6 h. ago Vancouver may allow bars and restaurants to serve booze later

A report from the chief liquor inspector would let downtown bars serve until 3 a.m. and restaurants citywide until 2 a.m., if approved.

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32 h. ago Here are some of Toronto's most exciting new patios for summer 2025

Patio season is perhaps the best season of all in Toronto, and these new patios are some of the best places to spend it.Whether you're sitting down for a feast or simply grabbing an after-work cocktail with the crew, everything tastes better in the open air, and, luckily for us, Toronto's food scene is full of perfect patios for every occasion.From luxe spots with waterfront views to colourful spots that will transport you around the globe, here are 10 of the best new patios in Toronto you need to visit this summer:Queen's HarbourThe mother of all waterfront restaurants in Toronto has officially opened its doors at 245 Queens Quay W., and it's secured a spot among the city's ultimate destinations for dining and drinking al fresco.Taking over a once long-vacant 23,000 sq. ft. warehouse smack dab in the middle of the action on Queens Quay, the new restaurant serves a blend of Mediterranean and Asian-inspired cuisines from several distinct dining areas, including a back area that featu...

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36 h. ago One of Toronto's best rooftop patios has been shuttered for the whole summer

The unexpected closure of Bar Hop Brewco at the beginning of this year came as a huge blow to Toronto, with the restaurant's rooftop patio having served as one of the greatest not just in the Entertainment District, but in the entire city, for nearly a full decade.The expansive third-floor outdoor space and its views of downtown were a must-visit for locals during the warmer months, with dozens of different types of craft beers, pub-style grub, sunshine, and good vibes on tap.While the terrace was nearly always packed when open, business was apparently not good enough for the multi-level restaurant — which was the second location from Bar Hop and had more than 160 seats — to survive, especially post-COVID.Given that the closure happened all the way back in January, there was reasonable hope that the prime downtown space would end up occupied by a new venture come summer. The sales representative for the property...

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39 h. ago Toronto chef finds local inspiration for new French pizza venture

A Toronto restaurateur who made a name for himself with his French bistro is now pivoting to pizza, but French flavours won't be far away.When Ben Gundy, chef-owner at Taverne Tamblyn, decided to put an end to restaurant service at the Danforth East bistro in March of 2025, pizza wasn't necessarily at the top of his mind as a next move.At the time, amid mounting financial pressures and the already thin margins endemic to the restaurant industry, Ben's idea was to shift Taverne Tamblyn from a full-service restaurant to a prepared foods-centred business, where fans of the bistro's menu of French cuisine could pick up staples and eat them at home.He later began hosting a Friday night bistro series, where he'd serve up a rotating prix fixe menu out of the restaurant space weekly for those who simply could not live without Taverne Tamblyn in their lives. (We don't blame them.)While the business model overhaul was intended to provide financial relief, Ben quickly found that...

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56 h. ago Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say the annual Celebration of Light fireworks competition that begins Saturday will be protected by steel barriers to prevent vehicle incursions in the most crowded areas. The competition on English Bay is expected to involve the city’s biggest public gatherings since the deadly vehicle attack on the Lapu Lapu festival in […]

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6 d. ago Jimmy The Greek teams up with the Toronto Maple Leafs as the Official Greek Restaurant

New partnership kicked off July 1 with in-arena presence, and promo night. Toronto, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jimmy The Greek, the country’s most recognized Greek quick-service restaurant, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Starting this upcoming 2025-26 season, Jimmy The Greek will become the Official Greek Restaurant […]

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8 d. ago These Ontario bakers have (unofficially) taken the biggest Nanaimo bar crown from B.C.

The Northwest Fudge Factory didn't submit the 544-kilogram feat to the Guinness record books, saying they want Nanaimo residents to still claim the title

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8 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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9 d. ago Barbie just released a doll with diabetes. Here's why a B.C. content creator is calling it 'incredible'

B.C. content creator Bella Bucchiotti sounds off on new Type 1 diabetes doll from Barbie.

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9 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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2 w. ago B.C. makes gains on breaking down interprovincial trade barriers: CFIB

B.C.'s Economic Stabilization Act helped the province improve from a B to a B+ on the Canadian Federation of Business' Interprovincial Co-operation Report Card

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