Museum of Toronto to Open Permanent Home at Queen and Yonge in Spring 2027

A $35 million gift is funding the move into a former Bank of Montreal space, as the museum’s CEO and the Downtown Yonge BIA outline what visitors and neighbouring businesses can expect

Beyond the Candy Aisle: Toronto’s Grown-Up Halloween Shopper Is Reshaping the Season

Half of Canadians aged 25 to 34 say Halloween matters more than it did three years ago, and they’re budgeting $135 to celebrate. New Lightspeed Commerce data shows Toronto leading the country on costumes, parties and spending, with the opportunity stretching from store shelves to Saturday night.

Canadians Are Drinking More Coffee, and Toronto’s Cafés Are Finding New Ways to Serve It

From hotel lobbies to grocery aisles, new national data shows where Toronto’s coffee shops still have room to grow as more of the morning cup moves home.

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Just Cuts Confirms Dufferin Mall for Toronto Debut, Canadian Expansion Underway

Guelph's opening drew nearly 200 customers in four days, and three more Ontario locations are lined up in London and Hamilton, with the company targeting 10 to 15 salons before it scales further.

Toronto Dominates Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants List with 29 Entries

Three local establishments earn top-five rankings in prestigious annual culinary guide

Mad Radish To Open Sixth Toronto Location as Liberty Village Becomes Health Hotspot

Mad Radish CEO Adam Tomczyk on Liberty Village expansion, Toronto's health QSR boom, Alberta plans, and navigating 2026's challenging market. Exclusive.

SUITABLEE Secures Confederate Building for Toronto Flagship, Eyes Spring Opening

After a decade perfecting AI measurement technology in Montreal, CEO Jean-Sebastien Siow is betting Canada's toughest retail market will prove his custom suiting model can scale nationally

What’s Really Happening in Retail and Real Estate Hiring Right Now 

Foresight Recruitment Group's Shawna Brothers gives an honest read on Canada's real estate and retail hiring market in 2026 — the split, the pressure, and where things are heading. 

Grill Hero Targets 100+ North American Locations as Home Services Franchise Heats Up

Former Dragons' Den company Grill Hero plans aggressive expansion to 100+ locations across Canada and US, targeting underserved grill cleaning market by 2030.

Restaurant Deals Now Dominate Toronto Retail as Food and Beverage Reshapes Market Strategy: JLL Report

Dining accounts for 45% of new openings while availability drops to 1.6%, among tightest rates in North America

Toronto’s Historic Properties Lead Flexible Workspace Revolution, Reshaping Neighbourhood Economies

Historic Toronto properties are being transformed into flexible workspaces by IWG, creating economic catalysts that are revitalizing retail corridors and local communities.

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