Toronto Guardian

Stuffed with melty jalapeño cheese and topped with fresh Tex Mex flavours, the Tex Mex Juicy Lucy Burger from Armstrong Cheese delivers a bold twist on a classic burger night. With gooey cheese hidden inside every beef patty and creamy guacamole layered on top, this recipe is made for messy, flavour-packed bites.

Meet Batman, he is the perfect snuggle buddy when he is not actively saving the city. Even though he may appear quite shy during the first meet-up, he is friendly and extremely affectionate towards his people. His foster mom has described him as a “dream cat” and “the king of Velcro cats.” We just know you will absolutely adore him!

Elina Filice is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller known for songs that defy genre and interactive live performances. Her music is soulful and melodic while being influenced by blues and spoken word. Now based in Toronto, Elina has entertained audiences across three continents

Meet Sabrina Star, a special girl who is always eager to learn. If you’re looking for a companion who’s always up for adventures and fun, keep reading!

Spencer Glassman exists at the intersection of grumpy middle-aged Jewish/Italian man energy and Zillennial musical theatre girly with a high-pitched voice, resulting in comedy that transforms neurosis into what he calls “a weapon of mass seduction… and also into jokes.” Working across stand-up, sketch, musical comedy (to the audience’s chagrin), and improv, Glassman gravitates toward unself-aware, overly emotional characters—a rebellion against being socialized as a girl to fear appearing unrefined, chaotic, or needy.

Before Toronto was Toronto, and long before it became the city we recognize today, the site now known as St. Lawrence Market was already being shaped into one of its most important civic spaces.

I’ve known Bonggun Kim long enough to remember when comedy wasn’t the plan — it was just something he kept accidentally doing. He has always had this habit of saying things a little too honestly, then realizing people were laughing. Eventually, he figured out he could do that on purpose.

Bonggun Kim

As both an artist and arts leader, Elle de Lyon brings a deeply lived understanding of the power of creative expression to her work with RISE Edutainment. A spoken word musician, author, and affirmational speaker, she also serves as Director of Projects and Strategy for the Scarborough-founded non-profit, helping to expand its reach while staying grounded in its core mission: building accessible, community-rooted spaces where artists and audiences alike can connect, grow, and thrive.

R.I.S.E Movement

Rosaire Cordina, owner of Toronto Adventures, is bringing a cottage-style escape to the city through unique water-based experiences on the Humber River. From rentals to live shows and classes, the business offers an accessible way for people of all ages to connect with nature and community without leaving Toronto.

The excitement is building as Toronto gets ready to welcome the FIFA World Cup tournaments as an official host city of six games! Plans are underway in many neighbourhoods with local spots joining with soccer watch parties, special events, and fan fun! If you’re looking to take in the spirit of the games outside of BMO Field, here’s a look at where else you can celebrate! Clear your schedules, and we’ll see you out there!