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Where Stephen King’s IT was filmed in and around Toronto

Stephen King's scary magnum opus becomes a mega blockbuster, with more than a little help from Toronto.

By David Fleischer Jan. 15th, 5:15 pm

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Toronto theatres relax rules and increase acceptance

A theatre critic celebrates a growing trend in the city's independent theatre scene: relaxed performances.

By Mark Kay Jan. 2nd, 2:30 pm

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Reimagined spaces benefit Toronto artists, communities, and developers

By Erin Davis Nov. 6th, 6:30 pm

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How to fix the Lightbox

Here's some free advice for resolving TIFF's ongoing identity crisis.

By Will Sloan Sep. 29th, 4:15 pm

Highlights and Lowlights of SummerWorks 2017

This year's festival strived harder than usual for inclusiveness, accessibility and awareness.

By Mark Kay and Steve Fisher Aug. 16th, 6:50 pm

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Historicist: The Catalina Kid and the Black Shark

The world’s top marathon swimmers compete at the 1927 CNE.

By David Wencer Aug. 12th, 12:00 pm

Summerworks Increases Accessibility and Visibility of People with Disabilities

Here's our picks for 10 sensational must-see shows at the upcoming 2017 festival

By Mark Kay Aug. 2nd, 3:00 pm

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Highlights and Lowlights from the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival

Here's what our reviewers thought worked (and didn't) at this year's Fringe, and what could be improved upon.

By Mark Kay and Steve Fisher Jul. 19th, 1:30 pm

Five Fantastic Picks at Fringe Festival

The festival is in full swing with 160 shows in more than 30 venues around Toronto, on until July 16.

By Mark Kay Jul. 12th, 10:30 am

Historicist: The Caravan is on its Way

Torontonians travel the world—without leaving the city borders.

By David Wencer Jun. 24th, 12:13 pm

Historicist: Mama Chikie Shakes Up the Clubs

Dora Drummond, better known as Mama Chikie, became a go-go-dancing sensation on Yonge Street at more than 65 years old.

By Chris Bateman May. 20th, 12:00 pm

Historicist: Uncomfortably Numb

Anaesthesia comes to Toronto in the mid-19th century.

By David Wencer Apr. 29th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Reflections of a Historicist

A few thoughts as Jamie Bradburn wraps up nearly a decade of contributing to Historicist.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 8th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: “As Interesting as It Is Timely”

Young journalist William Lyon Mackenzie King describes the “foreigners who live in Toronto.”

By David Wencer Mar. 25th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Ted Rogers, Communist?

The future media mogul's run-in with American immigration officials in 1954 occurred against a backdrop of anti-McCarthyist sentiment at the University of Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Liberty Village Gets a New Watering Hole

'If there’s one thing Toronto always seems to enjoy, it’s the opening of a new brew pub.'

By Robin LeBlanc Feb. 26th, 7:07 pm

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Historicist: Strike Against Hitlerism

Thousands of Torontonians join a protest against fascism in July 1933.

By David Wencer Feb. 26th, 10:45 am

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How to Enjoy Aged Wine Without A Cellar

Anyone can do it, and affordably too.

By Andre Proulx Feb. 3rd, 2:15 pm