By Ron Johnson
Yesterday, Gordon Lightfoot, an absolute legend of Canadian music, passed away and the entire country, led by a parade of musicians influenced by his work, is in mourning. “It is with profound sadness that we confirm that Gordon Meredith Lightfoot has passed away. Gordon died peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 730 p.m. at Sunnybrook … Continued
Snoop Dogg is the latest big name-bidder “in an aggressive pursuit” of purchasing the Ottawa Senators. The rapper confirmed via an Instagram post on Monday, that he was “looking forward” to being part of a bid by Los-Angeles film producer and businessman Neko Sparks, who would be the first Black owner of an NHL team. … Continued
The trend of new black windows has been steadily increasing in Canadian home design. Ontario homeowners seeking a bold, eye-catching alternative to traditional white windows will install black windows more often in 2023. Experts from Ecoline Windows Ottawa share their insights into the buzz of black windows and offer helpful tips for those considering a … Continued
It’s just about the time of year when you break out the tequila shots, enjoy some tacos, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo! The day commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, but has become known for the massive celebrations that take place across the globe. … Continued
The Met Gala is the fashion industry’s prom. Every year, high fashion labels partner with celebrities to shock the world with exquisite fits, all (ideally) tailored to themes determined by each year’s co-chairs. This year, tennis legend Roger Federer, actors Michaela Cole and Penelope Cruz, artist Duo Lipa and fashion editorial icon Anna Wintour set … Continued
Loop Line Wine & Food is a bottle shop and restaurant that is a haven for wine lovers. Currently run by general manager, Nicole Richie, and co-owner Charles Baker, the snug restaurant is the perfect spot to swing by for a bottle of wine or wind down with a glass while enjoying a snack. Originally, … Continued
It was at the University of Toronto in 2012 that artificial intelligence researcher Dr. Geoffrey Hinton created the intellectual foundation for the AI systems that are taking over the tech industry and beyond today. But now, Hinton has announced his resignation from his role as lead researcher in AI developments at Google, citing concerns over … Continued
Don’t expect a basic dining experience at CKTL & Co. You see, at Toronto’s first stock market–themed cocktail lounge and restaurant, you’ll find a menu that’s based on a stock market simulation that adjusts drink prices based on supply and demand. “Screens and tickertape are stationed around the bar to allow guests to track the … Continued
Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chef Anna Chen, recently awarded a Bib Gourmand for … Continued
With the final season of everyone’s favourite dysfunctional family dramedy on HBO, Succession, airing this month, tongues have been wagging in fashion circles. This might surprise you if you’ve ever watched an episode of the series — the Roy family often favours baseball caps, unassuming T-shirts and vests. But if you look closely, there’s something … Continued
Despite being one of the world’s most fashionable cities, Toronto has a rocky relationship with Fashion Week. But from all the commotion around the fall of the original Toronto Fashion Week over the loss of sponsor IMG, a scrappier, more forward-thinking Fashion Week emerged — Fashion Art Toronto (also known as FAT). Founded by Vanja … Continued
