31 h. ago Historic Toronto property transforms into Ancient Greece for new immersive experience

A haunting new immersive experience is about to take over a historic venue in Toronto, transforming the space into Ancient Greece for a daring retelling of a story we all know.The name Medusa conjures an immediate mental image for almost everyone. There's something about the vengeful, snake-haired gorgon who can petrify a person with a glance that captures the imagination and refuses to let it go.From depictions in classic art, film, comics and, of course, the iconic Versace logo, Medusa is a cultural figure we just can't seem to shake.However familiar you may consider yourself with the mythical figure, though, Ophis, the new immersive theatrical experience from Toronto's Transcen|Dance Project, might just change the way you think of her forever.Taking over the Great Hall for a limited, seven-night run, the show allows you to — quite literally — step into the world of Medusa and Greek mythology to experience her story like never before.Starring an illustrious c...

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4 d. ago Toronto property with Jacuzzi could be your home and work all in one for over $4 million

If you were to describe a typical Toronto office space, cozy generally isn't one of the top words that come to mind. But that just might be the first word that will pop into your head when looking at 432 Queen St. E. This property boasts 7,581 square feet, 30 rooms and is an ideal live/work building, since, as the listing points out, "you can occupy the space you need and rent the rest."The main floor office space. And you can rent a lot of space if you want. The open office area. On the main floor, there's an open retail/office area with nine-foot ceilings and a huge wall of windows.A private office. There are also four private offices, a tech room, a garage, and a mudroom.  Another office. The retail space alone can bring in $40 to $150 per square foot per year. One of the second-floor office areas. Meanwhile, office space, on average, leases out for about $19.40 per square foot, according to...

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5 d. ago Firm Capital Property Trust Announces the Sale of Its 50% Interest in a 159,470 Square Foot Industrial Building Located in Montreal for $27.9 Million

TORONTO, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Property Trust (“FCPT” or the “Trust”) (TSX : FCD.UN) is pleased to announce that its Montreal Industrial Portfolio Joint Venture (“Montreal Industrial JV”) has entered into a binding agreement to sell a 100% interest in a single tenant, 159,470 square foot industrial facility for gross proceeds […]

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9 d. ago Toronto takes steps to finally protect the city's oldest bar for good

One of the oldest pieces of Toronto history that we've still got left has, at long last, been given the designations it requires to remain a landmark of the city for a long time to come.The Wheatsheaf Tavern, opened all the way back in 1849, has always generally been considered the oldest bar in the city, although it was technically opened after The Black Bull, which debuted under a different original name — thus, some say, disqualifying it from the title — over a decade earlier (The Bull closed last year, anyhow).Aside from a brief scare when it shuttered in 2019, which turned out to be only temporarily and for the purpose of completing a stunning facelift, the Wheatsheaf has been pouring brews at King and Bathurst for nearly two centuries.Which is why the Toronto Preservation Board pushed through a motion to designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act — a recommendation that just passed this week.A threads post about ...

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1 week ago Toronto's crime rate soars 40% above New York in one department

Toronto is known as a low-crime city compared to locales with similar or greater populations, but it may surprise some to learn that the 416 is way ahead of even New York City, Detroit and Los Angeles in one specific category of criminal activity.A new study published on Tuesday by independent Canadian think tank the Fraser Institute reveals that Ontario cities like Toronto, Hamilton and Windsor outpace several major U.S. cities in property crime. This includes many places known for their high crime rates, like New York City, Detroit, L.A. and Flint, Michigan.The study looked at the property crime (e.g., burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft) rates of large urban areas with populations of 100,000 people or more, using maximum annual crime rates from 2019 through 2022.Toronto's per person property crime rate exceeded New York's by a shocking 40 per cent, though overall crime rates are obviously much higher in what is the United States' largest city.Howeve...

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3 w. ago Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza to be torn down after over 70 years

A neighbourhood staple that has served Toronto's Bathurst and Lawrence area for over 70 years could soon vanish for good.Developer RioCan is planning to redevelop its Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W., opened all the way back in 1953 as what was then the city's first suburban shopping centre.Lawrence Plaza was a modernist vision of progress when first opened in the '50s, leaning into fast-spreading auto culture in the city's rapidly-growing suburbs. However, approaching 72 years of operation, the plaza's low-density land uses have been eclipsed by growth in the surrounding area.City of Toronto ArchivesThe property owner has announced that it is working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."RioCan states that it is "in the early stages of shaping the vision for Lawrence Plaza," calling the future project "an exciting opportunity to enhance the site and strengthen its connection with the surround...

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last month Eclectic Toronto house with views of the lake on sale for $5 million

Tucked away in The Beaches, 2 Park Avenue isn't just another luxury home — it's a slice of Toronto history wrapped in modern elegance.Originally built in 1911, this house has seen it all, explains listing agent Roxane Bryce. From its early days as an investment property in the late 19th century to housing prominent members of Toronto's Jewish community in the 1920s and 1930s, 2 Park Ave. has more stories than your average history book.The living room. It was once home to David Abramowitz, a businessman and key figure in the Toronto Zionist Organization, who, along with his wife Sarah, actively helped Jewish immigrants settle in Canada.Tons of windows make for a bright space. Over the years, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home has played host to teachers, lawyers, and even a professor of plumbing who took his expertise to Malaysia.The breakfast area. Fast forward to today, and this 4,600-square-foot home has been completely reimagined, but ha...

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