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The old BMO pavilion that houses the Stanley Cup? One of the best rooms in the city. #HockeyHOF (3/3)

Even as a casual fan, it’s a great few hours. #HockeyHOF (3/3)

Finally made it to the Hockey Hall of Fame — over 500,000 visitors a year and I’d somehow never been. #HockeyHOF (1/3)

History will ask how the U.S. media, particularly its owners, capitulated so quickly to authoritarianism. The adage “It can’t happen here” rings hollow. The better question might be: Is there anywhere else in the free world where it could happen faster? I’m thinking no. www.cnn.com/2025/05/20/m...

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A smarter move might be to license the existing contest and stream it ad-free on CBC Gem’s premium tier. It would test real Canadian interest, especially since most fans currently watch via YouTube or unofficial streams. (2/2) #Eurovision www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

If Canada were to enter Eurovision via CBC/Radio-Canada, they’d face a key decision: air it commercial-free, as a true public broadcaster should, or insert ads—if the EBU even permits that. (1/2) #Eurovision www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Glad PBS isn't losing out — Sesame Street will still premiere there and stream on PBS platforms too. But will Netflix show ads on kids’ content for its ad-tier users? That would go against the spirit of public broadcasting, especially for kids. Hope not. www.tvtechnology.com/news/netflix...

It is held annually each spring and transforms the campus into a massive gallery, drawing over 45,000 visitors. #OCADU (3/3)

It spans all disciplines, including fine art, design, digital media, and industrial design. #OCADU (2/3)

OCAD U’s GradEx is Canada’s largest free art and design exhibition, showcasing work from over 600 graduating students. #OCADU (1/3)

With the opening of Université de l’Ontario français in 2018, Toronto is now home to five major public universities. #OCADU (3/3)

It gained degree-granting status in 2002 and became OCAD University in 2010. #OCADU (2/3)

OCAD University, founded in 1876 as the Ontario School of Art, is Canada’s oldest and largest art and design institution. #OCADU (1/3)

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It gives local artists space to showcase, collaborate, and shake up the mall’s usual retail rhythm. #HamOnt (3/3)

Founded by Hamilton artist Richard Magarin (aka Dope Chief), it’s part gallery, part creative co-working hub. #HamOnt (2/3)

A sign that malls can still surprise us: Dope Chief Studios opened above Jackson Square’s food court in 2023. (1/3) #HamOnt

Hidden in yesterday’s Ontario budget: cannabis retailers no longer need to cover their windows. A small change that boosts safety, transparency, and street appeal. A win for main streets across the province. toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...

Rumours too that their contract with Metrolinx has been terminated. Huge if true... stlawyers.ca/blog-news/on...

I often assess development proposals with a simple question: "Would I want to live here?" In this case, the answer is a definite "yes!" urbantoronto.ca/news/2025/05...

Celebrated for its warm, personal service and curated treasures, it’s no wonder locals call it the “unique boutique.” #HamOnt (3/3)

The beloved family-run boutique has been a cornerstone of James North since 1968. #HamOnt (2/3)

Step into a Hamilton classic—Morgenstern’s. #HamOnt (1/3)

CNN announces it'll air actor George Clooney’s record-breaking Broadway show “Good Night, and Good Luck,” live on Saturday, June 7. www.cnn.com/2025/05/15/e...

Canadian Tire should consider rebranding—especially now that it owns HBC’s IP. The name hasn’t reflected its full scope in generations. Leveraging Hudson’s Bay/HBC could modernize the brand while tapping into a deeper sense of Canadiana. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/15/h...

Glad Day *may* be on the move. www.torontotoday.ca/local/arts-c...

La statue de Melania Trump disparaît mystérieusement en Slovénie. www.noovo.info/nouvelle/la-...

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Union Station’s train shed should be removed or relocated. It’s outdated, unloved, and constraining transit in a major global city. Ironically, Doug Ford could pull it off with no political cost. Heritage matters—but not at the expense of mobility. nexttoronto.substack.com/p/the-union-... #Metrolinx

Have you no decency, Mr. Ford? You say you want to attract the best and brightest—then act like it. Toronto should be competing with the Londons of the world, not the Londons of Ontario. www.thestar.com/politics/pro... #BikeTO

BUT... will Law & Order Toronto be tariffed? playbackonline.ca/2025/05/14/t... #TheCW

Next week, they are renaming it MhAbXo

He could choose to be alive and witness a generational leap in Toronto's mobility by scrapping the 401 tunnel and supercharging the already ambitious transit plans for the GTHA. But no—he’d rather be dead and wrong. www.barrietoday.com/local-news/w...

It's the same baited garbage as #BlogTO... www.cbc.ca/arts/commoti...

Looks like the band is getting back together… www.adweek.com/convergent-t... #HBO

Major-label retail has faded, but with 93% occupancy, it remains a downtown fixture. (2/3) #HamOnt

Its underused rooftop—reminiscent of York U’s Central Square to me—offers a quiet, elevated view of the city. (3/3) #HamOnt

Opened in 1972, Jackson Square replaced 43 acres of Victorian-era Hamilton with a bold Brutalist vision of civic, cultural, and commercial life. (1/3) #HamOnt

Realistically, BMO operates out of Toronto, where its central leadership and major functions are. However, it officially designates its Montreal offices as its headquarters—a nuanced distinction that reflects both its historical roots and a careful comms balance. open.substack.com/pub/geograph...

Is Trump such a constant liar it gives the illusion of senile paranoia or is he so senile and paranoid it gives the illusion that he's a constant liar?

Suede - Antidepressants (Live) #SuedeHQ youtu.be/_SRGosDStEM?...

…here’s hoping. (3/3) #HudsonsBay

Still, the building’s grand bones could lay the foundations for bold new possibilities. (2/3) #HudsonsBay