3D Printing in Toronto
3D printing has taken Toronto by storm this year. It's one of the hottest tech trends and for good reason. Can you imagine being able to print a pizza or burger at home? Sound like science fiction? It...
View ArticleA brief history of Toronto's first phone book
Toronto's humble (and now almost obsolete) telephone directory turned 134 years old this spring. The first ever book printed in Toronto to contain a list of people reachable by phone was printed on...
View ArticleThe xx and Grizzly Bear host a drenched beach party
Severely inclement weather has a way of making one question the very purpose of whatever activity has brought you out to bear through it in the first place. This is particularly relevant as it pertains...
View ArticleIs it worth the trip to Casino Rama to see a concert?
Billy Idol played Casino Rama on Thursday, so I decided to make the trip up to Orillia to see the show, since he's somehow not playing Toronto on this tour. Was it worth the trip?There seems to be a...
View ArticleThe Annex Live gets a worthy successor
Out of the ashes of the former Annex Live space rises this new bar, which notably is (still) all about live music. Oh, don't forget the cocktails. Even if the focus is on beer and live shows, the...
View ArticleCan this new cafe carve out a niche on College St?
There's at least five other cafes within a kilometre of this new addition to College Street near Dufferin. Does that matter? Probably not. With good coffee and a bright space, there's almost certainly...
View Article10 ways to stay sane at Yonge-Dundas Square for NXNE
One of the best and worst parts of NXNE are the four nights of free concerts at Yonge Dundas Square showcasing international beloved recording stars and Billy Talent. If you can stand large crowds then...
View ArticleRadar: Super Sketch NXNE, Chiaroscuro Reading Series, Afrofest celebrates 25,...
Toronto events on June 12th, 2013ART | Super Sketch NXNE at The Norman Felix Gallery Another awesome event takes place tonight as part of the brand new art component of this year's NXNE fest. This...
View ArticleMorning Brew: Electoral reforms move closer, Ford allies stay distant, no...
Toronto moved a step closer to using ranked ballots and allowing permanent residents to vote in municipal elections yesterday. City council voted to ask the province to allow both electoral system...
View ArticleThis Week in Fashion: Hudson's Bay unveils new shoe department, Frische...
This Week in Fashion rounds up the week's style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednesday morning.NEWSLast...
View ArticleNew pizza joint does made to order, solo-sized pies
Arriving at this new Queen West pizza bar, I'm firstly just dumbstruck by how close this place is to North of Brooklyn Pizza (literally around the corner), not to mention there's at least another half...
View ArticleCondo of the week: 80 Crescent Road
This condo at 80 Crescent Rd. could really be defined as a house if it wanted to, but it decided to identify as a condo instead. Said identification makes total sense, given the square footage, the...
View ArticleFree outdoor movies in Toronto summer 2013
A list of free outdoor movies in Toronto this summer.Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? The milk in this case is the chance to watch films without paying, and I don't mean by sneaking...
View ArticleIs this the nicest men's shoe store in the country?
This Yorkville men's shoe boutique is unlike any other in Canada. Not only do they carry exclusive international brands, but they also offer made-to-order and bespoke services for that extra slice of...
View ArticleThe 25 greatest hits from Toronto Taste 2013
Toronto Taste, Second Harvest's 23rd annual culinary fundraiser, was held at the ROM on Sunday, and featured 65 of the city's most popular restaurants and 35 beverage purveyors. Food and wine lovers...
View ArticleHotel Waverly redevelopment plans come under fire
Councillor Adam Vaughan thinks it's a "terrible idea" to build mid-rise student accommodation on the site of the Hotel Waverly and Silver Dollar Room at College and Spadina, calling the plans...
View Article10 free concerts and events at NXNE 2013
Free NXNE concerts are destined to leave a scent in the air. Do you know the smell? No, it's not summer per se; it's booze and bands and parties...And wristband plastic? NXNE is once again descending...
View Article5 tips on how to dress at a summer music festival
Well, guys, we're in the throes of festival season. Field Trip just wrapped up, NXNE is finally upon us, and TURF is on the horizon. So because most of us have identified our must-see-or-die shows and...
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