3 d. ago Top Toronto pitmasters launching new barbecue restaurant this weekend

There's a new barbecue restaurant opening in Toronto this weekend, and it's helmed by two of the city's top pitmasters.When two of the top Toronto talents on the local barbecue scene join forces, there's bound to be some smoke. The type of smoke that renders brisket juicy and makes ribs fall off the bone, that is.That's exactly what's going down at the intersection of Dupont and Christie as Golden Horseshoe BBQ, the lovechild of 24-year-old barbecue savant Andrew Golden and Carbon Bar Executive Chef Kris Hansen.The pair are setting up shop in the former home of an oft-bemoaned Popeye's location in a historic building in The Annex, transforming it into a semi-quick-service spot with a collection of enormous smokers in the parking lot.A Depression-era bank building that has since been home to a revolving door of various concepts, the space, paired with the team of Golden, who made his name running pop-ups at local breweries, and Hansen, ...

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8 d. ago Spate of weekend deaths but Edmonton's homicide rate down from previous years

The case of a 20-year-old woman charged with killing a man found in a torched home over the long weekend brings the Edmonton’s homicide total to 20 this year. The case was one of four homicides investigators were probing after three other long-weekend suspicious deaths in the city, two of which have been confirmed and […]

Events

1 week ago Toronto donut shop known for provocative name closes permanently

A beloved Toronto doughnut shop — and one widely considered to be among the city's best — permanently closed its doors this weekend.For the past 14 years, few doughnut shops in Toronto have come anywhere close to Glory Hole Doughnuts in the race for the city's favourite.The reason behind the doughnut shop's (and eventual chain's) success is twofold. Firstly, thanks to the doughnuts themselves — sizable, decadent and unique confections available at a palatable price — and, secondly, the warm, inclusive atmosphere present at each of the shop's locations.Ultimately, though, it can all be traced back to owner Ashley Jacot de Boinod.Since Glory Hole's inception back in 2011, community has been the shop's motto, fostered through the shop's cheeky name, its playful flavours, and Jacot de Boinod's own warm nature. Of course, it also helped that her doughnuts were good.Really good.Still, even when your doughnuts ...

Politics

1 week ago Important stretch of TTC subway will shut down for this entire weekend

TTC subway closures this weekend will cut off access to the westernmost stations on the TTC's Line 2 Bloor-Danforth on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7.The transit agency plans to shutter service along Line 2 from Kipling to Islington stations for the duration of the coming weekend, a stretch of approximately 1.4 kilometres that includes vital connections to GO Transit's regional network and Mississauga's transit provider, MiWay.The coming outage is the latest in a series of scheduled service disruptions planned to accommodate ongoing maintenance and upgrades — in this instance, work on the line's signal system.Weekend closures have become something of a theme on the TTC in 2025 as the transit agency aggressively attacks its work backlog, requiring frequent weekend and early weeknight closures to complete state-of-good-repair work.In early 2025, the transit agency announced that it would require a staggering 38 full-weekend closures this year alone.During ...

Economics

1 week ago Pride, Festival Filipino, Reggae Fest and Alberta Day: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from Fiesta Filipino to Alberta Day to Pride

Culture

1 week ago Pride, Festival Filipino, Reggae Fest and Labour Day: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from Fiesta Filipino to Alberta Day to Pride

Culture

2 w. ago 2nd suspect arrested in a knife attack in Germany that wounded an American man

BERLIN (AP) — A second suspect was arrested Friday over a knife attack last weekend on a tram in the German city of Dresden in which an American man was wounded, authorities said. The suspect, a 20-year-old Syrian, turned himself in to police hours after a wanted notice was issued for him, police and prosecutors […]

Events

2 w. ago Liverpool hosts Arsenal in key early season Premier League showdown

Spurs, Manchester United and Manchester City other teams to watch this weekend.

Sport

2 w. ago Taste of Asia, Stamps vs. Riders, university students moving in and Ukrainian independence: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from the Taste of Asia to celebrating Ukrainian independence

Society

3 w. ago Calgary Walks: Exploring the riches in and around Bridgeland, No. 35

Lori Beattie knows a thing or two about walking. She’s travelled every path and trail listed in her new updated book, Calgary’s Best Walks. She explained why she loves to explore this city on foot in a Weekend Life column on March 29, and now we’re encouraging you to follow in her footsteps. Over the past few months, we’ve highlighted […]

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3 w. ago It's going to be a nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Toronto is squeezing in every last outdoor festival and event it can, meaning that getting around the city over the next few days might take a bit longer than you'd expect.Whether you're joining thousands of others at the CNE, exploring local art in Yorkville, or heading to a local concert, expect some significant road closures, packed transit routes, and diversions.Between Friday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 21, several road restrictions and traffic management measures will be coming into effect for events, filming and critical construction.From 5 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 to 2 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, Yonge Street will be closed between Dundas and Richmond Streets for the Sankofa Day event, a full-day celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture and local diversity, as well as the official opening of the new Sankofa Square.From 7 a.m. on Friday, August 22 to 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, Yorkville Avenue will also be closed b...

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3 w. ago Gigantic Italian food and culture festival taking over Ontario city this weekend

With summer festivals still in full swing, one that is being billed as among the best in Ontario is returning to Mississauga in the coming days, and it's an annual tradition for the city. The 13th annual Italfest will come to the heart of the GTA city this weekend, serving as a celebration of all things Italian heritage.Think traditional music (or some musica tradizionale italiana) from some big Italo-Canadian names, culinary delights that will make you feel like you've been whisked away to the European nation (save for the long-haul flight), and other fun activities to keep everyone entertained.This year, the spotlight is on the Sicily region, known for its arancini, fish, eggplant-based appetizers and its own variation of pizza.For those who are looking to tingle their tastebuds, you can not only sample these and more delicious dishes, but can take part in pasta, cannoli and watermelon eating contests. Local top-r...

Culture

3 w. ago GlobalFest, Country Thunder, Carifest and Chinatown Street Fesitval: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, including GlobalFest, Carifest and the Chinatown Street Festival

Culture