Toronto athlete Shaquille Murray-Lawrence’s path to the Olympics started in an entirely different sport — one that doesn’t even exist in the Games. A professional football player in the CFL, it was his power and speed on the field as a running back that caught the eye of recruiters for Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton in 2017. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most talked-about “tiny restaurant” concepts may have shut down. Com Nuoc was a Vietnamese takeout spot operating out of a red shipping container in Riverside, and it now appears that the Queen St E eatery has closed just months after debuting in July 2025. While there’s been no public statement confirming the … Continued
There are few things Toronto loves more than a good sandwich — and even fewer things the internet loves more than telling you you’re wrong for enjoying one. Tucked inside the West Window at 161 Baldwin St., Uncle Pete’s Bread & Co. opened its doors in August 2025 and has already entered the chat. After … Continued
A pair of ice dancers from the GTA just secured Canada their fourth bronze medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Figure skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier captured bronze on Wednesday afternoon, marking their first Olympic medal after 15 years of skating together. The ice dancing pair scored 86.18 in their opening rhythm dance, placing … Continued
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you haven’t booked anything yet, don’t panic. After months of the typical Canadian blast, nothing says romance like staying in, tucking yourself under a blanket, and spending intimate time with your partner. But who said staying in has to mean staying home? Ontario hotels seem to agree, answering … Continued
Toronto alpine skier Ali Nullmeyer is returning to the Olympics this year with plenty of experience under her belt — not just from debuting in the Olympics four years ago (where she finished 21st in slalom), but from battling injuries in the time between. Back pain took her out for half of the 2023/2024 skiing … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Fans are convinced that Drake has teamed up with McDonald’s for a major campaign. Over the past few days, posters featuring the McDonald’s branding alongside Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) owl have been spotted around Toronto, stamped with the line “Where Night Owls Land” and a launch-style date: “Coming 2.17.” As of publication, there has … Continued
Toronto’s chocolate scene is having a major moment this month, and the hunt for the perfect box has led us from the cobblestones of the Distillery to the high-fashion halls of Yorkdale. Whether you’re looking for the artisanal grit of a bean-to-bar shop or the polished, hand-painted elegance of an Aline Nasseh bonbon, the city … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Sleek capsule hotels are all the rage in Japan, and now Toronto is getting its own version right in the middle of downtown. The Pod-Inn is the city’s first pod-type hotel! It’s designed for solo travellers and budget-conscious guests (including students) and offers compact sleeping pods that are built into a shared bunk-style area. It’s … Continued
Last updated: Feb. 10, 2026 Maybe you’re not into Valentine’s Day. Or perhaps you are, but instead of diving headlong into lovey-dovey couples stuff, all you really want to do this year is kick it with your pals, your besties, or maybe yourself, for once. If so, Galentine’s Day — or Palentine’s Day — is … Continued
Toronto’s Queen West just got a major hit of star power — and a rare dose of “nice” from the world’s most notoriously fiery chef. On Feb. 1, The Roasted Nut Company located at 768 Queen St. W. became the centre of a social media frenzy when Gordon Ramsay walked in unannounced. While many fans … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is getting a new immersive art exhibition, this time with an Impressionist twist. Beginning Feb. 26, Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience opens at YZD, inviting visitors to step inside the luminous, lily-soaked world of one of history’s most influential painters. The new exhibit takes place in a facility offering more than 20,000 square feet … Continued
