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The Nutcracker's legendary costumes have survived 672 performances
How the National Ballet keeps its 30-year-old Nutcracker costumes looking fresh - Toronto Life
How the National Ballet of Canada’s legendary outfits have survived 672 performances
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December 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Nutcracker's legendary costumes have survived 672 performances
Southside Johnny’s Bar and Grill, on Etobicoke‘s Lake Shore Boulevard West, will lose its liquor licence for allegedly selling booze stolen from the LCBO
An Etobicoke bar has been accused of buying and selling stolen alcohol - Toronto Life
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that the bar's liquor sales licence would be revoked
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December 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Southside Johnny’s Bar and Grill, on Etobicoke‘s Lake Shore Boulevard West, will lose its liquor licence for allegedly selling booze stolen from the LCBO
This month, the AGO will present the futuristic works of Ranbir Sidhu, a metalworker and artist from Scarborough whose creations have been commissioned by the likes of Drake and Jay-Z
“A stainless steel mirror finish captures infinity”: Metalworker Ranbir Sidhu on his new AGO exhibition - Toronto Life
One of Drake’s favourite artists will debut a two-tonne sculpture at the gallery this month
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December 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This month, the AGO will present the futuristic works of Ranbir Sidhu, a metalworker and artist from Scarborough whose creations have been commissioned by the likes of Drake and Jay-Z
For the fourth year in a row, Toronto has earned ratty accolades
Toronto has once again been named Canada's "rattiest" city - Toronto Life
Rats like us, they really like us!
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December 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For the fourth year in a row, Toronto has earned ratty accolades
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation is leading the build on a 37-storey project at the foot of Fort York
Hundreds of affordable units will soon tower over CityPlace - Toronto Life
The site in question is currently an ugly lot at the foot of Fort York
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December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation is leading the build on a 37-storey project at the foot of Fort York
Nick Jonas will be gracing the stage of Powder Room, a swanky new bar in Yorkville with a maximum capacity of 200 people
Pop star Nick Jonas will serenade brunchers at a Toronto restaurant this weekend - Toronto Life
Who doesn’t want to eat eggs Benny while listening to the sweet crooning of a Jonas Brother?
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December 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Nick Jonas will be gracing the stage of Powder Room, a swanky new bar in Yorkville with a maximum capacity of 200 people
After a mental health crisis forced her to pause her career, this entrepreneur is building up her business. Here, she breaks down her monthly expenses
This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it? - Toronto Life
“It was hard to accept financial aid from my parents, but it actually brought us closer together”
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December 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
After a mental health crisis forced her to pause her career, this entrepreneur is building up her business. Here, she breaks down her monthly expenses
The statues outside of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in his hometown of Brantford were defaced with MAGA hats
The Gretzky statues in Brantford got a mysterious MAGA makeover - Toronto Life
An offensive defacement? Depends whom you ask
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December 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The statues outside of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in his hometown of Brantford were defaced with MAGA hats
You can feel good about giving these gifts that give back
The best holiday gifts that give back - Toronto Life
Including a tote bag for library devotees and a T-shirt for trans rights
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December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
You can feel good about giving these gifts that give back
Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead will make a special appearance in The Nutcracker later this month
Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead are ditching sneakers for dancing shoes - Toronto Life
Don’t tell Nike
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December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead will make a special appearance in The Nutcracker later this month
BMO Field FIFA ticket holders are crying foul after finding out Canada’s status as World Cup “co-host” has been wildly overstated
Did Canada get the World Cup’s sloppy seconds? - Toronto Life
Ticket prices are tanking and footie fans are pissed
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December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
BMO Field FIFA ticket holders are crying foul after finding out Canada’s status as World Cup “co-host” has been wildly overstated
The best gifts for pampering—including a Chappell Roan candle, a luxury staycation and a Scandi spa escape
The best holiday gifts for self-care gurus - Toronto Life
Including a Chappell Roan candle, a luxury staycation and a Scandi spa escape
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December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The best gifts for pampering—including a Chappell Roan candle, a luxury staycation and a Scandi spa escape
These cinephiles got married at the Revue
Real Weddings: Inside a movie-themed bash at the Revue Cinema - Toronto Life
Inside a movie-themed bash at the Revue Cinema
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December 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
These cinephiles got married at the Revue
Didier Leroy is leaving LSL and quietly developing a small, apprenticeship-style concept inspired by Masaki Saito’s sushi school at MSSM
“I will always be in kitchens—even when I die:” Chef Didier Leroy on leaving LSL and what happens next - Toronto Life
He's not hanging up his apron
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December 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Didier Leroy is leaving LSL and quietly developing a small, apprenticeship-style concept inspired by Masaki Saito’s sushi school at MSSM
Frank Gehry has died at 96. From the archives, an expansive conversation with the legendary architect about his work, his favourite buildings and his desire to live forever
Frank Gehry has a few things to get off his chest - Toronto Life
Interview with a reluctant starchitect
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December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Frank Gehry has died at 96. From the archives, an expansive conversation with the legendary architect about his work, his favourite buildings and his desire to live forever
Tim Leiweke, no longer facing bid-rigging charges after a pardon from Trump, is thankful for his "new lease on life"
Trump has pardoned former MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke - Toronto Life
Leiweke, no longer facing bid-rigging charges, is thankful for his “new lease on life"
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December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tim Leiweke, no longer facing bid-rigging charges after a pardon from Trump, is thankful for his "new lease on life"
Ryan Reynolds's latest SickKids ad delivers revenge on behalf of all Blue Jays fans
Ryan Reynolds backs the Blue Jays in his ugly Christmas sweater - Toronto Life
This year’s SickKids fundraising commercial settles a score
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December 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Ryan Reynolds's latest SickKids ad delivers revenge on behalf of all Blue Jays fans
Patachou, the beloved family-run pâtisserie in Rosedale that closed its doors in 2014 after 35 years, has been reborn
Beloved bakery Patachou is back (sort of) - Toronto Life
Croquembouche is already buttering up the Danforth
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December 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Patachou, the beloved family-run pâtisserie in Rosedale that closed its doors in 2014 after 35 years, has been reborn
"My brother vetoed carbs at Christmas dinner and is serving only meat. Would it be wrong if I snuck in some potatoes?"
Dear Urban Diplomat: My protein-crazed brother plans to serve only meat for Christmas dinner - Toronto Life
He’s vetoed carbs and replaced traditional sides with ham, ribs and bacon, which sounds like a gastric nightmare. Would it be wrong if I snuck in some potatoes?
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December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"My brother vetoed carbs at Christmas dinner and is serving only meat. Would it be wrong if I snuck in some potatoes?"
At Powder Room, house-made chicken nuggets are served with sour cream, chives and a 30-gram tin of caviar
Yorkville's new supper club and cocktail bar leans hard into luxury - Toronto Life
Everyone’s getting caviaaaaaaar
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December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
At Powder Room, house-made chicken nuggets are served with sour cream, chives and a 30-gram tin of caviar
What house off Bayview would be complete without automation all over, a staircase that seems to hover and an outdoor living room?
$3.7 million for a Mount Pleasant oddity with a cathedral ceiling of six skylights - Toronto Life
What house off Bayview would be complete without automation all over, a staircase that seems to hover and an outdoor living room?
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December 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What house off Bayview would be complete without automation all over, a staircase that seems to hover and an outdoor living room?
Farewell to the Dufferin Mall Toys R Us
The Dufferin Mall Toys R Us is closing and it’s bumming parents out - Toronto Life
Where will west-end kids get that sweet plastic hit of dopamine now?
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December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Farewell to the Dufferin Mall Toys R Us
One-buck shucks, extended happy hours and half-price specials that turn a quick snack into something more like a meal
Toronto's best oyster deals - Toronto Life
Where to get the best shuck for your buck, every day of the week
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December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
One-buck shucks, extended happy hours and half-price specials that turn a quick snack into something more like a meal
The Great One has made no secret of his friendship with Trump
Wake up, Canada: Wayne Gretzky is MAGA - Toronto Life
How many friendly golf games will it take for us to accept the obvious?
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December 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Great One has made no secret of his friendship with Trump
Could our former PM be trying to sell Katy Perry on the virtues of a cozy Canadian Christmas?
A Very Perry Christmas: Will Katy and Justin spend the holidays in Canada? - Toronto Life
Consider it high on our wish list
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December 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Could our former PM be trying to sell Katy Perry on the virtues of a cozy Canadian Christmas?