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Gardiner Expressway Construction Update
Driving to the east end of the city last weekend on the Gardiner, I was relieved to be moving fairly steadily when I looked up and noticed a hand-scrawled sign hanging from the bridge near Sunnyside: “Just three more years.” Although that sign has since been taken down, it certainly captured the city’s frustration with…
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Treasure Bin Danforth: Now Open
Treasure Bin Danforth liquidation centre has opened its doors at 1216 Danforth Road. How does Treasure Bin work? Let’s break it down for you. The inventory at these types of liquidation stores mainly consists of returned Amazon items, giving them another shot at being sold. These items can range from brand new, open box, refurbished,…
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New Costco in Oakville, on Burlington’s Border
COSTCO IN OAKVILLE UPDATE: It is confirmed that the new Oakville Costco will have a gas station. There will be 1,000 parking spaces including both surface and underground parking. We were thrilled to connect with so many of you last March when we first wrote about Costco’s latest expansion in Ontario. There were so much…
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Electric Island 2024 in Toronto
12th Season of Music, Sun and Good Vibes Only By Scott Ferguson Electric Island is one of my favourite concert experiences in the city. Four weekends that celebrate electronic music in four different venues. Not much is known so far about the locations or lineups yet, but organisers have revealed the dates. The Electric Island…
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Veld 2024: Full Lineup Announced
Everything We Know About Veld 2024 By Scott Ferguson The Veld Music Festival is the premier annual electronic dance music event in Toronto. Presented by INK Entertainment, it’s held at Downsview Park and it is about the closest thing to Tomorrowland that you will find in Canada. It began in 2012 and usually has three…
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Banksy in Toronto: Church and the Esplanade
At the intersection of Church Street and The Esplanade in Toronto, there’s a Banksy artwork quietly existing that you may have walked by many times without knowing it’s there. It is encased in plastic on its original location, in an alley on the west side of Church Street just north of The Esplanade. Are there…
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Suspended Staircase: Toronto’s Hidden Art at 36 Toronto Street
The Scoop usually highlights the free art in Toronto that we find outdoors. But recently, I discovered an installation that reminded us of the exceptional art tucked away inside Toronto’s buildings. You just need to know it’s there to pop inside and take a peek, and that’s what we’re here for. Check out Joshua Kalfa’s…
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Treasure Bin Liquidation on Lake Shore
The rise in online shopping has led to an increase in returned items, creating an opportunity for liquidation stores to become an outlet for these Amazon returns. Treasure Bin Liquidation in south Etobicoke follows a pricing model where every Saturday, they receive a fresh shipment of products, with each item initially priced at $18.99. As…
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Costco Islington and 401: Share Your Finds
The new Rexdale Costco at Islington and 401 is now open. We’ve been waiting for this! Share your experience, favourite deals, and what you love about it in the comments below. A brand new Costco Wholesale has opened today, Thursday November 2nd. 2023, at 2260 Islington Avenue. This Costco in Rexdale is situated where the…
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Paradise Bound in Kensington Market
In a world where so much shopping is done online or in big box stores, Paradise Bound Collectible Records & Antique Japanese Art is a refreshing reminder of the joy and beauty that can be found in independent shops. Located in the Kensington Market neighbourhood of Toronto, this family-owned and operated shop has been a…
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Opening on November 2nd, 2023: Eataly at Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke
A second location of Eataly in Toronto is opening on Thursday November 2nd at 3pm at Sherway Gardens, in the space where the Pickle Barrel used to be. Eataly opened it’s first location in Canada in 2019, in downtown Toronto on Bloor Street at Bay in the Manulife Centre. (It moved into the space where…
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Just Opened: T.O. Dickens Restaurant in Kensington Market
T.O. Dickens Restaurant is a new eatery on Augusta in Toronto’s Kensington Market. It’s open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, serving comfort food all day and night. This Italian/Mediterranean restaurant offers daily specials, early breakfast, late night snacks and everything in between. There are two cozy twinkly patios in the front and…
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Beauty Must-Haves for VELD Music Festival in Toronto 2023 + Giveaway for 2 VIP Wristbands Valued at $1000
By John-Paul Ricchio Congratulations to KAREEM who is the winner of the 2 VIP Wristbands for the 2023 VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL! Kareem, we are so excited you get to see the debut of Rezzmau5 and so many other incredible artists! Thank you everyone for entering, you are all amazing! HAPPY VELD! Endless summer awaits as…
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Closing Soon: The Apple Factory in Brampton
JANUARY 2024 UPDATE: The Apple Factory is now permanently closed. Downey’s Farm will be carrying a select line of their pies. For over four decades, the Apple Factory Country Grocer has been a cherished spot in Brampton and a popular tourist destination. What began in 1979 as a humble apple-focused store, offering cider and the…
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Toronto Then & Now: The Dominion Bank to One King West Hotel
Built in 1914, the Dominion Bank Building at King and Yonge in downtown Toronto served as the headquarters for the Dominion Bank for 126 years. Later, it became part of the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank), and in 2006, it transformed into the One King West Hotel & Residence with the addition of a new tower.…
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Scoop on Sports: Breaking Down the World Cup Scenarios and Tiebreakers for Canada
By S. Ferguson Every World Cup has a so-called “Group of Death” and Canada finds themselves right in the middle of it at this tournament. They are up against the hosts Australia, Nigeria, and Ireland. So far Canada has done well with a tie against Nigeria and a win against Ireland. The final game against…
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Gus Tacos on Brown’s Line
Gus Tacos opened their first location in Kensington Market at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. It was a huge hit and since then, five more locations have opened up throughout Toronto including one on Brown’s Line in Etobicoke. The menu at Gus Tacos is simple, fresh and delicious. The chilacas with lime are…
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TV Props and Wardrobe Sale from “The Boys”
The Boys is a popular Amazon Prime series that offers a dark and twisted take on superheroes. The show is set in New York City, but was actually filmed in various locations throughout Ontario, mainly in and around Toronto as well as Hamilton and Brantford. Season 4 of The Boys wrapped in April and there…