Explore Toronto’s rich past through the lens of its most historic bars. These iconic establishments have been witness to countless stories, celebrations, and the city’s cultural evolution. Join us on a journey through time as we revisit these five bars that have helped to shapeToronto’s history. The Wheat Sheaf @wheatsheaftavern/Instagram From Great War soldiers, to hippies, … [Read more…]
Nothing quite says Halloween like fear and excitement all wrapped (or trapped) into one! If you’re looking to spend your Halloween solving cryptic puzzles about murderous monsters, haunted ships and vengeful ghosts, look no further. We have you covered with six escape rooms to try in the GTA this Halloween month. Escape Manor @escapemanorto/Instagram Team … [Read more…]
Morgan Knudsen is a paranormal investigator who acts as an expert on a number of reality-TV shows including Paranormal 911 and Haunted Hospitals. Her investigations on these shows and others often take her to Toronto, where, as it turns out her family has a long history including a certain great grandfather who had a hankering … [Read more…]
Forget picking up a pumpkin at your local grocery store—some of the best fall memories for families involve visits to pumpkin patches. These charming farms allow families to browse through thousands of pumpkins of every shape, size, and color, experience hayrides, petting zoos, stroll through giant corn mazes, and even sample delicious cider and baked … [Read more…]
From period pieces to pop culture replicas and more — Toronto has the largest selection of frightfully cool Halloween costumes that will have you celebrating this spooky season in style. Here are six of the best Halloween costume stores in Toronto. Remember to get those costumes sorted out right away to avoid the letdown that … [Read more…]
In a recent development, The One, an 85-storey luxury condo development project currently under construction at Yonge and Bloor streets, faces receivership as confirmed by court documents. Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc., a consulting firm, has been appointed as the receiver for all project assets. The decision to place “The One” into receivership comes as … [Read more…]
Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood has been named as part of Time Out’s annual survey reveals of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world. Toronto’s Annex and Montreal’s downtown district clinched spots 38 and 36 on the top 40 list, while Medellín’s Laureles neighbourhood took the crown as the world’s trendiest. More than 12,000 respondents and local experts assessed … [Read more…]
Increasingly, historic and antiquated structures are making way for larger developments, often condominiums. The next victim of this trend is a historic building nestled in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood. The building at 720 Bathurst St. has recently been put up for sale by its owner, The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), which broke the news this … [Read more…]
The City of Toronto is unveiling new designs for Avenue Road at an open house event on Oct. 18 at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Ave. W., signalling progress in addressing the longstanding issues. The new plan aims to transform Avenue Road into a more pedestrian-friendly, people-friendly environment, prioritizing safety, comfort, and connectivity. … [Read more…]
Councillor Lily Cheng, who represents Ward 18 Willowdale, is spearheading an initiative to secure essential public transit infrastructure for a rapidly growing Willowdale community. Cheng is urging the Province of Ontario to allocate full funding for the construction of Cummer Station, an integral component of the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) Project. The descoping of … [Read more…]