4 d. 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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5 d. ago Pride Parade headlines host of fun events marching into GTA this weekend

It’s a long weekend for many, which is celebration enough. And while that punishing heat wave is behind us, things will still be hot, hot, hot in the city. While Toronto Jazz Fest winds down, there are plenty of other festivals and other fun things going on in and around Toronto. Here’s what you need […]

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5 d. ago Why a TSN personality went off script and ripped CFL as ‘hot garbage’

'If the goal is to grow the game and attract a younger demographic, the on field product of the Sask/Toronto game is just not going to cut it,' Luke Willson posted on X.

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6 d. ago The hottest new ice cream and frozen treats for summer in Toronto

As Toronto weathers an almost unbearable heat wave this week, ice cream and other frozen treats seem to be at the top of everybody's mind.There's no way around it; it's hot in Toronto right now, like, really hot, and the first day of summer was only last Friday, June 20. In other words, there's a lot more where this weather came from in store for us this summer.It's easy to get bogged down in the sweaty clothes and sticky TTC rides of it all, but steamy summer weather also comes with one sweet silver lining: it's acceptable to eat ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, freezies and slushies whenever you want when it's this hot out.While you could stick to the classics, like longstanding stalwarts such as Tom's Dairy Freeze or Dutch Dreams, or even opt for the hyped-up spots, like Bar Ape and Ruru Baked, where all the cool cats are chilling out, there is also a whole host of new frozen treats around the city that'll quench your cravings while cooling yo...

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8 d. ago WARMINGTON: Only in Toronto would swimming pools be closed because it’s too hot

But with temperatures hitting 34C, a decision was made to lock the doors and let the kids look through the fence at the cool water in pools

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2 w. ago Joey Chestnut makes deal to return to hot dog eating contest after being banned

'This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life.'

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2 w. ago Black bear found soaking in Florida hot tub captured with doughnuts

Officials in Florida used doughnuts to capture a black bear after the animal was found soaking in a neighbour’s hot tub. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they were contacted by police in Punta Gorda Isles after a landscaper reported a bear wandering around an upscale neighbourhood at around 9:30 a.m. on June […]

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2 w. ago Atlanta could be hot stuff for third try at NHL expansion with new arena deal

Three times could be the charm for the National Hockey League to put another team in Atlanta. Failed history won’t be a deterrent, listening to backers of a proposed new arena in Forsyth County. After the Flames and Thrashers failed to draw consistently at two downtown facilities — the Omni and Philips Arena, respectively — […]

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2 w. ago Joey Chestnut in talks for return to July 4 hot dog eating contest

The 16-time champion missed last year's contest due to a beef with organizer Major League Eating.

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3 w. ago Toronto home with an epic fairytale garden hits the market for $10 million

Maybe it's the nice weather. Maybe it's my TikTok algorithm relentlessly feeding me videos of cottagecore garden makeovers. But lately, I've been fantasizing hard about having a real garden.You know, the kind that feels like a tree-lined oasis, where your only neighbours are chirping birds and the occasional rabbit. Yes, I do wish I were Beatrix Potter. If you also have this fantasy, please meet your new crush: 12 Forest Glen Cres.The pool and hot tub. Tucked into one of Toronto's most prestigious (and best-hidden) ravine enclaves, this sprawling estate offers a rare blend of luxury living and garden-party perfection.The lawn. Set on more than half an acre, the property is enveloped by towering trees, winding paths, and gardens so gorgeous they've literally been featured in Canadian House & Home magazine and are always a stop on local garden tours.. The deck overlooking the tiered backyard. The outdoor space here isn...

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