10 h. ago Drimonis: There appears to be no end to the CAQ's brand of secularism

The government would now have me believe that the school lunch lady has the power to proselytize between servings of the cafeteria special.

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56 h. ago The Lunch Lady in Vancouver carries on the legacy of Nguyen Thi Thanh

'We are going to do everything in our power to make sure that the legacy and that story are never forgotten.'

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2 d. ago First Street Market closed due to cockroach infestation, buildup of food debris: AHS

AHS officials found multiple German cockroaches on monitoring glue boards throughout the bar. The general sanitation of the stall was also found to be poor

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6 d. ago Toronto neighbourhood fighting to stop demolition of strip mall

Hundreds of residents in Etobicoke are raising concerns over a redevelopment project that they say could threaten a key neighbourhood plaza. Richview Plaza, a walkable retail centre located just off Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive in Etobicoke, is at the heart of the dispute between developers and the community, who argue that the plaza is much more than a strip of stores. The strip mall is currently home to a Pet Valu, M&M Food Market, Rexall Pharma Plus, and a TD Bank branch. "Richview Plaza is the only walkable retail in our neighbourhood and it's a vital retail destination for thousands more Etobicoke residents who rely on the plaza for services, amenities and the essentials of daily living," a petition launched by locals reads. The campaign, signed by residents of Ward 2 and surrounding areas, expresses support for the 2021 City-approved redevelopment plan while highlighting concerns over the developer's "subs...

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1 week ago Rob Feenie, The Lunch Lady among Oakridge Time Out Market food highlights

New Vancouver shopping centre will have an expansive food market featuring some buzzy chefs, restaurants

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3 w. ago Distillery Winter Village 2025 features foods from some of Canada's top chefs

The 2025 Distillery Winter Village is home to a brand-new concept featuring foods from some of Canada's best chefs.The triumphs — and occasional tribulations — of food at the Distillery District's annual Winter Village have been well documented over the years.From festive favourites like hot chocolate and roasted nuts to more out-of-the-box offerings like Yorkshire Pudding Burritos (which, I'm pleased to report, are back this year), the food is, inarguably, a pinnacle of the market every year.After the market officially opened for the 2025 season on Nov. 13, it's evident that this year will be no different on the food front, and not just because of the bites you can find at vendor stalls around the market.Brand new to the Distillery Winter Village this year, Chef's Alley is the latest and greatest food addition to the market, featuring four specially-crafted dishes from four of Canada's most iconic chefs.While your standard pretzels...

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3 w. ago This Ontario holiday market is hosting free festive movie nights all season long

The North Pole Holiday Market has arrived in Ontario, officially kicking off on Nov. 14 in Oshawa, and, for a limited time, you can get in for free.The seasonal event, hosted just west of Oshawa Executive Airport, offers a domed village experience, along with free outdoor movie nights and food trucks to ring in the holiday season.Guests can indulge in a wide selection of gourmet seasonal treats from local vendors like Coffee Igloo, the iconic BeaverTails, and Zombie Dawgs.Aside from the food offerings, visitors can stroll the market and browse various vendor booths for some holiday shopping, enjoy light installations, and catch a free outdoor movie on weekends.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Hi, I’m Katie Mackinnon 🐥 Your Go-To Mom For All Things Fun! (@funfromamombun)The North Pole Holiday Market will feature two back-to-back screenings of classic holiday...

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4 w. ago B.C.'s favourite breakfast spot opens in Toronto this week and here's what you need to try

At long last, a hugely popular breakfast chain based in B.C. is gearing up to launch its first-ever Toronto location this November.It's always a thrill when popular chains from our friends in Western Canada finally decide to venture east, and 2025 has been a particularly fruitful one on that front.This year alone, we've gotten high-profile spots like The Lunch Lady, new neighbourhood staples like Central Taps and one-of-a-kind ventures like Saku, but things aren't slowing down any time soon.The latest West Coast venture to put its stamp on the city is Vancouver's Yolks, gearing up to open its first Toronto location in just a few days.Founded in 2012 as a bright blue food truck, Yolks has spent the past 13 years cementing itself as a local staple, expanding to an impressive three locations in B.C., plus one in Ottawa.For Yolks' founder Chef Steve Ewing, a Toronto native who grew up on The Esplanade before heading to Vancouver for culinary school, bringing the...

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4 w. ago B.C.'s favourite breakfast spot opens in Toronto soon and here's what you need to try

At long last, a hugely popular breakfast chain based in B.C. is gearing up to launch its first-ever Toronto location this November.It's always a thrill when popular chains from our friends in Western Canada finally decide to venture east, and 2025 has been a particularly fruitful one on that front.This year alone, we've gotten high-profile spots like The Lunch Lady, new neighbourhood staples like Central Taps and one-of-a-kind ventures like Saku, but things aren't slowing down any time soon.The latest West Coast venture to put its stamp on the city is Vancouver's Yolks, gearing up to open its first Toronto location in just a few days.Founded in 2012 as a bright blue food truck, Yolks has spent the past 13 years cementing itself as a local staple, expanding to an impressive three locations in B.C., plus one in Ottawa.For Yolks' founder Chef Steve Ewing, a Toronto native who grew up on The Esplanade before heading to Vancouver for culinary school, bringing the...

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