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As spring in Toronto pushes into its second month, colourful signs of life are just starting to show themselves in our gardens, ravines and front lawns. Yes, things might still be a little desaturated...
View ArticleThe best and worst Winners store locations in Toronto
Winners stores in Toronto are always a roll of the dice. No matter which of the discount chain's many GTA locations you choose, you'll need lots of time - and a little bit of luck. You can't just walk...
View ArticleGet ready for an (even more) awful Gardiner commute
Commuting on the Gardiner Expressway can be trying at the best of times, but it's about to get a whole lot worse - and for a longer time. Long term construction work began this morning on the troubled...
View ArticleToday in Toronto: True Stories Told Live, Canadian Film Day, Descant 164,...
Today in Toronto you can listen in at TO's own version of The Moth, True Stories Told Live, where each reader gets ten minutes on stage to tell one true story with no notes. While you can hear plenty...
View ArticleThis week on DineSafe: Sadie's Diner, FBI Pizza, Pho Orchid, Eskimo Tea...
The worst offender on DineSafe this week goes to a tea house across the street from the AGO which racked up a whopping nine citations for failing to handle food safely. Bringing up the rear with a...
View Article20 wild party looks from FAT Arts & Fashion Week 2014
Each year, FAT Arts & Fashion Week celebrates the extreme side of fashion; the 2014 edition, with 45 wild runway shows and a slew of photography and film exhibits, was no exception. FAT attendees...
View ArticleHouse of the week: 375 Shaw Street
375 Shaw St is nothing if not unique. Sure, it maintains some traditional Victorian elements in its stained glass windows, wainscoting, and high ceilings, but it's not exactly your average turn of the...
View ArticleHow far will a 10 minute trip take you in Toronto?
Planning a journey in Toronto has never been so eerily beautiful. Thanks to Isoscope, the work of data visualization students in Europe, the effectiveness of a short car ride taken at any time of day...
View ArticleThe top 5 events to check out at Contact 2014
The Contact Photography Festival is naturally driven by gallery shows, but over the years organizers have taken strides in beefing up the number of events affiliated with the month-long celebration of...
View ArticleWhen exactly is rush hour in Toronto?
When is rush hour in Toronto might be a bit of a difficult question to precisely pin down. As Jerry Seinfeld aptly sums it up, in big cities "everybody goes every way all the time." It's true. With a...
View ArticleThe race to be Toronto's first cat cafe is on
Toronto's first cat cafe is coming, and Koreatown looked to be the destination - up until now. Another epicentre for feline cuddle-fests is poking its ears above the horizon: Pet Me Meow launched their...
View ArticleThe top 5 cycling clubs in Toronto
The top cycling clubs in Toronto range from the recreational to the race-ready with a fair number of options in between. While there's a little bit of a learning curve affiliated with group riding,...
View ArticleDecades-old diner cranks out comfort-food classics
On Victoria near Dundas, this quiet little diner has watched the years come and go. Now, at the ripe age of 66, the spot is attempting to broaden its horizons, targeting younger diners and night owls...
View Article15 playful paper installations from Toronto artists
Last weekend PULP asked Toronto, "Have you ever partied in a room made of paper?" The unique event at the Great Hall saw 55 artists create strange, dainty installations, artworks, costumes, and even...
View ArticleDowntown Toronto Khalsa Day Parade, 2014
Photo by AmarpreetK in the blogTO Flickr pool.
View ArticleToday in Toronto: Stan Douglas, Punk Rock Bingo, Hidden Fear, Beerworking,...
Today in Toronto, the hype for Contact continues: Vancouver-based photographer Stan Douglas was awarded the third annual Contact Photography award, and will be in attendance to discuss his most recent...
View ArticleThis Week in Fashion: WORN Archive launch party, Kleinfeld Bridal opens,...
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...
View ArticleFinally, a scarf that wards off germs on the TTC
Public transit: Where we commune with our fellow man - and his microbes. Picking up mysterious illnesses from strangers is one of the many unique joys of city living, and though the TTC incorporated...
View ArticleThe top 10 songs from Toronto bands April 2014
The top 10 songs from Toronto bands in April feature some returning names from earlier this year, but a few newbies are making their way into the scene. Arguably the best birthday month, as well as...
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