A few months ago, a new yet familiar face joined the Summerhill retail landscape permanently: outerwear brand Luxton. The womenswear label caught the eye of savvy shoppers in 2021, when it popped up in the neighbourhood, filled with head-to-toe ski jumpsuits that were a fashion innovation at the time. But the pop-up came to an … Continued
The Miller Tavern is preparing to close its Bay Street location following the sale of the restaurant’s assets, marking the end of a long run at one of downtown Toronto’s most familiar dining addresses. Fans of the downtown spot have until March 30 to drop in for a final round of drinks or a farewell … Continued
For decades, Canadians have been waking up to Marilyn Denis’ voice on her CHUM 104.5 radio show. Now, after 40 years, the broadcasting icon announced Thursday morning that she’s stepping away from her hosting role — and hinted at her future. “It’s no secret that I love radio. Working in the iconic CHUM universe for … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Okay, it’s not an Olympic hockey gold medal, but what if a Canadian wins Survivor 50? There are two competitors on the special Survivor 50 season premiering last night from Canada, and both survived the epic opener. Toronto’s Kamilla Karthigesu is a veteran of the show having first appeared on Survivor 48. Kamilla has a reputation … Continued
While the city has been playing a guessing game regarding the opening date of Pizzeria Badiali’s second home in Mirvish Village, we did some digging. A recent liquor license application for the 581 Markham St., site suggests the ovens will be firing up much sooner than the public anticipated. But it’s not just about the … Continued
A Toronto hospital just received a major honour: it was crowned one of the top hospitals in the entire world! University Health Network’s Toronto General Hospital was named the second-best hospital on the planet, receiving the highest ranking a Canadian hospital has ever seen. Toronto General has been considered one of the top three hospitals … Continued
By Sadaf Ahsan
Hockey is having a bit of a moment — so comedian and actor Dave Foley travelled across Canada and beyond to find out why. In the new Crave docu-series Hockey Fanatics, Foley travels to different cities to explore what hockey fandom really looks like on the ground, from the rituals and rivalries to the beloved … Continued
Nothing can stand in the way of a restaurant owner determined to bring their vision and quality bites to the city. If anyone is proof of that it’s Naveen Chakravarti. Last month, the restaurant owner opened Neon Tiger, an eclectic and high-energy bar and restaurant serving up Pan Asian and Indian dishes, after months of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
When Auston Matthews nabbed Olympic gold with Team USA this past weekend, Toronto hockey fans barely had time to react before the Maple Leafs captain popped up in a very different arena: the White House. Team USA’s 2-1 overtime win over Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games on Sunday delivered the Americans their first … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of downtown Toronto’s longest-running Japanese restaurants is preparing to say goodbye. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Nami Restaurant announced that it’s closing after “well over 40 years in business.” Nami has been serving authentic Japanese food since 1984 and has been a fixture on Adelaide St E for generations of office workers and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Stephen Amell, best known for his breakout role on Arrow, is back in his old stomping grounds for a new project—and this time, he’s bringing a darker, funnier edge. In our feature interview, he opens up about stepping into the morally complex world of The Borderline, returning to familiar Canadian collaborators, exploring the Thousand … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is about to get a serious taste of beloved Canadian band Arkells as they takeover the city. The rock powerhouse is announcing a special three-night run in the city as part of their “Between Us” tour, hitting three great local venues that promise a wildly varied live experience. The shows are set for June … Continued
