Is this a better look for the new TTC uniforms?
The TTC's planned overhaul of its maroon uniforms hasn't got off to the best start. This week, leaked pictures of red and blue striped polo shirts drew the ire of union boss Bob Kinnear, who said the...
View ArticleThis Week in Film: The Oxbow Cure, The World's End, The Grandmaster, Rebel...
This Week in Film rounds up noteworthy new releases in theatres, rep cinema and avant-garde screenings, festivals, and other special cinema-related events happening in Toronto.NEW RELEASESThe Oxbow...
View ArticleMorning Brew: 8 of 9 police bullets hit Sammy Yatim, Rob Ford prepares to...
The family of Sammy Yatim say they are "distressed" by reports the teenager was struck by eight of the nine bullets allegedly fired by const. James Forcillo, five of which hit when he was already on...
View ArticleThe photos of the week: August 17-23
The photos of the week collect each of the editor-selected photos of the day into one post for a contest to be decided by our readers. Sponsored by Posterjack, the photographer whose image receives the...
View ArticleToronto Food Events: I Miss Saigon, Vicki's Veggies Heirloom Hurrah & Harvest...
Toronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious events, festivals, pop-ups, winemaker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every...
View Article5 must-see Midnight Madness films at TIFF 2013
Midnight Madness is TIFF's programme for horror, genre and cult cinema, curated by Colin Geddes. In terms of full-audience experiences, you cannot beat the ambiance at the Ryerson every night at...
View Article10 photos of Toronto from the ground up
Now that almost everyone carries a camera around at all times in the form of their phone, the flood of photos we're collectively exposed to is staggering. Given this saturation of images, the challenge...
View ArticleWhich Toronto bars are still selling Russian vodka?
In the wake of a new Russian law making it illegal to teach children about homosexuality, several bars in Toronto are making their opposition known by banning the sale of Russian vodkas. Others,...
View ArticleKensington cafe still going strong after 18 years
This Kensington staple has been around for 18 years, in part because of its commitment to roasting its own coffee and in part because of the strong community vibe it's fostered over the years. Boasting...
View ArticleRob Ford scores a major victory (while arm wrestling)
It must not be easy to be Rob Ford right now, what with controversy following you around all the time, the demands of the media hounding you, and no football team to coach as a respite from the rigours...
View ArticleWeekend events in Toronto: August 23-25
Weekend events in Toronto is our guide to events happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here's what's happening in Toronto this August 23-25, 2013.CONVENTIONFan Expo 2013 For four full days, fans...
View ArticleThe top 50 brunch restaurants in Toronto
The best brunch in Toronto depends on who you ask and what you're looking for. There's no shortage of brunch spots in Toronto, which makes navigating the endless egg options and fervid crowds a pretty...
View ArticleThis Week in Comedy: ALTdot Comedy Lounge, I Ain't No Joke Indian Edition,...
Once again, Toronto comedy producers prove that they don't need any outside help to give the city some of the best shows in North America. Where? When? Follow me as I walk you through This Week In...
View ArticleWhat's a Saturday night like at Crews & Tangos?
Although it shut down for a spell in early 2009, this Village staple is back and popular as ever. You'll have to survive the line-ups and fork out for overpriced drinks, but this place is buckets of...
View ArticleTeensy tiny farm lands on King West
Cozied in between a dental clinic and The Detox Market on King West is the last thing you'd probably ever expect: a small public garden sprouting herbs, spinach and organic kale. This mini-oasis of...
View Article6 must-see Short Cuts Canada films at TIFF 2013
Every year, dozens upon dozens of established auteurs bring their latest and greatest films to Toronto, offering audiences an opportunity to see their most anticipated new films before they open in...
View ArticleDillon's making world class booze just beyond the GTA
Dillon's Small Batch Distillery became something of a conversation starter in Toronto bars over the course of this year. If 2012 was the year that Tequila Tromba took the bragging rights as the...
View ArticleIs this the best coffee shop in Kensington Market?
Although it's taken different forms over the 50 some odd years that it's been open, the corner business at Augusta and Baldwin is best known as one of Kensington's staple coffee shops. While you'll...
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