3 d. ago There's a huge festival to mark the start of spring in Toronto this month

Spring is right around the corner, and one of Toronto's coolest venues is throwing a week-long wellness festival to celebrate.I am, personally, incredibly guilty of falling into the trap of believing that, despite 25 years of experiential evidence to the contrary, winter might just never end.Other than 2024, of course, when the winter just didn't happen at all. Despite the fact that, without fail, spring arrives every March, Toronto winters are bleak enough to make you forget that brighter days can and will return, and that's why Stackt Market wants to celebrate the return of the season.Back for its second year, Stackt Market's Spring Equinox Festival is a celebration of health, wellness and positive vibes surrounding the spring equinox on March 20.The festival runs from March 18 to March 23 and is set to feature a slew of special programming, including fitness classes, wellness workshops and markets, all geared towards getting you ready for the advent of a sunnier season....

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5 d. ago Toronto Comicon is back this week and here's everything you can expect

Get your best cosplay ready, Toronto, because Comicon 2025 is right around the corner.Toronto's ultimate celebration of fan culture, from TV to comics and everything in between, returns for another epic year on March 14, bringing some exciting stars, original art and exciting events together all under one roof.Organized by Fan Expo, the largest comic con producer in the entire world, Toronto's event is just one in a series of conventions that take place across North America. I may be biased, but I'd say Toronto's is the best.The festival takes place from March 14 to 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, bringing fans, cosplayers and personalities to the heart of the city to celebrate everything delightfully nerdy.Here's what you can expect to see and do at Toronto Comicon 2025.EventsThe convention is comprised of almost too many different events to list, from panels and meet-and-greets to meet-ups and competitions, but a few stand out as can't-miss opportunities.It goes without...

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7 d. ago Nova festival exhibit honouring victims, survivors of Hamas attacks to make Canadian debut in Toronto

The name of the venue in Toronto has yet to be publicly released but the organizers say that it will be 'one of the largest exhibitions in Canadian history'

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9 d. ago Free festival in Toronto will bring Ontario Place back to life

A breathtaking free arts festival will soon be taking over Toronto's Trillium Park, bringing life — and light — back to Ontario Place.Returning for its 6th year, the annual Lumiere Festival is gearing up for their brightest year yet, decorating Trillium Park with 14 original works by Ontario-based artists and designers.While news surrounding Ontario Place and Trillium Park is all too frequently disappointing, given the provincial government's plans to redevelop the public space into a luxury spa with an enormous parking lot, Lumiere marks a rare bit of positivity surrounding the waterfront property.Running from March 10 to April 4, you'll be able to explore over a dozen inventive, illumuminated works, ranging from illustrations to sculptures, and more than a few interactive works that defy categorization.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Ontario Place (@ontarioplace)T...

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1 week ago Huge outdoor electronic music festival comes back to Toronto this summer

One of Toronto's biggest, longest and liveliest electronic music festivals is back this summer for eight days of sun and sweet sounds.It may be hard to imagine right now, as wind chills are still consistently subjecting us to sub-zero temperatures, and we still have to take comically large steps around snow banks when exiting cars, but summer is right around the corner, and with it comes a full suite of festivals and events to keep the party going all season long.Perhaps one of the most exciting, particularly for fans of EDM and outdoor partying, Electric Island is gearing up for its 13th season of taking over Toronto's festival scene.The festival, which originally took place on the Toronto Islands, has bounced around locations over the past 13 years, dabbling with stints at Woodbine Park, Ontario Place and, most recently, Fort York and the Bentway, which seems to have stuck this time around.The festival kicks off on the Victoria Day long weekend (May 17 and 18) at — you guess...

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1 week ago OREA Congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives on their 2025 Provincial Election Win

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) would like to congratulate Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives (PCs) on winning their third majority government. Ontario’s REALTORS® look forward to working with the newly re-elected provincial government and all elected MPPs to bring housing affordability back for Ontario’s young […]

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Will premier hopeful Bonnie Crombie’s gamble pay off?

Former Mississauga mayor has put it all on the line in her quest to bring Ontario Liberals back to power

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2 w. ago Marit Stiles pitches NDP as only party to bring ’real change’ to Ontario

Ontario New Democratic Leader Marit Stiles says her party is the only one that would provide real change, in her final pitch to voters ahead of election day. Stiles says the Liberals are no different than the Progressive Conservatives and she’ll bring in measures to make life more affordable. Ontario’s main political party leaders are […]

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2 w. ago Huge festival coming to Toronto with local and international celebrities

One of Toronto's most beloved annual music festivals is getting a total makeover this spring, featuring the addition of comedy and other arts with a truly impressive lineup.If you've found yourself asking when Canadian Music Week is coming back this year, you may be out of luck; it's not. At least, not as Canadian Music Week, that is.This year, the festival, gearing up for its 42nd annual edition, is taking 'new year, new me,' quite literally: bearing the new name of Departure Festival and incorporating much more than just music.“We’re creating a launchpad that opens doors to deeper, more inclusive conversations and showcases the richness of Toronto’s cultural scene, celebrates Canadian creatives, and welcomes global artists," said Executive Producer of Loft Entertainment, Kevin Barton, in an earlier release. "We invite industry professionals, music and arts lovers and festival-goers to experience the event in a whole new way.”Departure Fe...

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2 w. ago That time Varsity Stadium was home to the best concerts in Toronto

Varsity Stadium, located at 299 Bloor St. W. is primarily known for serving as the home of the University of Toronto's Varsity Blues athletic teams, however, its legacy as a venue extends beyond just sports. The stadium actually boasts a rich musical past and has hosted some of the most unforgettable concerts in the city's history.One of — if not the —most iconic moments in Varsity Stadium's history happened on Sept. 13, 1969, with the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival. The festival, which came to be remembered as one of the most important moments in rock history, attracted thousands of fans eager to watch their favourite artists perform.The 12-hour festival was organized by local promoters John Brower and Kenny Walker, who originally conceived the event as a celebration of 1950s rock and roll.The one-day festival featured a star-studded lineup, including The Doors, Bo Diddley, Chicago Transit Authority (now Chicago), Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry, and Little ...

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2 w. ago The history of Varsity Stadium when it was home to the best concerts in Toronto

Varsity Stadium, located at 299 Bloor St. W. is primarily known for serving as the home of the University of Toronto's Varsity Blues athletic teams, however, its legacy as a venue extends beyond just sports. The stadium actually boasts a rich musical past and has hosted some of the most unforgettable concerts in the city's history.One of — if not the —most iconic moments in Varsity Stadium's history happened on Sept. 13, 1969, with the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival. The festival, which came to be remembered as one of the most important moments in rock history, attracted thousands of fans eager to watch their favourite artists perform.The 12-hour festival was organized by local promoters John Brower and Kenny Walker, who originally conceived the event as a celebration of 1950s rock and roll.The one-day festival featured a star-studded lineup, including The Doors, Bo Diddley, Chicago Transit Authority (now Chicago), Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry, and Little ...

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2 w. ago Pioneering Toronto music festival returns for 25th year this week

Toronto's very own Wavelength Winter Fest returns this weekend for three nights straight of live performances some of the most innovative up-and-comers on the indie scene alongside immersive interiors.I may be biased, but Toronto's indie music scene — and, more broadly, Canada's, — is home to some of the most unique and impressive artists around today, which is why the city's already-bountiful selection of collectives, venues and event series' that support them are so significant.Wavelength, a collective founded in 2000 on the premise of uplifting indie music acts across Canada, has been a major player on that scene for the past quarter century; and they're not slowing down any time soon.From Feb. 27 to March 1, Wavelength Winter Fest, one of Wavelength's annual marquee music events, returns to their haunt at St. Anne's Parish Hall for not only three nights of live music from hidden gems and up-and-comers alike, but a celebration of 25 years of the organization."Jus...

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3 w. ago Ontario parties bring competing election ads to 4 Nations final

Team Canada is set to face off against Team U.S.A. in Boston on Thursday evening as part of a hotly-anticipated rematch between the two hockey rivals.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Storytelling festival in Toronto will include 5 days of true stories told live

A 5-day long storytelling festival is descending upon a popular Toronto brewery with a host of true stories told live by the people who lived them.Back for its second year after a smashing success in 2024, the Replay Story Fest is like a real-life take on 'storytime' videos — only, the people who lived the experiences are standing right in front of you.Holding court at Burdock over the course of five days, the festival features a number of live performances and workshops, hosted and led by some of the most talented storytellers from Toronto and beyond.No one can spin a yarn quite like this lineup.Each day of the festival plays host to a number of special, themed events — including some focused on science, music or improvised stories — as well as solo shows from the likes of playwright Ronit Rubinstein and comedian Jillian Welsh (Baroness Von Sketch Show).    View this post on Instagram        &nb...

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