Two Air India flights were delayed after hand searches uncovered knives that had already passed through x-ray screening and a metal detector. In fact, the only reason they were found at all is because Air India requires manual checking of all carry-ons—something most airlines don’t do. Happy flying! Arrests for simple possession of marijuana were [...]

We realize that this is a rather unorthodox Baked Goods Review since, (a) Arnott’s Tim Tams are packaged and store bought, not made with love at your local bakery, and (b) they are extremely difficult to locate within Toronto (if anyone has any leads, please do let us know). Tim Tams are a classic Australian [...]

Upon Friday evening’s return from our antipodean adventure, Torontoist wasted no time thoroughly re-immersing ourself into Canadian culture. Thanks to an irresistibly random invitation from a friend, we followed up the afore-posted theatrical romp through Canadian history with a round of late-night curling. It should be noted that Torontoist had never curled before, generally preferring [...]

Observant readers of the Urban Toronto forum pointed out this Aussie ad campaign that asks tourists “Where the bloody hell are you?” We’re not sure how the “strong language” will translate in China, Japan, India and Europe where these ads will be translated but in the English speaking world the reception seem to be quite [...]

At right: Aussie hands can’t keep off Canadian tarts. We’re lucky enough to be on hiatus in Australia this month, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t working as hard as ever to better our country’s image around the globe. Our most successful attempt to do so undoubtedly occurred this weekend, when we baked a batch [...]