In 1994, Doug Drysdale was the President of the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) , a non-profit organization aimed at providing support for Christmas tree farmers. Their annual meeting was held in Nova Scotia with around 400 members flocking to a hockey arena to congregate. At the meeting, Drysdale asked for all members under … Continued
Just north of Forest Hill, you’ll find the Eglinton Way. With jewellery stores, local shops, health and wellness offices, cafes, restaurants, and so much more. This nine block stretch of Eglinton Avenue West is a remarkable hub for the community and beyond. It makes a great destination to not only find the perfect gifts for … Continued
Located in Chinatown at the corner of Queen St. West and Richmond St., Cà Phê Rang is Toronto’s newest Bánh Mì restaurant. The Vietnamese eatery is a new collaboration between chefs Matty Matheson and Rang Nguyen. According to the restaurant’s website, Cà Phê Rang’s concept has been in the works for years, ever since Chef … Continued
It’s the end of an era on Baldwin Avenue. Thirsty and Miserable announced on Instagram that the end of the year, which also marks the end of the bar’s 10-year lease in their building, will also see the local watering hole close for good. The Kensington Market bar, open since 2012, offers patrons a casual … Continued
The future of shopping has arrived in Toronto. With the opening of Dori in the Eaton Centre, Torontonians now have a taste of contactless shopping, with no employees operating the completely automated store. The concept was made popular in the United States by Amazon Go stores. Dori, Toronto’s first contact-free department store and the first … Continued
Until recently, every night after 10 p.m., the bar at the Old Spaghetti Factory sat empty. The Italian-American restaurant, known for serving up heaping family-style portions of classic dishes like spaghetti pomodoro and fettuccine alfredo, does well as an eatery, but with such a beautiful venue, Graham Hnatiw, Director of Operations, Esplanade Restaurants, realized it … Continued
It’s easy to head outdoors for exercise when it’s nice and warm. But the cold and grey days of winter tend to push most of us indoors for the season. Luckily, with a little preparation, precautions and planning, it’s possible to keep fit with outdoor workouts until spring. We consulted with Dr. Ira Smith, a … Continued
Toronto has seen its first snowfall, which means the onset of winter is inevitable and closer than most of us may like. However, anyone feeling less than stellar about this seasonal shift can take solace in the fact the city is filled with fun ways to embrace the weather. Be it through winter-themed festivals, scenic … Continued
Queen West has no shortage of cute indie boutiques, hipster shops and lively bars and cafes. The range of selection is what makes this neighbourhood a hotspot for holiday shopping. We’ve put together a shopping list to get you familiar with some small Queen West businesses and help get everyone crossed off your holiday shopping … Continued
A new South Indian coffee house is setting up shop on College Street, just west of Little Italy. Madras Kaapi Coffee House is the new grab-and-go café that promises the best authentic filter kaapi (coffee) in Toronto. A departure from the classic Italian spots that line the street, this new coffee house welcomes you with … Continued
A well-known jewelry brand hailing from the west coast of Canada has chosen Toronto to open their first experience-centred boutique. Melanie Auld Jewelry is opening at 54 Ossington Ave. on Dec. 4, and the boutique will be offering on-the-spot piercing, permanent bracelet welding and engraving along with a wide selection from their jewelry collections. Melanie … Continued
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Recently, Toronto band the Weather Station, led by Tamara Lindeman, began a tour following the release of the brilliant new album Ignorance, which is steeped in concern over the climate crisis. Ironically, the tour ended up leaving Vancouver hours before the “atmospheric river” would wreak havoc on the province. “If we had left a couple … Continued
