11 h. ago Dsquared2 celebrates 30 years with a raucous runway show featuring Doechii, Naomi Campbell

MILAN (AP) — Dsquared2 celebrated its 30th anniversary during Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday with a raucous runway show that opened with rapper Doecchi spilling out of an armored vehicle full of dollar bills and closed with fashion royalty Naomi Campbell in a leather biker bodysuit. The brand founded by Canadian twins Dean and Dan […]

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17 h. ago The TTC is closing the busiest stretch of downtown subway for the entire weekend

Those planning to hop on the subway to get around downtown Toronto this weekend should be aware of a forthcoming full-weekend 9-stop TTC closure that will impact the line's busiest stations.For the entire duration of Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, the commission is suspending Line 1 Yonge-University service from Bloor-Yonge Station all the way past Union and around to Osgoode Station.Bloor is, of course, the most bustling station in the city's underground network, and one of the line's only three connection points to Line 2 Bloor-Danforth.Other stops impacted this weekend include Dundas and Queen, key for residents and visitors heading to the Eaton Centre, Yonge-Dundas Square and numerous other prime attractions, and Union, the city's central hub for travel on GO Transit, VIA Rail, and the UP Express.Osgoode would be the alternative stop for residents and visitors heading out to shop, dine, and more around the fashion district in lieu of Queen, but is also af...

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23 h. ago Even "fashionable ladies" ride bikes: From the archives in 1917

While Calgary continues to develop as a cycling friendly city, it’s worth noting that the practice of pedalling around town was popular here more than a century ago. The below page from the Calgary Daily Herald on April 7, 1917 was filled with ads and articles touting the health and financial benefits of cycling, and […]

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42 h. ago History says Edmonton Oilers will be fine, but this is getting scary

We’ve seen this movie before. A few times, actually. The Oilers are famous for these types of lapses and equally famous for recovering in spectacular fashion

Transport

58 h. ago ABC Vancouver park board politicians violated policy on open meetings, integrity commissioner finds

The report, which has not yet been made public but a copy of which was obtained by Postmedia, said the Stanley Park bike lane and turf fields at Moberly Park were among the issues inappropriately discussed in private by the ABC caucus

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3 d. ago Friends turn business started as 12 years olds into Toronto store adored by celebrities

One of Toronto's most sought-after designer vintage stores has become a staple for everyone from Travis Scott to Scottie Barnes in recent years — and it all started when its founders were 12 years old.You may not recognize 20 Maud, the collaborative space owned and operated by Alex Maxamenco and Christian Ferguson, from passing it on the street — it runs out of an expansive basement unit on Maud Street tucked in between Adelaide and Richmond — but, if you've got your finger on the pulse of fashion in Toronto, you've almost certainly heard about it.At just 20 and 21 years old, Christian, who boast over 200,000 Instagram followers on his brand, Archive Threads' Instagram page, and Alex, with over 50,000, have the foundations of an empire on their hands.20 Maud's retail space is practically overflowing with designer pieces.Their retail space, which opened in April 2024, is brimming with rare, unique and droolworthy archival designer threads; everything ...

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4 d. ago Paul McCartney’s personal Beatlemania photos bound for AGO in 2026

Exhibit will include video clips, archival materials and more than 250 photographs

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4 d. ago Rideshare and taxi drivers must take new training by April 1: City of Edmonton

A new City of Edmonton bylaw will require rideshare and taxi drivers to take a new mandatory training course if they want to continue operating. A training course needs to be completed through a dispatcher in charge of the drivers by April 1 and a certificate of completion must be submitted to operate in the […]

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4 d. ago Paul McCartney’s personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026. The exhibit includes video clips, archival materials and more than 250 photographs offering a behind-the-scenes look at the […]

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4 d. ago Doug Ford, ‘an old fashioned charismatic politician,’ is close to his third majority government

A third majority 'would make Doug Ford one of the most successful politicians in Canadian history, period'

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5 d. ago Torontonians forced to do the snowmageddon shimmy amid ongoing cleanup

The shuffle, the slide, the twist, the sidestep and the shimmy – welcome to Toronto’s snowmageddon dance class. Please, Torontonians, limber up before stepping out and take a chill pill as you negotiate the snow-clogged streets on foot, bike or by car – because city officials say it will take at least three weeks to […]

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5 d. ago Wine Guy: Hops have become fashionable. Here are 3 sudsy sips to try

Thanks to changing tastes and quality local brewers, hops are now embraced, and IBU is no longer a dirty word

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5 d. ago Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but German court says no

BERLIN — Birkenstocks: they are ubiquitous in the summer, comfy and very German, come in many colours and shapes, look sometimes chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s what Germany’s Federal Court of Justice had to decide on Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy footwear. Birkenstock, which is headquartered […]

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5 d. ago 'Flying serpents with huge brains' or 'fat little fellows?': Stories of Martians from the archives

Earthlings’ fascination with Mars has long been documented. As one of Earth’s neighbouring planets, speculation about what Mars is really like has taken centre stage in many scientific and not-so-scientific conversations. Artists and writers have long used the concept of Martians arriving on earth to entertain us. Just think of Marvin the Martian in Bugs […]

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6 d. ago Toronto Kids Fashion Week Returns to Calgary This April at the BMO Centre

The biggest children’s fashion showcase in North America returns to Calgary for its 4th year CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Toronto Kids Fashion Week, renowned as the largest children’s fashion showcase in North America, is thrilled to announce its return to Calgary this April at the BMO Centre. The event features […]

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6 d. ago People are flocking to a quirky new store at an Ontario mall

One Ontario mall has a new resident that's causing quite the splash, drawing scores of shoppers ever since they opened just a few months ago.If 20,000 followers on Instagram in just over four months isn't enough to solidify the cultural phenomenon that is Pacific Mall store Popcore, then perhaps the lines of avid shoppers that can be found with regularity trailing outside the shop are.What they're selling may strike immediately strike some shoppers as odd, while others will absolutely get it.Popcore, which was founded in October 2024 with one location in Markham's Pacific Mall before expanding to a larger unit in early February 2025, sells... well... they're not quite toys, but they're not not toys.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by NightOut Toronto (@nightouttoronto)In actuality, Popcore specializes in imports from Beijing-based toy company, Pop Mart, which creates a series of "b...

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6 d. ago These are the 5 best mocha mousse fashion items we've found this week

These are the five best mocha mousse fashion items we've found this week from Marge Sherwood, ILIA and more.

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6 d. ago Toronto's favourite winter beer festival is happening this week

Toronto's ultimate winter craft beer festival returns to the Roundhouse this week for a day of local brews, retro regalia and food trucks galore.I'll be the first to admit it: a good, old-fashioned apres-ski day party holds a special place in my heart. There's just something special about the sensation of hitting an open-air dance floor in your snow pants with a beer in hand that makes winter feel — almost — enjoyable. And if you know how I feel about winter, you'll know that's high praise indeed.Lucky for me, and others who share my passions, the annual Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival is right around the corner, bringing all the magic of a day on the slopes to the heart of downtown Toronto.This party is a lot more about the brewskies than actual skis though.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Steam Whistle (@steamwhistlebrewing)Taking place at the Steamwhist...

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7 d. ago Canadian clothing store owned by Aritzia shuts down Toronto location

A Canadian clothing brand known for its high-quality athletic wear, hats and basics has abruptly shut the doors to one of its prime locations, which opened in Toronto's fashion district just over seven years ago.Anyone walking by the Queen West storefront of Reigning Champ, located near Peter St., will notice the space newly papered-up and abandoned, with a brief farewell message left in its large front windows."Thank you, Queen West — it's been a great run," reads the statement, printed on sleek branded posters that completely obscure the defunct store's interior. "Please shop with us online or visit in-store at our 41 Ossington and Yorkdale Centre locations."The 383 Queen Street location of Reigning Champ has closed its doors forever after just over seven years. Photo by Becky Robertson.Management at the Ossington store — now the sole outpost of the company left in downtown Toronto — confirmed the news to blogTO this week, saying that the closure was si...

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7 d. ago Canadian model Winnie Harlow and Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma are engaged

Canadian model Winnie Harlow and Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma are engaged. The couple revealed the news in an Instagram post Tuesday that showed Harlow displaying her engagement ring as they kissed. Harlow, 30, appeared on “America’s Next Top Model” in 2014. A mainstay of fashion week runway shows and magazine covers, she founded the […]

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