By Ron Johnson
Wednesday March 15 marks the opening of Public Sweat — a fusion of art, sauna culture and sweat bathing at Harbourfront Centre. The event, created by Toronto’s Art Spin, sees a number of artists create structures for the event that will be beautiful art pieces in their own ways, but also functional saunas. “Some structures have … Continued
Last week, a new animal rights lab launched in Toronto, offering up a creative “incubator” for pro-vegan content and projects. Thanks to the lab, a Toronto gamer has been working on an unexpected new animal rights-centred project — vegan Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. “All of my family have played Dungeons and Dragons pretty much their … Continued
Have you ever considered sleeping in a tree house surrounded by lovable rescue animals? How about spending a night floating atop a peaceful lake in your own little abode? Is photographing animals in the wild or (safely) watching wolves at play in the moonlight on your bucket list? If so, you don’t have to travel … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is getting a stunning new theatre in the St. Lawrence Market district as the City of Toronto through its real estate agency CreateTO is announcing Hariri Pontarini Architects as the winning design of the new St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (STLC) Design Competition. The winning design team includes Hariri Pontarini Architects, LMN Architects, Tawaw … Continued
The Bernese Barista is a coffee shop located in Markham that gives dog owners the chance to enjoy a cup of java with friends, while accompanied by their four-legged pals too. Co-owners and friends Victoria Chan and Chanice Dryden decided they wanted more than just an average nine-to-five. And so the pair quit their jobs (at the same … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Blue Jays are announcing a new “outfield district” where fans can get $20 tickets.But you might not be able to find an actual seat. It’s part of a redesign of the SkyDome, err, Rogers Centre, with many new features including five “distinct neighbourhoods” that make up the so-called Outfield District as well as … Continued
By lindsaylow
Toronto director Sarah Polley on an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for her brilliant film Women Talking. The All-Canadian film was also up for Best Picture, which was won by Everything Everywhere All at Once. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpt_Pixue6d/?hl=en”] Also of note for those cheering on the local side at the Academy Awards last night, Brendan … Continued
Family is important to Marcus Carr. When the University of Texas at Austin basketball player and March Madness star is asked what he misses most about Toronto, his reflex is to ask, “Other than my family?” This instinct has been with him from the beginning of his basketball career, going to his brother’s games. “I … 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! Chefs Kate Chomyshyn and Julio Guajardo recently awarded a … Continued
After much success with some of the city’s most beloved eateries, including Gusto 101, Gusto 501, Trattoria Nervosa and Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, the Gusto 54 Restaurant Group has added yet another Italian eatery to its lineup. Officially open to the public as of March 11, Zuzu, located in Toronto’s Regent Park community, was born as … Continued
A new restaurant celebrating the food, drink and culture of Laos has moved in to fill the cuisine gap left behind when Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar closed months ago. Last Wednesday, the same owners opened Lao Lao Bar, and if the demand of the first week is anything to judge, it’s sure to be … Continued
Picking a university or college is hard enough as it is, and that can be even more difficult when you have to consider the pros and cons of the city you’ll be living in for the next four or more years. According to a new ranking by HelloSafe, you might want to move a certain … Continued
