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Camping season is here and if you're already thinking about retelling those classic spooky stories by the fire, here's a...
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CLOSURES: Restaurants that closed in January 2026 in Toronto CLOSURES: Restaurants that closed in January 2026 in Toronto
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New Thai spot from acclaimed team to open in the GTA this year New Thai spot from acclaimed team to open in the GTA this year
A major player in Toronto’s Thai food scene is opening up a new location outside the city. ...
Huge installations to transform this Toronto beach Huge installations to transform this Toronto beach
Huge art installations will transform a beach in Toronto once again this winter. ...
Long-awaited sequel to iconic play to debut in Toronto Long-awaited sequel to iconic play to debut in Toronto
A sequel to a renowned Toronto stage play is making its debut after 20 years. ...
Tim Hortons ‘Moonbits’ to celebrate Canadian astronaut in this Ontario city Tim Hortons ‘Moonbits’ to celebrate Canadian astronaut in this Ontario city
Tim Hortons is celebrating a Canadian astronaut's upcoming mission to the moon with "Moonbits." ...
Restaurants that opened in January 2026 in Toronto Restaurants that opened in January 2026 in Toronto
Restaurants that opened in the first month of 2026 in January in Toronto run the gamut from Italian restaurants that are...
Well-known smoothie chain just opened their first ever drive thru location... Well-known smoothie chain just opened their first ever drive thru location in southern Ontario
A popular smoothie chain has just done something they’ve never done before and opened a totally unique new location:...
Popular hospitality group just launched their first ever fast serve concept... Popular hospitality group just launched their first ever fast serve concept in Toronto
A hospitality group known for some of the most popular sit-down restaurants as well as high energy clubs in Toronto has...
Top 5 places to go snow tubing outside of Toronto Top 5 places to go snow tubing outside of Toronto
The top places to go snow tubing outside Toronto are great for experiencing all the fun and joy of the snowy, frigid...
Let`s spend a day together in Port Credit, Mississauga ✨️ #NewYearNewYou
affordable quality coffee in kensington market! #torontoeats #torontocafe #kensingtonmarket #affordablecafe #torontocoffee
This hidden gem in Bolton is going viral for their Italian focaccia sandwiches, and let me tell you - IT’S WORTH THE HYPE 🔥🔥🔥
There’s been a lineup outside the door all week as they make everything fresh and made to order - but trust me, the wait is worth every second! I loved the 2 sandwiches I got and can’t wait to go back and try more already 😅
Top 5 dumplings in Toronto!📍🥟✨
#top5 #dumplings #toronto #foodies
In case you didn’t know, chick fil a is now open in brampton!! 🍗
#bramptoneats #bramptonfoodie #bramptonfoodspots #gtafoodie #torontoeats
It`s getting too expensive in major Canadian cities, and this is where Canadians are moving to...
#canada #onpoli #ontario #toronto
3 new food openings at Square One!
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🍟 Potato Corner – Fries loaded with bold, crave-worthy seasonings.
🥩 Koryo Korean BBQ – Sizzling meats and authentic Korean bowls.
🥪 Rock’n Deli – Montreal-style smoked meat stacked to perfection.
Which one are you trying first? 👇
#SquareOneEats #FoodieMississauga #NewAtSquareOne #SnackGoals
Markham has so many great spots for brunch and @cafenone_ is one you can’t miss😉
Such a large menu including these DELISH soufflé pancakes !!! So happy I finally tried them 😋 What would you want to try from the menu?
3 desserts to try from Food District at Square One 😍
✨ Happy Choco – Chocolate treats that melt in your mouth.
🍮 Hattendo – Soft, creamy Japanese buns you’ll dream about.
🍪 Big Fat Cookies – Gooey, oversized cookies for the ultimate indulgence.
📍 Find them all at The Food District, Square One.
Which one are you trying first? 👇
#SquareOneEats #FoodDistrict #DessertGoals #SweetEscape
5 surprising inventions you didn’t know are Canadian 5 surprising inventions you didn’t know are Canadian
Many popular inventions Americans believe are from the U.S. were actually created by Canadians. ...
5 great spas to visit near Toronto 5 great spas to visit near Toronto
A spa visit can be a wonderful way relax and unwind and there several options near Toronto. ...
5 haunted hotels for a spooky stay in Ontario 5 haunted hotels for a spooky stay in Ontario
Haunted hotels could make for an extra spooky Halloween getaway in Ontario. ...
Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA
Muslims all over the world are now observing Ramadan. This holy month is a time of worship, prayer, reflection and...
Top 5 fall family fun PYO pumpkin patches from Clarington to Oshawa to... Top 5 fall family fun PYO pumpkin patches from Clarington to Oshawa to Uxbridge
October is now in full swing and that means fall fun for the family from now until the Great Pumpkin rises in three...
Oshawa Tourism’s top four tobogganing hills in the ‘Shwa Oshawa Tourism’s top four tobogganing hills in the ‘Shwa
We’re back with another Local to the Core, and this time we’re giving a very opinionated… opinion on what I think...
Top 5 Restaurant Openings from Pickering to Oshawa Top 5 Restaurant Openings from Pickering to Oshawa
The best way to bring a community together is through food. People love reading about new restaurant openings and they...
Top 5 Sports Stories for Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Durham Top 5 Sports Stories for Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Durham
With Winter Olympics and World Championships performances and plenty of national championship appearance by our...
Top 5 History Stories from Oshawa, Pickering and Durham Region Top 5 History Stories from Oshawa, Pickering and Durham Region
History stories are often winners in the newspaper viewership wars as people are often inspired to read about the past...
Five things to do on Christmas Day in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Oshawa... Five things to do on Christmas Day in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby
The presents have been opened, the kids are bored, and frankly, so are you. The fact it’s Christmas Day doesn’t mean...
Bakery that got a shout out from Keith Lee has finally opened permanent... Bakery that got a shout out from Keith Lee has finally opened permanent physical store in Ontario
A bakery that went viral after they got a personal shout out from influencer Keith Lee has now finally swung open the...
New cafe inspired by Italian Vespa ride brings premium coffee to Ontario New cafe inspired by Italian Vespa ride brings premium coffee to Ontario
A one-stop shop for brewing equipment and fresh roasted and ethically sourced coffee is Clarington's newest business...
Restaurant for Michelin fried chicken opening a location in Whitby Restaurant for Michelin fried chicken opening a location in Whitby
A restaurant serving Michelin-recommended fried chicken is now opening a brand new location outside Toronto city limits...
A new food hall with seven vendors is opening soon in Oshawa A new food hall with seven vendors is opening soon in Oshawa
Oshawa is getting a brand new food hall with seven vendors under one roof, and it's opening this month. ...
Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering
One of the best-known specialist restaurants cooking up Japanese souffle dessert pancakes is set to come to the east...
Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre
Savory grilled chicken tender bowls brimming with fresh ingredients and a commitment to sustainability and the...
Taste of Nigeria arrives in downtown Oshawa with B & B Alafia Bakery Taste of Nigeria arrives in downtown Oshawa with B & B Alafia Bakery
A new bakery and restaurant is bringing a taste of Nigeria to downtown Oshawa. ...
Tesla opens showroom at the Oshawa Centre Tesla opens showroom at the Oshawa Centre
Tesla is now in the Oshawa Centre. ...
Collective Market Oshawa launched in downtown Collective Market Oshawa launched in downtown
A little dose of the Central Perk vibes from ‘Friends’ and more than 50 local vendors – along with a bouncy...
Chick-fil-A is opening a new location in another Ontario city Chick-fil-A is opening a new location in another Ontario city
Chick-fil-A is on an aggressive expansion program in Canada after opening its first Canadian store in downtown Toronto...
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