1 hour 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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11 h. ago Pascal Siakam making doubters who wouldn’t trade for him look silly in NBA Finals

Pacers stepped up when Raptors couldn't find many bidders and it has paid off spectacularly well.

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12 h. ago Director of Pixar hits dishes up her top Toronto restaurants

Toronto director Domee Shi is a well-documented lover of the city, and she stopped by to share her favourite restaurants in town.While her latest film, Disney Pixar's Elio, doesn't take place in Toronto, Shi's filmography proves adequate evidence of her love for the city she grew up in, particularly seen in her last major feature, Turning Red, which was set in Toronto.Despite the broadening of Shi's cinematic horizons, Toronto maintains a tender spot in the director's heart, and on a recent visit to the city to promote Elio, she sat down to share some of her favourite places to eat when she's back home.The fact that dim sum is the first cuisine Shi seeks out in the city comes as little surprise, given the director's proclivity for depicting Chinese cuisine and culture in her films (hello, have you seen Bao?). She explains that Chinatown's Rol San is her ultimate go-to.    View this post on Instagram     &nb...

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6 d. ago Stunning $5.5 million Toronto mansion looks like it could double as an art gallery

While normally I don't believe in love at first sight, this Toronto house at 12 Misty Cres. had me at "hello."This bold, 5,000-square-foot modern masterpiece is serving next-level luxury, and honestly, it's just really, really pretty.With its striking architectural lines, soaring ceilings, private elevator, and fully integrated indoor-outdoor living, it's less "house" and more "art installation you can live in."The foyer. The pared-down interiors are ideal for showcasing a serious art collection, with expansive walls that make the space feel more like a gallery than a home.The dining room. Listed for serious design lovers, this fully renovated mansion doesn't hold back.The living room. You’re greeted by a grand foyer that flows into a massive living room with double-height ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling window that's straight-up cinematic.The balcony. It opens onto a sprawling balcony in the treetops &...

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1 week ago Haliburton and Kawhi miracles just two of many crazy shots Pascal Siakam’s been part of

Few players have been on the floor for as many classic shots in the playoffs as the former Raptor.

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2 w. ago Indian Pacers beat N.Y. Knicks to reach NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history

INDIANAPOLIS  — Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history. Obi Toppin added 18 points and six […]

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3 w. ago Former Toronto Raptor Pascal Siakam going viral for tense interview

Former Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam found himself at the centre of a viral interaction with a reporter on Thursday evening.With Siakam's Indiana Pacers one game away from potentially advancing to the NBA Finals, they fell quite short in a 111-94 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.Siakam told the media that he felt that the Knicks outworked the Pacers in the win, particularly with their season on the line.Indianapolis Star writer Gregg Doyel pushed back at Siakam for the statement, leading to the now-viral interaction."You good bro?... Who is this guy?" 😳👀Awkward exchange between Pascal Siakam and this reporter after Pacers Game 5 loss 😬 pic.twitter.com/t3Y5bEeGhu— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 30, 2025"How is that possible?" Doyel asked the former Raptors star."What do you mean?" Siakam said."How is it possible to not play hard enough in Game 5?" Doyel asked again."What are ...

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3 w. ago Raptors legend Pascal Siakam snaps at reporter who had bizarre Caitlin Clark exchange

'You good bro? You're looking for something I know, but damn.'

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3 w. ago Pascal Siakam shows love to Toronto Raptors fans in live TV interview

Even though it's been nearly a year and a half since he last played for the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam hasn't lost his love for his first NBA team.The former Raptors star is now just one game away from returning to his second NBA Finals, with his Indiana Pacers now up 3-1 over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.After putting up 30 points during Tuesday night's Game 4 win over the Knicks, Siakam joined the Inside the NBA crew on TNT to chat about his success since coming to the Pacers in January 2024 — and how he'd compare it to his time in Toronto, where he won the NBA title in 2019."I think the first thing you mentioned is the fans," Siakam said during the interview. "I remember in Toronto just how passionate they were about our team, the things that we're able to do, and it's the same thing here. They go so crazy about us, and the support has just been amazing. [From] the organization to the fans, like everyone has...

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3 w. ago Huge Toronto temperature swing this week will have you shivering then sweating

This week's weather forecast in Toronto includes an epic temperature swing that'll have the city shivering and sweating within 72 hours.You've got to love the way Toronto weather keeps you on your toes. From April snowstorms to biblical downpours that flood the entire city, there's always something weird and (occasionally) wonderful in store for the city.This week, it's coming in the form of an epic temperature swing that'll leave Toronto feeling like it jumped nearly 30 degrees within days, The Weather Network predicts.While Ontario's summer forecast is promising above-average temperatures for June through August, the month is actually kicking off on the chillier side with a high of 15 degrees Celsius in the afternoon of Sunday, June 1.Later that evening, temperatures will dip down to a low of 8 degrees, feeling like 7. From there, though, things start to kick into summer mode, with Monday boasting a daily high of 19, followed by a high of 22 (...

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