18 h. ago Toronto has a hot new spot for Vietnamese eats that's hidden in an alleyway

One of Toronto's hottest new hubs for Vietnamese cuisine just so happens to be a shipping container located in a back alley.Hidden though it may be, Com Nuoc has been steadily growing in popularity among those in the know ever since opening at the beginning of July, proving that, if the food is good enough, there's nowhere people won't go for it.Founded, owned and operated by Thanh Thai, a local chef with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, which started with her working at his family's restaurant at the age of 12, the idea for Com Nuoc was originally born on Thanh's  annual trip to Vietnam with his fiancée."We love it there. From the culture, the people, the street-side dining and just the overall vibes," Thanh us. "We wanted to share the culture with the streets of Toronto, and what better way to experience culture than with food, thus the planning for Com Nuoc started."    View this post on Instagram&nbs...

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20 h. ago The team behind Toronto's biggest celeb hot spot is opening a new restaurant

The people behind Toronto's always-popular Thai staple, Pai, are gearing up to open yet another restaurant in the city.Just months after opening their latest concept, Tha Phae Tavern — a playful, nightlife-inspired Thai restaurant — Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular, the unstoppable duo behind Pai, Khao San Road, and Kiin, are teaming up with Jeff's brother, Joel Regular, and preparing to open something entirely new in the city.Boasting Michelin recommendations for their Northern Thai cuisine at both Pai and Kiin, it would be all too easy for the team to rest on their laurels and stick with what they've already proven themselves to be good at — goodness knows the people of Toronto wouldn't stick their noses up at another Thai restaurant from the Regulars — but that's not what they're doing.Instead, while all of the team's past ventures have been odes to Chef Nuit's Thai background, their new venture, Makilala, will be an exploration of Jeff and J...

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5 d. ago Red Bull fires F1 team principal Christian Horner after 20 title

Longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired abruptly on Wednesday after a 20-year stint that included eight Formula 1 drivers’ titles and a rise to celebrity status. Red Bull did not give a reason for the decision in a statement Wednesday, but thanked Horner for his work and said he will “forever remain […]

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6 d. ago Toronto Italian joint closes permanently for owners to start something else

An Italian restaurant in Toronto has closed down permanently as its whole team moves on to pursue a new project.The city has been wracked with restaurant closures lately, it seems. From 20-year-old Italian mainstay Vivoli to beloved Leslieville sandwich shop Leslieville Pumps, it feels like nothing is immune to the winds of change anymore.One of the latest Toronto restaurants to shutter is the Junction Triangle's Lucia, an Italian joint that kept the community fed with its fill of $25 weekday lunch prix fixe menus and indulgent standalone dishes like mozzarella-stuffed gnocchi and Nutella tiramisu for the better part of six years.Before Lucia, the team was behind the now also-closed Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, which, not unlike its sister restaurant, served a menu created with locally grown produce and ethically sourced ingredients served with a signature Italian flair.As of June 27, though, Lucia has officially gone the way of its forebear, as t...

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6 d. ago New Edmonton hot spot Bar Trove provided chef too good an opportunity to pass up

"It’s really nice to have a reason to dress up and go out. It's nice to see that again, especially because pre-pandemic, every food report said fine dining was dead"

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6 d. ago Wales’ team bus involved in road traffic crash en route to practice at Euro 2025

The Wales team bus was involved in a road traffic crash on Tuesday and its training session was canceled at the stadium where it plays France at the Women’s European Championship. The Welsh Football Association said in a statement all the people involved — players and staff on the bus and in the other vehicle […]

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7 d. ago This Vancouver restaurant is a hot spot for audiophiles and foodies alike

At the Michelin-recommended Union Street bar/restaurant Bar Gobo, you can immerse yourself in sound while sampling Filipino cuisine courtesy of chef Ralph Cravalho

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7 d. ago ‘You will win again’: Masai Ujiri bids farewell to Toronto in YouTube video

The Toronto Raptors “will win again,” Masai Ujiri says as the team’s former vice-chairman and president formally bid farewell to fans in a YouTube video Monday.

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1 week ago Home cooking has served Blue Jays well in club’s climb atop AL East

As the expression goes, home is where the heart is, but at the heart of the Blue Jays’ ascension to the top of the AL East has been their record at home. With the visiting Los Angeles Angels in town to complete Toronto’s current seven-game homestand, the team won’t be back at Rogers Centre until […]

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1 week ago Masai Ujiri shares heartfelt message to Toronto after being fired by Raptors

Former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri showed up in a bit of an unlikely location to address his departure from the franchise.The former Raptors exec took to Good Morning America for his first public comments since leaving the team."It's been 12 incredible years with the Toronto Raptors," Ujiri said to host Robin Roberts. "I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity. Fans, my family, colleagues, coaches, players, the owners, everybody has been incredible to me. I love you, Toronto. I love you Toronto. A great part, great journey in my life. It's time, and great things come to an end."Ujiri was also asked if he'd consider going to another NBA franchise."Do you have a job for me?" he joked.MLSE CEO Keith Pelley officially spoke on Ujiri's dismissal (by reported mutual agreement) last week in a press conference.Pelley touted that Ujiri's departure was "my decision supported by the board," publicly rebuffing claims ...

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1 week ago Full steam ahead for Toronto Tempo as WNBA team readies for inaugural season

With the 2025 WNBA season well underway, the debut of the Toronto Tempo is fast approaching and the month ahead promises to be a busy time for team president Teresa Resch.

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1 week ago Toronto staple known for its steak frites is closing for good

A Toronto restaurant that has become a local hot spot just announced that it’ll be shutting down its original location later this month.When it comes to steak in Toronto, and steak frites more specifically, there's a nearly infinite number of options in the city where folks can get their fix, from Ossington's Cote de Boeuf to Jules Bistro in Leslieville.One restaurant, though, is devoted solely and entirely to the dish, and there's always something to be said for doing one thing really, really well.Ever since 2022, West Queen West's J's Steak Frites has cemented a spot on the city's culinary scene by serving nothing other than a set menu of salad, steak and unlimited fries, and, since day one, the city has been hooked.The concept proved so popular, in fact, that J's Steak Frites expanded to a second Little Italy location in July of 2024, which immediately drew just as large of a crowd as the original — if not...

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1 week ago Raptors mailbag: Masai Ujiri’s replacement? Are they a playoff team?

The NBA draft is over, free agency is underway and Summer League tips in less than a week as the page turns to the 2025-26 season. Which means it’s a good time for a Raptors and NBA mailbag. Wasn’t surprised to see a lot of questions about the departure of Masai Ujiri and his possible […]

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2 w. ago Disney cruise ship rescue team saves girl and father after overboard fall

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members from a Disney cruise ship saved a girl who fell overboard and her father who jumped in after her. The Disney Dream rescue team pulled the girl and her father into a small boat on Sunday as the cruise ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from the […]

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2 w. ago Toronto's hot dog scene is booming with multiple new frankfurter

Hot dog restaurants are popping up all over Toronto, and the people behind them believe it's time the treats got some time in the limelight.What could be a more quintessential summertime snack than a hot dog? From Loonie Tuesdays at Blue Jays Games to old reliable street meat vendors ready to refill your tank after a night out, there's no denying that a perfectly charred tube of mystery meat just hits the spot.Lately, though, the Toronto hot dog scene has been undergoing a glow-up of sorts, pushing the staples out from the city's most casual corners and into the spotlight, as hot dog-forward restaurants and concepts have begun to pop up like mushrooms.Within the past two months, no fewer than three hot dog-centric concepts have planted their roots in Toronto, and, as most good things tend to do, they're likely to continue multiplying as the hype builds.For Rafael Bastidas and Valerie Gil, the husband-and-wife team behind Tino’s in The Junction, w...

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2 w. ago Saskatoon downtown businesses applaud concrete barrier removal

A concrete barrier known to be a hot spot for unhoused people to gather, in downtown Saskatoon, has been removed.

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3 w. ago As closer Jeff Hoffman falters, Blue Jays are missing injured Yimi Garcia that much more

Struggles of Toronto closer have amplified how much the team missing ailing reliever Garcia in late innings.

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3 w. ago Toronto restaurant with Michelin nod opens offshoot for its famous burgers

The team behind a Michelin-recommended Toronto restaurant just made an unexpected move: opening a new burger joint in the city.Names like Rasa and Sara — at least in the context of food — usually conjure up images of chic interiors, artfully plated dishes and pristine cocktails served in paper-thin crystal glasses. It's that exact commitment to refinement and luxury that has earned them both spots on Toronto's Michelin Guide, after all; Sara with a recommendation and Rasa with a Bib Gourmand.The latest venture from The Food Dudes Group, the team behind both celebrated spots, is treading into more casual territory, though. How juicy.For their next trick, The Food Dudes have launched Rasa Burger, an offshoot of Rasa based entirely around a dish (and I bet you can guess which one it is) that's been one of the restaurant's best-sellers since its inception."Rasa has been around for over a decade, and two dishes have really st...

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3 w. ago Meet the financial pros offering advice that speaks to Black Canadians

Figuring out your personal finances can be a challenge — especially when you’re getting advice that doesn’t reflect your personal experience. For many Canadians, especially in Toronto, getting the help you need when you belong to a diverse community isn't always straightforward.The solution? Finding someone that shares your lived experience, so you can get the trusted support you need.That’s why across Canada, TD Regional Managers are working to make sure more people can speak to someone who really gets them — not just financially, but culturally too — to give you confidence through connection.For Black Canadians, the TD Black Customer Experience Team does just that.Get the advice you deserveLaunched in 2021 as part of TD’s Black Customer Experience Strategy, the Black Customer Experience Team offers a unique perspective and expertise that combines TD’s trusted advice from a source that feels authentic.The team was establ...

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3 w. ago Sceptres, Charge filling in rosters with PWHL player signings

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge have re-signed forward Rebecca Leslie to a two-year contract extension and forward Taylor House for another year. They were the first players to sign with the Professional Women’s Hockey League team this off-season. Elsewhere in the PWHL, the Toronto Sceptres extended forward Maggie Connors of St. John’s, N.L., for another […]

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