Spring may have sprung a few weeks ago, officially, in Toronto, but the weather hasn’t exactly made it feel like it yet! Warm days are ahead — for now, bundle up and enjoy one of the many fun activities the city has to offer this weekend. From the Leafs and the Jays to a massive … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Wasaga Beach, home to the world’s longest freshwater beach, is poised for a major transformation—but not without debate. On Wednesday, the Town of Wasaga Beach unveiled a plan for Destination Wasaga, which is a 10- and 20-year vision to develop the popular beach waterfront into a year-round destination while maintaining public access. Mayor Brian Smith … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
When you go to a fancy restaurant, you can expect a table with a view, but in Parc Oméga’s case, it’s more like a scenic table with wildlife habitat grazing outside the glass windows. This safari park in Montebello, Quebec, is less than an hour’s drive from Ottawa (about 5 hours from Toronto), and has … Continued
A brand new purpose-built residential community in Toronto is making the renting lifestyle more appealing than ever — now, you can secure a stable, stylish and modern new home and, with it, a whole host of wellness and community-focused amenities and a one-of-a-kind rewards program. SVNTY, named after its address at 70 Ordnance St., is … Continued
Everyone’s favourite VJ Rick Campanelli (a.k.a.“Rick the Temp”) went from MuchMusic to many of the country’s biggest entertainment shows. He was a reporter on ET Canada for 12 years, a radio host on 102.1, Z103.5 and now CHFI. And in 2025, viewers of Breakfast Television were delighted to hear he’d be joining the team. On Sept. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Katy Perry is giving fans another peek at her relationship with Justin Trudeau, this time through a playful Instagram carousel. On Tuesday, the Firework singer, 41, shared a post that included a photo of the former Canadian prime minister, 54, alongside a mix of more intimate snapshots from her life. Perry captioned the carousel, “Never … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Last month, 410,000 KitKat chocolate bars were stolen in Italy. But, the chocolate brand knew the old adage about life and lemons, and flipped the script making news for a marketing stunt hiring a security convoy for its KitKat truck in Toronto. If you spotted a convoy of black SUVs escorting a transport truck through … Continued
A new wine and sake bar has only just soft launched in Little Italy but it already has the city buzzing with excitement. That’s because Chez Wa —recognizable by its playful logo of a frog balancing a wine glass on its head — has already been serving up good drinks and good bites on the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Departure Festival and Conference, formerly Canadian Music Week, is back in 2026 and set to takeover the city May 4-10. With its return comes a week of music, media, sports, and digital culture. This year Departure offers up its Summits series, single-day sessions hosted at Departure House (58 Berkeley St.) that are designed to … Continued
Union Station is one of the busiest spots in the city. And if you’re there every week — commuting, heading to school, or just passing through — you know the routine. You need something quick, but still worth eating. The good news is that there’s more here than the usual grab-and-go. Think good coffee, fresh … Continued
Spring has just about sprung in Toronto, which means outdoor fields and other nature gems will soon be warm enough to visit once more. With all of spring’s promises, the best one might just be the joy of seeing flowers in bloom again. And, by late April to early May in Ontario, tulip season hits … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s latest dose of cold feels kind of unfair for April, after a wintry start to the week dragged temperatures down to a forecast high of just 2 C on Tuesday, with a low of -5 C overnight. Thankfully, this stretch doesn’t look like it’ll overstay its welcome! Toronto is expected to climb back into … Continued
