Puppy yoga was not on my holiday bingo card. But when you’re the mother of an eight-year-old who is obsessed with dogs — specifically golden retrievers — and you stumble across an Instagram post announcing a class with golden retriever puppies, the universe is basically telling you to get your credit card. So we booked … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For the first time in its 96-year history, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Canada in 2026, and now Canada finally knows what its home World Cup will look like (at least in the group stage). At Friday’s Final Draw in Washington, D.C., Canada’s men’s national team, ranked 27th in the world, was placed … Continued
Last updated: Dec. 6, 2025 With the holiday season underway, Torontonians may be looking for ways to give back. If your latest closet cleanout has prompted you to consider a clothing donation, know that not all donations are considered equal — some for-profit organizations have disguised themselves in the form of donation boxes in the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Frank Gehry, the Toronto-born architectural trailblazer whose iconic, rule-breaking buildings changed skylines around the world, has died at his home in Santa Monica, California. He was 96. Gehry earned global fame for his fluid, unconventional designs, but Toronto was also central to his story. His most recent hometown project was a new expansion of the … Continued
Part of the charm of day trips during the holiday season is finding those undersung, hidden gems in Ontario. While everyone knows Niagara-on-the-Lake is a top spot for a festive getaway, there’s another town in the Niagara region that’s tiny, adorable and full of holiday charm. Jordan is a historic hamlet in Ontario that is … Continued
If you’re on the hunt for your next sweet or savoury fix this holiday season, here’s a reason to head just outside Toronto: Tatin Bakehouse in Oakville has been named one of the world’s Top 5 New Bakeries of 2025 by Beli, the social app that ranks and tracks dining experiences worldwide. Located about an … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The National Ballet of Canada is adding a little NBA flair to its holiday classic this year. Raptors stars Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead will make their debut as Cannon Dolls in The Nutcracker on Dec. 19, joining a long line of celebrity guests who’ve stepped into the colourful Petrouchka costumes and fired the famous … Continued
LeBron James may have come to Toronto for basketball, but he once again found time for one of his favourite off-court rituals: dinner at Silent H. Fresh off the Lakers’ Thursday night win over the Raptors — the same game that ended his 1,297-game streak of scoring at least 10 points — James slipped into … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A piece of Toronto Blue Jays history from one of the biggest nights Rogers Centre has ever seen is officially on the auction block (and for a hefty price tag). The actual series-winning home run ball that George Springer launched into the left-field seats during ACLS Game 7 versus the Seattle Mariners is now up … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There is nothing better to fight the winter blues than music, and the perfect opportunity is happening this February when a four-day music festival will feature more than 100 artists. Toronto’s popular mid-winter festival is back. Winterfolk XXIV will return to the Tranzac Club from Feb. 12 to 15, 2026, bringing four days of folk, … Continued
If you love to skate but the thought of being confined to the monotony of a circular rink is hardly your idea of fun, there are a ton of trails in and around Toronto you can glide on, all while taking in breathtaking winter landscapes. Lace up and get ready to practice your forward swizzles … Continued
If you think you’ve seen interesting winter carnivals, think again — Bracebridge’s Fire and Ice Festival takes the cake and might be unlike anything you’ve visited in Ontario. This Muskoka destination features fire and ice elements in all kinds of activities and spectacles. It brands itself as a “unique approach to a traditional winter carnival,” … Continued
