The highly esteemed National Ballet of Ukraine is set to embark on a Canadian tour beginning in January. The tour will include stops in Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Tickets for the performances will go on sale in mid-September. The National Ballet of Ukraine, which is bringing 150
Popular T.O. actor Katheryn Winnick, star of Vikings and Big Sky, is focusing on the war in her Ukrainian homeland by starting the Winnick Foundation to raise funds to assist refugees, who are predominantly women and children, as war rages on. Why did you start the foundation? For me, it’s really just wanting to do
United by friendship and the need to bring awareness to the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian chef Olia Hercules and Russian chef Alissa Timoshkina began the (now trending) #cookforukraine movement. The global initiative raises funds for organizations involved in providing aid to the people of Ukraine. The premise behind the movement is to make traditional Ukrainian
With the backdrop of an awful and cruel war, Lighthouse Immersive (Immersive Van Gogh), has arranged for Immersive Schevchenko: Soul of Ukraine to be available for viewing beginning March 15 in Toronto, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Boston, with all proceeds from ticket sales going directly to Canadian Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations working
While sister Venus may be out with an injury, Serena Williams is quickly rising back to the top. Forced to take an 11-month leave after hurting her foot, the 13-time Grand Slam winner played a strong match against Alona Bondarenko Tuesday in Toronto. We caught up with the legendary tennis star to get an insider’s look into her recovery, her match against Martina Hingis, and her journey back to number one.
Occasion dressing is a one-way street to breaking the bank, especially when you’re in that era of your life when all your friends are getting married. But there’s a new dress rental shop in Toronto that will make evening wear pretty affordable, ultra-sustainable — and plenty of fun. Toronto has a limited but growing dress
There’s a laundromat in Roncesvalles that isn’t just a laundromat. Though it’s been operational for over a decade, it had been pretty quiet until Jyll Simmons and her partner Dan Ihnatowycz took it over just before the pandemic. Now it doubles as She Said Gallery, a free gallery for artists who are interested in showing
Since 2015, Post City and Streets of Toronto has honoured the most inspiring women of Toronto with our December cover issue. For International Women’s Day, we’re sharing all of the amazing women who have made the list over the years, from record-breaking athletes to artists making a difference. 1. Fatima Syed and Emma McIntosh Exposed
While November typically sees Torontonians turning to indoor activities to escape the chilly weather, this year promises an extraordinary outdoor East European music festival. BLOK, curated by Toronto’s own Mark Marczyk, the ringleader of Lemon Bucket Orkestra, will come alive on Nov. 18 at The Bentway under the Gardiner Expressway near Fort York. BLOK is
At Old Avenue Restaurant & Bakery, a trio of incredibly accomplished individuals are allowing Torontonians to experience a taste of home by way of traditional and upscale takes on Azerbaijani food. Located in North York, the restaurant is spearheaded from the business end by Esther Mordecai, a single mother and social activist, who is quick
The Journalist | Lisa LaFlamme After a decade as one of Canada’s most trusted and well-known journalists in the role of chief anchor of CTV National News, Lisa LaFlamme made headlines across the country and beyond this summer when she announced that CTV News had abruptly ended her contract, citing a “business decision.” LaFlamme shared
Toronto is home to some of the best food, shopping and city life around, and when you’re trying to figure out what to do and where to go in the city, it can be overwhelming! We’ve rounded up all the best events, activities, arts venues and more to give you plenty of options for things
Canadians are going to feel the pinch from the Bank of Canada’s largest interest rate hike of the century, but concerns of a recession may be overblown, at least one expert suggests. On Wednesday, the country’s central bank raised its overnight rate — which influences lending rates for things like mortgages and lines of credit
Although Greetktown’s Taste of the Danforth was cancelled this year, not to fret: there are plenty of street festivals taking over Toronto that promise to delight your senses by way of music, art, cuisine and culture. Here are five memorable street festivals taking place this summer. Taste of Lawrence When: July 8-10 Scarborough’s largest street
UPDATE: The first Russian tea room in Toronto will be no more. The team behind the Yorkville space announced that Moscow Tea Room is permanently closing on April 24, and will rebrand. Removing all traces of Russia (as the Toronto bar opened during the pandemic and just before Russia attacked Ukraine) is the key message
Toronto-born actor Katheryn Winnick, known for her starring roles in Vikings and Big Sky, recently announced the launch of the Winnick Foundation in an effort to help refugees in Ukraine. Winnick, who is of Ukrainian descent, confirmed in the March 23 issue of The Hollywood Reporter (THR) that she teamed up with her mom to
No plans this weekend? Never fear! We’ve got you covered with a list of sports, events, live music, performances and more to fill up your Friday to Sunday calendar in Toronto. Alice Cooper Concert March 26 Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. | 7:30p.m. This one is not for the faint of heart! Alice Cooper
Looking for something to do this weekend? We have rounded up a ton of activities, comedy shows, concerts, symphonies and more to get you out of the house and entertained from Friday to Sunday. Tyler The Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost Tour Friday, March 11 | 7:00p.m. Grab some last-minute tickets for
Doug Ford’s government is showing support for Ukraine in the country’s war with Russia. To combat the Russian aggression, the provincial government is removing Russian-made products from the LCBO shelves. It may not seem like much, but the LCBO is one of the biggest alcohol buyers in the word, purchasing more than six brands of
A popular fried chicken spot hailing from Japan is travelling across the world, opening its first Canadian location later this year. Headquartered in Osaka, the country’s street food capital, Torisho is known for its super crispy and flavourful takeout karaage chicken. Over the years, it has been rapidly expanding across the globe with over 300
Another Instagram-based bakery business has taken its online success to the streets, opening up a storefront in Etobicoke’s Mimico area on Lake Shore called Aster’s Refined Cakes. Automotive quality engineer-turned-baker, Maria Lymarenko, is self-taught, learning different baking techniques and perfecting her skills via YouTube videos and a couple of classes. Whipping up stunning, celestial-themed cakes
Move over speakeasy bars, there’s a new secret spot in Toronto and this one is skipping the hush-hush cocktails and serving up Ukrainian classic comfort foods instead. Heavenly Perogy is a small food shop in a church basement near Kensington Market. With an indiscriminate blue sign on the side door of the building, it’s easy
The 2016 operating budget of the Toronto Police Service fits the Potemkin mould. They say it exists but no one is allowed to see it.
The Euro 2012 soccer championship kicks off this afternoon. And, though the games are taking place several time zones away, they sure will be felt throughout multi-cultural Toronto over the next three weeks. Expect to see flag-adorned cars and bars packed at strange hours of the day (hosts Poland and Ukraine are six and seven hours ahead, respectively).
A funny thing happened to me this weekend: I was ridiculed for ordering vodka.
My usually passive strains of Polish blood erupted in indignation.
“What fresh, elitist hell has this city become?” they screamed.
