TORONTO – July 26, 2023 – The same week that the Barbie movie hit the local theatres breaking summer box office records, Toronto fashion house NARCES sent an email newsletter announcing their ‘Barbie Edit’. It’s a collection of gorgeous gowns, dresses, jumpsuits and tops in various shades of pink with plenty of bling. The NARCES … [Read more…]
Next month, a lion will dance and shake its way down Spadina Avenue during the annual Chinatown Festival once more. It’s a vibrant and popular local tradition that features cultural performances, food, artists, music and much more. The lion dance is believed to bring good luck and prosperity, and given the challenges facing Chinatowns throughout … [Read more…]
TORONTO – July 19, 2023 – It wouldn’t be a complete summer in Toronto without the city’s favourite festive, frothy, friendly celebration of all things beer, music and food at Toronto’s Festival of Beer! Presented by The Beer Store, TFOB is less than 10 days away… so get ready to raise your glasses and jam out … [Read more…]
Best places for shopping in Toronto TORONTO – July 15, 2023 – In the vibrant tapestry of global shopping destinations, Toronto stands tall as a city that effortlessly weaves together an exceptional retail experience. With its diverse and dynamic shopping scene, Toronto has emerged as a premier destination for discerning shoppers seeking a sophisticated and … [Read more…]
UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged a 32-year-old Toronto man with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in the east end. The incident resulted in the tragic death of woman who was killed by a stray bullet last week. Damian Hudson made an appearance in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on … [Read more…]
So which is the best generation? I swear, I swear, this is not just a politically correct answer: my answer changed every episode. I would walk into an episode being like, “Oh, based on who these people are, I feel like gen Zs got this in the bag,” right. And gen X comes out of … [Read more…]
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has made the decision to permanently shut down the licensed and fully-stocked bar, located inside its downtown headquarters. After being in operation for over three decades, the closure of the bar, which had been reserved exclusively for senior officers since its establishment in 1989, follows a potential link to an … [Read more…]
The closing of many long-term care homes in Toronto did not become an issue in the mayoralty election, but it is a matter of considerable significance. Of 34 long-term care homes in Toronto, 12 have leases that expire a year from now, in June 2025, and residents will be forced to find a new place … [Read more…]
As Toronto continues to grow and expand, many changes are reshaping the landscape that the city once knew. One of those changes, in particular, has been the number of car dealership lots and stores disappearing across the city — and even the Greater Toronto Area — to make way for more developments, both residential and … [Read more…]
A recent report by CBRE, a commercial real estate firm, reveals that office vacancy rates in Toronto have experienced a significant increase in the last quarter reaching its highest level since 1994. On Tuesday the firm announced that the vacancy rate rose to 18.1 per cent in the second quarter, compared to 17.8 per cent … [Read more…]