22 h. ago Someone has been drawing adorable and detailed sketches of Toronto streets

While Toronto's streets are often captured by photographers and Google Street View, a young artist is setting out to visualize the city's landmarks and often overlooked corners in a new way.Connor Large, a recent University of Toronto grad, has been quietly documenting the city's neighbourhoods through intricate and detailed urban sketches.A post on Reddit featuring his detailed sketches of College Street near Spadina Avenue has gained traction, drawing dozens of comments from Toronto residents who recognized familiar landmarks and their memories tucked into the scene.One commenter reminisced about their school days nearby, while others pointed out notable local businesses or shared stories of late-night walks through the area.Originally from White Rock, B.C., Large moved to Toronto four years ago for university. He just finished his undergraduate degree in History and Anthropology at U of T, and while waiting for his convocation, he found himself with more time on his h...

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8 d. ago Huge Vietnamese street food festival coming to Toronto next month

An epic food festival celebrating Vietnamese cuisine and culture is taking over downtown Toronto this summer.As someone who can always — and I mean always — get behind some Vietnamese food, I may be biased, but gorging myself on Banh Mi and Bun Cha under the sun is quite possibly the perfect way to spend a summer day.If you're anything like me, then you're in luck, because a huge, three-day-long festival celebrating Vietnamese food and culture is setting up shop in the heart of the city next month. I'm already drooling.Taste of Vietnam began as a grassroots operation with just a handful of local volunteers and has since blossomed into one of the ultimate multicultural celebrations of the summer in Toronto, and this year they're marking their fifth anniversary with the biggest and best event yet.Taking over Nathan Phillips Square from July 24 to 26, the festival is set to host dozens of local Vietnamese and fusion street food favourites, including Marry Me...

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1 week ago Someone listed their downtown Toronto garage for sale at just $2

If you've ever dreamed of owning property in downtown Toronto but didn't quite have the budget, good news: a private garage on Nassau St. in Kensington Market is for sale — and it's only two bucks.Yes, $2. Less than a TTC fare. Less than a latte from Pamenar. Less than a trendy vegan, gluten free cupcake you can eat just a few steps away. Ok, it's not actually $2 because, of course, there's a tiny catch. The garage isn't technically for sale on its own.11.5 Lippincott St.The garage actually is part of the listing at 11.5 Lippincott St. The foyer. "The garage and the house are two separate addresses, with two different deeds," explained realtor Sukh Kainth. A bedroom with original hardwood floors. "We couldn't just list the house. It's going to be two separate transactions." A bathroom. In other words, they legally had to list the garage separately, but it will be sold wit...

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1 week ago Road closures set to make for weekend of nightmare traffic in Toronto

Getting around Toronto on any given weekend is a challenge, but the coming days and all of the events they hold to kick off the summer season are going to make things even worse than usual for road users.On top of streets shutting down for things like Do West Fest, there is all of the existing roadwork that is already causing lane closures on various arteries, TTC closures, and happenings that, even though they won't actually shutter any roads, will cause some additional congestion to consider.Here are the various closures that motorists, surface transit users, cyclists and even pedestrians should keep in mind as they plan their weekend:Do West FestDundas Street West between Lansdowne and Shaw will be shuttered from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, to 12 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, for this annual street festival, which sees approximately one million people flood the streets to party and enjoy local businesses.Toronto police note that north and southbound traffic wi...

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2 w. ago $4 million Ontario home is one of the most iconic properties in the neighbourhood

One of the most iconic properties in one Ontario town is on the market for just under $4 million, and one look inside indicates that it'll be one hot listing indeed.Standing proud at nearly 8,500 sq. ft., it would perhaps be more apt to describe Dundas, Ontario's 36 Cayley Street as a mansion, or even a palace, than a house, with breathtaking interior design that blends original Tudor-esque elements with contemporary finishes.The home is located just steps from the equally stunning Dundas Driving Park and a short distance from other appealing features like the Lower Sydenham Falls, local restaurants and Highway 8.That said, when your house looks like this, I wouldn't fault you for never wanting to leave at all.The ballroom.Starting off with a bang, the home's grand ballroom (yes, this house has a grand ballroom) boasts 20-ft. ceilings and stands at a staggering 730 sq. ft.While the current owners have opted to adapt it as an additional living space, I ...

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2 w. ago Modern Ontario mansion just dropped its asking price by $1 million

Across the GTA, even impressive multimillion-dollar homes are getting ghosted like bad Hinge dates. Take 113 Elgin St. in Thornhill, for example.Designed by David Small Architects and tricked out by Coz Design, this mansion boasts four bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and over 5,000 square feet of living space. The dining room and main staircase. The home is contemporary in design with custom Italian millwork, quarter-sawn walnut accents, and just enough limestone to make you wonder if a quarry went out of business for this build.The family room. The principal rooms are bright, airy and filled with luxury amenities. The dining room. "There are so many phenomenal features of this home, not one corner was cut," said realtor Sharon Luft. The kitchen. For example, the kitchen features a granite waterfall island, Miele everything, and a double Bertazzoni oven.The prep kitchen. And because one kitchen isn't enough when yo...

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2 w. ago Montero to hold Special Meeting of Shareholders to approve C$15 million Distribution

TORONTO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: MON) (OTCPK: MXTRF) (“Montero” or the “Company”) reminds shareholders that a Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) will be held at 9:30am EDT on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the offices of Peterson McVicar LLP at 110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601, Toronto, […]

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2 w. ago Another Toronto condo project stalls as historic home hits market for $4 million

Tucked just a couple of blocks away from Toronto's bustling Yonge and Bloor intersection sits a surprisingly storied little building that's been poised for a major makeover for a while now. Originally constructed in the late 1880s by Arthur Coleman, 66 Charles St. E began its life as the stately residential home of John Wilson Bengough, a cartoonist and caricaturist who founded Grip magazine in 1873. The property features architectural elements of the late 19th-century Second Empire style, most notably identifiable by its distinctive mansard roof with patterned slate shingles.  An office in the historic house. The house was later purchased in the '70s by lawyer Gerald Sternberg and converted to offices. Then, a few years ago, a new condo development proposal was submitted for 66 Charles St. E. A rendering of 66 Charles St. E by BDP Quadrangle. In 2023, Aspen Ridge Homes proposed an 11-storey residential bui...

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2 w. ago The secret party at Toronto's hottest street festival this week you need to know about

One of Toronto's most eagerly anticipated annual street festivals is back this weekend, and there's a not-so-secret party happening in the middle of the action, brought to you by one of the city's favourite party collectives.As sure a sign of summer's return as sun-drenched patios and folks flocking to Woodbine Beach, Do West Fest is back this weekend, bringing three days of non-stop action to Dundas West between Ossington and Lansdowne.With last year's festival drawing an estimated 750,000 visitors, it's safe to say that Do West Fest is consistently one of the city's biggest street festivals, and with over 20 licensed patios and 200 local vendors, it's also (if I may be so frank) one of the best.Across the festival's 16-block run, you'll stumble upon a number of stages with live music and entertainment, street food vendors serving up every type of cuisine you could dream of and vendors selling everything from handmade crafts and goods to...

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2 w. ago This historic $4.7 million Ontario home puts 'The Great Gatsby' to shame

At a time when we're inundated with new builds and condo developments, a historic home is an increasingly rare and special thing, and this $4.7 million Ontario home is among the most breathtaking on the market today.Described by listing agent Steve Roblin as the "crown jewel of Dundas, Ontario," 50 South Street West (also known as Mount Fairview) is an unmistakable beacon of the area's long history, with a degree of opulence that feels like something out of The Great Gatsby, though its construction long predates the 1920s.Built in 1847, the home sits on a meticulously manicured 1.3-acre lot, rising above the surrounding tree line with alabaster columns and a wraparound porch that you wouldn't be able to scrape me off of in the summertime.Now I'm just getting carried away. Let me tell you about this property.The ground floor.The house, which boasts over 6000 sq. ft. in above-grade living space, may appear like it was plucked out of an absolutely en...

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3 w. ago The cast of 'Tell Me Lies' was just spotted at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto

Stars from the hit Hulu show Tell Me Lies seem to be making the most of their off-set time while shooting in Toronto, as eagle-eyed fans spot them at St. Lawrence Market.Summer is right around the corner in Toronto, and just as sure as that first really bad sunburn that reminds you sunscreen is a thing or the patio at Bellwoods Brewery being utterly overrun with everyone you know, a slew of TV and film productions are taking over the city for shoots all season long.Everything from a Muhummad Ali TV series to the third installment of The Strangers film series reboot — seemingly unphased by Donald Trump's proposed 100 per cent film tariff on films and TV produced outside the United States — is calling the city home this spring and summer.For fans of Hulu's Tell Me Lies, the most exciting production shooting on the streets of Toronto this summer is the show's third season, which will once again follow the topsy-turvy story of m...

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3 w. ago Toronto festival shutting down street with hundreds of free concerts this summer

Make sure to mark your calendar, because one of Toronto's biggest summer festivals is just around the corner, promising nearly a month full of music, dancing, and concerts — all for free.  The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a three-week-long music festival held each year in July, and is one of Canada's largest free jazz festivals with nearly one million attendees throughout its programs. Each year, the festival highlights internationally acclaimed jazz performers and local talent, including new generation jazz musicians. However, don't let the name fool you, because you can expect to hear a lot more than just jazz, with artists set to play genres spanning from hip hop to house, disco to funk, and ska to salsa. The festival takes place across multiple venues, including Woobine Park and Jimmie Simpson Park, as well as a two-kilometre stretch of Queen Street East during its annual StreetFest, which takes place on July 24 and 25 this ye...

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3 w. ago Toronto is getting a new street food night market where everything is under $10

I can't be the only person who gets goosebumps whenever they hear the terms 'street food' and 'night market' together in one sentence. Luckily for Toronto, a new weekly night market offering exactly that is about to kick off this week.While an average Toronto summer has no shortage of night markets where you can dive into a veritable feast of street food staples (I'm looking at you, Waterfront Night Market), I'm a firm believer that you can never have too much of a good thing — especially when it's happening every Saturday night from May through July.Underground Night Market (alternatively known as UNDR GRND NGHT MRKT because, y'know, style) is the latest venture to give Toronto residents the chance to spend some time pleasing their palates under the stars.Here's the real kicker: all of the food and beverages available at the market will be under $10. See you never, $25 cocktails in a plastic cup.The market, which runs eve...

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3 w. ago Toronto tower makes final push for tallest in Canada and first to hit 'supertall' status

A Toronto condo development is now officially taking over the crown of Canada's tallest building and becoming the first to achieve "supertall" status in the country.However, the 85-storey behemoth approaching its final height at the corner of Yonge and Bloor will only bear this title for a few months, falling to the second-place position by next year.It's a milestone that didn't come without significant hurdles along the way. Construction of the megalith now known as One Bloor West has been fraught with challenges. Envisioned by developer Sam Mizrahi, the proposal began construction with an 85-storey plan that faced permitting issues, construction stoppages, and behind-the-scenes financial drama before ultimately swelling to an approved height of 91 storeys. But the ambitious plan built with a structural exoskeleton, devised by U.K.-based architects Foster + Partners working with local talent Core Architects, proved a bit too ambitious. Prev...

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3 w. ago ‘Lunch Lady’ street food chef dies in Toronto before restaurant opening

Nguyễn Thị Thanh, the renowned Vietnamese chef known as 'The Lunch Lady,' rose to fame after an appearance on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations

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4 w. ago $1.6 million Toronto home has retractable walls for when you need alone time

Don't worry about looking at the floor plan of this $1.6 million Toronto home, because any buyer will be able to change it up with ease.Living in the city, personal space is at a premium, especially when you're sharing your home with a partner, roommates or — shudder — kids. That's why 83 Morse Street, a semi-detached home in south Leslieville, is a particularly vivid gem: it features retractable walls on the main floor that can section off specific areas, granting you your much-needed alone time, and allowing you to open the space back up when you're done.You'd think that that feature alone would be enough to solidify this home's it-factor, but it's actually just the beginning. Unique finishes, sleek contemporary style, and a deeply attractive price point all prove that this home is more than your average 1,600 sq. ft. dwelling.The main floor.Purchased by the current sellers in 2015, the home underwent an extensive renovation comple...

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4 w. ago $2 million Toronto home is a minimalist gem in a vibrant neighbourhood

Nestled in one of the city's most vibrant up-and-coming neighbourhoods, this $2 million custom-built Toronto home will surely sate anyone on the hunt for luxurious lodgings at an attractive price.Ask anyone familiar with the city's west end, and they'll tell you that Etobicoke's New Toronto area is one of the city's most desirable places to put down roots, complete with a deeply connected sense of community, great restaurants, charming local businesses and breathtaking views of the waterfront.And that's just a small part of what makes 40 Sixth Street so special.Offering easy access to the streetcar, bus routes, the local GO Station and Highway 427, this modern minimalist marvel is truly the cream of the crop in its neighbourhood — and it could be yours.Front entrance at 40 Sixth Street.Sitting at approximately 4000 sq. ft of living space, the three-storey home is replete with exquisite details and luxurious finishes, including oversized windows througho...

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