A fresh bagel is basically the ultimate cheap thrill. Toasted with a thick layer of schmear or stacked into a sandwich that’s definitely going to get messy, it’s the one meal everyone in this city can actually agree on. Luckily, Toronto is in the middle of a major bagel boom right now. From wood-fired Montreal … Continued
This story was last updated: April 3, 2026 Warm weather is finally here, and Toronto is gearing up for the cherry blossoms to bloom, patios to fill up and for the city to fully dive in to spring. If the return of flowers and warm weather is a sign for you to get out of … Continued
Long weekends in Toronto just mean one extra day to enjoy all the fun this city has to offer! With an unseasonably warm Good Friday ahead, take advantage of it by heading to a Toronto FC game, enjoying some festive floats at an Easter parade, tasting fresh taffy at a maple festival and more! For … Continued
Easter in Toronto means one thing: mini eggs have returned to the city. Everyone knows that spring doesn’t start until Easter arrives and with it comes the pastel colour palettes and the excuse to indulge in all things sugar-high. Bakeries across the city are leaning all the way in and taking it one step further … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Here are the 10 best shows to check out in Toronto this April, from Florence + The Machine and Demi Lovato to a new revue from The Second City. A cross-section of the city’s live scene right now, where big-ticket headliners and homegrown music legends share the same crowded calendar. Florence + The Machine Indie-pop powerhouse … Continued
As the weather warms up in Ontario, a beachy boardwalk is the place to be. But if an old, run-of-the-mill boardwalk doesn’t cut it, there’s one in Niagara that is a true spectacle — and, thanks to an opening date at the end of April, it will be the perfect spring day trip if you … Continued
New figures published by iGaming Ontario reveal another record year for the province’s online gambling market. The market performance report is good news for the sector and for Ontario. As the first Canadian province to establish its own competitive iGaming market, this was uncharted territory. However, any fears that the market could slow down have … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Looking for the best new restaurants in Toronto this week? The city’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are 10 newer spots worth checking out. From a contemporary Vietnamese dining room downtown to a flashy Markham nightlife destination with Chinese fusion food and live entertainment, here are 10 of the best new places … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As it turns out, Toronto’s best bingo nights aren’t in retirement-home rec rooms, they’re in bars. Across the city, bingo has taken on a whole new nightlife feel, blending old-school cards and number-calling with music-themed rounds and campy drag-hosted nights! Here are a few spots worth checking out now. Rockin’ Good Time Bingo at Houndstooth … Continued
As Good Friday approaches, many services and businesses across Toronto will operate on holiday schedules. While some locations will remain open, several government services, stores and transit systems will have reduced hours or closures. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed across the city: Public Transit TTC: TTC holiday service schedule is running on … Continued
If you’re looking for the best slice on the planet, you don’t need a passport — just a TTC pass to the east end. Toronto just gained massive international bragging rights as Mirko D’Agata, the mastermind behind the Beaches’ Pizzéria NO.900, beat out 750 global competitors to be named the 2026 World Champion Pizza Maker. … Continued
Toronto residents got a surprise this week when Prime Minister Mark Carney visited a few local cafes while in the city. On Tuesday, patrons at a popular cafe in Little Italy might have spotted Canada’s prime minister sipping espresso on the patio. Carney stopped at Cafe Belém, a Portuguese cafe and bakery at 546 College … Continued
