Large pieces of developable land in the Toronto area are in high demand, but the supply is very low. Low-density neighbourhood shopping malls with a sea of parking spaces, such as Bayview Village and Galleria Shopping Centre, are being eyed for major redevelopment projects from downtown up to Richmond Hill.
More than a decade ago, we found out that George A. Romero was filming one of his now-iconic zombie flicks at a suburban shopping mall in Thornhill. For some, it was like the GTA had finally made it. He was that important.
The U19 men’s national basketball team achieved a goal that Canada has been itching for since, well, the beginning of basketball. Although it was a Canadian who invented the sport, Canadians have yet to make their mark on the world stage. Until July 9, that is, when our U19 team beat Italy 79–60 to win … Continued
When it comes to Shakespearean roles, there are a few that every classical actor dreams of playing, such as Prince Hamlet, King Macbeth and King Lear — the starring roles in plays most of us read in high school. The issue is that these roles are all written for men — a problem that actually … Continued
Mi’Hito Sushi Laboratory has all the bases covered when it comes to trendy Japanese fare. Originating in Mississauga a handful of months ago (hey, we never said the ’Sauga wasn’t cool), this petite-but-burgeoning sushi empire is hopscotching into the foodie epicentre: Toronto. With one location open (285 College St.), one nearing completion (4 Edward St.), … Continued
Some people think there is not enough development around the Yonge-Eglinton intersection. City planners have given approval to a 24-storey tower at 90 Eglinton Ave. W., replacing a solid-looking six-storey structure. North York Community Council brushed aside strong local opposition, including from local councillors Josh Matlow, Jaye Robinson and Christin Carmichael Greb, and recommended the development to Toronto City Council at the next meeting.
Estia is a spot with Mediterranean-style fish and seafood cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Drake’s new digs on 21 Park Lane Cir. in the Bridle Path are coming along. The 22,000-square-foot mansion, designed by Ferris Rafauli, now has a Mansard roof and detached garage since we last checked in on the property in March. Rafauli has been keeping fans in the know by posting updates to his Instagram account, … Continued
The Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25 to announce their donation of 23 acres at York Cemetery near Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue to the City of Toronto. However, the question of whether or not MPGC owns the land and has the legal authority to convey it still stands before the courts.
Toronto musician Nathan Lawr’s favourite protest songs
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love — you know, those godless hippies dancing around in their birthday suits to politically charged tunes on the Hair soundtrack. And with it comes a renewed focus on the role of the protest song, thanks to the likes of Donald Trump, climate change, Islamophobia and Black Lives Matter.
For those of you who’ve been saying you’d give up a body part to see Rick Moranis perform again, it’s time to call your surgeon. You’re going to get your wish, but it will cost you. On July 18, both Moranis and Dave Thomas will reprise their roles as the famous McKenzie brothers in a … Continued
