Ahead of its 25th anniversary celebration in February, Scotiabank Arena, operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), has announced a significant investment in a comprehensive venue upgrade. The Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination project, with a budget exceeding $350 million, aims to elevate the arena’s status as a premier sports and entertainment destination. The multi-phase … [Read more…]
Canada, the second-largest country in the world, is a mosaic of stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. From its bustling cities to its tranquil wilderness, Canada promises an experience unlike any other for the traveler. Interestingly, as the digital world reshapes many spheres of our lives, even the dedicated wanderluster might find themselves drawn … [Read more…]
Whether you’re the kind of person who thinks fall is the greatest season of the year or the kind who shuts yourself inside the minute the temperature drops below 20 degrees, it’s undeniable – fall in Canada, with the red and gold colours that take over the landscape, is pretty beautiful. While there might not … [Read more…]
You might think that Premier Doug Ford’s vindictive decisions are responsible for most of Toronto’s problems, and you wouldn’t be far wrong, but that’s not the whole story. A former mayor also must take part of the blame. Former mayor John Tory claimed that the property tax should never be raised enough to be equal … [Read more…]
As Canada’s Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Toronto residents are gearing up for a day of festivities and relaxation. While many services and stores will take the day off, there are still plenty of options available for those looking to make the most of their holiday. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what will be open and closed … [Read more…]
MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2023 – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards, has just unveiled its 2024 summer flight program from Toronto. In their news release Air Transat says the schedule reflects a significant recovery, particularly in the key markets of Europe and the South. At the peak of the season, the airline will offer 110 … [Read more…]
When the first illegal magic mushrooms dispensary opened in Toronto, it was a novelty. Then the second opened, with more planned, and now the city finds itself back where it was more than five years ago when illegal, or ‘grey market’, cannabis dispensaries were opening up at breakneck speed ahead of potential legalisation. Toronto Police … [Read more…]
On Oct. 4, a breaking news story suggested that behind closed doors the big wigs at Ontario’s Metrolinx are 90 per cent sure that the Crosstown LRT will open in December 2024. Publicly, the agency is still in full noncommittal mode. Journalist Sabrina Nanji of Queen’s Park Observer broke the story yesterday on Moore In The … [Read more…]
Well, the good news is that subway riders on the TTC will finally get access to cellular service at some time in the not too distant future. However, this is even better news for Rogers, since they are now the sole provider of cellular services and get an opportunity to charge other carriers, such as … [Read more…]
Downtown Toronto is not in a death spiral, not yet anyway. But the city needs to get its act together right now according to some experts. A study showed that Toronto is lagging behind other major cities in recovering from the pandemic. We checked in with urban theorist Richard Florida and former chief city planner … [Read more…]