4 d. ago Family behind Toronto's favourite sandwich is bowing out after 50 years

The family that put one of Toronto's best-known dishes on the map is about to leave the business they've owned since the 1970s behind.While Toronto gets a lot of buzz for a variety of different food items, from matcha slushies to mozzarella stick monstrosities, these days, there's historically been one that rises above the noise time and time again: the peameal bacon sandwich.A Toronto invention right down to its meaty centre, the no-frills lunch staple has been a calling card for the city for decades, appearing everywhere from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover to The New York Times, and earning the distinction of being the city's official dish.To date, there are plenty of spots in the city where you can pick one up, but perhaps none more legendary than St. Lawrence Market's Carousel Bakery.The bakery has been a cornerstone of the market since before the peameal bacon sandwich even really existed, but it wasn't until t...

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8 d. ago The legacy of Doc, the Toronto Police dog, ‘will live on’ after he passes away from cancer

RIP Doc. The Toronto Police Service Dog known as Doc has passed away from cancer. “In just over a year of service, he made a lasting impact, showing exceptional courage, loyalty, and dedication,” said the Toronto Police’s Association in a posting on its X account, calling it: “A heartbreaking loss for our members and the […]

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9 d. ago Rogers Stadium already making fixes after complaints about first Toronto concert

Just three days after hosting the maiden event for Toronto's newly (and rapidly) completed Rogers Stadium, Live Nation Canada is already making some urgent changes to the venue, which stands as the largest of its kind in the city.The entertainment brand told the Canadian Press on Wednesday morning that it is actively reflecting on the flood of criticism following the attraction's opening night on Sunday, when more than 50,000 concert-goers headed to the 44-acre site at YZD (formerly Downsview Airport lands) to see K-pop group Stray Kids.Officials say they are "already making adjustments" to the site's operations in light of the feedback, including liaising with the City and the TTC — which is offering free transit rides home to patrons on concert nights — to collaborate on improvements to customer experience and safety, especially when it comes to exiting the property.Reviews are very mixed for first...

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9 d. ago Live Nation ‘making adjustments’ at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium after complaints

Live Nation Canada says it is incorporating fan and community feedback and "working closely" with city officials, transit operators and emergency services.

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9 d. ago Bragg Gaming Expands U.S. Content Footprint with Fanatics Casino Tri

Bragg’s exclusive online casino content including proprietary titles from Atomic Slot Lab, Wild Streak Gaming and Indigo Magic go live in New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania TORONTO — Bragg Gaming Group ( NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest games and Remote Gaming Server (RGS) […]

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3 w. ago Matcha slushies are a viral phenomenon in Toronto but do they live up to hype?

The matcha slushies at one Toronto cafe have been taking the city by storm this season, but are they all they're cracked up to be?We decided to investigate.You know and love classic convenience store slushies, and west-enders in Toronto have been having a love affair with Bellwoods Brewery's Jelly King slushie for years now, but matcha slushies are the latest icy blended beverage taking the city by storm, and we have Brockton Village's Gateau Ghost to thank for that.Owner and founder Jayden Park, who cut his teeth working in luxe Toronto kitchens like Buca and Alo before opening his own place in 2024, has been the driving force behind the cafe-restaurant concept's latest viral creation, and he tells us that the idea came to him when he was sipping on another slushie staple in the city."I love Bellwoods' beer slushie," Jayden explains. "I sit in their patio often, I get the beer slushie, and I go to the park, and I was like, 'Is there anything w...

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3 w. ago Simple Minds live up to name of Alive and Kicking tour in Toronto

Opening for the Glaswegian rockers were two ‘80s British New Wave acts, Modern English and Soft Cell

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