Green ribbons and green-lit landmarks will be popping up across Canada in support of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness this week. The month of April is recognized as National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness (NOTDA) Month, with the week of April 24-30 bringing about the final push of awareness campaigns championed by The David … Continued
Another weekend has rolled around and with it, a whole new crop of things to do in the city. As the weather slowly continues to warm up, take advantage of a few days off by checking out some of the best events and activities happening across Toronto, from an eco-themed market to an epic food … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Dufferin–Dovercourt Village neighbourhood was Canada’s fastest-growing area for new music creators in 2021, according to data collected by the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). The list was determined by analyzing the number of songwriters, composers, and music publishers who became SOCAN members in 2021 per sortation area, according to … Continued
UPDATE: The first Russian tea room in Toronto will be no more. The team behind the Yorkville space announced that Moscow Tea Room is permanently closing on April 24, and will rebrand. Removing all traces of Russia (as the Toronto bar opened during the pandemic and just before Russia attacked Ukraine) is the key message … Continued
This summer just got a whole lot more Instagrammable, thanks to the St. Regis Toronto. The launch of its Rhythm & Blooms pop-up will feature springy twists on the hotel’s ‘signature rituals’ like afternoon tea, live music and a brand new seasonal cocktail program. Swing by the hotel from April 22nd through to July 31st for … Continued
If you travel across the United States, Matty Matheson’s name is one of the most recognized in the Canadian food scene. He’s known for his YouTube channel and frequent appearances on Vice’s show Munchies. He also has a partnership with a skateboard company, and his eccentric personality has made him wildly popular. His recent partnership, though, … Continued
By lindsaylow
Andrew Chang moved to Toronto, when he became the co-host of CBC’s The National, and brought his wife Caro and two kids along with him. After bouncing around a few ’hoods, they chose Yonge and Eglinton as their own. Here he dishes on how their love story began. How they met Caro and I met … Continued
Chef Adetomi “Imoteda” Aladeokomo is back again, bringing her wildly successful fine Nigerian cuisine pop up, called Oremi, to Toronto for a second straight month. In Yoruba, a language spoken in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, Oremi means friend. And, as the event postings reveal, Chef Imoteda thinks of all of her guests … Continued
A stylish new hobby is hitting the streets of Toronto and it’s giving us flashbacks to the 1970s. In the early months of lockdown in 2020, roller skates were rolling off the shelves. Now with the success of downtown’s Retro Rolla and the opening of Nitro Skate, roller skating is becoming even more trendy. To … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-based singer-songwriter, Teagan Johnston (formerly known as Little Coyote) is set to release her debut full-length record Sentimental Ballad on April 29. The songs found on Sentimental Ballad are described as “strong and powerful while also holding space for softness and vulnerability. Combining Teagan’s delicately detailed piano playing with lyrics full of love and longing, … Continued
