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An Artistic Expression of Protest: Hanging Putin Installation in Toronto’s Kensington Market
In a bold act of protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s devastating invasion of Ukraine, a resident of Kensington Market made a statement by commissioning from a local artist a lifelike hanging mannequin of Putin. When asked about the motivation behind it, the resident (who requested anonymity) explained they wanted to bring attention to the…
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Toronto Man Sculpture on St. Clair Avenue West
Back in August 2019, when this colossal sculpture was unveiled, it instantly grabbed everyone’s attention. People started calling it “Condo Man,” but its official name is Toronto Man. Standing tall at 25 feet, this bronze statue was crafted by German artist Stephan Balkenhol. Commissioned by Camrost Felcorp, it plays a prominent role in a three-condo…
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San Francesco Sandwiches on Clinton Street in Toronto
San Francesco’s has been serving up some of the best sandwiches in Toronto for over 60 years. The Clinton location in Little Italy holds a special place in the hearts of San Francesco’s fans, as it’s the OG San Fran – the very first storefront that opened its doors to customers in the early 1950s.…
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Etobicoke Civic Centre: Blooming Blossoms and a Building’s Uncertain Future
There are several spots throughout the city where you can catch a glimpse of beautiful cherry blossom trees in full bloom. One of those places is the Etobicoke Civic Centre, located at the West Mall and Burnhamthorpe Road in Toronto’s west end. While visiting High Park to see cherry blossoms in Toronto is a very…
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Seeing the Cherry Blossoms in Toronto’s High Park
The highly anticipated cherry blossom bloom has begun in Toronto so I took Darcie to High Park on her afternoon walk today. These delicate and ephemeral flowers, known as Sakura in Japanese, attract thousands of visitors each year who come to marvel at their beauty. The cherry blossom trees in High Park were a gift…
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Toronto’s Runnymede Theatre: From Silver Screen To Shoppers
The Runnymede Theatre in Toronto’s Bloor West Village opened in 1927. It was the first atmospheric vaudeville theatre of its kind in Toronto. (Atmospheric theatres use projectors, architecture, and ornamentation to recreate a particular time and place, giving patrons the feeling of being outdoors.) When vaudeville started to fall out of vogue in the 1930s…
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She Said Boom Books and Records in Toronto
Named after the song She Said Boom by the Toronto all-women 80s punk band Fifth Column, this book and record shop has been a fixture of the Toronto cultural scene for over two decades. The College Street location opened in 1995, and it expanded to a second location on Roncesvalles Avenue in 1999. If you…
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Cirque du Soleil Makes Debut in Etobicoke at Parklawn and Lakeshore, Flag Display Raises Questions
The 27 acres of land at Parklawn Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West in Etobicoke was home to the Mr. Christie’s factory from 1948-2013. I remember visiting the store section of the bakery that was open to the public to buy discounted Arrowroot cookies and products that never made it to store shelves like garlic…
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Scoop on Hockey: Seeing a Marlies Game
By S Michael A good option to see some extra hockey, especially if you are looking for something cheaper than Leafs tickets, is checking out the Toronto Marlies. First off, as mentioned, the tickets are cheaper. At one point if you bought a certain level of seasons tickets, they threw in a game in a…
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Paradise Theatre in Toronto
Paradise on Bloor has been a cherished part of the city’s cultural heritage for nearly a century. When it first opened in 1937, the theatre quickly became a popular destination for movie-goers across the city. It had 643 seats, including a balcony where you could “smoke if you wish.” Over the years, it has undergone…