15 h. ago Majority of GTA residents planning for staycations this summer, poll finds

A new poll from Silverware, an advanced hospitality technology company that examined GTA residents’ summer plans, found 56% planned to staycation in Toronto with 43% citing the U.S. political climate and travel concerns as their main reason for wanting to stay put. Other reasons for a staycation saw 35% saying they wanted to support local […]

Politics

32 h. ago Chicken Caesar wraps making major comeback in Toronto and people are obsessed

Chicken Caesar wraps are having a real moment in Toronto right now, and the city's residents could not be more excited about it.I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I do pride myself on having a particularly adventurous palate. Whether it's slimy, briny, earthy, mushy, crunchy or spicy, I'll try it and, more often than not, can get behind it.With that said, there's something undeniably magical about the simple perfection of the almighty Chicken Caesar wrap that's kept it an immovable entry on my death row meal lineup for as long as I can remember.One small problem: for the longest time, the bastardized quasi-Italian delights were nearly impossible to find in the city. You'd think something so widely adored would be a staple on every menu from Scarborough to Etobicoke, but, as I learned while in the depths of some particularly severe cravings, that's just not the case.Maybe it's because they're 'kid food.' I don't care. I want Caes...

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3 d. ago Striking personal care workers at Villa Colombo strengthened by growing political, union and community support

TORONTO — Twenty-five personal care workers who support senior residents at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged will themselves receive support and solidarity on Friday, when they welcome a second round of special visitors to their North York picket line. Joining the striking members of CUPE 5525 tomorrow will be Ontario NDP MPP Alexa Gilmour, […]

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6 d. ago China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her “haul” on the False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf in Vancouver — a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat. The actress was raised in Vancouver and spot prawn season is one of the things she misses most. Jang said […]

Economics

6 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto woman charged with murder in stabbing of man

A 44-year-old Toronto woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Feb. 21 fatal stabbing of a man. Toronto Police responded to a call for a stabbing at a residence in the Dovercourt Rod.-Geary Ave. area at 2:38 a.m. Cops said that when they arrived at the home, they found a man […]

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8 d. ago Outdoor art gallery in Muskoka is the ultimate summer day trip from Toronto

If you're looking for a day trip that combines art, nature and a bit of mystery, head to The Tree Museum in Gravenhurst. Just two hours from Toronto, this hidden gem is unlike any gallery you've ever visited.Instead of white walls and climate control, you'll find winding forest trails and larger-than-life sculptures peeking out from the trees.The Tree Museum's collection is spread out over nearly 1.5 km of woodland trails, just art and nature blending together in the best possible way.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by The Tree Museum (@thetreemuseum)Open from June through October, the museum is entirely outdoors and entirely free. It was started back in 1997 by E.J. Lightman, who wanted to create a space where art and landscape would be inseparable.And it shows: from a mirrored outhouse that practically disappears into the forest to a 40-foot steel ramp bolte...

Culture

9 d. ago Here's why report of 'murder hornet' in Toronto is nothing to freak out over

A recent Reddit post sparked concern among Toronto residents after a user shared a photo of a terrifyingly large hornet that landed on their car — but don't worry, there's no reason to fret. The post, shared to the Toronto subreddit, suggested the insect might be an Asian giant hornet, also known as a "murder hornet." "Sooooo, I [saw] this massive hornet land on my car today and I was thinking, are Asian hornets in Toronto? I looked online and it said they aren't, but when I looked at pictures online of murder hornets, it was this exact same hornet," the user wrote. Despite the alarm, entomologists and pest control experts agree that the insect in question was not a murder hornet.The top comment on the Reddit thread, in fact, correctly identified the insect as a European hornet, a species that has been present in Ontario for decades.Rebecca Flanagan of Armour Pest Control confirmed the assessment, telling blogT...

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9 d. ago Toronto resident cancels planned trip to U.S. due to travel ban: ‘I feel so bad’

Retired college professor, 73, says his plans are on hold after Trump announced a travel ban on residents of more than a dozen countries, including his birthplace of Myanmar

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9 d. ago ‘I feel so bad’: Man cancels planned trip to U.S. to due to travel ban

Hla Wynn was looking forward to his annual trip to New York this summer, eager to spend time with family and help his brother recover from surgery. But the retired college professor said his long-standing plans are on hold until further notice now that U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a travel ban on residents […]

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9 d. ago ‘I feel so bad’: Man cancels planned trip to U.S. due to travel ban

Hla Wynn was looking forward to his annual trip to New York this summer, eager to spend time with family and help his brother recover from surgery. But the retired college professor said his long-standing plans are on hold until further notice now that U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a travel ban on residents […]

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1 week ago What are travel ‘designers’ and how can they help curate your trip?

Social-media-savvy travel advisers promise personalized itineraries and perks. Here's what to know before using one.

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1 week ago One of Toronto's best breakfast sandwich shops is expanding to a new neighbourhood

The folks behind one of Toronto's best breakfast sandwiches are giving more of the city's residents the chance to see what all the hype is about as they prepare to open a new location in the city.What began as a collaboration between Reunion Coffee Roasters and The Federal in 2018 has taken on a life of its own in the seven years since, and now, there's no denying that Roncesvalles Village's Gold Standard lives up to the name.Particularly lauded for their titular Gold Standard breakfast sandwich, which comes topped with bacon, kale or vegan sausage, cheesy eggs, aioli and pickles on an English Muffin, the cheeky sandwich window is a staple for residents of Toronto's west side looking to break their fast.It's even a favourite of Arkells' Max Kerman — and what could be a more truly Toronto endorsement than that?They later expanded with a location in Parkdale (this time one where people could actually enter), and this month they're t...

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1 week ago Dream Residential REIT Announces Voting Results of Annual Meeting of Unitholders

TORONTO — DREAM RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (TSX:DRR.U and TSX:DRR.UN) (“Dream Residential REIT” or the “REIT”) announced that, at its annual meeting of unitholders (the “Meeting”) held today, all of the nominees for election as trustees of the REIT (the “Trustees”) referred to in its management information circular for the Meeting were elected. Votes […]

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1 week ago Less than half of Toronto residents approve of Mayor Olivia Chow’s performance: poll

The Leger survey asked Toronto residents about their mayor as part of a broader poll on Ontario politics

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2 w. ago Guillermo del Toro is hosting a horror film festival in Toronto this summer

World-famous director Guillermo del Toro is hosting a brand-new Canadian horror film festival in Toronto this summer.You can't spell Toronto without Toro, and, at this point, the Oscar-winning director of The Shape of Water and Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro, is right up there with Drake in terms of publicly expressing his love for the city.From shouting out local businesses like Meeplemart, Vinegar Syndrome and Acadia Bookstore to frequenting restaurants like Hastings Snack Bar and Pai, the Guadalajara-born director and longtime Toronto resident never shies away from his passion for the city and Canada at large.Now, he's taking things to the big screen with a brand-new horror film festival running from July 9 to 13, entitled From Rabid to Skinamarink: Canadian Movie Madness, and it's all taking place at the TIFF Lightbox.The showcase features a lineup of films by Canadian filmmakers handpicked by del Toro himself, includi...

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2 w. ago Varcoe: U.S. air travel demand 'has not recovered' yet from Canadians cancelling trips south, says WestJet CEO

One of the broader issues facing the entire airline sector is the phenomenon of Canadians cancelling holiday plans, or simply opting to not book spring and summer trips into the United States

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2 w. ago Varcoe: Canadians continue to shun U.S. trips, says WestJet CEO

One of the broader issues facing the entire airline sector is the phenomenon of Canadians cancelling holiday plans, or simply opting to not book spring and summer trips into the United States

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2 w. ago Post Malone spotted just wandering around a Toronto neighbourhood

Post Malone was spotted exploring a Toronto neighbourhood before his concert in the city this week.Celebrities: they're just like us. They cook, they clean, they go shopping in Yorkville, apparently. That's the case, at least, for hip-hop-turned-country-star Post Malone, who was spotted hanging out in the neighbourhood before his show at Rogers Centre on May 26, where he brought his "Big Ass Stadium Tour" to Toronto with some help from Jelly Roll — and some Toronto residents were lucky enough to meet the icon.According to Toronto resident Aamir Hajeeyani, who was just wrapping up a day of shopping in Yorkville when he and his sister decided to grab a quick drink at dbar in the Four Seasons, he was shocked to discover he'd been seated just down the bar from the 'I Had Some Help' singer.According to Aamir, Posty was totally friendly, saying hello and grabbing pictures with all his fans at the bar.Aamir shared the photo of he and his sister...

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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...

Economics

3 w. ago Peel cops seize five loaded guns and make nine arrests in one day

Cops kicked off the Victoria Day long weekend by seizing five loaded firearms across the GTA and laying numerous gun and drug-related charges. Peel Regional Police say officers from the Strategic and Tactical Enforcement Policing team executed a search warrant at a Toronto residence around 6:30 a.m. last Friday and allegedly seized two loaded handguns, […]

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