28 h. ago Food festival with eats from over 40 countries coming to Toronto

Food festival season is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it the much-anticipated return of a slew of annual favourites, including the always-electric Pan American Food and Music Festival.Returning to the city's food festival circuit for its 13th year, Toronto's Pan American Food and Music Festival (or PanamFest, as it's also known) is a huge celebration of cuisines and cultures spanning the Americas, from Canada to Chile.I can't think of a better city to play host to a festival that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism than Toronto, and no better location to serve as its backdrop than Nathan Phillips Square, illuminated by the glow of the Toronto sign.The weekend-long festival is set to feature a host of restaurants and chefs from across the city and beyond, churning out dishes and snacks from 41 different countries in North, Central and South America.Whether you're in the mood for poutine, plantain or Pão de Queijo, there&...

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4 d. ago Toronto's iconic Flatiron Building is completely hidden right now

Tourists, be warned: photos of Toronto's iconic Gooderham Building (better known as the Flatiron Building) are not possible right now due to renovations.A trip to Toronto isn't complete without photos of all the familiar landmarks like the CN Tower and the Gooderham Building, but that travel album might be lacking for anyone currently touring around town.The 133-year-old edifice at 49 Wellington Street East is currently ensconced in a scaffold and green netting as of April 2025, as many disappointed tourists are learning upon arriving at the oft-photographed heritage building.While it's a bit of a bummer for visitors trying to get a glimpse of all the city's best-known landmarks, the temporary inconvenience will help keep the structure looking beautiful for years to come.Last month, the official account of the Old Town Toronto and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA took to Instagram to share that "the iconic Gooderham Building (aka #flatirontoronto) is all wrapped up while u...

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6 d. ago Vancouver's annual Vaisakhi parade draws thousands to Punjabi Market

The Sikh spring festival in Vancouver typically includes a parade with floats and traditional food.

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7 d. ago Huge festival bringing over 100 music and comedy stars to Toronto next month

Toronto music and comedy fans are in for a treat this spring because a massive festival is coming to town with some huge stars.The 42nd edition of Departure Festival is bringing more than 100 artists from across the city, Canada and the world together from May 6 to 11.Whether you're looking to dance all night to great music or laugh it up with some of the biggest stand-ups in the world, there's a show for you to discover at the 40+ venues across Toronto. And tickets and passes are on sale now."We're showcasing over 100 emerging and established artists across music and comedy, giving Toronto fans plenty to discover," said Pat Murphy, Festival Director."Whether it's the next chart-topping musician or a comedian destined for the big stage, it's a great time to support Canadian talent and catch future stars on their way up." The Departure Festival Music Pass grants you access to over 100 showcase artists, including Toronto's own Jade Hilton, Priyana, Rochester, Charlie Houston, Sea...

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8 d. ago $5 million contemporary home has unmatched views of the Toronto skyline

While many of us would count ourselves lucky to be able to buy a house of any kind in Toronto these days, if an urban oasis is what you're after, look no further than this $5 million contemporary gem.Located due south of the bustling Yonge and St. Clair intersection, 37 Woodlawn Avenue West rests on a more secluded residential street lined with older, classic homes, making this dashing dwelling truly stand out.An enviable score in Summerhill, the home boasts Toronto skyline views that are virtually impossible to come by in the city, let alone in an equally sought-after neighbourhood.The home, which stands at just over 3,600 sq. ft. spread across three floors and a walk-out basement (which is mostly above-grade), is also home to its very own private Cambridge elevator that accesses all four levels.For an extra dose of the neighbourhood's lengthy history, the property backs onto the historic Woodlawn House, built in 1840, which is the second-oldest home in Toronto.Upon entering the ho...

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1 week ago Enormous outdoor flower market coming to Toronto just in time for Mother's Day

Toronto is getting a huge outdoor flower market all summer long, and it's set to arrive just in time for Mother's Day.With blustery temperatures forecast all week in Toronto, it's easy to feel like we'll never be able to enjoy spending time outdoors again (let alone choose to, voluntarily), but signs of spring are everywhere.From tracking the progress of High Park's cherry blossoms to eagerly anticipating opening day at Canada's Wonderland, there's just no denying that we are, despite the weather suggesting otherwise, edging ever closer to the sunny season.Another hotly anticipated annual spring and summertime tradition in Toronto, the Toronto Flower Market, is also due to make its comeback alongside the sunshine, gearing up for its 12th season kickoff this May.As is the tradition, the monthly market will host its first event of the season on Saturday, May 10, the day before Mother's Day, so that you can treat the mothers and mother figures in your life to a brea...

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1 week ago Blue Jays’ bullpen comes up short as host New York Mets post a walk

For those inclined to be persuaded by rumours, expect an announcement from the Blue Jays in the coming days that they’ve locked up franchise face Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a lifetime deal. At least, that’s according to online pundit Hector Gomez. The reality is nothing should be believed until it becomes official. For now and […]

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2 w. ago Here's when you could see Toronto's cherry blossoms in full bloom for 2025

After a few false starts, there's no denying now that spring has officially sprung in Toronto, and with it comes the return of one of the city's most spectacular sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom in High Park.It's been a rollercoaster few weeks for Toronto, weather-wise, after blustry lows, an ice storm, biblical levels of rain fall and, to cap it all off, a summerlike Thursday with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius. Not that I'm complaining — not about that last part, at least — but I couldn't help wondering how the dramatic temperature swings would affect the city's most-anticipated plant life.But according to the latest update from Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, High Park's cherry blossoms appear to be utterly unfazed by the unpredictable weather.Steve says that, even in spite of nearly every type of weather imaginable being unleashed on the city within a seven-day span, the buds are continuing to grow, and have off...

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2 w. ago New pickleball court is about to open in the middle of a Toronto mall

Grab your paddles and lace up those running shoes, because Toronto is about to get a brand-new pickleball court, and it's located smack-dab in the centre of one of the city's most popular malls.Last summer, it seemed like all the sporty-and-fun population of Toronto could talk about was Pickleball. The relatively low-barrier, low-impact and low-cost sport has taken the city, and the world at large, by storm, leading it to earn the distinction as the fastest-growing sport worldwide, adored by athletes and casual players of all ages, abilities and ilk.When it comes to Toronto, the foundation of devoted pickleball clubs like The Jar and Fairgrounds only heightened the fever, making the sport more accessible for pickle-thusiasts the city over, and this summer is shaping up to be no different. If warm weather ever arrives to stay, that is.In anticipation of prime pickleball season, though, there's already some news for avid players (and aspiring ones) to get excited about: The ...

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3 w. ago SHARKS 6, LEAFS 5: Despite comeback, Sharks put shootout bite on Leafs again

If the Maple Leafs lose the Atlantic Division by a point or two, the teeth marks left by the San Jose Sharks will figure prominently. From the depths of the NHL, the last-place Sharks have edged Toronto twice in shootouts, though the Leafs managed two last-minute goals to force overtime on Thursday. John Tavares and […]

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3 w. ago Cadillac Fairview opposes agreement giving Hudson’s Bay little time to save stores

TORONTO — Cadillac Fairview has come out against Hudson’s Bay’s push to get a court to approve an agreement giving the retailer less than two weeks to save six stores it has so far spared from liquidation. At the Ontario Superior Court, the mall owner, which is the landlord for 16 of the department stores, […]

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3 w. ago Canada's largest craft festival is back for its 50th year in Toronto

Springtime got you in the shopping mood? You're in luck, because Canada's largest craft show is coming back to Toronto this week, and it's bringing more than 400 local artisans and vendors along with it.As sure a sign of spring as the blossoming of cherry blossoms in High Park or the sight of Canada geese flying north, the One of a Kind Spring Show has come around once again, supplying Toronto shoppers with a lineup of unique, handmade and, yes, one-of-a-kind goodies.Taking over Enercare Centre from Wednesday, March 26 to Sunday, March 30, this year's show also happens to celebrate a very special anniversary: the show's 50th year.The show was founded in 1975 as a largely grassroots effort on the part of three colleagues, co-founder Martin Rumack writes on his blog, with a budget of just $3000, and has since expanded year over year to be one of the city's landmark biyearly events.Following a particularly exciting winter show in November 2024, which, naturally, cashed in on the T...

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