15 h. ago Toronto is about to get its own delightfully stereotypical Canada

Poutine and hockey and moose (mooses?), oh my! A Canada-themed bar featuring all of the country's favourite things is setting up shop in Toronto, and it's set to open its doors in just a few weeks.These are troubling times we Canadians find ourselves living in, what with the threats of tariffs and annexation looming over our heads, but, on the other hand, I can scareceley recall a time — save for maybe the 2010 Vancouver Olympics — where national pride has been at quite such a high.In December of 2024, the Angus Reid Institute reported that Canadian pride had fallen to its lowest levels in decades. Understandable, of course, given the country's complex colonial history and more renewed efforts in recent years to work towards Truth and Reconciliation.Nothing brings people together quite like a common enemy, though, and who better than Donald Trump, with his tariff threats and "51st state" jokes, to fill the role?As of February 2025, roughly two months ...

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50 h. ago Toronto bar owner says she's $10,000 in debt due to 'recession for poor people'

A community bar in Toronto has openly shared the financial challenges it's currently facing, and given today's tough economic climate, it's a story that too many small businesses across the city can sadly relate to.Swan Dive, located at 1631 Dundas St. W., is an unpretentious bar and bottle shop known for its cheap drinks, games, and free events. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, the bar's owner, Abra Shiner, opened up about the business' financial woes, along with her ongoing battle with metastatic breast cancer."There's been a recession that's been happening only to poor people. The middle class has just dissolved. We provide community for the bottom," Shiner said in the emotional video. "I'm pretty dedicated to cheap drinks and cheap thrills and good times that people can afford."With Shiner battling cancer and unable to work for a significant period of time, her husband, Mike, stepped in to run the bar. Despite their efforts, the bar hasn't been ab...

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5 d. ago Voici ce que l’on sait de la fusillade à Toronto qui a fait 12 blessés

Trois hommes sont entrés dans un bar de Scarborough, à l'est de Toronto avant d’ouvrir le feu sur la foule.

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5 d. ago [IMAGES] Une fusillade fait 12 blessés à Toronto; 3 suspects toujours recherchés

Au moins 12 personnes ont été blessées dans une fusillade survenue vendredi soir dans un bar à l’est de Toronto dans le secteur Scarborough.

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6 d. ago Toronto restaurant known for its wings closes after 54 years

A Toronto bar that's been a community stalwart for the past 54 years has officially closed its doors for good.While, in the over five decades that it's been a neighbourhood go-to, Etobicoke's Sloppy Joe's hasn't always borne the same name, one thing about it has remained constant: its status as a local legend.Originally founded in 1971 "driven by the dream of creating a neighbourhood gathering place that felt like home," according to a note on Sloppy Joe's' website, the business was taken over by its owners sons, Larry and Pete in 1998, when it officially became Sloppy Joe's.In the 27 years since then, the bar and restaurant only further continued to cement itself as that very homey neighbourhood watering hole their father dreamt of, hosting regular DJ nights and screening sports games for their Etobicoke neighbours.It also helped that their wings were, as agreed upon by many, some of the best in the city.54 years after their father started the family busine...

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7 d. ago Toronto bar that abruptly closed after 36 years is making a return

A long-running watering hole that helped shape Toronto's West Queen West as we know (or knew) it is apparently gearing up to make a return after suddenly shutting its doors in the fall.Squirly's, which graced the 807 Queen St. W. address for a whopping 36 years, gave its clientele a three-week warning that it would be permanently shuttering mid-November 2024, writing in a closure notice that "all good things must come to an end" and that it was simply "time to say goodbye" after a storied run.The charmingly divey spot with its unrivaled indoor-outdoor back patio and extensive craft beer selection was beloved by many, a number of whom flooded onto socials to share their best Squirly's memories and mourn yet another loss for both the area and the city's hospitality scene.The news was particularly painful in light of other nearby closures in recent years, serving as somewhat of a reminder that the once-hip strip seemed&nb...

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7 d. ago Toronto bar that abruptly closed after 36 years is making a comeback

A long-running watering hole that helped shape Toronto's West Queen West as we know (or knew) it is apparently gearing up to make a return after suddenly shutting its doors in the fall.Squirly's, which graced the 807 Queen St. W. address for a whopping 36 years, gave its clientele a three-week warning that it would be permanently shuttering mid-November 2024, writing in a closure notice that "all good things must come to an end" and that it was simply "time to say goodbye" after a storied run.The charmingly divey spot with its unrivaled indoor-outdoor back patio and extensive craft beer selection was beloved by many, a number of whom flooded onto socials to share their best Squirly's memories and mourn yet another loss for both the area and the city's hospitality scene.The news was particularly painful in light of other nearby closures in recent years, serving as somewhat of a reminder that the once-hip strip seemed&nb...

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2 w. ago New Toronto restaurant explains how they can afford to sell steak frites for $20

While steak frites — and all steak-based dishes, really — tend to occupy the upper end of one's budget, a new restaurant in Toronto is serving them for just $20, and no, there's no catch.French cuisine seems to be all the rage in Toronto these days. Restaurants like Cafe Renee and La Plume shot immediately to the top of the you-gotta-eat-here lists of many upon their openings last year, while standards like Le Select and Cafe Boulud remain super powers on the city's culinary scene.For me, though I have been known to down a plate of escargot in record time, French cuisine took a little warming up to. But what better gateway dish than steak frites?Impeccably simple, the dish — which, as its name would suggest, consists typically solely of steak and frites — lends itself to total interpretation on the part of the chef.At Sauvignon Bistro in the Beaches, the steak is smothered with Pommerey mustard and caramelized onions, while at Co...

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2 w. ago ResMed’s Fifth Annual Global Sleep Survey Reveals a World Struggling with Poor Sleep

New insights from 30,026 people across 13 markets show the global scale of poor sleep and its impact on health, work, and relationships 7 out of 10 employed respondents have called in sick at least once in their career due to poor sleep. 18% of couples reported sleeping in separate rooms due to snoring and […]

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2 w. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

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3 w. ago Owners of Pai opening Toronto restaurant with karaoke and claw machines

Toronto will soon be home to a vibrant new restaurant and bar from the city's most prolific Thai-food ambassadors.  From celebrated duo chef Nuit and Jeff Regular, the team behind Pai, Kiin and Sukhothai, Tha Phae Tavern will be a modern spot named for Chiang Mai's bustling Tha Phae Gate.A historic landmark known for bazaars and night markets, the area is recognized as one of Thailand's most exciting international meeting places.Inspired by the area's convergence of cultures, food and people, Tha Phae Tavern is set to invigorate 221 Richmond Street West with vivacious energy along with modern Thai food and handcrafted cocktails. Though planning is still in progress, the team says chef Nuit's menu is inspired by classic Thai drinking snacks and small plates that combine Thai flavours with global influences.Tha Phae Tavern's private karaoke rooms, on-site photo booth and claw machine will apparently further capture the hubbub of Thailand's Tha Phae Gate."...

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