A brand new wine bar has made its way to Toronto’s east end. The Wood Owl is the latest next-door venture from the same team behind Danforth favourite, The Wren. The cozy interior of the new spot has a retro feel to it, thanks to the wood-paneled walls reminiscent of the 1970s. There’s also velvet, … Continued
Toronto-based fashion designer Channa Francis isn’t making your typical Raptors swag. Exuding effortless ‘cool’ with thick-framed, yellow-tinted aviator shades, a red cropped windbreaker and chunky gold hoops, she spoke to us about the latest collection for her streetwear brand, Channa Karasi. Francis started upcycling vintage Raptors jerseys back in 2019 after she was commissioned to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race will bring the most glamorously fierce Halloween event to downtown Toronto this month. The 10th anniversary Night of the Living Drag will take place at Meridian Hall on Oct. 16, as part of a live North-American Halloween tour. The zombie-themed show will be hosted by Violet Chachki, a burlesque/aerial … Continued
Ah, the decision to eat out or stay in, get take-out or delivery in Toronto is like a Maple Leafs-Canadiens game on a Saturday night – it divides families and incites debates about quality versus comfort. Well, you can put that discourse on hold, because Chefdrop is here to provide you with the best of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If you’re already missing the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that ended in September, you may be happy to hear that there are many upcoming film festivals gearing up to inspire, entertain, and spook you this fall in Toronto. Toronto After Dark Film Festival View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Continued
UPDATE: On March 16, David Cho was charged in connection with two violent sexual assaults, one in Richmond Hill in 2014 and one in Mississauga in 2013. Cho is being charged with two counts of kidnapping, two counts of sexual assault with a weapon, sexual assault causing bodily harm, two counts of uttering threats to … Continued
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) is giving Torontonians and visitors the chance to literally put themselves on the map and mark their place in the city through a new art installation outside the CN Tower. The TO BigCity Stage is a large 30-by-30 foot walkable map of Toronto that acts as a celebration … Continued
The company behind one of Toronto’s most well-known celebrity chefs, Mark McEwan, has filed for credit protection after the COVID-19 pandemic brought on a “liquidity crisis” throughout his Toronto restaurants, catering company, and gourmet grocery store, BNN reports. McEwan Enterprises Inc. filed for Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) at the end of September. The company … Continued
This October, Toronto’s History Museum is continuing its lineup of breathtaking artwork with new exhibits for the Awakening program. As part of the lineup, this weekend, Fort York National Historic Site will display its largest ever sound and light installation with the Continuum art project. This installation comes from Toronto-based artist Krista Kim and features … Continued
Fall is officially upon us and as sad as that may feel for some (we know others are fully embracing sweater season), this is not the time to despair the demise of sunny days. No matter the season, the city is always awash in things to do and this weekend is no exception. Here are … Continued
A Halloween-themed pop-up complete with a selection of spooky cocktails, rotating burlesque shows, horror-drag and more is coming to Toronto. The Black Lagoon is taking place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 31 at 866 Bloor St. West from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. Costumes are encouraged, but they’re not a requirement to enter, although they … Continued
The cottage at 3 Fairholm Island has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a dry-slip boathouse in the 1900s. The close proximity to the water make this historic property unique and one that can never be replicated again. Located within the historic Millionaire’s Row area of Beaumaris on Lake Muskoka, the island … Continued
