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Spacious Thornhill Corner Suite with Stunning Toronto Views: For Sale at 343 Clark Avenue West
Fully Renovated Unit Features A Large Balcony, Kosher Kitchen and Includes 2 Parking Spaces This is our kind of apartment! One with a view of the CN Tower and a grocery store… plus an indoor swimming pool. Welcome to 343 Clark Avenue West, located at the intersection of Clark and Hilda in Thornhill, Ontario. This…
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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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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…
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Yonge Street Music History Murals
I worked on a project this week that filmed in some of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Toronto, including the Carlu at Yonge and College. Across the street from the Carlu, there is a building at 423 Yonge Street with stunning 22-story murals on the north and south sides. The murals, designed by…
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Opening Soon: Smoke’s Poutinerie on the Danforth
The world’s largest poutine chain is expanding with a new location on the Danforth in Toronto. When it opened its first location in Toronto in 2008, Smoke’s Poutinerie became the first poutine restaurant in the city. Smoke’s offers various versions of the iconic Canadian dish, with fries, cheese curds, and gravy, along with dozens of…
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Opening Soon: Chaiiwala on the Danforth
The popular Indian street food chain Chaiiwala of London is opening in the location where brunch spot Davey’s Dive used to be on the Danforth. Chaiiwala is a famous chai cafe that originated in the UK and offers Indian street food, all-day breakfast and traditional chai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
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Lakeshore Ribfest 2023
The second annual Lakeshore Ribfest kicked off yesterday at Colonel Samuel Smith Park featuring award-winning BBQ from four North American rib teams. The event offers smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket, BBQ chicken and really delicious mac and cheese. Here’s the Great Lakes Beer Garden ready for action. My best friend and I discovered today they…
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Toronto Then & Now: Concord Tavern to Long & McQuade on Bloor
Opening its doors in 1948, the Concord Tavern at 925 Bloor Street just west of Ossington quickly became a hot spot for artists and music lovers. From jazz to blues and everything in between, the Concord hosted an incredible array of talented musicians and the stage witnessed many legendary performances and jam sessions. Here’s a…
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Opening Soon: Abrielle on King Street West
A new coastal Mediterranean restaurant called Abrielle is set to open this fall at the King Blue Hotel, located at the corner of King Street West and Blue Jays Way in downtown Toronto. The King Blue Hotel Toronto features the heritage-designated Westinghouse Building on its front exterior, preserving its nearly century-old north and west facades.…