Contest: Win passes to see We are Legion
Hacktivism is many things: controversial to some, inspirational to others, but certainly an indicator of how technology has changed the rules of activism. We are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists...
View ArticleToronto Concerts, November 2012
Toronto concerts worth knowing about in November, 2012. November in Toronto is a bit of a trip back to the late 60s / early 70s with The Who, Bob Dylan and Neil Young all passing through our suddenly...
View ArticleMovember events in Toronto, 2012
Movember has arrived in Toronto, and with it a ton of events designed to offer support and entertainment for the thousands of Mo Bros and Mo Sistas who are raising funds for prostate cancer research...
View ArticleMorning Brew: Council signs off on LRTs, Ford bails on meeting, mayor's list...
City council officially approved a light rail transit scheme for Toronto, which includes lines on Eglinton, Sheppard, and Finch, and a revamped Scarborough RT. Though the plan was essentially already...
View ArticleThe photos of the week: October 27 - November 2
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 ArticleShould these Toronto buildings be heritage properties?
Heritage designation can sometimes be a contentious issue — say, when a man wants to amend a structure to accommodate his disabled wife, or when a suspicious fire brings down a building poised for...
View ArticleThis Week in Food: New locations for Five Guys Burgers, Banh Mi Boys and Hot...
This Week in Food rounds up the week's food news, restaurants openings and closings, chef movements and upcoming food events in Toronto. Find us here every Friday morning. OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS Popular...
View ArticleToronto gets a new high-end steakhouse
It's a bit pricey and oh-so slick, but this modern Italian steakhouse, discreetly tucked below-ground in the space formerly occupied by Monsoon, is sure to be a draw for Shangri-La and Soho House...
View ArticleGravy Train restaurant coming to Toronto
I suppose it was bound to happen given the degree to which the expression "gravy train" has been implanted in our minds. If all goes according to plan, Toronto will get a Gravy Train restaurant...
View ArticleIs this the best sushi at the best price?
This sushi restaurant's motto is "best sushi, best price," and while they don't offer an AYCE option, the prices are definitely reasonable. They have all the sushi stand-bys--from sushi pizza, to...
View ArticleThe pumpkin death parade carries on at Sorauren Park
This year's edition of the Sorauren Park Pumpkin Parade came in defiance of the rain and mud, as the community once again gathered to give their jack-o-lanterns another chance to glow and delight...
View ArticleCaesars releases Convention Centre casino renderings
First Oxford Properities showed its hand with a series of images depicting a revamped Metro Toronto Convention Centre at the heart of a $3-billion casino proposal, now American gambling giant Caesars...
View ArticleThe Best Tea in Toronto
The best tea in Toronto often comes from purveyors who offer more than just loose leaves. The men and women behind some of these shops can tell you the optimal temperature for a jasmine green and the...
View ArticleWeekend events in Toronto: November 2-4, 2012
Weekend events in Toronto is our guide to events happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here's what's happening in Toronto this November 2-4, 2012. PARTY Toronto Design Offsite Festival Warm Up...
View ArticleThis Week In Comedy: Dark Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, Joe Avati, Comedy...
Over the next seven days, our fair city will play host to everyone from Goat Boy to the Italian Jerry Seinfeld. Ever heard of a GPS featuring the voice of Joe Pesci? No? Follow me as I walk you through...
View ArticleSpoken word events in Toronto, November 2012
With the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word behind us (and a nod to the Up From The Roots Slam Team, which won the national slam title in Saskatoon last month representing our fair city), the community...
View ArticleNew menswear boutique mixes high and low fashion
This new menswear shop has taken over a former pharmacy in Yorkville, and transformed it into a whitewashed, spacious boutique featuring brands as diverse as Nike, A.P.C. and Filipa K. Best of all:...
View ArticleA brief history of destructive weather in Toronto
When the wet and windy edges of Hurricane Sandy brought heavy rain and high winds to Toronto this week it was by no means from the first major storm to bring disruption to the city. Spectacular storms...
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