Torontoist is one of fourteen cities in the worldwide Gothamist network. Each Sunday, the editors of every site—from LAist to Londonist—choose their most interesting article, a list which is compiled into the network-wide feature Elsewhere In The Ist-A-Verse. Gothamist found that an explosive set off outside the Times Square army recruiting center may be similar to five past bombings in New York City.Seattlest worried when severed right feet and bottles of rat poison started washing......

The confirmed headliners were announced today for Toronto's second Virgin Festival, happening September 9 and 10, on Olympic Island. The top spots this year go to the (sort of) newly reformed Smashing Pumpkins, who will headline the festival on Day 2, and Iceland's most eccentric citizen, Bjork, who will close Day 1. Other bands announced include The Killers, Interpol, Jamie T., Paolo Nutini, Amy Winehouse, and we're happy to say, Toronto's own Tokyo Police Club!......

Yes, celebrities must contend with images of themselves being stamped on publications across the globe. But they must also endure bizarre window dressings of the absurd variety that employ cutouts of their heads to strange effect. Behold these celebheads, with skirts made of tacky invitations. While Bjork might wear something like that, Chloe must be right peeved.......

Connecter des jeunes artistes canadiens et torontois les uns avec les autres et leur octroyer les ressources pour les sortir de leur cocon est le but principal de 1525Terminus. C'est une organisation qui a aussi pour objectif de créer un espace artistique libre pour les jeunes d’un océan à l’autre. Projet pilote du ministère du Patrimoine canadien en partenariat avec le Conseil des Arts du Canada et le Centre national des Arts, ils font circuler......