20 h. ago Collection of Andy Warhol's rarest works and personal items coming to Toronto

A major exhibition featuring works by the founding father of Pop Art, Andy Warhol himself, is about to arrive in Toronto, providing a window into the iconic and enigmatic artist's life and work.Arriving at Taglialatella Galleries Toronto on April 10, Andy Warhol: Factory Made is a new exhibition featuring a dazzling collection of everything from personal items like clothes and accessories to some of the artist's best-known works.Born in Pittsburgh in 1928, the legendary artist spent much of the 60s, 70s and 80s cementing himself as an absolute authority of the Pop Art movement, creating often imitated, never duplicated works of everything and everyone as mundane as a can of soup 0r as extravagant as Queen Elizabeth II.The exhibit itself, much like Warhol's entire catalogue of work, will similarly run the gamut.Among the most exciting works set to be displayed are the iconic Campbell's Soup Cans (1968), Flowers (1970) and Marilyn Monroe (1967),...

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47 h. ago Busy downtown Toronto supermarket shut down by health authorities

A big-name grocery store is not exactly what comes to mind when we think of "City of Toronto health code violations," but a downtown location of Canada's third-biggest supermarket chain was just forcibly shut down for a few major food safety issues.The Metro store that has long stood right across from the city's famed St. Lawrence Market was ordered to close its doors on Thursday after inspectors deemed it unfit to remain open due to one crucial infraction that endangers saleable food directly, alongside a significant infraction and another minor one.The main problem? A rat infestation — not exactly rare in Toronto, but still very yuck."Food premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard (Rodents)," reads the closure notice shared to the City's DineSafe page on March 13. The required action included a court summons and health hazard order, which were listed as "pending on March 17."The store, at 80 Front S...

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3 d. ago Toronto brewery has survived for 25 years amid Ontario's evolving alcohol industry

With all the ups and downs that come with the economy and the beer industry, Toronto-based Steam Whistle Brewing has managed to stay not just afloat but successful for the past few decades, and in just a couple of days, it is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary.The idea for the brewery was dreamed up in the spring of 1998 by three friends — Greg Taylor, Camp Heaps, and Greg Cromwell — on a canoe trip in Ontario. The trio had been colleagues at Upper Canada Brewing Company before it was bought out, and in March 2000, the self-named "Three Fired Guys" founded the company.Born at the John Street Roundhouse, Steam Whistle uses four all-natural ingredients to brew its Pilsner — a beer that gleams with a golden hue and offers aromas of fresh-baked bread and saaz hops. Built in 1929, the historic building that now houses the Steam Whistle Kitchen and Tap Room was formerly a Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive repair facility.The brewery's loca...

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3 d. ago Chicago Fire rally from early deficit for win to spoil Toronto FC home opener

TORONTO — Goals by Andrew Gutman and Hugo Cuypers lifted the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 comeback win over Toronto FC on Saturday, spoiling TFC’s home opener and leaving Robin Fraser’s team winless four games into the MLS season. Toronto (0-3-1) looked positive early and went ahead in the 11th minute via Deandre Kerr, only […]

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5 d. ago St. Patrick’s Day, Comicon and more to celebrate this weekend in GTA

March Break may be winding down but there is still so much going on in and around Toronto, it’ll feel like the holidays aren’t ready to come to an end. Whether you’re donning green and gold and feeling lucky, putting on your favourite costume or something cosplay-inspired, or simply dressed comfortably to do whatever floats […]

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9 d. ago Power tool, weekend vandalism blitz took speed cameras off streets

When it comes to Toronto’s speed cameras, vandalism can involve a lot more than a can of spray paint. A document released to The Toronto Sun after a freedom-of-information request suggests the repeated felling of a speed camera on Parkside Dr., just east of High Park, may have involved a specialized power tool. Meanwhile, other […]

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1 week ago Toronto's 5 most expensive parking spots all found in two condos

Parking comes at a premium in downtown Toronto, and many spots selling in constrained locations in the core have been known to sell for stratospheric prices.Having a car in the city centre can be a costly luxury, especially in some of the most sought-after new developments in built-out areas with scarce on-street parking.As of early March, all five of the city's most expensive parking spots for sale can be found within two new buildings, with staggering prices as high as $139,000.Traditionally, the highest-priced parking spots in Toronto have been found within ultra-luxury condominiums, though the current list of the most expensive parking in the city appears to come down purely to demand.The recently built Waterworks Building on Richmond Street — a condo building that houses a new food hall within a restored Art Deco water facility — currently has the most expensive and third-most expensive (tied) parking spots in Toronto.Another new condo at 55 Mercer Street ...

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1 week ago Toronto bar that abruptly closed after 36 years is making a comeback

A long-running watering hole that helped shape Toronto's West Queen West as we know (or knew) it is apparently gearing up to make a return after suddenly shutting its doors in the fall.Squirly's, which graced the 807 Queen St. W. address for a whopping 36 years, gave its clientele a three-week warning that it would be permanently shuttering mid-November 2024, writing in a closure notice that "all good things must come to an end" and that it was simply "time to say goodbye" after a storied run.The charmingly divey spot with its unrivaled indoor-outdoor back patio and extensive craft beer selection was beloved by many, a number of whom flooded onto socials to share their best Squirly's memories and mourn yet another loss for both the area and the city's hospitality scene.The news was particularly painful in light of other nearby closures in recent years, serving as somewhat of a reminder that the once-hip strip seemed&nb...

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2 w. ago Huge outdoor electronic music festival comes back to Toronto this summer

One of Toronto's biggest, longest and liveliest electronic music festivals is back this summer for eight days of sun and sweet sounds.It may be hard to imagine right now, as wind chills are still consistently subjecting us to sub-zero temperatures, and we still have to take comically large steps around snow banks when exiting cars, but summer is right around the corner, and with it comes a full suite of festivals and events to keep the party going all season long.Perhaps one of the most exciting, particularly for fans of EDM and outdoor partying, Electric Island is gearing up for its 13th season of taking over Toronto's festival scene.The festival, which originally took place on the Toronto Islands, has bounced around locations over the past 13 years, dabbling with stints at Woodbine Park, Ontario Place and, most recently, Fort York and the Bentway, which seems to have stuck this time around.The festival kicks off on the Victoria Day long weekend (May 17 and 18) at — you guess...

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2 w. ago Charming Toronto home is a complete steal at just over $1 million

While average home prices in Toronto have, seemingly, begun to stabilize over recent months, it still feels nearly impossible to find a home in the heart of the city at a good price; but this home, priced at just over $1 million, is flipping the script.Newly updated and located just steps from Queen Street East and a local school, 6 Vancouver Avenue is living proof that great things actually can come in affordable (for Toronto, that is) packages.Charming only just barely begins to describe this cozy two-storey semi-detached home, which, touting a white brick facade on the exterior, maintains a contemporary rustic look throughout, with elements such as hardwood flooring complimenting perfectly the open-concept floor plan on the main level.The main floor.Upon entering, one is greeted by a spacious living space, which is accented by a rustic wood-panelled fireplace. The ground floor invokes an immediately welcoming energy.The dining room.The spacious, 130 sq.ft. dining room connects se...

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2 w. ago Legendary bakery that's been open since the'70s put Toronto on the world map

A Toronto bakery has been family-run since the 1970s, earning it the well-deserved reputation as being, quite possibly, the city's most legendary.While bids have been made over the years for dishes like Shawarma or Jamaican Patties to be recognized as Toronto's signature dish, they've nonetheless faltered under the gravity of the city's official signature dish: the peameal bacon sandwich.Undeniably no-frills at its core, consisting of simply a hefty pile of peameal bacon (which, I might add, is a Toronto invention,) on a fluffy bun, there can be no arguing that the staple is, still, absolutely magical.It's kind of a metaphor for Toronto in that way, and no one runs the peameal bacon sandwich show in the city quite like St. Lawrence Market stalwart, Carousel Bakery.Owned and operated by the Biancolin family for nearly 50 years, the bakery has risen to a level of notoriety few others in Toronto have come close to, being featured everywhere from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover ...

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3 w. ago Relationship ‘icks’ disgust men and women differently: Study

When it comes to “the ick,” triggers that spark repulsion can be split along gender lines, according to a new study. “The ‘ick’ is that sudden, gut-level repulsion toward someone you were once attracted to,” dating and relationship expert Callisto Adams told The Toronto Sun. “It often comes from unmet expectations or subconscious dealbreakers — […]

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3 w. ago Raptors takeaways: Without Poeltl wins quite hard to come by

Toronto dropped to 5-38 without its starting centre the last two seasons.

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3 w. ago Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

TORONTO — As more than one million mortgages come up for renewal in Canada this year, a new survey says the majority of those homeowners expect to pay more in their monthly borrowing costs. A Royal LePage survey released Thursday, conducted by Hill & Knowlton, said 57 per cent of Canadians set to renew a […]

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3 w. ago Delta offers $30K to passengers on plane that crashed in Toronto

Delta Air Lines announced earlier today that it would be offering compensation to those on the plane that crashed at Pearson Airport in Toronto. 76 passengers and 4 crew members survived the harrowing  ordeal that saw flight 4819 arriving from Minneapolis burst into flames on Monday afternoon after its wing clipped the runway upon landing among heavy wind gusts in Toronto.Delta's payout comes with "no strings attached" according to the airline and is available to all passengers regardless of whether they were among the 21 who ended up at a local hospital or were among those who walked away with just some bumps and scrapes.Of the 21 passengers sent to hospital, all but one has now been released.According to the airline, Delta assisted passengers with hotels, meals, transportation and other personal needs after the incident. They have also been trying to reunite passengers with the luggage and personal belongings that were recovered from the wreckage.The aircraft has not yet...

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3 w. ago Charles Oakley says Toronto Raptors will be playoff team next year

For many players who come to the Toronto Raptors, there's a bit of uncertainty about what life will be like playing for Canada's only NBA team.While the organization has raised its profile since its inception in 1995, the team's unique location has often seen it as much lower down on the priority list for players around the league.Few people know that feeling more than former Raptor Charles Oakley, who spent three seasons with the franchise after being traded away from the New York Knicks in 1998.A one-time All-Star during his time with the Knicks, Oakley's Raptors made the playoffs in his second season with the squad, a first in franchise history."I knew it was a hockey town, but the guys who came in with me had a different attitude," Oakley said. "[We] know that we're here for a reason: to win games and make sure the fans are happy… as a player with a new team, you’re just trying to show you can make a difference."Oakley's time in Toronto also saw the franchise's firs...

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3 w. ago Ontario city is second worst for violent crime in Canada and Toronto is way down the list

International headlines about Toronto's car theft issue and rising rates of crime in general may give the impression that the city, being Canada's biggest, is the country's hotspot for serious offences.But, at least when it comes to violent crime, a new study actually puts Toronto quite far down the list of the worst places in Canada, coming behind 23 other cities and also the national average for select metropolitan areas.The study, from the Fraser Institute, compared crime trends across cities and provinces, but also in Canada versus the U.S. It analyzed locales with 100,000 or more people, looking mostly at StatCan data from between 2019 and 2022 and using the metric of average incidents per 100,000 residents annually.The findings were somewhat surprising.Out of the Great White North's five most major cities, Calgary had the worst stats, coming in 11th out of 36 places ranked. Vancouver was somewhat better, in 16th when ...

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4 w. ago $3 million Toronto home comes with sprawling yard and a sauna

Located in the heart of Toronto's storied Lytton Park neighbourhood, this $3 million home is a testament to classic Georgian design and comfortable living.A generous three-storey detached home sitting on an over 6000 square-foot lot, 170 Strathallan Boulevard is an idyllic home in an equally blissful neighbourhood.It's a home ripped straight from your white picket fence daydreams.The main entrance at 170 Strathallan.A gem among the Lytton Park treasure trove, the home is located within close proximity to a selection of local schools, including UCC, BSS, Havergal College, Allenby Junior Public School and Lawrence Park Collegiate, making it an ideal dwelling for growing families.The main floor.The classic Georgian facade of the home gives way to a bright, light-filled interior, with clean, white walls and light wood flooring, which do away with the more dated finishes often found in historic homes.The family room.Located on the main floor, the nearly 300 square-foot family room f...

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4 w. ago $3.4 million Toronto home comes with sprawling yard and a sauna

Located in the heart of Toronto's storied Lytton Park neighbourhood, this $3.4 million home is a testament to classic Georgian design and comfortable living.A generous three-storey detached home sitting on an over 6000 square-foot lot, 170 Strathallan Boulevard is an idyllic home in an equally blissful neighbourhood.It's a home ripped straight from your white picket fence daydreams.The main entrance at 170 Strathallan.A gem among the Lytton Park treasure trove, the home is located within close proximity to a selection of local schools, including UCC, BSS, Havergal College, Allenby Junior Public School and Lawrence Park Collegiate, making it an ideal dwelling for growing families.The main floor.The classic Georgian facade of the home gives way to a bright, light-filled interior, with clean, white walls and light wood flooring, which do away with the more dated finishes often found in historic homes.The family room.Located on the main floor, the nearly 300 square-foot family room...

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