54 h. ago Historic Toronto property transforms into Ancient Greece for new immersive experience

A haunting new immersive experience is about to take over a historic venue in Toronto, transforming the space into Ancient Greece for a daring retelling of a story we all know.The name Medusa conjures an immediate mental image for almost everyone. There's something about the vengeful, snake-haired gorgon who can petrify a person with a glance that captures the imagination and refuses to let it go.From depictions in classic art, film, comics and, of course, the iconic Versace logo, Medusa is a cultural figure we just can't seem to shake.However familiar you may consider yourself with the mythical figure, though, Ophis, the new immersive theatrical experience from Toronto's Transcen|Dance Project, might just change the way you think of her forever.Taking over the Great Hall for a limited, seven-night run, the show allows you to — quite literally — step into the world of Medusa and Greek mythology to experience her story like never before.Starring an illustrious c...

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54 h. ago The history of the Selby Hotel in Toronto and its connection to Ernest Hemingway

The Selby Hotel, once located at 592 Sherbourne St., is a Victorian mansion with a history that spans over 140 years and boasts an interesting connection to writer Ernest Hemingway.Originally built for Henry Falwell Gooderham, a member of the influential Gooderham family, the mansion was designed by renowned architect David Roberts Jr. between 1882 and 1883.Roberts Jr. also designed many buildings in Toronto's Distillery District, and is perhaps most known for his iconic Gooderham Flatiron Building at 49 Wellington St.The Selby Hotel in 1940. Photo by City of Toronto Archives.The red brick mansion's Queen Anne Revival style pays homage to the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, and was constructed during a residential boom in Toronto.During the time it was built, the St. James Town neighbourhood was home to several of the city's most affluent families, and many grand Victorian homes sat on Sherbourne Street. However, only a few of these original mansions remain int...

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3 d. ago AI advances are rolling out in retail. But is that a good thing?

Artificial intelligence can help streamline resale and provide immersive retail experiences. But a Vancouver entrepreneur offers a warning

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4 d. ago Blockchain Futurist Conference Announces 2025 Return to Toronto and U.S. Debut in Florida

Canada’s Largest Web3 Event to Take Place at Toronto’s Historic Old Stock Exchange Before Making Its U.S. Debut at the Guitar Hotel in the Greater Miami Area. TORONTO — Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 event, owned by Emerald, will return to Toronto on May 13, 2025, at the historic Old Toronto Stock […]

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5 d. ago Building Industry reports worst February on record for new home sales in the GTA

Toronto, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, March 27, 2025 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales remained historically slow in February, marking the lowest ever February on record, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. There were 400 new home sales in February which was down 50 […]

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6 d. ago Toronto gas station with 65 years of history is about to be demolished

A Toronto gas station shuttered to make way for the new Ontario Line subway will soon be demolished, a teardown that will represent a symbolic milestone of change for an area planned and populated in the automobile's golden era.Metrolinx has announced it will begin demolition of a vacant gas station at the southeast corner of Don Mills Road and Wynford Drive, marking the end of a chapter in the area's history that dates back to the mid-20th century.The gas station at 843 Don Mills Road, which operated for decades as an Esso until its ultimate closure in 2024, is set to be demolished starting next week, followed by the removal of "hazardous materials" in a process that's expected to take several months.The gas station was fenced off after its permanent closure in 2024. Google Street View.The footprint of the gas station must be cleared to free up space for the construction of the Ontario Line's Science Centre station and the supporting elevated guideway that will carry trains in and ...

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9 d. ago Man accused of murdering Toronto homeless man has history of violent criminal charges

TORONTO — A 31-year-old man accused of first-degree murder in the death of a homeless man in Toronto has a history of violent criminal charges, including attempted murder and assault with a weapon. Toronto police say they arrested 31-year-old Adimabua Chukwuka late Friday afternoon, a few hours after 60-year-old Mario Ferreira was found dead near […]

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1 week ago Toronto takes steps to finally protect the city's oldest bar for good

One of the oldest pieces of Toronto history that we've still got left has, at long last, been given the designations it requires to remain a landmark of the city for a long time to come.The Wheatsheaf Tavern, opened all the way back in 1849, has always generally been considered the oldest bar in the city, although it was technically opened after The Black Bull, which debuted under a different original name — thus, some say, disqualifying it from the title — over a decade earlier (The Bull closed last year, anyhow).Aside from a brief scare when it shuttered in 2019, which turned out to be only temporarily and for the purpose of completing a stunning facelift, the Wheatsheaf has been pouring brews at King and Bathurst for nearly two centuries.Which is why the Toronto Preservation Board pushed through a motion to designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act — a recommendation that just passed this week.A threads post about ...

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1 week ago Toronto Waterfront Festival Announces 2025 Tall Ships Return

Fleet of Historic Tall Ships to Dock at Sugar Beach June 28-29, 2025 TORONTO, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The award winning Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Tall Ships to Toronto’s Waterfront. From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic tall ships will […]

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1 week ago People are trying to stop Toronto from renaming more Ryerson and Dundas assets

As Toronto grapples with the fact that white male historical figures can often be problematic in modern contexts (shocker!) the City and other private entities are continuing on the crusade to wipe the names of certain figures from various assets, with more changes to come this year.First to go was Ryerson University, which chose to adopt the moniker Toronto Metropolitan University in 2022 after people began drawing awareness to namesake Egerton Ryerson's hand in creating not just Canada's public school system, but also its appalling residential school system (knowledge that resulted in protesters tearing down the school's statue of the figure, among other things).Then there was Yonge-Dundas Square, Dundas Street, and numerous other properties bearing the name Dundas, which are in various stages of renaming after Henry Dundas's past came into question, with some believing he delayed the end of slavery, but others ...

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1 week ago Breaking down Mount Royal Cougars' U SPORTS U Cup hockey debut

The stage is set for an electrifying quarterfinal matchup at the U SPORTS U Cup, as the Mount Royal Cougars make their tournament debut against the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold. The fifth-seeded Cougars, fresh off their historic Canada West season, are poised to make a statement on the national stage, while the fourth-seeded Bold aim […]

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2 w. ago A rare piece of Toronto history is up for grabs for just $2.5 million

Built around 1915 by Scarborough builder John C. Morrish, who (fun fact) also built Highland Creek Public School, 456 Manse Rd. is one of those Toronto heritage homes that people dream about. According to the listing, the home was originally built for Thomas Jacques, whose family were among Scarborough's early settlers. The home spans three storeys and is a true gem with exceptional craftsmanship. The front entrance. Throughout the house, you'll notice original features like stained glass windows, intricate crown moulding, solid wood trim and doors, and hardwood floors. The dining room. Those original features definitely give the house its historic charm and character. One of the bathrooms. The bold patterned wallpaper and extravagant furnishings also give it character. The living room. Some might say that type character is a bit too much, but if you can look past the beige-toned maximalism and shag carpeting, this house is...

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2 w. ago Simu Liu and Kyle Lowry surprised crowd at Toronto movie theatre

The Toronto Raptors organization might not officially employ Kyle Lowry anymore, but he still seems pretty happy to support them whenever he can.Coming to Toronto this week as a member of the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, the team's all-time assist leader made sure to show some love to the local fans.On Tuesday night, Lowry crashed a screening of We the North: From Prehistoric to Historic taking place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The 75-minute documentary, which premiered last month, showcases the 30-year history of the Toronto Raptors."Still feels like yesterday, winning the championship and being around the fans," Lowry told the crowd about the Raptors' historic NBA title in 2019.Turning 39 later this month, Lowry is the fourth-oldest active player in the NBA. He's 41 days older than Toronto's current oldest player, Garrett Temple, and trailing only LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Taj Gibson as the NBA's senior statesmen.    View this post on Instagram  &n...

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3 w. ago New website offers fans a guide to B.C. filming locations for Tracker, Virgin River, Shogun and more

B.C. film and tourism industries join forces to launch online platform that transforms iconic filming locations into immersive tourism experiences.

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4 w. ago LEAFS NOTES: Auston Matthews finally pulls clear of Darryl Sittler in career goals

When Auston Matthews got within a goal of Darryl Sittler on Jan. 22, no one thought it would take him almost 40 days to pass the Hall of Famer for second place in Toronto franchise history. But a prolonged Matthews slump and the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament intervened, with only one empty-net goal in between. […]

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4 w. ago John Cena turns heel in iconic final segment at Toronto’s Elimination Chamber

“Hey Rock, go f*** yourself.”  With that, Cody Rhodes created yet another epic moment in Toronto’s storied World Wrestling Entertainment history.  Those were the words from the Undisputed WWE Champion to the iconic Final Boss to end Elimination Chamber, igniting a frenzy in the crowd.  But what followed no one saw coming as the legendary […]

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