Clik here to view.
2012 Polaris Prize gala performers announced
On September 24th the The Masonic Temple will be packed for the 2012 Polaris Prize Gala. The fantastic lineup of live performances has just been announced with all but three of the nominees set to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A look inside one of TIFF's new hotel hot spots
With TIFF 2012 about to get underway, the luxury hotels of Toronto are booked to capacity with movie stars and their handlers rolling through town. Formerly centred around Yorkville and the Four...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Back to school in Toronto, vintage edition
Heading back to school after the summer break is always a day of mixed emotions for kids. I recall bursting to tell my friends about my summer vacation and which Sega games I had completed while...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
Radar: Toronto International Film Festival, Fashion's Night Out, We Are Light...
FILM | Toronto International Film Festival 2012 With cinephile hearts pounding in anticipation, today marks the first day of the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Running until September 16th,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Morning Brew: Rob Ford pleads ignorance, a Port Lands development tax,...
As you may have heard, Rob Ford was cross-examined by lawyer Clayton Ruby in front of a packed courtroom of councillors, media and concerned citizens yesterday. In his testimony, the mayor suggested he...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What we learned on day one of Rob Ford's trial
Testifying before a packed University Ave. courtroom yesterday, mayor Rob Ford told lawyer Clayton Ruby that he has never read crucial parts of the provincial conflict-of-interest legislation it's...
View ArticleClik here to view.
This Week in Film: The Words, TIFF, Toronto Independent Film Festival, and...
This Week in Film rounds up noteworthy new releases in theatres, as well as key DVD / Blu-Ray releases, festivals, and other cinema-related events happening in Toronto. IN THEATRES The Words (Rainbow...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sook-Yin Lee brings photography to TIFF 2012
It's been a busy year for Sook-Yin Lee. In between playing Olivia Chow in the upcoming TV movie Smilin' Jack: The Jack Layton Story, location-scouting Mexico for a ghost story she'll be directing, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New in Toronto real estate: The Sterling
The Sterling is a hot new loft conversion slated for the Junction Triangle. Up yours, Toy Factory! Ahem. Located on Sterling Road just south of Bloor and Lansdowne, this project will take a heritage...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Toronto baristas prepare for national glory
Call it the Olympics for Canada's professional baristas, wherein espresso (rather than "methasterone") is the drug of choice. Competitors will battle it out September 9 and 10 at the International...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hits and Misses set to enter the deadpool
Hits and Misses days are numbered. The Queen West punk record store, which has been around (in various locations) for 20 years, announced yesterday that it would have to close its doors in less than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Street Style: at the Judith & Charles store opening
Judith & Charles, the luxe women's fashion brand popular among Bay St. professionals opened a new store this week at First Canadian Place. It's their second Toronto store - the other is in Bayview...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Get to know a DJ: Greg Dawson, Jr Flo of Keys N Krates
The first time I saw Keys N Krates, I was immediately captivated by the band's DJ, Jr Flo. Lacking adequate vocabulary and imagination, I settled on describing Dawson's contribution to the band as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Veal Sandwich in Toronto
The best veal sandwich in Toronto is a matter of very bitterly divided opinion, which might have something to do with how aficionados consume them - either voraciously, to quench their midday lunch...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Yukon Blonde and Hey Ocean! dig deep at night two of Festival Music House
This was my second year attending Festival Music House at the Mod Club, and it's become one of my favourite nights of the entire year. And judging from the reaction of everyone in attendance last...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hot Box Cafe to become lounge at Roach-O-Rama
It won't have Hot Box's famous "Freakin' French Toast" or "Chronic Quesadillas," but the new Hot Box Lounge will be a spot for regulars to convene after the Cafe's closure. Hot Box Cafe — one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
Radar: Diplo, The Dodger 2012, Paddle Royale, LOOPS, A Film/Video project
MUSIC | Diplo American DJ, producer and rapper Diplo has been running the world of electro house and dubstep for almost a decade but tonight he performs at The Hoxton with special guests. Playing mixes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Morning Brew: Ford dodges football coaching questions, new Regent Park plans...
Rob Ford has responded to allegations yesterday that taxpayer-funded "special assistants" from his office help coach his football teams. In a statement, Ford called his accusers "cowards" but did not...
View Article