Being your own boss is a dream for many, but the fear of being unsuccessful or leaving a stable job holds many back. However, some creative entrepreneurs in Toronto don’t regret switching out of the corporate grind.  Now Toronto reached out to four entrepreneurs in different industries across the city to share how Torontonians can lead more fulfilling lives, learn how to monetize their hobbies, and decide if a side hustle feels right.  Read More Study compares cost of living to home prices over 5-year period across Canadian cities. Here’s how much expenses increased in Toronto Vi ..read more

A Toronto woman says she felt “catfished” after attending a Christian singles mixer, prompting questions about if these dating events will even lead to romance.  Deborah Kavungu posted a TikTok video of her and her friend laughing not because of the people at the event, but rather because the event itself felt more like a roundtable discussion. @debbbzk Someone get me out of this city because this is ridiculous the event was last Sunday and I’m still floored by it. #singles #torontosingles #singlesmixer #eventfail ♬ original sound – Deborah Kavungu She told Now Toronto she found out ab ..read more

The Bentway has announced its 2024 summer programming and it’s set to feature a huge outdoor yoga class, music and art shows! The months-long line-up will being on May 24 with a set from local DJs Lucie Tic and Fawn Big Canoe, a selection of local food trucks, a public art exhibition entitled “Softer City” and a collective line dance, led by local queer line dancing icons SPURS.  This year’s programming is centred around creating more inviting and community-forward urban spaces, with the “Softer City” exhibit as its focal point. “Cities are becoming increasingly lonely places to live, in ..read more

You’ve probably seen these green ads everywhere around downtown Toronto. If you haven’t heard, Fizz, a mobile carrier, is now available in town!  In Canada, phone plans are notoriously expensive. In a 2023 report by HelloSafe, Canada was ranked as the 10th most expensive country for mobile data in the world.  As of Sept. 2023, Canadians were paying an average of $7.36 per 1GB of mobile data, according to the report. Here in Ontario, people pay an average of $28 for their package, meanwhile Quebecers and Nova Scotians pay $29. Following a successful launch in 2018, Fizz is ready to ta ..read more

Most Ashley Madison members would rather keep infidelity in the sheets instead of the streets, according to a new survey. The Canadian married dating site recently conducted a survey to determine what its members are most faithful to. It found that members appear to be loyal people who prefer to keep infidelity to the bedroom. The online survey was conducted between Mar. 12-18 and 3,351 members responded. The Faithfulness Test consisted of more than 20 categories and asked whether members were more likely to cheat on the items listed or on their partner.  Men are least likely to cheat in ..read more

Finding your dream home can be tough in the Canadian market. As prices and interest rates continue to rise, the dream of once owning a home with your partner can often feel like it’s slipping away.  However, Wahi has a new and free house hunting app for couples that is here to help. With the Wahi app, couples can finally purchase a home with confidence and get closer to landing their perfect abode. With Wahi’s collaboration feature, couples can easily peruse through house listings together in an exciting, new way.  Couples are able to keep track of each other’s listings and even rece ..read more

It’s almost Passover which means seder night is around the corner, and there are a handful of restaurants in the city offering kosher catering to ease the stress of hosting. Passover is a Jewish festival that recounts the biblical story of the Isralites being freed from slavery in Egypt. It’s traditional during the week-long festival to host at least one seder night, which includes a retelling of the story of Moses leading the Jewish people through the desert, and a large meal, all while refraining from eating certain foods, including bread and other leavened items. Preparing for a seder night ..read more

A Santa costume and a Japanese chef’s knife were among the most unique items Canadians left behind in Ubers over the past year, according to the rideshare company’s annual lost and found report.  Every year, Uber breaks down the most popular and surprising items forgotten in Ubers across the country.  Over the past year, the most forgetful days that Canadian Uber passengers lost items were on New Year’s Day and Halloween weekend, according to the report.   Montreal topped the list as the most forgetful city in Canada, with that city having the most Uber riders leaving behin ..read more

A Toronto real estate agent posted a picture of a $799,000 house that appears to be burnt down on TikTok saying it’s perfect for first-time homebuyers on a budget.  The agent, Ruthie Miller, was half joking. Miller’s real estate career has run parallel to being a stand-up comedian. She found the run-down house as she was trying to look for a place to invest in herself. Though she wasn’t the seller of the house, she thought posting the entertaining video on TikTok would attract more buyers to it. The Yorkdale-Glen neighbourhood home is placed on a 25 x 130 ft. lot and the listing includes ..read more

Although a solar eclipse only occurs once in a while, Torontonians can reuse their glasses or make sure  to properly dispose of them. However, it’s probably not wise to use the glasses as a substitute for regular sunglasses, as they block out everything  except the sun.  Instead, people can use them to look at the sun and check for sunspots, according to Western University Physics and Astronomy professor Jan Cami. Sunspots are the most visible manifestation of the sun’s activity which are the darkest spots visible by eye, according to nonprofit organization Astronomers Without B ..read more