By Erin Neilly
Toronto baker Alicia Didow is paying tribute to some of the city’s most well-known establishments, one cookie at a time. Piano Piano, Chubby’s Jamaican, Maple Leaf Tavern and the Cocktail Emporium are just some of the beloved businesses featured in her latest series. The 32-year-old baker was working full-time in the hospitality industry before she … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The popular Toronto-based cannabis retailer, Superette, officially opened the doors to its Toronto flagship store today at 1073 Yonge St. This comes after the brand’s successful launch in Ottawa. The brand is known as one of the first cannabis retailers to create an immersive purchasing space, but Superette is also known for its CEO Mimi … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Musicians Candace Leca and Michael Paglia make up Toronto pop duo Candace and Michael. The pair recently released their EP My Way along with a music video for their new single “Truth Before The Lie.” We caught up with Candace, who is also a Much Studios Creator, to find out the love story that brought … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As of Friday July 31, at 12:01 a.m., additional businesses and public spaces will be reopening in Toronto and Peel Region as the Ontario government allows them to move into Stage 3 of their reopening plan. This decision was based on positive local trends of key public health indicators, such as increased testing, a lower … Continued
Some of Toronto’s top restaurants are putting celebrity chicken wing recipes to the test for a citywide event coming just in time for National Wing Day on July 29th. The Wing Showdown competition was inspired by the Burger Showdown, which took place in May, and represents a partnership between Uber Eats and the experiential food … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Months into the COVID-19 pandemic that has wreaked havoc on the short-term rental industry, one Yorkville building provides a snapshot into the city’s current downtown rental market. The Yorkville Plaza Condominium Residence, located at 155 Yorkville Ave., is the site of the former Four Seasons Hotel. The luxury hotel moved in 2012, and the building … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Popular housewares store Saudade, at 1191 Dundas St. W. in Little Portugal has expanded to open a second location in the city. Saudade Union opened its doors to the public today in Union Station — four months after it was scheduled to open on March 23. “We were supposed to open on March 23, but … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, plants will be taking over the social distancing circles at Trinity Bellwoods Park as part of an initiative to raise money for CAMH’s COVID-19 mental health resiliency and coping fund. The project is by Chive, a Toronto-based company that designs unique and modern plant pots. “Plants are … Continued
Social distancing has confined many Torontonians to the small apartments and condos in which they live, with limited access to outdoor space. To combat this, the City of Toronto has been enacting new policies that convert road space into pedestrian-oriented spaces such as patios and bike lanes. These initiatives are part of the city’s CaféTO and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
NHL teams arrived in Toronto on Sunday in advance of the playoffs, and officially entered the Toronto bubble at their respective hotels — Hotel X and the Fairmont Royal York. The federal government has mandated that travellers entering Canada have to isolate for 14 days as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they approved … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A socially-distanced, two-part drive-in concert series in the Greater Toronto Area is aiming to bring families and friends together for a good cause. Together at the Drive-In is the first in a series of events taking place in various locations around the GTA; it will consist of family-friendly live performances and movies on Sunday, July … Continued
The St.Clair West neighbourhood has been growing with young families who want to be in close proximity to the downtown core, but live in a community oriented area with small town charm. The century-old multi-generational and multi-faceted neighbourhood is filled with charisma. A unique condo development, 900 St.Clair West, by Canderel and KingSett Capital is … Continued
