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Toronto is home, but how well do you really know it? Host Dani Stover brings you in-depth interviews and stories about the wild, random, important, and under-appreciated places, people and things that... more
FAQs about blogTO:How many episodes does blogTO have?The podcast currently has 486 episodes available.
September 16, 2019How Toronto residents are fighting back against illegal election signsToronto has seen an influx of monarch butterflies as of late. Residents on the Danforth have found a way to fight back against illegal election signs. Ontario is doing cannabis legalization wrong, and illegal weed retailers in the city have had enough. As TIFF 2019 comes to a close, we take a look at JoJo Rabbit, the polarizing film that took home the People’s Choice Award. Plus, Naija Jollof is a food stall in Mississauga serving hearty Nigerian dishes, that can be hard to find elsewhere....more17minPlay
September 13, 2019Construction in Toronto, but make it fashionThe Bunz saga continues, with dozens of volunteer-run Facebook groups rebranding to "Palz." The owner of a Pape Village clothing store is using the construction site in front of her shop as a fashionable backdrop to promote her products, and it happens more than you’d think, but some people like to watch porn on the TTC. Plus, Project Glyph is a new coffee shop that believes less is more when it comes to design, but not when it comes to their Korean-style macarons....more14minPlay
September 12, 2019Future of Bunz uncertain in Toronto after scaling back staff and digital currency vendorsShawn Mendes and Camila Cabello posted a video of them sucking face, and the internet reacted accordingly. Bunz, the Toronto-based online bartering network just laid off staff members and scaled back their digital currency system. People are calling on the city to put in place better safety measures for the Yonge-Eglinton area. Plus, a recap of some of the best and worst films at TIFF so far, and enjoy the last sips of summer with an ice cold glass of ramen....more16minPlay
September 11, 2019Bianca Andreescu finally got a message from DrakeIt appears that Bianca Andreescu hitched a ride back to Toronto on Drake and Lebron James' private jet, and the US Open champion finally got that DM from Drizzy. The Leafs and Marlies will train at the newly-named Ford Performance Centre. Police in Halton are looking for a Ben Affleck lookalike who allegedly stole a bottle from the LCBO, and why are TTC fare evasion fines so much higher than parking tickets? Plus, Toronto has another Jollibee near Wilson Station....more15minPlay
September 10, 2019Popular busker Duckman is leaving TorontoAdam Sandler had fans singing Happy Birthday to him on the TIFF red carpet for Uncut Gems last night. The Weeknd was also there looking like a young Lionel Richie. US Open champ Bianca Andreescu is waiting for a shoutout from Drake, and a Toronto busker known as Duckman has to go back to Japan. The city is looking to ban e-scooters, and Chantecler Boucherie is your one-stop shop for artisanal pantry staples and quality cuts of meat....more14minPlay
September 09, 2019Toronto man yells at Adam SandlerAdam Sandler is in town for TIFF, and a video shows him being yelled at by a guy near Yonge-Dundas Square. Tom Hanks did, in fact, drop by a local coffee shop, and posed for photos. MattyFest was dubbed as a music and food festival, but organizers ran out of the latter, and attendees were upset, and hungry. A literal garage is on the market for $600K. Plus, Hotel Delilah features a tropical pescatarian menu downstairs, and an Airbnb unit upstairs....more15minPlay
September 06, 2019Toronto's first Chick-fil-A opens to massive lines and protestsTwo types of people showed up at the grand opening of Canada's first Chick-fil-A, those who lined up for the chicken, and activists opposed to the chain’s anti-LGBTQ2 dealings and their treatment of animals. Drunk raccoons have been spotted near Ottawa. Members of PETA interrupted the opening night of TIFF to call on organizers to cut ties with Canada Goose, and speaking of the fest, we recap some of the movies that played on day one. Plus, Phat Kaphrao is a tiny Thai place serving Bangkok street food....more14minPlay
September 05, 2019Dockless e-scooters are now available in only one part of TorontoBird Canada announced that their dockless e-scooters are now available to ride in Toronto, but there's a catch. The LCBO has partnered with Foodora which means you can now get booze delivered right to your door in about an hour. A mouse was spotted inside Chick-fil-A and they’re not even open to humans yet. TIFF has begun, and the King Street closure is already causing trouble for commuters. Plus, you can play sports in the dark at the new Soccer Glow Kingdom in Vaughan....more11minPlay
September 04, 2019One of Toronto's most beautiful bookstores is closingA local coffee shop is once again trying to lure an A-lister during this year's TIFF. Speaking of the festival, it kicks off tomorrow, and you will hear about some of the buzziest films, like Todd Phillip's Joker. Toronto was once again named one of the most liveable cities, and a popular bookstore downtown is closing. Plus, Les Epicuriens is a new ice cream parlour that doesn't overthink the cone....more16minPlay
September 03, 2019Protests planned for Chick-fil-A grand opening in TorontoShawn Mendes and Camila Cabello have been spotted together in Toronto. Tim Hortons is having trouble keeping stock of their coffee cups with Mendes’ face on them. Chick-fil-A will open their first Canadian location at Yonge and Bloor on Friday, and there are already plans for a protest. John Tory announced upgrades to the Vision Zero campaign, and we were reminded of the time the city tried to make a pedestrian cellphone ban happen. Plus, Uai Pizzeria serves Brazilian pizzas, for lunch, dinner, and desser...more14minPlay
FAQs about blogTO:How many episodes does blogTO have?The podcast currently has 486 episodes available.