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City council reverses ban on EDM events at the CNE
City council voted 31-4 on Thursday afternoon to reverse a ban recently placed on EDM events at the Exhibition grounds. The ban, which was initially voted in by the Ex board, drew controversy in the...
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Guvernment complex officially set to become condos
When The Guvernment / Kool Haus complex closes in January 2015, work will begin to turn the site into a mixed use development featuring condos and some commercial properties. It's hardly surprising...
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Rumours about Rob Ford's whereabouts hit fever pitch
Where in the world is Rob Ford? We asked before, and it souns like we will find out today. The Ford family says it is going to release proof that the mayor is enrolled in a rehabilitation program...
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Animated map tracks every TTC vehicle
Ever since the TTC added GPS technology to its surface vehicles, commuter life has gotten considerably better. Most transit apps will provide both an up to the second ETA on your next bus or streetcar...
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The Best Sandwiches in Toronto
The best sandwiches in Toronto will make your brown bag lunch jealous. This catch-all category doesn't discriminate between Banh Mi and BLTs, chicken parm or panini - so long as it's supremely...
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Weekend events in Toronto: May 9-11, 2014
Weekend events in Toronto is our guide to events happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here's what's happening in Toronto this May 9-11, 2014.TCAF No Toronto Comic Arts Festival is complete...
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Doctor confirms Rob Ford is in rehab amid fresh scandal
Rob Ford spent an alcohol-fuelled March night driving impaired, making racist remarks, fighting, and making frightening sexist remarks, according to fresh allegations from the Toronto Star. The news...
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Breakout Toronto Bands: Jason Doell
It might seem like an odd choice to profile Jason Doell as a "breakout band" - he's more aptly categorized as a composer of contemporary chamber music. Yet a conversation with Toronto artist reveals...
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That time the supersonic Concorde visited Toronto
I've always loved Concorde. I had a poster of the jet with its paper-thin wings plastered above my bed when I was five years old, and I was obsessed with trying to catch a glimpse of its swan-like body...
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The top 10 cookbooks in Toronto
Cookbooks from Toronto restaurants and chefs save us the trouble of traveling around town to sample the creations of local culinary legends - it brings those dishes right into the kitchen. Thankfully,...
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The wasteland of the gods at Muzik Nightclub
Mythical Toronto sculptor Elford Bradley "E.B" Cox (1914-2003) would likely be appalled to see what has happened to one of his greatest collections of work - The Garden of the Greek Gods - donated to...
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5 underrated shows to see at Contact 2014
Of Toronto's many arts festivals, Contact is one of the biggest, occupying major institutional venues and offering up big names in photography and photo-inspired work. But where does one turn when...
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The top 10 stores for Persian rugs in Toronto
Persian rugs may not be as in vogue as they used to be but they' re still a good bet to add a timeless touch to your home. Although you can find a selection of rugs in pretty much any home decor store,...
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The top 5 spring pop-up shops in Toronto for 2014
Now that the weather's finally allowing it, a whole slew of temporary and semi-permanent stores have popped up along Queen St. - with a couple of outliers, like one menswear spot at King and Spadina)....
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Storefront Theatre a haven for local indie productions
It was only a matter of time before innovative Toronto artists sought new and exciting venues -- outside of churches, heritage spaces, and parks -- to present the best of independent theatre. Abandoned...
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Free events in Toronto: May 12-18, 2014
Free events in Toronto this week let the poorest of us go to a castle (okay, the castle) for a night, as well as a special exhibit at the AGO and a huge host of music events, from space-is-the-place...
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Tegan and Sara make hearts throb at CMW
Canadian Music Week continued into day four with Friday's hot ticket Tegan and Sara show at Kool Haus. For those of us expecting a standard show by the Quin twins full of their lively stage banter and...
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5 Toronto icons that could have had different names
Would Toronto still love its major league ball club if they were the Blue Sox, or the Towers? Probably, but somehow the Blue Jays name just feels right. Unlike the Raptors, the team seems comfortable...
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