5 things to know about the new Toronto taxi rules
Catching a taxi in Toronto is going to become a very different experience over the next decade. After more than three years of talks and consultations with cab drivers and company owners, city council...
View ArticleThe top 15 architects in Toronto
The top architects in Toronto are largely responsible for the changing face of our city, constantly breathing new and exciting life into the local landscape. Granted, when most of us think of Toronto's...
View ArticleMagic Pony bids farewell to Queen Street
Magic Pony has closed the doors of their West Queen West shop in a move that's taken Toronto's art community off guard. The vibrant, downright magical shop was the first designer toy store ever to open...
View ArticleVortex Records to open new shop on Queen West
A new record shop will open on Queen West on Saturday, meaning another spot for the city's already spoiled vinyl collectors to get their grip on. Lincoln Stewart, manager of Vortex Records, a Yonge...
View ArticleBrave cyclists defy gravity at annual Icycle bike race
A small group of brave cyclists hit the ice at Dufferin Grove Park on Saturday to participate in the 2014 edition of the Icycle Bike Race, which is pretty much what it sounds like, a battle to see who...
View ArticleDays are numbered for TTC's "Original Six" streetcars
When the first of the sleek new low floor, air-conditioned streetcars leave Spadina station this summer it will mark the beginning of the end for the 195 iconic red, white, and black streetcars...
View ArticleThe Best Soup in Toronto
The best soup in Toronto can fill tummies, warm souls and cure colds all at once (or so says folklore). Easily added as a side to a simple lunch, many of these piping hot examples are nourishing and...
View ArticleToday In Toronto: NXNE feat Army Girls, Nu Music Nite, Art Battle 100, Art...
Today in Toronto NXNE presents a special show at The Garrison with Army Girls, Fresh Snow, Michael Rault, and Wish, plus they'll be making a huge announcement about the upcoming festival. It's free but...
View ArticleThis week on DineSafe: Ali Baba's, Ba Le, Forno Cultura, Frankies Bar & Cafe,...
DineSafe didn't hand out any red cards this week but a pair of falafel shops were among those served conditional passes. Sfizio Pizzeria & Wine Bar tops the list with seven infractions that stem...
View ArticleHouse of the Week: 1870 Lake Shore Blvd. E
1870 Lake Shore Boulevard E is one of the Painted Lady-style houses in the Beaches sitting directly across from Ashbridges Bay. The house would make an excellent compromise for someone nursing an itch...
View ArticleGourmet grilled cheese joint opens in the Village
This grilled cheese joint took up residence in the Village late last year, and brings a nice combination of affordable and gourmet eats to the table, with vegan options as well as a selection of...
View ArticleWhere to watch indie wrestling in Toronto
Where to watch indie wrestling in Toronto depends who you'd like to see throw down, as the city's amateur groups are as unique as they come. Toronto, as we know, is glorious for many reasons, and chief...
View ArticleEA recommends knocking down eastern Gardiner
An environmental assessment into the future of the Gardiner Expressway east of Jarvis Street says knocking down the crumbling 50-year-old elevated structure is the best course of action.Removing the...
View ArticleRob Ford says he still drinks, but is done with drugs
Three months ago Rob Ford spoke with Today Show host Matt Lauer as part of a string of interviews the embattled mayor took after revealing he had smoked crack cocaine. During the segment, Ford dared...
View ArticleUnderground Toronto music label nears its 100th release
You can't throw a contact mic in Toronto's underground music scene without hitting Inyrdisk, yet Kevin Hainey's prolific and influential record label rarely reaches the mainstream radar. With Wolfcow's...
View ArticleThe top 10 secret menu items in Toronto
Secret menus (or, better, "secret" menus) might not have originated in Toronto, but we have a long history of keeping things on the DL, ahem... "cold tea" anyone? U.S burger chain In-Out-Burger might...
View ArticleToday In Toronto: Festival Of New Spanish Cinema, My Prairie Home, Wearable...
Today in Toronto the big screen lights up for the Festival Of New Spanish Cinema, which begins this evening and runs on Wednesdays at The Royal on College until March 26th, showing a total of five...
View ArticleThis Week in Fashion: Holt Renfrew Yorkdale revamp, Bellwethers Vintage...
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.NEWSIn the...
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