By Nikki Gill
ActiveTO, a plan introduced by the City of Toronto last May, is back with its first weekend road closures of 2021. The program provides more walking and cycling space for Toronto residents while maintaining physical distance. Today, Mayor John Tory announced that the first road closures will be along Bayview Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Mars House, a digital home designed by local artist Krista Kim, was just sold on a NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace for 288 Ether (a cryptocurrency), which is equal to $512,000. NFTs are unique digital files that are non-interchangeable, which means, when you purchase a piece of art made with them, you’re investing in the artist … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Cadence Weapon is a Toronto-based and Edmonton-born artist and writer. He has a new album out on April 30 titled Parallel World. The new record continues Cadence’s mission to spark change and conversation through sonic messaging blending an array of old school and contemporary elements. He is also working on a book about his career … Continued
Toronto restaurants that closed this week Brett’s Ice Cream is temporarily closing next week until they find a new location, with their current building set to be torn down. Keep an eye on their social channels for updates on their relocation. Popular Junction brunch spot Dirty Food is closed until further notice. On Instagram, co-owners … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If laughter is the best medicine, we should only be watching, listening to podcasts, and streaming comedy for the rest of the year. Luckily, we live in a city overflowing with creative comical people ready to burst your gut, in a very good way. Here is a list of our 10 current faves worth checking … Continued
Toronto has no shortage of pizzerias, but these tried-and-true pizza spots have been bringing world flavours and traditional methods over the last six decades that continue to wow Toronto. Here are our top picks for the oldest pizzerias in Toronto. Il Paesano View this post on Instagram A post shared by Il Paesano … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Best friends Kimberley Taylor and Anne Marie Kypreos first bonded over their shared status as relative newcomers to Toronto — Taylor hails from the Bahamas while Kypreos is American originally. When Taylor discovered she had an aggressive form of cancer, she knew it was time to slow down and overhaul her lifestyle. “It was life-changing. … Continued
Sexy Burger is one of Toronto’s latest burger joints offering old-school smash burgers in unique flavour combinations that are sure to impress. Deliciously prepared on a flat top grill, and pressed with a cured cast-iron weight, this creates the ideal flat shape and a delightful sear for a juicy and indulgent burger. They come in … Continued
A real estate brokerage in Ontario is changing the way people approach selling and buying. New Era Real Estate has ditched commission-based sales for one simple rate that saves people thousands of dollars. They are a full-service brokerage handling all aspects of selling and everything in-between. “We provide full-service handling everything involved with listing and … Continued
Matthew Ravenscroft, or as his Instagram followers may know him: the Bob Ross of cooking vegetables, grew into his career as a chef the same way many people like their vegetables—organically. He started working at Crush Wine Bar as a side gig in university, and soon found himself spending extra cash on cookbooks and learning … Continued
The future of Toronto’s unofficial drink of summer is on the rocks as a shortage in boba, which is used in bubble tea, affects both chain and local shops nationwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OneZo Tapioca 丸作 (@onezotapioca) For those unfamiliar with boba, they’re the starchy … Continued
Spring marks the arrival of cherry blossom season in many parts of the world. In Japan, cherry blossom viewing (known as hanami) is a beloved annual event, traditionally celebrated with picnic parties beneath the trees and evening light displays and blossom illuminations. Beyond appreciating natural beauty, the pretty pink petals, called sakura, have deep meaning … Continued
