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June 10, 2008

Every so often a building is unveiled that causes Torontoist to twitter with preteen enthusiasm: "OMGz!!! WTF is that!? That is sooooo cool!!!" The ROM Crystal is one of them, the AGO is too, and so is the building pictured to the right. That building wasn’t so much unveiled as stumbled upon by Urban Toronto Forum member current, who saw the poster and thought it seemed pretty neat. But wait just one second—where’s the......

Continue Reading "Sure, It's Nice. But Where Will the Crack Dealers Go?"

December 27, 2007

Torontoist is ending the year by naming our Heroes and Villains of 2007––the people, places, and things that we've either fallen head over heels in love with or developed uncontrollable rage towards over the past twelve months. Get your dose, starting Boxing Day and running into the new year, three times a day––sunrise, noon, and sunset. What's so great about Jet Fuel Coffee Shop (519 Parliament Street)? It may be a favourite for Cabbagetown residents,......

Continue Reading "Villain: Jet Fuel Coffee Shop"

July 27, 2007

If you're interested in learning more about what the future holds for you, but feel that clairvoyance is not something to be attempted on an empty stomach, Psychic Brunch may be just what you’ve been looking for. Psychic Brunch first took place in 2003. Since then, it's become a twice monthly event where what the Psychic Brunch MySpace calls "a small but seasoned, dedicated team of psychics and healers" gather to help clients "mold happier......

Continue Reading "Psychic Brunch: Do They Know Your Order in Advance?"

June 20, 2007

What is this sailing vessel doing upside down in the RCYC City Side basin at the foot of Parliament Street? It's the carbon fibre Spirit of Canada, which was performing a mandatory test yesterday before Skipper Derek Hatfield qualifies to take the boat more than 27,000 nautical miles non-stop around the world—alone. Only 126 sailors have accomplished such a trek successfully. By comparison, more than 1,800 mountaineers have reached the summit of Mount Everest.......

Continue Reading "Tipping Your Captain"

August 22, 2006

When comedian Richard Ryder ("Dick!" he loudly tells his audience) gets on stage to do a set, he does so with a commanding presence: tall, bald, goatee, eyes like lasers. He’s looks like a biker ready to take down the bar. Until he opens his mouth. When he speaks, Richard speeds through whatever comes out of his head in a voice that makes fag hags stand up and take notice. He's the guy your......

Continue Reading "Tall Poppy Interview: Richard Ryder, Comedian"

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