Robert L. Powell

Monday morning, amidst a first-rate buffet of coffee, chocolate chip cookies, and fresh orange juice at the Four Seasons Hotel, a disheveled group of journalists and bankers gathered to hear the shortlist announced for the 14th annual Scotiabank Giller Prize. Only the second year that the final contenders were... continue reading on Torontoist

It has been said—possibly by a beer commercial—that Toronto has two seasons: "winter and patio." That may be a little oversimplified, but Torontonians are famously reticent to eat or drink indoors if it remains clement enough outside to snag oneself a seat on a terrace. The wrap of TIFF... continue reading on Torontoist

In a truly spectacular exhibit of vitriol, readers of The Globe and Mail have weighed-in on an article concerning beleaguered TTC chairperson Adam Giambrone’s recent announcement about the impending cuts to city transit. (The emergency meeting of the commission is set for Friday, and possible means of accommodating the new... continue reading on Torontoist

Do you have a better vision of Toronto? Our friends over at Spacing are betting that you do, and would like fellow citizens to ante up their experiences and enthusiasms for our fair city in their My Toronto video contest; they’re asking the common people to create a commercial better... continue reading on Torontoist