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15 harrowing moments from the Toronto rain storm
That was one massive storm in Toronto. With rainfall totals that reached and surpassed monthly levels in just a few short hours, the city's infrastructure and urban rivers just couldn't handle the...
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5 reasons electronic fans need to be at Sound In Motion
When you take your electronic music seriously, it means you're looking for more than just a guy in a mouse costume. If one of your dance floor standards is already an affirming appreciative nod, then...
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New Danforth restaurant specializes in German cuisine
After months of anticipation, this charming spot on the Danforth is now open and serving up regional central and north German specialities likes house-cured meats, spaetzle and rostis. The beer list is...
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A soggy timeline of rain and flooding in Toronto
Although legacy of yesterday's storm is still up in the air, the deluge has naturally drawn comparisons to Toronto's other major rain disaster, Hurricane Hazel. The 1954 hurricane and associated flood...
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Uber feels the heat after jacking up prices during storm
In times of emergency and imminent danger, getting others to safety is top of mind for most of us. But when money is involved, vision can become clouded, and that's exactly what happened with...
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20 rainy memories of Toronto's newest outdoor festival
As the weather hinted at big things to come, Lee's Palace co-owner Jeff Cohen kicked off something big of his own this weekend: the inaugural edition of the Toronto Urban Roots Festival, more...
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Toronto map of rolling Hydro blackouts
As Toronto's post deluge clean-up continues tonight, Toronto Hydro is triggering rolling blackouts in an area bound by St. Clair, Spadina, Jane, and the lake shore in an effort to ease strain on the...
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Radar: Fresh Wednesdays, Rockstar Mayhem Festival, Wire, #TOAlbertaRelief,...
Toronto events on July 10th, 2013MARKETPLACE | Fresh Wednesdays Fresh Wednesdays returns to Nathan Philips Square, taking the first half of your Wednesday up a notch. This Summer event brings the...
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Morning Brew: More rolling blackouts possible today, a TTC and GO update,...
The clean-up from Monday's rain storm is continuing this morning. Last night Toronto Hydro triggered rolling blackouts in west end after the remaining, undamaged electrical supply became overwhelmed....
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This Week in Fashion: Caravan Found Objects, LAB x Life of Manek pop-up,...
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....
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Farm fresh food now at a street corner near you?
One of summer's simple (and delicious) pleasures is hitting up Toronto's bustling farmers' markets and enjoying amazing local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and preserves. But making it to your...
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Condo of the Week: 347 Sorauren Avenue
Before "soft lofts" or "new hard lofts" came barreling onto the market there was 347 Sorauren Avenue; the Sorauren Lofts. Before its closest neighbor, the Robert Watson lofts, were renovated and...
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Riverside gets an upscale cupcake shop & event agency
Following the Summerhill location of this cafe/bakery/event planning agency, this new Riverside edition might not have coffee, but you can plan your whole wedding here. Read my review of Petite &...
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5 new live music venues in Toronto
New music venues in Toronto aren't located in a small pocket of real estate, but spread from the Entertainment District to the Annex to Dundas West and beyond. Even in a city as sizable as ours, going...
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Toronto flood takes its toll on city's craft beer supply
In the aftermath of "the great Toronto flood," much has been made of the city's emergency response preparedness, stranded airline passengers, hundreds of thousands of households without power, TTC...
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New BBQ joint wins over fans in the west end
After an extended test-kitchen phase this BBQ joint at the far west end of the Junction opened its doors to the public in May. After working out a few kinks and upping production to meet the...
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By the numbers: The 2013 Toronto Flood
Now that the worst of the water has drained away and the city's infrastructure is (almost) back to normal, now seems like a good time to take stock of Toronto's biggest ever rain event. In the minutes...
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The Best Congee in Toronto
The best congee in Toronto is like getting a warm hug on a cold day. Long-established as the epitome of home-style Chinese cooking, congee is also a particularly popular "mom's remedy" to those who are...
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5 places to drink in public that aren't Trinity Bellwoods
In case you haven't heard, Toronto's favourite outdoor drinking spot is endangered. That's right, cops are finally planning to bust people for openly consuming alcoholic beverages in Trinity Bellwoods...
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