3 d. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays player thinks team could have won it all in mid

Former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lyle Overbay had some interesting things to say about his time with the team, and what could've been in some of their best seasons.Joining Sportsnet's Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz on Wednesday's episode of Jays Talk+,  Overbay spoke about his highs and lows with the franchise across five seasons in the mid-2000s.Overbay had a batting average of .268 with 672 hits, 83 homers, 336 RBIs, and 337 runs scored in 723 games for the Blue Jays in his career, playing for the team from 2006 to 2010."I always know when there's a lot of Canadians in the stands because they're involved... You don't get that very often everywhere else." 🇨🇦Former #BlueJays infielder Lyle Overbay chats with @BlakeMurphyODC & @juliackreuz about Toronto's unique crowd atmosphere.#LightsUpLetsGo pic.twitter.com/wDBKErXD9P— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) September 10, 2025Though he spent 14 years in the majors for six teams, he play...

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4 d. ago Get red carpet ready for TIFF with these exclusive VIP spa packages

Lights, camera, action! The TIFF vibes are strong in Toronto right now — and if you're in the business for some red carpet glam, we've got just the thing.Miraj Hammam Spa at Toronto's prestigious Shangri-La Hotel is offering unique VIP spa packages for TIFF throughout the month of September.Look and feel your best whether you're out strutting the red carpet or just catching a flick. The spa boasts a unique variety of treatments that focus on restorative practices to deliver your inner beauty.Intrigued? Here's what's in store!The PrepThe Prep package is just the thing for head-to-toe beauty. Start off with the 60-minute Resculpting Body Boost, designed with specific techniques to promote increased circulation, lymphatic drainage, and toxin release.Finish with the signature Miraj Hammam Spa pedicure and manicure, which will transform your nail beds with Black Moroccan Soap and Kassa Glove exfoliation. Each nail treatment also comes with a soothing massage...

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6 d. ago Craig’s detective returns as new ‘Knives Out’ lights up Toronto fest

Daniel Craig led an A-list cast to Toronto with his latest “Knives Out” whodunit movie, one of several star-studded world premieres on a packed Saturday night at North America’s biggest movie festival. The darkest of the now-trilogy of Oscar-nominated murder mysteries, “Wake Up Dead Man” is set at a small-town church in upstate New York, […]

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8 d. ago Breathtaking sunset light show will illuminate Toronto destination next month

Toronto's beloved open-air pavilion under the Gardiner Expressway, The Bentway, will transform into something unreal this fall, with SOLAR, a one-of-a-kind sunset light show by Italian artist Quayola.The Bentway is set to transform into a glowing dreamscape for four nights in October, where Toronto residents can catch a city sunset like never before. This installation combines high-tech robotics, contemporary art, and an atmospheric soundtrack curated specially by the artist.The light show utilizes a robotic arm that directs hundreds of beams of light, choreographed into arcs that shift and change across The Bentway's vast canvas. The piece projects the sun's daily journey, turning the transition from day to night into a futuristic ensemble of impeccable colour and sound.The work first wowed audiences this summer at Rome's Videocittà festival, but the Toronto edition has been custom-built for the unique setting under the Gardiner. Visi...

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2 w. ago Treasure trove of unseen Terry Fox footage to be showcased in new documentary

TORONTO — Canadian icon Terry Fox is the subject of a new documentary that sheds light on the hurdles he faced along the Marathon of Hope. Toronto filmmaker Sean Menard says he has pulled from more than 90 reels of restored and mostly unseen footage for “Run Terry Run,” set for release later this year. […]

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3 w. ago Hundreds of lanterns set to light up Toronto park on the water this fall

Toronto is set to light up next month as the city preps to host the Water Lantern Festival on September 19 and 20. Hundreds of people are expected to attend for an evening of food, music and community, all making way for the stunning moment when lanterns are released onto the water at sunset.The event promises a hands-on experience, as guests decorate their own lanterns with messages, wishes or artwork before setting them afloat. At past events, people have manifested their hopes and dreams and even written to lost loved ones, sharing in a meaningful moment as the night sky fills with a flickering glow.Although the lantern release is the main event, food trucks, a vendor market and even a little scavenger hunt are all part of the itinerary.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Jessica Chan (@heyitsjesschan)Things to keep in mindArrive early so you can enjoy all th...

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last month Toronto food alley that just opened on a buzzy strip last year has closed down

An outdoor food market in Toronto that once boasted a dozen vendors has closed permanently after only a few months.Founded in October 2024, Queen West's Food Alley promised to be a one-of-a-kind addition to the landscape of the buzzing downtown core.Transforming a vacant lot into a culinary bazaar populated by upwards of 14 independent vendors served burgers, pizza, dumplings, ice cream and beyond to scores of hungry shoppers under draping Edison string lights.Toronto alley transforming into a new street food market https://t.co/GbaL8AwG8r— blogTO (@blogTO) September 20, 2024Honestly, it would have been a cool idea had it been able to stick around. Alas, no more than 10 months after opening its gate, the Food Alley suddenly announced via Instagram post that it was closing down permanently, with little explanation."This is a goodbye! Thank you Queen W.," the stylized image reads, adding, "Queen West, you've been a dream," in the c...

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