Happy Cinco de Mayo, Toronto!  The annual holiday, which literally translates to the fifth of May in Spanish, commemorates Mexico’s victory over France in the 1862 Battle of Puebla, and Toronto has loads of festivities lined up citywide for you to get your fiesta on in celebration.  Get ready for a weekend of salsa, tacos and tequila because Now Toronto has rounded up the top five events to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the city. Party and play at SPIN SPIN is offering games, ping pong and a DJ to keep the vibes pumping on May 4. Partnered with Tromba Tequila, SPIN is also offering a fr ..read more

Toronto will be bursting with activity in May, from wine tastings, to a world-renowned stage production of an epic novel, a global comic-book festival and a special concert inspired by video game soundtracks! The variety of May happenings is a true reflection of Toronto’s rich and expansive cultural fabric. Keep reading to find out what’s on this month in Toronto! Festival  Best of Italy – Wine Tasting Event 2024  Experience the very best of Italian wine at this exclusive one-day tasting event at Liberty Grand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liberty Grand (@libertygra ..read more

A U.S.-based makeup brand is facing online backlash following its latest drop of foundation shades that feature a dark black complexion that many social media users are calling disrespectful.  Youthforia, which claims to produce “makeup you can sleep in,” revealed an additional 10 shades for its Date Night Skin Tint foundation line in March, including its now darkest shade 600, defined as a deep and neutral shade on its website. Over the past week, several TikTok beauty content creators have reviewed the foundation, many showing disappointment at the lack of effort and inclusivity in the ..read more

A new dating app that gradually reveals people’s pictures as they engage in conversation is live in Toronto.  Bokay was co-founded by life-long friends Ali Momen and Carlos Sabbah.  Momen is a multi-hyphenate, award-winning theatre,TV and film actor, known for roles in Come From Away, Star Trek: Discovery and Beeba Boys. He is also a pioneering tech entrepreneur making waves in the dating app space and CEO of Bokay. Meanwhile, Sabbah, who is Bokay’s CTO, is a graphic designer and social media buff turned full-stack developer with an impressive portfolio of over 60 apps to his name.&n ..read more

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