By Ron Johnson
Toronto has had a serious winter wallop enduring record-setting snowfall and extremely cold temperatures, but we got a little good news this morning as Wiarton Willie is calling for an early spring. The famous groundhog emerged from his plush hovel in the small town of Wiarton, Ontario to make the call, and it was a … Continued
Toronto chefs are turning to grandmacore, a trend that puts family recipes and home-cooked dishes at the centre of their menus. Across the city, restaurants are serving the dishes they grew up with, often in spaces filled with family touches or pieces of their past. Here are some of the spots leading the way. Beisl … Continued
Catherine O’Hara, a renowned Toronto actor known for her roots on SCTV all the way to her award-winning run on Schitt’s Creek, has reportedly died. According to TMZ, O’Hara died on Friday, though they stated the cause of death was unclear. Deadline has since reported that she died following a brief illness. She was 71. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto-born actor and comedian Will Arnett may have traded the GTA for Los Angeles years ago, but we now have proof that Canadian comfort food lives rent-free in his head! In the latest episode of Hot Ones, the former Arrested Development actor veered into burger talk and gave a loving nod to Harvey’s, specifically calling the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ottawa’s annual Prime Time conference is usually where Canadian screen industry peeps talk shop, like what’s getting made and how to keep Canadian stories visible in an increasingly global streaming world. But on Thursday night, the conference took a rather heated detour into a full-on pop culture moment. Prime Minister Mark Carney showed up on … Continued
In Toronto right now, the best seat in the (restaurant) house isn’t a cozy booth but the bar. Close enough to the kitchen to feel the heat or accidentally make eye contact with a line cook, bar seating in the city jumped 78 per cent year-over-year in 2025. It’s the easiest spot to eat alone, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One sure way to ignore the bitter cold and mounds of snow, is to start doing some spring and summer concert planning. Luckily, some amazing Toronto shows have been announced for 2026 including massive shows by rock legends, pop stars, and the OG of k-pop super groups. Here’s a roundup of the 10 most talked-about … Continued
Visiting Nordic spas has become a major trend in Ontario, with different ones popping up all over the province. That includes a new one at Shale Ridge – once just a winery and cidery, they’re now offering a nordic spa experience on their property that’s built for total relaxation. Shale Ridge Winery & Cidery is … Continued
Supporting local is more important than ever, and here in Toronto, there are countless independent shops to visit. Swap out the big chains for locally-owned boutiques with our guide to the city’s most essential shops, from Yorkville to Leslieville. This time, we’re diving into the Annex: home to Canadian icons like Margaret Atwood and formerly … Continued
Toronto might be snowed under this month, but a new fiery cocktail bar in Queen West has been spreading the heat. From char-grilled fusion cuisine to smoky cocktails, everything at Ceniza has been “kissed by fire.” That even includes the restaurant’s name which means “ash” in Spanish. “For me, fire is very dramatic and powerful, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Let your backbone slide down to your nearest Canada Post if you want to score a new set of stamps featuring the OGs of Canadian hip hop. Unveiled this week, the 2026 Black History Month stamp set pays tribute to three artists who didn’t just help shape Canadian hip-hop, but helped prove that it could … Continued
For years, Matty Matheson’s name alone could draw crowds, headlines and instant credibility. But after multiple Toronto restaurant closures in quick succession, it’s clear that even the city’s most recognizable food personality isn’t untouchable. In November 2025, Bar Clams, Matheson’s East Coast–inspired diner on Dundas West, shut down. The restaurant drew on maritime nostalgia and … Continued
