Now that Halloween has come and gone, it’s time to start pulling out the dusty box of Christmas ornaments and writing those wish lists. But this year, if you haven’t already started, it’s a good idea to hit the malls early before the shelves are clear of everything on your shopping list. According to the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto financial heavyweight and would-be rock star Michael Wekerle has spent the last six years dedicated to reopening the legendary music venue El Mocambo. After a number of false starts, thanks to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Wekerle’s dream finally came true on Saturday night at the official grand opening featuring iconic rock band Our Lady … Continued
Sisters Angela and Melissa, co-proprietors of Two Sisters Vineyards in Niagara, founded their premium winery on the principle of bringing people together. As mothers and wives who work with their family (both literally and metaphorically – they work alongside their relatives, and their small, close-knit staff have become kin in their own right), Angela and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After three years working at a warehouse at Dupont and Ossington in Toronto’s west-end, photographer Lindsay Duncan suddenly has no studio. In early October, up to 50 artists, and working creatives were evicted from 888 Dupont St. to make way for a new development at the site. While the eviction wasn’t a surprise — developer … Continued
As you can tell by its name, Kensington Market Street Food is all about celebrating the history, ethnicity and great flavours of Toronto’s favourite cultural food market. When Andrew Menceles’ family emigrated from Hungary to Canada in the late 1950s, plenty of other European families were doing the same. In 1959, his parents opened Fortune … Continued
What started as a plan to open a modern Iranian Café offering freshly baked pastries and sweets turned into a pizza place, putting a Persian spin on the comfort food classic. Noon Eatery opened in January 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a province-wide stay-at-home order in place, restaurants could only offer … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Get spooked for a good cause. The Thornhill Woods Haunted House will be transforming their entire home into a haunted house to celebrate Halloween while collecting donations for the Sick Kids Foundation. The family brings their scariest monsters, witches, ghosts and more, turning their front yard into a massive cemetery. For three nights only from … Continued
Halloween weekend is officially upon us and for all who celebrate, there are a selection of scare-inducing as well as family-friendly events happening across the city. But if costumed revelry isn’t of interest, rest assured there is still plenty on offer. From food trucks to art to scary movies, there’s something for everyone happening in … Continued
The weather has dropped below 20 degrees, so it’s basically winter – right? Not quite, but in a few weeks you’ll be able to indulge in all the activities the winter season has to offer at Snow Magic. The event is a drive-thru experience at Ontario Place, opening Nov. 12 and running until Jan. 16. … Continued
Omni Palace, a Chinese noodle house that specializes in traditional hand-pulled Lanzhou noodle dishes and other Halal delicacies, has created an innovative mixed-noodle menu for its latest outpost in North York’s Sheppard Yonge Centre. Omni Palace has more than 500 locations worldwide, including a restaurant in Toronto that opened three years ago. The new location officially … Continued
For $3.8 million you could live in the tallest residential tower in the country with panoramic views of the CN Tower, Lake Ontario, and a stunning view of the city. This penthouse is located in the Aura condos at 388 Yonge St. The penthouse suite has three high speed private elevators that take you directly … Continued
Situated on the banks of upper Lake Muskoka, this cottage looks like it’s straight off the set of a perpetually summer Hallmark channel show. With unfettered beach access, five bedrooms, and five bathrooms this Ontario oasis comes decked to the nines with everything you need for the perfect getaway from the city. Let’s take a … Continued
