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Doug Ford sneaks exemptions for Ontario Place construction into unrelated new law

1 day ago | blogto.com | Becky Robertson

Just when one may think that the public's confidence in the provincial government and its Ontario Place revitalization project could not get any lower, shady new particulars of Doug Ford's deal with megaspa brand Therme keep coming to light.
International airline now hiring in Toronto and job offers come with free rent

1 day ago | blogto.com | Becky Robertson

An airline known for not only being one of the best in the world for customers but also for offering some of the most unique work perks for employees has been targeting Canadians with its latest hiring efforts. And it's now offering yet another opportunity for anyone interested in starting their career in air travel.
Ontario business under fire for slapping difficult-to-remove 'no parking' stickers on cars

1 day ago | blogto.com | Becky Robertson

After the anxiety-inducing mission of trying to secure a parking space in downtown Toronto, drivers who aren't conscientious about following posted signage shouldn't be surprised to find their vehicle slapped with a steep ticket, or even towed.
Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

1 day ago | blogto.com | Kimia Afshar Mehrabi

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed. Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant.
Here are all the new TTC lines expected to open by 2034

2 days ago | blogto.com | Becky Robertson

The GTA is in the midst of a historic expansion of its public transportation system, with three revolutionary subway projects, two LRT lines (plus extensions on either end of one of those lines), a large scale GO overhaul, and more in the works within the bounds of Toronto alone.
How being mistaken for a celebrity's sister helped a Toronto woman find love

2 days ago | blogto.com | Kimia Afshar Mehrabi

For Toronto-based photographer Whitney Heard, a bizarre case of mistaken identity led to unexpected attention, and eventually, a relationship that changed her life. It all began in 2017, when Whitney, who shares a name with Amber Heard's actual sister, started receiving fan mail intended for the actress.
Trendy Toronto cafe announces sudden and indefinite closure after a decade

3 days ago | blogto.com | Becky Robertson

An award-winning Toronto cafe that has been a mainstay in the city's most tourist-heavy neighbourhood has unexpectedly shuttered, with management's confusing (though heartfelt) goodbye message leaving the community wondering about what's to come for business — and the prime address it has called home for close to a decade.
It's been a history of ups and downs for Toronto's most notorious speed camera

3 days ago | blogto.com | Becky Robertson

Whether you love or hate Toronto's automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, the City continues to lean into the road safety strategy, adding another 75 of the machines to various Community Safety Zones just this month, bringing the total to 150. The tech has proven to be both extremely effective and lucrative since it was launched as a pilot in 2019, bringing in millions in revenue and resulting in tens of thousands of tickets.
15 things to do in Toronto this week

3 days ago | blogto.com | Phoebe Knight

Things to do in Toronto this week include cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first round of NHL playoffs at a tailgate party, attending the much-anticipated Hot Docs Film Festival or banging your head at a Metallica concert. For all you cinephiles out there, Hot Docs isn't the only film festival taking over theatres in Toronto this week. You can also get your film fix at the annual Ukrainian Film Festival or at a free showcase of some of the best female directors working today.
How Arkells' Max Kerman spends his perfect Sunday in Toronto

4 days ago | blogto.com | Phoebe Knight

Arkells frontman, Max Kerman, is a total try-hard. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's the entire crux of his new book, 'Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress,' which is dropping in book stores across Canada on April 22. A fixture on the Canadian music scene for the better part of the last two decades, it's safe to say that Max knows a thing or two about making it as a creative, an issue that he tackles through a series of essays and advice in the new book.