6 h. ago First Toronto location of Calgary restaurant chain finally opening next month

The highly anticipated Toronto location of a popular Canadian bar and restaurant chain is finally opening next month.It's been nearly a year since the stylish Calgary restaurant chain Central Taps announced that it'd be taking over the Ossington space that once housed the iconic Venezia Bakery, before going virtually silent.The city wondered when, if ever, they'd get to experience it for themselves.As time went on, the initially projected "early 2025" opening date became increasingly harder to believe in, until, finally, over halfway through 2025, the chain broke its silence on the Toronto location's developments, sharing an official opening date for Central Toronto Ossington.Hey, nothing worth having ever arrives on time, does it? Just look at the Eglinton LRT. At least Central didn't make Toronto wait for quite so long.At long last, Central Toronto Ossington is opening its doors to the public on Thursday, July 3, jus...

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21 h. ago Spacious $575,000 condo in Ontario is the perfect blend of cozy and contemporary

This $575,000 Ontario condo is a rare gem you won't want to miss, boasting two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a host of sought-after upgrades.Finding a home listed for under $1 million is hard enough in and around Toronto, but under $600,000 for a comfortable, modern place to hang your hat is virtually unheard of in 2025.Enter unit 101 at 2010 Cleaver Avenue in Burlington. Priced under $600,000, the spacious condo unit is a truly rare find and, coupled with its bright, natural light-filled design, it's safe to say that it verges on dream home status.Located within a commutable distance to Toronto and nearby schools, green spaces and local businesses, Burlington is a deeply desirable spot to settle down — and, clearly, the price of property there can't be beat.The open-concept common areas give the 1,200 sq. ft. unit a particularly spacious feel, allowing for seamless flow between the living and dining areas, with the kitchen and bedrooms not far beyond.The layout also...

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33 h. ago International cafe known for its baked goods is opening two new Ontario locations

World-renowned Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette is gearing up to open its latest Toronto location, this time taking on a brand-new neighbourhood.Despite opening its first Canadian location at the Yonge-Sheppard Centre in North York just over two years ago, Paris Baguette has more than made its mark on Toronto's culinary scene.Over its nearly 40 years in business, the South Korea-founded global chain has made a name for itself serving up sweet confections that are almost as delightful to look at as they are to eat, including mochi donuts, impeccably layered trifles, cream-filled croissants and bombolone.They even serve up some unique savoury options, like croissant-wrapped hot dogs and crabmeat-filled croquettes.Nowadays, the chain, recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in the world by Entrepreneur, boasts 4000 locations worldwide, including the two additional locations that have opened in the city in the years that followed: a Yorkville flagship ...

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8 d. ago Here's what's replacing the most iconic former Pusateri's location in Toronto

It's been over a year since Toronto-based luxury grocer, Pusateri's, closed the doors of its most iconic location in the city, and now there's finally news about what will be taking the space over next.Standing at the corner of Yorkville Avenue and Bay Street for over 20 years, the standalone store may have been smaller than its sister locations, but it certainly scored points for being located in an opulent neighbourhood, servicing the well-to-do and fashionable.Things took a turn in September of 2024, though, when the chain declared bankruptcy and shuttered all but its flagship location at Avenue and Lawrence in a restructuring effort.Yorkville had closed its doors about six months before the bankruptcy announcement, perhaps to mitigate the losses the business knew were impending, and has remained vacant ever since; a glaring gap in an otherwise generally gussied-up neighbourhood.As rumours continue to swirl about what could possibly take over the 5,500 sq. ft. storefr...

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1 week ago Toronto weather will be colder than these Arctic locations this week

We may be more than a week into meteorological summer (and less than two weeks away from the start of astronomical summer) in Toronto, but as any local will know, that certainly doesn't mean we should rely on Mother Nature to give us any level of consistency when it comes to nice weather.Just like the bout of record-breaking cold the city saw in late May — when temperatures dropped down to single-digit highs after we thought the balmier conditions were here to stay — this week, residents are in for another flip-flop that will bring the mercury down to the same level as some Arctic Circle locales.Yes, The Weather Network is warning the public of some less-than-ideal temps on deck for parts of Ontario, including the 6ix, which meteorologists said in a blog post will be one of the coldest places in Canada in a matter of days, and "could be colder than the Arctic Circle by Friday."The forecast for that day — fittingly, a Friday th...

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1 week ago New Zealander Ryan Fox outlasts Sam Burns in playoff to claim RBC Canadian Open title

CALEDON, Ont. — In hockey we call it quadruple overtime, in football it’s called moving the goal posts, but after four playoff holes at TPC Toronto and two hole locations, Ryan Fox won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday over Sam Burns. After finishing 72 holes tied at 18-under par, Fox and Burns both failed […]

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1 week ago Indian buffet in Toronto permanently closed after decades in business

A long-standing fixture of Toronto's dining since has quietly shuttered its doors. Bombay Palace, the North Indian buffet, restaurant, and takeout spot at 71 Jarvis St., has officially shut down after over four decades in business. Known for its hearty Thursday and Friday lunch and dinner buffets, the restaurant was a go-to spot for families craving a wide range of Indian dishes, from street food classics and rich curries to grilled meats and an array of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Originally founded in downtown Montreal in 1976, Bombay Palace went on to become a globally recognized name, opening a Toronto location in 1979, along with locations in cities like New York, London, Kuala Lumpur, Budapest, Beverly Hills, and Washington D.C. Surprisingly, the closure of its downtown Toronto location came without an official announcement or farewell post. The restaurant's website has been taken down, its social media pages remain silent, and ...

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2 w. ago People camped out in line all night in the rain for Toronto release of Switch 2

Crowds of dedicated video game fans camped out overnight at GameStop, EB Games, and mall locations across Toronto for the highly anticipated release of the Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday.The launch officially marks eight years since the original Switch first hit shelves in 2017. The original console went on to sell approximately 152 million units worldwide, according to Nintendo, making it the third-best-selling console of all time, behind the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.With excitement building for months, many braved the dreary weather with lawn chairs and umbrellas to secure their spot in line, with crowds forming early Wednesday and stretching overnight into launch day.Crowds sleep outs @gamestop Toronto #retail St Clair & Runnymede location for Switch 2 release June 5th. Game 🐈 co$t double the original console. Comes with digital copy of Mario Kart. pic.twitter.com/3deN1UBFn0— MichaelDavidson (@MichaelDavidson) June 5, 2025Nintendo teased a first look at the Switch ...

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2 w. ago One of Toronto's best breakfast sandwich shops is expanding to a new neighbourhood

The folks behind one of Toronto's best breakfast sandwiches are giving more of the city's residents the chance to see what all the hype is about as they prepare to open a new location in the city.What began as a collaboration between Reunion Coffee Roasters and The Federal in 2018 has taken on a life of its own in the seven years since, and now, there's no denying that Roncesvalles Village's Gold Standard lives up to the name.Particularly lauded for their titular Gold Standard breakfast sandwich, which comes topped with bacon, kale or vegan sausage, cheesy eggs, aioli and pickles on an English Muffin, the cheeky sandwich window is a staple for residents of Toronto's west side looking to break their fast.It's even a favourite of Arkells' Max Kerman — and what could be a more truly Toronto endorsement than that?They later expanded with a location in Parkdale (this time one where people could actually enter), and this month they're t...

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2 w. ago Shuttered Toronto Popeye's location about to be replaced by something so much better

A long-shuttered Popeyes location in Toronto is finally about to get a new lease on life as a widely adored local chain prepares to take over.It's been months since the generally tolerated, yet scarcely loved Popeyes location at 1955 Queen St. E. in the Beaches shut its doors after nearly a decade of keeping the neighbourhood and its many summertime visitors supplied with their fill of biscuits and fried chicken.It's just one among a slew of locations in the city to shut down in recent years, including restaurants in Liberty Village and in the Christie Pits area.And much like the chain's controversial location at Dupont and Christie — which is about to be replaced by Golden Horseshoe Barbecue, a new venture from pitmaster prodigy Andrew Golden and The Carbon Bar's Kris Hansen — 1955 Queen East is also getting taken over by an exciting hometown hero.Next week, Gus Tacos, arbiters of some of the best tacos in Toronto and r...

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2 w. ago Toronto's most exclusive event series turns unlikely locations into unbelievable party pads

There's a new event collective in Toronto that's transforming unlikely spaces into the ultimate party pads, and they're doing it all in the name of community.When the enormous Zara location on Queen West shut down, questions of what that space could possibly be used for next immediately started swirling.Another store, a restaurant or — shudder — more condos; anything is possible, but what I, personally, didn't have on my bingo card was seeing it transformed into an epic immersive party venue for one night only, but that's exactly how the space was last used.The towering windows emblazoned with the words "Friends Only" and "Can I Bring A Friend," immediately piqued my curiosity, which was only further stoked when videos from inside crossed my feed.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by - friends only - (@canibringafriend)Bouncy castle...

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3 w. ago Billionaire to buy up to 28 Hudson's Bay locations for new department store chain

A buyer has been confirmed for the leases of up to 28 Hudson's Bay Company department store locations in three Canadian provinces.After first publicly expressing interest on Chinese social media in acquiring numerous soon-to-be-vacated Hudson's Bay locations — amid mounting signs early this spring of the 355-year-old department store's imminent collapse — British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu (Weihong Liu) announced Friday afternoon that her company, Central Walk Canada Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 28 stores across B.C., Alberta, and Ontario."Central Walk Canada is planning to conduct a series of transformative initiatives aimed at fostering intergenerational connections, promoting active lifestyles, and empowering youth through meaningful engagement as part of this transaction," said Liu, the founder and chairwoman of Central Walk, and a resident of Vancouver Island, in a statement on Friday."We are evolving to ser...

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3 w. ago Mexican food chain with an epic Happy Hour opening new Toronto location

A Canadian Mexican food chain that's gained a massive fanbase over the years in large part thanks to its to-die-for Happy Hour is about to open a brand-new Toronto location at the edge of St. Lawrence Market.It was the closure heard around the world (or, at least across downtown Toronto) when beloved St. Lawrence Market haunt, Bar St. Lo announced it would be shutting down for good at the end of April 2025.Despite only being open for four years, the bar managed to attract a cult following that many food and beverage concepts could only dream of before somewhat ominously stating that they had "recently received an offer that [they] couldn’t refuse," and would be closing down.What, or who, could this offer have possibly been? As it turns out, none other than the Canadian Mexican food empire, Anejo.The Calgary-based chain currently boasts three locations in Alberta and two in Toronto at Shops and Don Mills and on King West, and they're now gearing up to ope...

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