The last year was a a busy and exciting one for the Toronto food scene, in which we saw electric openings that ranged from highbrow to low, including modest local joints and grand, attention-grabbing eateries. To highlight the standout newcomers, we asked esteemed chef Ryusuke Nakagawa, recently awarded a Michelin star for Aburi Hana — … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Hugh’s Room Live, the beloved Toronto music venue, has exciting news. The venue has successfully purchased a historic church property located at 296 Broadview Ave. in Toronto’s east end. This significant milestone provides Hugh’s Room Live with a permanent home for the first time since shutting the doors to its original location in the Roncesvalles … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers With an estimated 35% of Canadian households currently owning a dog as a pet, it’s important for all dog owners to be informed about dog bite-related incidents and how best to prevent them. Reports indicate that over 500,000 dog bites occur in Canada every year, or a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Renowned actor Tom Cruise recently voiced his frustration with Toronto’s traffic in an interview, and we are right there with the action movie star. ETalk’s Sonia Mangat was interviewing Cruise ahead of the release of the latest blockbuster Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One when the chat turned to a truly impossible mission — dealing … Continued
By Erin Neilly
The closing of many long-term care homes in Toronto did not become an issue in the mayoralty election, but it is a matter of considerable significance. Of 34 long-term care homes in Toronto, 12 have leases that expire a year from now, in June 2025, and residents will be forced to find a new place … Continued
Start your summer off right this weekend with a festival to remember in the city. From Friday to Sunday, Toronto is packed with incredible festivals to enjoy. From a food festival in Scarborough to a street festival full of dancing, there’s so much to see and do in the city! Thank you to this week’s … Continued
You’ve lived in Toronto for several years if not your entire life, and you’ve just been excitedly informed that Toronto has the biggest ravine system in the entire world. The man who told you this is Matthew Jordan, the creator and sole tour guide of recently launched Hidden Rivers Walking Tours, named in honour of … Continued
The highly-anticipated Barbie movie is set to premiere on July 21 and the enthusiasm for the pink aesthetic is not calming down. Ever since photos of Margot Robbie decked out in Barbie colours hit the internet last June, the Barbiecore trend has been making sartorial waves in the fashion community– part costume, part way of … Continued
Supermarket, one of Kensington Market’s cherished music venues, has become the source of inspiration for a unique concert experience featured in the unconventional venue category at this year’s Toronto Fringe Festival. What makes it even more extraordinary is that the very venue hosting this event is none other than Supermarket itself. In 2020, amidst the … Continued
If you think Toronto is already overpopulated with pigeons, you might not be happy to hear we’re getting more — but this time it’s a coffee shop that self-proclaims as serving up the “world’s worst coffee.” Pigeon Café & Bar just opened its first Toronto location last month at 337 King St West, and it’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The curtain rises once again as the 35th Toronto Fringe Festival descends upon the city from July 5 to July 16, 2023. Since its inception in 1989, this festival has captured the hearts of performers and audiences alike, carving a unique niche in the city’s cultural landscape. The Toronto Fringe Festival’s story began with a … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Transform your beachwear … Continued
