29 h. ago Blue Jays’ pitching, timely hitting combine to stymie visiting Orioles

Chris Bassitt and his home-dominant pitching was back on the mound in Friday night’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. In many ways, the veteran right-hander was in a no-win situation given the events of the previous day when Kevin Gausman spun a magical complete game shutout. What stood out from Bassitt’s start was how […]

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67 h. ago Here's why a Toronto bar was forced to close after just over one year

A Toronto bar is closing permanently, a little over a year after opening, due to economic pressures and upcoming construction disruptions.Duke's Refresher, the arcade bar-lite chain by Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR), the hospitality team behind such hits as Scaddabush and Jack Astor's, has existed in Toronto, in various capacities, for over a decade.It once existed at the intersection of Yonge and Gerrard before moving to its popular St. Lawrence Market haunt and, in the spring of 2024, expanded eastward, taking over the Riverside location that, before Duke's, housed the Brickworks Ciderhouse.Before that, it was home to the original location of The Real Jerk. Some might call the space auspicious. Others could call it unlucky.For the case of Duke's, which opened for business in May of 2024, the location is, seemingly, the latter, as Service Inspired Restaurants confirms in a statement that Duke's Refresher Riverside is slated to shutter this month.&q...

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5 d. ago Here are the Toronto hot spots celebrities have been spotted at during TIFF 2025

TIFF 2025 hit the streets of Toronto with a bang this weekend, and here are the restaurants that the stars have been flocking to.Parties, press junkets and fly-by spottings have been the name of the game for Toronto since the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th anniversary season officially kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4.While most folks are more focused on what the stars are doing on the silver screen, we want to know where they're eating, and we're sure we're not the only ones.That's why we've compiled a list of the Toronto bars and restaurants that have proven most popular among this year's crop of A-listers so far this season, so that you, too, can eat and drink like you just walked the red carpet.VinnyThe TIFF Lightbox might be the official heart of the film festival, but if we could name a second runner-up, it would be Vinny, the recently opened vinyl bar at 480 King St. W.One of the latest in Toronto hospitality super group INK En...

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6 d. ago 'McDavid quiet quitting Edmonton': Toronto media hits hilarious heights on 97 negotiation

This in from Cathal Kelly, lead sports columnist for Toronto’s national newspaper, the Globe & Mail, his take that Connor McDavid has made up his mind and is set on leaving Edmonton. “McDavid is trying to let Edmonton down easy, before he’s forced to let them down hard,” Kelly writes, noting that quite rightly whatever […]

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6 d. ago 'McDavid is quiet quitting Edmonton': Toronto media hits hilarious heights on 97 negotiation

This in from Cathal Kelly, lead sports columnist for Toronto’s national newspaper, the Globe & Mail, his take that Connor McDavid has made up his mind and is set on leaving Edmonton. “McDavid is trying to let Edmonton down easy, before he’s forced to let them down hard,” Kelly writes, noting that quite rightly whatever […]

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7 d. ago Toronto home in the same family since 1913 just hit the market for $1 million

When you picture a family home being passed down through generations, you probably imagine sprawling estates — Downton Abbey vibes, rolling lawns, maybe even a butler.But not every legacy home comes with acres and chandeliers.Sometimes, it looks a lot more like 22 Seymour Ave., a humble Toronto detached house that's been in the same family since 1913.The wood panelling and staircase let you know this isn't a new build. That's 111 years of dinners, birthdays, and probably more than a few regrettable decor choices, like the terrazzo vinyl stairs.The front entrance. But now, for the first time ever, it's ready for someone new to take over.The dining room. The house itself is small but classic, with two bedrooms, one bathroom, and sits on a 25-by-105-foot lot.The living room. The main floor features your standard living room, dining room, and kitchen, complete with original hardwood, a stained-glass window, and moulding — though ...

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9 d. ago Two condos in Toronto heritage home just hit the market for almost $5 million each

Toronto doesn't exactly make it easy to find a condo with character. Most new builds lean glassy and generic, but every once in a while, a project comes along that merges history with luxury in a way that feels genuinely special.That's precisely what's happened at 62 Charles St. E., where the 1885 Second Empire Victorian has been completely restored on the outside and is now totally customizable on the inside.Known as the Thomas Smith and Arthur Coleman Houses, the semi-detached homes were originally built by Toronto contractor Arthur Coleman in partnership with painter Thomas Smith.A digital image of the kitchen and dining room of the lower unit. Their distinctive Second Empire style — mansard roofs, patterned slate shingles, buff-brick details, and double-door entrances — still stands proud today after a painstaking exterior restoration.Fun fact, the restoration only happened because it was part of deal the developer Cresford h...

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1 week ago Dua Lipa casually pops in to dine at Ontario restaurant and staff were shocked

The owners at an Ontario restaurant were levitating with excitement after pop star Dua Lipa visited for lunch during a tour stop in Toronto.Toronto is riddled with celebrity hot spots; those places that simply don't surprise you when so-and-so A-lister swings by for a bite to eat. Heck, we even put together a whole list of them.There's something extra special, then, when the stars grace decidedly less sceney spots with their presence, and that's exactly what happened for Unionville Mediterranean restaurant, Watercolour, on Tuesday, Sept. 2.You heard that right, not only was Lipa spotted dining among the normal folk at a local restaurant, but she even ventured beyond Toronto city limits to do so.On a break between two lively nights at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena, Lipa ventured out to do a little sightseeing of her own, which, evidently, included delving into the area's culinary scene at the chic GTA fine dining restaurant.A representative f...

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1 week ago Dua Lipa blew the roof off Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and here's an honest review

Toronto has had a particularly excellent summer of concerts and shows, with a heavy lineup of performers and bands. From the Oasis reunion and others hosted at the brand-new Rogers Stadium, the legendary 'Weeknd Weekend', and Kendrick Lamar's show with SZA, Toronto saw some truly iconic gigs this season.If you're anything like me, then your summer concert bucket list is still not quite checked off with only a few days left until the official start of fall.Lucky for me, the ultra-talented, disco diva Dua Lipa herself kicked off a two-night Radical Optimism tour stop in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 1, and I had the extra-special privilege of attending — review incoming.Touring for her third studio album, Dua Lipa launched the North American leg of her Radical Optimism tour at the Scotiabank Arena on Labour Day —  and this show was set to be killer.As a lifelong nose-bleeds ticket holder, this show would mark my first time taki...

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1 week ago Blue Jays hit four home runs to hold off host Reds for critical win

With the regular season reduced to its final strokes, it would be far-fetched to suggest Bo Bichette is in line to win AL MVP knowing the body of work Aaron Judge and Cal (Big Dumper) Raleigh have fashioned. At a time when the Blue Jays’ bullpen has been under so much scrutiny and under so […]

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1 week ago Dua Lipa covers Nelly Furtado as Radical Optimism Tour hits Toronto

Three-time Grammy leaves fans 'Levitating' during first of two lone Canadian dates in Toronto

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2 w. ago One of the most expensive homes ever listed in Toronto has just hit the market

If you've ever wondered what Versailles would look like if someone rebuilt it in the Bridle Path, then look no further than this mansion on High Point Rd.This palatial estate isn't just another luxury home — it's one of the most celebrated residences in the world, and it comes with a price tag to match.The High Point Rd. estate is listed for an unfathomable $49,950,000.Doors and windows are custom made in Europe by Varholz of Nagy-Varad."This property is one of the highest in both pricing and value in the GTA," listing agent Jimmy Molloy of Chestnut Park Real Estate tells blogTO.A bathroom. The French Revival–style mansion took seven years of meticulous planning and craftsmanship to complete, calling upon some of Europe's top artisans, architects and designers. The Asian Room ceiling has gold and silver decorative painting crafted by David Hannivan. Shane Baghai, the founding father of luxury condominiums, cust...

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2 w. ago Ariana Grande snubs Toronto on first tour in 7 years and fans are upset

After a long seven-year wait, Ariana Grande is finally hitting the stage again — but not in Toronto. The Grammy Award-winning singer and Oscar-nominated Wicked actress announced her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour on Thursday morning, following a cryptic teaser on social media the day before. Although the announcement was met with celebration from fans across the world, one major city (cough, Toronto, cough) felt the sting of exclusion. Despite a stacked schedule that includes nine major North American cities and a five-night run in London, Grande's tour is skipping over Toronto entirely (at least, for now). Montreal was named as the only Canadian stop on the tour, and for many Toronto fans, that was a hard pill to swallow. "ARIANA IS NOT COMING TO TORONTO I AM FUMINGGGGGG," one fan wrote on X. "Ariana going to Montreal and not Toronto girl wtf are we serious," another wrote. no ariana grande tour dates for to...

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2 w. ago Shane Bieber Fever hits Toronto with Blue Jays new ace set for home debut

Former Cy Young Award winner is set to make his first home start with the Jays on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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2 w. ago Driver charged with attempted murder after pedestrians hit in Toronto parking lot

A man is charged with attempted murder after two people were hit by a vehicle in a North York parking lot on Wednesday night. Toronto Police say the incident happened around 10:20 p.m. in a parking lot in the Don Mills Rd. and Gateway Blvd. area of Flemingdon Park. A male pedestrian was transported to […]

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2 w. ago More grim news on prospects of Yimi Garcia returning to boost Blue Jays bullpen

Not that the expectations were high to begin with, but the faint prospects of reliever Yimi Garcia returning to the Blue Jays bullpen to help with a playoff push have taken another hit. Toronto manager John Schneider said on Monday that Garcia hasn’t been bouncing back from his throwing sessions in recent days and a […]

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2 w. ago Vancouver Canadians slugger Sean Keys has mechanical engineering degree as backup to baseball pursuit

The Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect, who hit his team-leading 16th home run for Vancouver on Saturday night, went to highly regarded Bucknell University

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3 w. ago Blue Jays manage just three hits, meekly drop two of three to lowly Pirates

Indifferent afternoon Wednesday at PNC Park resulted in 2-1 loss for visiting Blue Jays

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3 w. ago The house that another Toronto home once collapsed onto has just hit the market for $900k

If you've been following Toronto housing drama for a while, you might remember that a couple of years ago, a house on Craven Road literally toppled over.The owners had decided to dig out the basement and add a second storey at the same time — because why not? — and, naturally, the whole thing gave way, collapsing right onto the neighbouring house at 1071 Craven Rd.Fast forward to now, and that same 1071 Craven Rd. has recovered from its not-so-little trauma. The home next door is still under construction, but this time, it seems to be holding its ground.The front entrance and dining room. Meanwhile, the owner of 1071 Craven Rd. appears to be ready to close the chapter on living in the shadow of construction chaos and has officially listed their two-bedroom bungalow for sale.The primary bedroom. And honestly? It's pretty cute. The family room. The home has been updated throughout and now stands fully detached from its formerly at...

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3 w. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

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