By Nisean Lorde
The Ottawa Senators are getting in on the Heated Rivalry hype. The official team shop is selling jerseys featuring the names and numbers of the Crave mega-hit’s fictional stars, Shane Hollander (#24) and Ilya Rozanov (#81). The team sold out of the jerseys at Canadian Tire Centre ahead of last Saturday’s game against Montreal, but … Continued
When students enter high school, they’re thrown into a whole new world. Expected to learn at the same pace and in the same style as their peers, standardized classroom models mean that students can get left behind. Whether it’s enrichment beyond what’s being offered in a class setting or customized instruction, high schoolers would benefit … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you need an excuse to do Prince Edward County in the dead of winter, mark the Drake Devonshire’s Barn Burner to your calendar. The waterfront hotel in Wellington is bringing the event back on the night of Feb. 28, 2026, marking the sixth year of the Barn Burner! It runs from 7 p.m. to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Muskoka is typically seen as a June-to-August vacation destination, but there’s one spot in cottage country that might make you want to head north when the weather is cold. Huntsville is nestled in the northern part of Muskoka, and during winter, the town flips from cottage country to a cinematic winter wonderland, filled with lights … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’ve sworn off Winterlicious because the menus feel a bit watered down, here’s your reason to come back this year. Toronto’s annual winter culinary festival runs Jan 30 to Feb 12, 2026, with three-course prix-fixe menus across the city (dinner tiers range from $25 to $75). While some diners have complained about limited menus … Continued
This story was last updated: Jan. 20, 2026 If there is one thing that Canada does well, it’s winter. Many of us head south in search of warm weather when the snow arrives, but with some of the world’s greatest winter festivals, Canada offers so many reasons to stay. With sparkling lights, live music, skating, … Continued
If you’ve spent any time on “Foodstagram” lately, you know the drill: a bright ring light, a cheese pull that defies physics and a breathless voiceover declaring a very mid taco “the best thing I’ve ever eaten.” But if you ask legendary Canadian chef Massimo Capra, the trend has officially overstayed its welcome. The moustachioed … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This is an official heads-up for breadstick lovers: Olive Garden is coming back to Ontario. The first new Olive Garden restaurant will open in the GTA at Vaughan Mills, followed by a second location in Ottawa’s Westboro neighbourhood, and both are expected to open this summer! If nothing else, there’s a clear nostalgia factor at … Continued
After nearly two decades defining what Toronto eats for dessert, Nadège Nourian is finally showing the city what she eats for dinner. Since opening her minimalist Trinity Bellwoods flagship in 2009, she’s pulled the city from sugar-coated nostalgia into the sharp, precise world of modern French pâtisserie. View this post on Instagram A … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With the arrival of Blue Monday and the polar vortex’s icy grip tightens, Torontonians can seek refuge from the cold and dream of warmer days.The city is brimming with indoor spots that allow you to escape it all and bask in the illusion of summer. Here are just seven indoor places in Toronto where you … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ghadir Meat & Restaurant has built a loyal following around its full-service meat-market-and-restaurant serving classic Lebanese and Middle Eastern faves, but there’s a whole other reason to pull up: a “hidden” fish market tucked toward the back of the space! If you typically only order a shawarma and bounce, you might miss the sizable seafood … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The landscapes in Ontario transform into picturesque winter wonderlands filled with snow-covered forests and frozen lakes when the cold weather hits, providing magical backdrops for snowshoeing and skiing! So, bundle up and check out these conservation areas and nature reserves for the most amazing cross-country and snowshoeing adventures across the province. Algonquin Provincial Park The … Continued
