourhood spot, and Queen West just landed one. Opened a few months ago, Sovily Pizza Bar & Café is a total passion project. The husband-and-wife team behind it designed the entire space themselves, swapping out typical cafe minimalism for massive, custom wall art you can actually … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sophie Powers is already a star, she’s just waiting for a moment. And that moment might be at the Garrison tonight as she headlines a Billboard Canada showcase as part of the North by Northeast musical festival. Before that happens, this morning, she’s been scrambling trying to track down some new gear for her show … Continued
When Cirque du Soleil rolls into town on June 18 with its brand new show LUZIA, it’ll be taking the audience to a make-believe Mexico filled with old movie sets, beaches, deserts and plenty of colour. Although the show isn’t a love story, there’s actually a real one unfolding onstage — between pole dance and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Summer in Ontario usually comes with packed patios and busy festivals, but a countryside farm near Fergus is taking a quieter approach to seasonal tourism, because, as they put it, “the best things aren’t meant to be crowded.” Hereward Farms is a family-owned lavender and sunflower farm nestled in East Garafraxa, about a 1.5-hour drive … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
After last weekend’s mess that was Do West, which left some Torontonians seething over packed crowds and rowdy teens invading their space, another major west-end street festival is about to take over the streets of Toronto. Taste of Little Italy returns from Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, transforming College Street into a massive … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A popular summer beach destination in the Niagara Region has been drawing visitors for decades, but back in its heyday, it was a major tourist attraction for very different reasons than the gorgeous white sand and clear waters visitors flock to today. Crystal Beach is a laid-back Lake Erie beach town nestled in Fort Erie, … Continued
Across the province, farmers’ markets are in full swing, showcasing a vibrant abundance of the freshest seasonal produce and locally sourced offerings. These bustling hubs offer a diverse range of goodies, making them the perfect place to explore and support local agriculture while savouring the flavours of the season. Here are the best farmers’ markets … Continued
One of the best parts of summer are fairs and carnivals, filled with midway rides, games where you can win ridiculously-sized stuffed animals and fried foods. And in Toronto, why wait for the CNE? A summer carnival is taking over a street in Toronto for one weekend only this month where you can enjoy Ferris … Continued
Just weeks after closing its remaining Toronto restaurants, Planta has revealed that its next chapter won’t include a return to Canada. The vegan restaurant chain, founded in Toronto in 2016 by chef David Lee and restaurateur Steven Salm, shuttered its Yorkville flagship and Queen West location on May 19, ending the company’s Canadian operations. Now, … Continued
Although we are already nearly a third of the way into 2026, there is plenty more poker action to watch out for. Across the globe, there are poker tournaments taking place almost every day in land-based casinos. This is supplemented by the online realm where virtual poker rooms at online operators such as TonyBet are … Continued
“Country is as country does,” Dolly Parton famously sang in her 2011 anthem about staying true to your roots, whether you’re driving a tractor or a Cadillac. Soon, that country spirit will find a home on The Esplanade, where a massive new bar inspired by the Queen of Country herself is set to open in … Continued
