We’ve got a great food and drink guide to Toronto’s Little Manila in the new issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social Comes with a handy map, too! www.thegrindmag.ca/5-essential-...
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Lechon! Ensaymada! A kamayan feast! Eat and drink your way through Little Manila, Toronto’s hub for Filipino food and culture, with our handy new guide from writer and food tour guide Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio.
5 Essential Food Stops in Toronto’s Little Manila
Eat and drink your way through Toronto’s hub for Filipino food and culture at Bathurst and Wilson…
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Lee Suksi's latest horoscopes are now up!
Horoscopes for October 2026
Astrological readings for the month…
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Wow, there's a giant NDA (non-disclosure agreement) up as a Nuit Blanche art installation calling out the silencing of curators and artists who've spoken critically of Israel. It's in the alley off Spadina south of Richmond leading to Cinecycle. By No Arms in the Arts.
Looking for some new tunes this weekend? Here's what the good folks at @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social are spinning, including new music from Sook-Yin Lee, Allyson Blush, Heraclitus Akimbo and more.
What We’re Listening To
Our pals at the New Feeling music writers’ co-op share what they have on repeat…
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The Charlottetown trio taps into the familiar melodic sounds of East Coast icons like Super Friendz and Thrush Hermit. ... strikes a whimsical sweet spot between lilting slacker rock and buoyant power pop. @thegrindto.bsky.social spins Gizmo's 'All Your Worships' www.thegrindmag.ca/what-were-li...
Looking to fill up your calendar this fall? Check our latest event listings online, and in our newest print issue, arriving in your neighbourhood soon. The best of movies, music, books, visual arts and more:
Fall 2026 Event Listings
Toronto event listings from October to early December…
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Aside from the section of Bloor in Etobicoke which could be changed any time now, bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University being targeted by the province likely won't see changes until spring 2027 at the earliest, if not significantly later.
Major Bike Lane Changes Could Start by Spring
Advocates say that, aside from a short section in Etobicoke, the earliest that bike lane removals or changes could start is spring 2027…
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For three decades, Canada has voted against the United States’ embargo on Cuba at the annual UN General Assembly vote held in October. The U.S. is now applying economic pressure to prevent that from happening again this year.
U.S. Pressuring Canada to Vote Against Cuba at UN
For three decades, Canada has voted against the United States’ embargo on Cuba at the annual United Nations General Assembly vote held in October. The U.S. is now applying economic pressure to prevent...
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The Toronto Palestine Film Festival kicks off today! Writer Suvendrini Lena got a sneak peek at some of the homegrown short films screening at this year's event.
Short Films from the Gut: Toronto Palestine Film Festival Preview
The Grind has a sneak peek at the homegrown shorts premiering on Oct. 1 at p.m. at the TIFF Lightbox. TPFF runs until Oct. 4 and films can be viewed online until Oct.
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“Reconciliation prompted us to relinquish negative feelings over the past, but many, including myself, were not willing to do that. Because we have not severed from the past. The past endures,” says Billy-Ray Belcourt in an interview about his latest book.
Billy-Ray Belcourt’s Poems Insist on Indigenous Freedom
In his first poetry collection since 2019, the acclaimed author from Driftpile Cree Nation challenges readers to imagine new political possibilities…
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The Toronto Palestine Film Festival kicks off today! Writer Suvendrini Lena got a sneak peek at some of the homegrown short films screening at this year's event.
Short Films from the Gut: Toronto Palestine Film Festival Preview
The Grind has a sneak peek at the homegrown shorts premiering on Oct. 1 at p.m. at the TIFF Lightbox. TPFF runs until Oct. 4 and films can be viewed online until Oct.
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For three decades, Canada has voted against the United States’ embargo on Cuba at the annual UN General Assembly vote held in October. The U.S. is now applying economic pressure to prevent that from happening again this year.
U.S. Pressuring Canada to Vote Against Cuba at UN
For three decades, Canada has voted against the United States’ embargo on Cuba at the annual United Nations General Assembly vote held in October. The U.S. is now applying economic pressure to prevent...
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RentSafeTO was introduced in 2017 to make sure rental units were safe and well maintained, but the program hasn't always lived up to its promises. Ahead of the election, Olivia Bowden into the leading mayoral candidates' records and proposals.
Is RentSafeTO Working, and What Are the Mayoral Candidates Proposing to Help Tenants?
Initially introduced in 2017 to make sure rental units were safe and well maintained, RentSafeTO hasn’t always lived up to its promise. Ahead of the election, Olivia Bowden looks into the mayoral…
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"Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple" is now streaming on CBC. Longtime Rush superfan @christostsirbas.bsky.social penned a heartfelt essay on his musical heroes, and what their reunion means to him.
Ending My Summer of Rush with a Wake I Didn’t Know I Needed
Film critic and Rush superfan Christos Tsirbas sifts through his memories of the legendary Canadian band, prompted by the arrival of the new documentary, ‘Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple.
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"Spring Awakening," written in 1891, has been censored and celebrated at times for its themes of puberty, sex, homosexuality, death and abuse. Paolo Santalucia’s adaptation, on at Soulpepper until Oct. 18, is a bold success.
‘Spring Awakening’ Shines to Open Soulpepper’s Season
The play, written in 1891, has been censored and celebrated at times for its themes of puberty, sex, homosexuality, death and abuse. Paolo Santalucia’s adaptation, on at Soulpepper until Oct. 18…
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Last night at the Polaris Prize Gala, Angine de Poitrine took home both the album prize and the song prize! We sat down with their manager to discuss the secretive Quebecois duo's meteoric rise. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.
Polaris Prize Spotlight: All Hail Angine de Poitrine, Alien Overlords of Quebecois Rock
The polka-dot clad experimental rock duo from Saguenay, Quebec, went viral this spring following the release of their Polaris-nominated album ‘Vol. II.’ Now, they’re taking over the world…
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'All That She Wants' is a rote painting of a woman who wants to have a baby, and who relies on a man for her growth, writes @alishamgl.bsky.social Read our full #TIFF26 review:
‘All That She Wants’ Is an Anti-feminist Drag
The rom-com stars Annie Murphy as a woman in her mid-thirties as she journeys, mindlessly…
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The @polarismusicprize.bsky.social is tomorrow! For the final instalment of @thegrindto.bsky.social's spotlight series, I spoke to Elizabeth Copeland about 'Laughter in Summer,' the remarkable album she recorded alongside her husband Beverly-Glenn Copeland shortly after his dementia diagnosis.
Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s ‘Laughter in Summer’ Is a Work of Aching Beauty
The album by the 82-year-old artist is a career-spanning collaboration with his wife Elizabeth Copeland. We caught up with Elizabeth ahead of the Polaris Music Prize ceremony…
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"It’s My Time" is a big-hearted “sports” movie set in the hyperkinetic world of speed cubing. Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming film is anchored by a charming performance by Michelle Yeoh. Our #TIFF26 review: www.thegrindmag.ca/michelle-yeo...
Michelle Yeoh Charms as a Speed-cubing Elder in Bai Xue’s ‘It’s My Time’
It’s all in the fingers in this new twist on the classic sports movie…
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Serville Poblete’s "Sunburn" takes home the #TIFF26 Best Canadian Feature Film Award. Here's our review, by @vernonayiku.bsky.social
‘Sunburn’ Paints a Charming, but Limited Portrait of St. James Town
Set in Toronto’s most densely populated neighbourhood, Serville Poblete’s coming-of-age film made its world premiere at TIFF…
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This year’s RUTAS Festival brings powerful and interactive theatre performances to Toronto, including several in Spanish. Playwright Suvendrini Lena shares her preview of the festival, happening Sept. 24 to Oct. 4.
RUTAS Festival to Bring Transformative Theatre from Across the Americas
This year’s RUTAS International Festival of Performance brings powerful and interactive theatre performances to Toronto, including several productions in Spanish. Playwright Suvendrini Lena shares her...
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In Ian Bawa's 'Strong Son,' a bodybuilder returns home to Winnipeg to care for his elderly immigrant father. A portrait of intergenerational grief, it's a film worth checking out, writes @vernonayiku.bsky.social #TIFF26
In ‘Strong Son,’ Bodybuilder Returns to Winnipeg to Confront Intergenerational Grief
In Ian Bawa’s new film, a bodybuilder struggles to find balance as he cares for his aging immigrant father while dealing with his own mental health…
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"How We Stand" filters its storytelling through a whiteness so pre-programmed that its own characters begin to flatten into caricatures, writes @noelransome.bsky.social #TIFF26
‘How We Stand’ Flattens a Painful History into Familiar Lessons
Marie Clements’ drama follows three Indigenous sisters who are separated and placed in foster care. Its blunt treatment of several issues leaves little room for complexity…
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I spoke to Angine de Poitrine's manager about how the band is navigating their explosive success. Final stretch in our Polaris Music Prize spotlight series for The Grind. @polarismusicprize.bsky.social
Polaris Prize Spotlight: All Hail Angine de Poitrine, Alien Overlords of Quebecois Rock
The polka-dot clad experimental rock duo from Saguenay, Quebec, went viral this spring following the release of their Polaris-nominated album ‘Vol. II.’ Now, they’re taking over the world…
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John Turturro shines as Harry, an aging, world-weary petty criminal in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.’ Our #TIFF26 review:
John Turturro Brings World-Weary Brilliance to ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
This low-key crime thriller is a satisfying snapshot of a rapidly changing New York City…
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Oscar-winner Ryusuke Hamaguchi is back with a luminous story set in an French elder-care home. The the stellar leads riff on philosophy and politics, digging into how capitalism exhausts workers and lowers care standards.
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All of a Sudden’ Tenderly Explores Friendship and Care During Late-stage Capitalism
The winner of the 2022 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film is back with a luminous story in an French elder-care home…
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Some thoughts about 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem,' which is truly a miracle of a film. For @thegrindto.bsky.social.
Brimming with Wisdom, ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ Surfaces Unseen Footage from Giants of the Harlem Renaissance
A posthumous documentary by William Greaves, brought to life by his son and granddaughter, transports viewers into a spirited 1972 cocktail party attended by dozens of key figures from the Harlem…
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Next up in our Polaris Music Prize roundup, a conversation with Rochelle Jordan, whose album's "Through The Mirror" is a seamless blend of vintage and contemporary dance music. @polarismusicprize.bsky.social
Polaris Prize Spotlight: Rochelle Jordan Projects Memories Into the Future on ‘Through the Wall’
The singer’s Polaris-nominated album is a seamless blend of vintage and contemporary electronic styles…
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Starring Christopher Walken and Toronto's Ella Ballentine, "Back In Black" is an unexpectedly warm satire about a struggling funeral home. Here's @vernonayiku.bsky.social's review of the Canadian film by Ron Murphy.
‘Back In Black’: An Unexpectedly Warm Dark Comedy About Struggling Funeral Home
The Canadian film stars Christopher Walken and Toronto actor Ella Ballentine…
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