Nisean Lorde

Toronto

Journalist at Streets Of Toronto

Writer. Editor. Anime lover.

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New 'Trainwreck' Rob Ford documentary is coming to Netflix this June

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

A one-episode documentary on former Toronto mayor Rob Ford will be released on Netflix this June. “Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem” will chronicle Ford’s tenure as mayor from 2010 to 2014, as well as take a look at the scandals that surrounded his infamous political career. “Mayor of Mayhem”, directed by Shianne Brown, will be the second installment in Netflix’s eight-episode Trainwreck series.
You'll soon be able to ‘hovercraft’ between Niagara and Toronto in 30 minutes

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

The Niagara Region is one of the top staycation destinations for Canadians, getting about 13 million tourists per year — and more than 90 per cent arrive by car. While it currently takes just under 2 hours to drive between Toronto and wine country, a hovercraft could cut that travel time to about 30 minutes!Hoverlink Ontario is planning to launch a high-speed, biodiesel-powered hovercraft ferry service between Billy Bishop Airport in downtown Toronto and Niagara.
Pantry shop to occupy historic Canada Post building on Queen West

1 week ago | postcity.com | Nisean Lorde

Major upgrades are taking place at the former Canada Post building at 1117 Queen St W! A pantry shop, dubbed 1117 Meats & Pantry, will be opening at the site in the near future. The owners have been documenting their progress on Instagram, and it seems that it’ll be the go-to place in the neighbourhood for meats, gourmet goods and pantry must-haves. The two-storey Beaux-Arts building, known as Postal Station C, is an official heritage site designation.
Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner misses practice due to birth of baby boy

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner missed practice yesterday morning, but for a good reason. He and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed the arrival of a baby boy on Sunday morning (one day before Marner turned 28!)The Leafs made the announcement on X/Twitter, to the delight of fans:Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed the arrival of a baby boy this morning. Marner will not participate in today’s practice.
Seattle tries to entice Blue Jays fans back across the border with deep discounts

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

When Blue Jays fans travel to Seattle next weekend for the team’s match-up against the Mariners, they’ll be greeted by something surprising from our southern neighbours: an apology, and some serious discounts. Canadian travel to the U.S. has plunged by 32 per cent in recent months, likely due to the ongoing trade war, and given the recent annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Toronto breakdancing champion just earned a ticket to the world finals in Japan

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

Japanese-Canadian breakdancer Konatsu Yamasa has been crowned the new Canadian Red Bull b-girl champion! The Toronto resident competed against other elite b-girls from across the country in three-round sets in last week’s Red Bull BC One Canada National Final in Montreal. The fact that she even participated in the breaking competition was somewhat of a miracle.
Toronto artist installs eerie plaques imagining bleak future under U.S. invasion

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

Toronto artist Dara Vandor has sparked an online debate after creating and installing fictional plaques around the city that depict what Toronto’s future might look like under U.S. annexation. The plaques were inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats about turning Canada into the 51st state.
Toronto woman vying for million-dollar prize on Survivor 48

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

We still have a few more weeks until the Survivor 48 season finale, and, as of publication, one of the remaining castaways competing for the million-dollar prize is a software engineer who hails from Toronto. Toronto native Kamilla Karthigesu, 31, previously stated that people won’t see her as a physical threat (she’s only 5’1”), but she’s been playing a strong game so far — despite not being part of larger, stronger alliances, she’s been using her secret alliance with Kyle to stay in the game.
This is the perfect day to see Toronto's cherry blossoms at their peak

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

Admiring the beauty of freshly bloomed cherry blossom trees is an annual spring tradition! After weeks of speculating, the city of Toronto is predicting cherry blossom peak bloom later this week due to the warmer temperatures. The cherry blossoms will typically last between four and 10 days, and there are several locations across the city where you can enjoy the view, including city parks, the Exhibition Place grounds, and the University of Toronto and York University campuses.
This quaint little village near Toronto is the perfect spot for a day trip

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Nisean Lorde

Nestled along the Conestoga River, just north of Waterloo, sits the picturesque village of St. Jacobs. The town is filled with authentic small-town sights, historic tours, hidden gems and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences.