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T&T Supermarket is opening a new 68,000-sq.-ft. store in a former Hudson’s Bay space in Markham. As it expands its Ontario footprint, T&T states that this new location — set to be the largest Asian grocery store in Markham — will be in CF Markville (5000 Hwy 7). While it is a new location for the grocery store, this actually marks the location and expansion of its current Unionville store, and it is set to open in 2028.

If a trip across the pond to France is on the mind, this new direct flight from Toronto could convince you to book it. Air Canada just announced its newest routes for 2027, and it will be the only airline with non-stop flights to Nice, France, known as one of Europe’s leading beach destinations. Air Canada’s Toronto-Nice flights are set to launch June 16, with service continuing until Oct. 23, 2027.

If your playlist is filled with BTS, Blackpink and Twice, mark your calendar for K-Travel Fest: Hello Korea. Toronto’s newest free festival is bringing the K-pop craze directly to Sankofa Square, complete with live performances, innovative K-beauty pop-ups and savoury street eats. Presented by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Canada, the inaugural festival runs from Sept. 12 to 13 and showcases the “authentic sights, sounds and tastes of Korea,” according to Youna Oh, KTO Canada director.

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is known to bring new movies to the city, along with the stars and glamorous parties to celebrate the occasion. Another regular appearance in Toronto during TIFF are lavish limited-time dining experiences. We are talking food and drinks with VIP price tags, and very limited quantities. TONO by Akira Back Where 90 Bloor St. E. TONO by Akira Back is offering a few limited-time culinary experiences.

Located at the junction of the Thames River and Trout Creek, St. Marys, Ontario, is full of historic charm. But beyond its 19th-century architecture, the town boasts Canada’s largest outdoor freshwater swimming pool, and visitors only have a few days left to take a dip before it closes for the season on Sept. 7.

Environment Canada is forecasting possible showers this morning in Toronto. The daytime high is expected to reach 26 C. There’s a 30 per cent chance of precipitation. Tonight, expect showers with a night time low of 16 C. There’s a 30 per cent probability of precipitation overnight. The sun will set at 7:48 p.m. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for showers during the day with a high of 25 C. At night, expect clear skies with a low of 16 C.

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I was floating, spellbound, next to a rocky islet off southern Vancouver Island. Half a metre beneath me, reddish-purple flowers swayed with the gentle swell of the sea. When I waved my gloved hand over them, they snapped shut, feathery fronds recoiling out of sight. I’d seen something similar while scuba diving in Fiji, but in Canada? In the cold Strait of Juan de Fuca? On shore, just 30 metres away, people out for a walk were dressed in winter coats. It was February, after all.

As my feet sank into the sand of Monkey Beach on Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, my tour guide’s warning echoed in my mind: Keep your distance from the mischievous long-tailed macaques looking to snatch belongings. The next thing I knew, one monkey grabbed a hysterical beachgoer’s cellphone and fled into the jungle. Despite the chaotic moment, I couldn’t feel more calm. I floated in the water of the Andaman Sea, soaking in the sun and admiring the towering cliffs that border the crystal-clear beach.

Harvest is coming, charging the air with sweet anticipation and making this the best time to visit wine country. Here’s your road map to the Niagara wineries to visit now, from small producers making spectacular bottles to a historic estate with panoramic views and excellent dining. Leaning Post Wines Leaning Post winery, 1491 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, Ont. If you’re driving in from Toronto, Mississauga or Hamilton, begin at Leaning Post.