One of Canada’s biggest nights of celebration, storytelling and star power lights up screens this Canada Day with the national broadcast premiere of Canada’s Walk of Fame 2025 on CBC and CBC Gem. Filmed earlier this month at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the star-studded special features powerful tributes, surprise appearances and electrifying performances honouring some of Canada’s most remarkable changemakers, trailblazers and global icons.

Premiering Tuesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. (8 AT, 8:30 NT), Canada’s Walk of Fame 2025 offers viewers a front-row seat to one of the country’s most inspiring and talked-about events.

“I’m excited to share these uplifting and emotional stories with all Canadians on our nation’s birthday,” said Jeffrey Latimer, CEO, Canada’s Walk of Fame.

“CBC is proud to bring Canada’s Walk of Fame to audiences from coast-to-coast-to-coast, to showcase inspiring stories of achievement from Canadian trailblazers and celebrate the very best of our country on Canada Day,” said Barbara Williams, Executive Vice-President, CBC.

This year’s Inductees — representing the very best across Canada’s Walk of Fame’s five pillars of achievement: Arts & Entertainment, Science, Technology & Innovation, Sports & Athletics, Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy, and Humanitarianism — include:

Liona Boyd – Five-time Juno Award-winning “First Lady of Guitar”
Dr. Tirone David – World-renowned Cardiovascular Surgeon
Shawn Levy – Acclaimed Writer, Director and Producer (Deadpool & Wolverine, Stranger Things, Night at the Museum)
Dr. Samantha Nutt – Humanitarian and Global Health Leader
Our Lady Peace – Multi-platinum, Diamond-selling rock band
Isadore Sharp – Four Seasons Founder and Philanthropist
Mike Weir – First Canadian golfer to win The Masters
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) – The largest public film festival in the world
Tonya Williams – Award-winning Actress, Producer and Advocate

The broadcast features emotional and unexpected moments that lit up the gala, including:

Surprise video tributes from global A-listers Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling, Ben Stiller, Col. Chris Hadfield, Alex Lifeson and more.
Storytelling narration from iconic Canadians and international voices, including Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Rick Mercer, Hugh Jackman, Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), Peter Mansbridge, Heather Hiscox, among others.
A heartwarming moment as a cardiac patient of Dr. Tirone David shares his life-saving story, captivating the entire room.

Viewers can also expect an unforgettable performance from rocker Sam Roberts, chart-topping vocal group The Tenors, and a show-stopping set from 2025 Inductees, Our Lady Peace.

Co-hosted by Arisa Cox and Madison Tevlin, Canada’s Walk of Fame 2025 also features an all-star roster of presenters including Tom Cochrane, K.C. Collins, Chantal Kreviazuk, Julie Nesrallah, Deepa Mehta, George Stroumboulopoulos and many more.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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TIFF is sharing the first five Special Presentation titles of its Official Selection set to have their World Premieres at the Festival’s 50th edition this September. These are: Alejandro Amenábar’s The Captive, Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers, Sung-hyun Byun’s Good News, Nia DaCosta’s Hedda, and Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks. These films hail from Canada, Spain/Italy, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and reflect the bold vision, global perspective, and artistic excellence that have defined TIFF for five decades. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place September 4–14, 2025.

“These first five films of our Official Selection reflect the innovation, heart, and global perspective that have made our Festival a home for great cinema over the past 50 editions,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. “We’re excited to kick-off our Special Presentations with Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks, a young, Canadian director who has very close ties to TIFF in addition to these established directors. We can’t wait to share more in the weeks ahead as we celebrate this historic year with audiences and filmmakers from around the world.”

More on Elevation Pictures’ MILE END KICKS starring Barbie Ferreira:

Grace Pine, a 23-year-old music critic from Toronto, moves to Montreal in the summer of 2011 with the goal of writing a 33 1/3 book about Alanis Morrisette’s Jagged Little Pill. Instead, she falls in love with two guys in the same struggling indie rock band, vowing to become their publicist. “Mile End Kicks” is a film about the Montreal music scene, romantic obsession, and Mile End, a place where young people go to retire.

More on HEDDA, from MGM Studios, starring Tessa Thompson (still in banner):

From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night, long-repressed desires and hidden tensions erupt—pulling her and everyone around her into a spiral of manipulation, passion, and betrayal.

Writer/Director: Nia DaCosta

Based on: Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Gabrielle Nadig, Nia DaCosta, Tessa Thompson

Cast: Tessa Thompson, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss

Music by: Hildur Gudnadottir

Costume Designer: Lindsay Pugh

Editor: Jacob Schulsinger

Production Designer: Cara Brower

Director of Photography: Sean Bobbitt, BSC

These Official Selection films join the previously announced Opening Night Film, John Candy: I Like Me. This year’s official screening venues will once again include TIFF Lightbox, Roy Thomson Hall, the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre, Cineplex’s Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, Glenn Gould Studio at the Canadian Broadcast Centre, Cinema Park at David Pecaut Square, and the Royal Alexandra Theatre. The seventh edition of the TIFF Tribute Awards Gala will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

In addition to the film screenings, the Festival offers live post-screening Q&As, the In Conversation With… series, the Industry Conference (Sept. 5–9), as well as the popular Festival Street, which returns for opening weekend along King Street West, from Peter Street to University Avenue, with food trucks and free activations — the perfect place just to sit back and people-watch.

On the last day of the Festival, TIFF announces the winners of its various awards. Alongside the popular People’s Choice Awards, presented by Rogers, this September introduces the brand-new International People’s Choice Award. Also returning are the esteemed Jury Prizes including the Platform Award, now celebrating its 10th year, and honours from FIPRESCI and NETPAC. For a full list of past winners, visit tiff.net/awards.

Key 2025 Festival Links:
Programmers: https://tiff.net/programmers
Ticketing Dates: https://tiff.net/about-the-festival
Media Library: https://tiff.net/media/library/festival
TIFF: The Market: https://tiff.net/themarket (coming in 2026)

Film Details (in alphabetical order):

The Captive | Alejandro Amenábar | Spain / Italy
World Premiere | Special Presentation

The Christophers | Steven Soderbergh | UK
World Premiere | Special Presentation

Good News | Sung-hyun Byun | South Korea
World Premiere | Special Presentation

Hedda | Nia DaCosta | USA
World Premiere | Special Presentation

Mile End Kicks | Chandler Levack | Canada
World Premiere | Special Presentation

The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 4–14, 2025. More Festival details will be shared in the coming weeks including the return of TIFF Takeovers.

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is proud to announce that the new film from Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Showing Up), The Mastermind, will be released in cinemas across Canada on October 24, 2025, following its World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor), an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.

The Mastermind stars Josh O’Connor (Challengers, La Chimera), Alana Haim (Licorice Pizza), John Magaro (Past Lives, First Cow), Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Girls), Bill Camp (12 Years a Slave, Joker) and Hope Davis (American Splendor, Synecdoche, New York).

THE MASTERMIND WILL BE RELEASED IN CANADIAN CINEMAS ON OCTOBER 24, 2025

About MUBI

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI creates, curates, acquires and champions visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world.

MUBI is a place to discover ambitious films, from both iconic directors and emerging auteurs. All carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. With MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas. And Notebook explores all sides of cinema culture — both in print and online.

Some previous and upcoming MUBI Releases include: Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, Joshua Oppenheimer’s The End, Magnus von Horn’s The Girl with the Needle, Pinny Grylls & Sam Crane’s Grand Theft Hamlet, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Ira Sachs’ Passages, Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life, Molly Manning Walker’s How to Have Sex, Aki Kaurismäki’s Fallen Leaves, Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave, Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, Lukas Dhont’s Close, and Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman.

MUBI Productions include Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind starring Josh O’Connor, Christopher Andrews’ Bring Them Down starring Christopher Abbott and Barry Keoghan, Elizabeth Sankey’s Witches, and Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross’ Gasoline Rainbow. MUBI Co-productions include Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother starring Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat, Karim Aïnouz’s Rosebush Pruning starring Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elena Anaya, Tracy Letts, Elle Fanning and Pamela Anderson, and Michel Franco’s Memory starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard.

Founded in 2007 by Efe Cakarel, MUBI is the biggest community of film lovers anywhere, with members across 190 different countries. MUBI is headquartered in London, with 15 offices across the world and over 400 employees. MUBI acquired renowned sales agent and production company The Match Factory and Match Factory Productions in January 2022, and a majority stake in leading Benelux film distributor Cinéart in February 2024.

Subscription plans are $14.99 a month or $119.88 for 12 months, or $19.99 a month or $167.88 for 12 months to include MUBI GO. MUBI is available on the web, Roku devices, Apple Vision Pro, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, as well as on mobile devices including iPad, iPhone and Android.

Following the success of its Little Italy flagship and growing demand across the city, BEAR Steak Sandwiches is proud to announce the opening of its second location at The Well’s Wellington Market, one of Toronto’s premier lifestyle and dining destinations.

Founded by longtime friends Ricardo Barrientos and Aki Erenberg, BEAR began in 2021 as a backyard pop-up where Ricardo’s now-signature steak sandwich first made its debut. What started as a few friends sharing a meal quickly became one of Toronto’s most buzzed-about new food concepts, thanks to its simple, crave-worthy menu of just three items and commitment to high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Known for its indulgent steak sandwiches, bold house sauces, and flavour-first philosophy, BEAR Steak Sandwiches has cemented itself as a must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike. With a devoted social media following, steady five-star reviews, and a loyal customer base, BEAR has grown from grassroots pop-up to citywide favourite.

“Our first location showed us just how hungry Toronto is for food that’s bold, creative, and made with intention,” said Aki Erenberg, co-founder of BEAR Steak Sandwiches. “We’ve always kept the menu simple on purpose. When you focus on doing one thing really well, people notice. This second location isn’t just about growth; it’s about pushing our creativity, collaborating with local talent, and becoming part of more people’s everyday routines. We want BEAR to be more than a meal – it’s a way to connect with the city and the people in it.”

The expansion reflects not only BEAR’s culinary success, but its growing role in Toronto’s cultural scene. From collaborations with local favourites like Great Fountain, Favorites Thai BBQ and Renaissance Pizza to brand partnerships with Grolsch, BEAR’s culture of collaboration has become a defining part of its DNA. Their minimalist menu, anchored by a perfectly grilled steak sandwich topped with house-made chimichurri on a toasted Portuguese bun, keeps fans coming back again and again.

“With food in Toronto, it’s never just about the meal – it’s about who you’re with, the story behind it, and how it brings people together,” said co-founder Ricardo Barrientos. “We’ve been lucky to collaborate with incredible chefs, artists, and influencers who elevate the experience. This next chapter gives us even more space to push our creativity and make what we do more accessible to everyone.”.

Opening Date: Monday, July 14th

Location: Wellington Market, 486 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

Hours: 11am-10pm

Social: @bearsteaksandwiches

Netflix Documentary APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS will get a theatrical release this July and the release pattern has been announced.

PARTICIPATING THEATRES:

Toronto: Hot Docs Cinema (July 12-13)
Vancouver: VIFF Centre (July 11-13)

SYNOPSIS | When does a democracy end, and a theocracy begin? In Apocalypse in the Tropics, director Petra Costa takes us on a decade-long journey through the spiritual and political upheaval of Brazil. What begins as a search for signs of life in a fragile democracy transforms into a deeper inquiry into the seductions of power, prophecy and belief. Costa gains extraordinary access to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, former President Jair Bolsonaro and the nation’s magnetic televangelist Silas Malafaia. More than a chronicle of political change, Apocalypse in the Tropics is a cinematic investigation of the fault lines that emerge when religion fuels political ambition.

With the savage clarity that defined her Academy Award–nominated The Edge of Democracy, Costa documents a time of kaleidoscopic confusion and fear with intimate observational filmmaking that braids together the personal, the historic and the mythic. As faith shifts from private refuge to public battleground, Brazil holds a mirror to a world where democracies are being tested by the power of prophecy.

WRITTEN, DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY: Petra Costa
PRODUCED AND CO-WRITTEN BY: Alessandra Orofino
CO-WRITERS: David Barker, Alessandra Orofino, Nels Bangerter, and Tina Baz
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jenny Raskin, Jim & Susan Swartz, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Jeffrey Lurie, Marie Therese Guirgis, Felipe Estefan, Rafael Georges Zein, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Meadow Fund, Katy Drake Bettner, Kate Hurwitz, InMaat Foundation, Frida Polli, James Costa, Trevor Burgess

Lights, Camera, Lawn Chairs! The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) today announced its free outdoor film festival lineup taking place July 18 and 19, 2025 at the CFC campus on Windfields Estate in North York. Celebrating Canadian film one story at a time, the CFC Outdoor Film Festival invites cinephiles to enjoy a selection of inspiring homegrown movies this summer from CFC alumni.

With support from Presenting Partner MUBI, CFC will screen Bobby Singh Brown’s debut feature Stealing Vows on Friday, July 18 at 9:00 PM, with Brown and the cast in attendance for a post-screening Q&A, and Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux and Kirk Thomas’ award-winning documentary Handle With Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew will screen on Saturday, July 19 at 9:00 PM. Each feature will be preceded by short films created by residents of the CFC’s Norman Jewison Film Program. For more information on the CFC and its work in the Canadian film landscape visit cfccreates.com.

“We are excited to open our campus to the public to showcase these Canadian stories during our warm summer nights,” said Carly Beath, Director of Development, CFC. “We’re grateful to MUBI’s support in presenting these films and we hope audiences will gain a deeper connection to the remarkable talent emerging from the CFC and our national film community.”

The event is free to the public.

Stealing Vows (2024)
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Doors open: 8:00 p.m.
Screening begins: 9:00 p.m.
Address: CFC Campus (Centre Lawn at Windfields Estate), 2489 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M2L 1A8
Director/Writer/Producer: Bobby Singh Brown
Cast: Gia Sandhu, Fuad Ahmed, Anand Rajaram, Ali Hassan
Length: 120 min.
Synopsis: Four disgruntled wedding vendors (an emcee, a photographer, a caterer and a decorator) embark on a summer heist spree, robbing their wealthy clients’ homes during wedding receptions in the hopes of buying their own happily-ever-afters.

*Director Bobby Singh Brown and select cast in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

Handle With Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew (2021)
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Doors open: 8:00 p.m.
Screening begins: 9.00 p.m.
Address: CFC Campus (Centre Lawn at Windfields Estate), 2489 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M2L 1A8
Directors: Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux and Kirk Thomas
Length: 86 min.
Synopsis: The Notic underground basketball group of players surprised the world bursting into global fame 20 years ago. First making a name for themselves at the NBA Hoop It Up tournament near Science World in 2003, the group unleashed a whole new arsenal of unique tricks and moves on the coattails of the famous And1 Mix Tape streetball movement. The VHS highlights comprising their first mix tape were revolutionary. This documentary has revived the original group of basketball players and is shot by the original makers, Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux and Kirk Thomas, who now chronicle the group’s rise, fall, and rebirth in true documentary fashion.

For more information, visit cfccreates.com.

Toronto may be in the midst of a heat wave, but summer festival season is about to get hotter by 98 Degrees. The mercury and excitement is rising for Canada’s favourite fair as the Canadian National Exhibition announces its full 2025 Bell CNE Bandshell line-up set to hit the stage beginning August 15th. Offering the best of homegrown talent to international music superstars, this year’s CNE concert line-up has something for everyone including chart-topping ballad hitmakers 98 Degrees; Canadian supergroup Trans-Canada Highwaymen made up of Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Craig Northey (Odds), and Steven Page (ex-Barenaked Ladies); Vancouver’s iconic alt-rock band Moist led by David Usher, returning to the Bell CNE Bandshell stage since their last appearance in 2018; as well as California’s Cold War Kids and Hamilton’s The Dirty Nil.

From supergroups to super-pairings: Toronto’s Queen of R&B Soul Jully Black will open for legendary “Brick House” Motown group The Commodores; the Godfather of Canadian reggae Jay Douglas teams up with one of Jamaica’s most iconic figures of roots reggae, Luciano; folk-rockers The Rural Alberta Advantage pair up with special guest Yukon Blonde; and Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk headlines with Toronto-based indie ensemble Stars, who are extending their 20th anniversary tour of their critically acclaimed album, Set Yourself on Fire. Celebrating ‘Hot Girl Summer 2.0’ and putting female empowerment front and centre on the Bell CNE Bandshell Stage will be the trifecta of Rêve (“Ctrl + Alt + Del”), Jessia (“I’m Not Pretty”), and Aqyila (“Bloom”).

Previously announced headliners include Shawn Desman, Loverboy, July Talk, Bishop Briggs, Dean Brody, and Marianas Trench. Three Dog Night was announced to perform at the CNE; however, due to unforeseen circumstances, their show scheduled for August 23 at the Bell CNE Bandshell has been cancelled.

2025 Bell CNE Bandshell Concert Series
Bios available at https://www.theex.com/performances/music/

Friday, August 15 – Shawn Desman w/ Ari Hicks
Saturday, August 16 – Loverboy
Sunday, August 17 – STARS & Chantal Kreviazuk
Monday, August 18 – Moist
Tuesday, August 19 – Rêve, Jessia, Aqyila
Wednesday, August 20 – Trans-Canada Highwaymen
Thursday, August 21 – Luciano & Jay Douglas
Friday, August 22 – July Talk w/ The Darcys
Saturday, August 23 – 98 Degrees w/ Alyssa Reid
Sunday, August 24 – The Commodores with Jully Black
Monday, August 25 – Cold War Kids
Tuesday, August 26 – Bishop Briggs
Wednesday, August 27 – The Dirty Nil w/ Ben Quad
Thursday, August 28 – The Rural Alberta Advantage w/ Special Guest Yukon Blonde
Friday, August 29 – Marianas Trench w/ Nicolina
Saturday, August 30 – Dean Brody
Sunday, August 31 – Soca Night ft. GBM Nutron, Mical Teja, Coutain, with DJ Ana, Ultra Simmo and Dr. Jay
Monday, September 1 – No concert on Labour Day

More supporting acts may be added. In addition to the Bell CNE Bandshell stage, there are five other music stages throughout the CNE to entertain visitors during the 18-day fair, taking place August 15 – September 1, 2025. For more information, go to www.TheEx.com.

In one month, Marvel’s first family flies into theatres around the globe. Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing are joined by H.E.R.B.I.E., the Silver Surfer and planet-eating cosmic being Galactus in a retro-fururistic thrill-ride! A new trailer and poster are available now to download and share.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.

In celebration of the hotly anticipated new movie, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Universal Pictures Canada is teaming up with the Royal Ontario Museum for Jurassic Weekend—a two-day prehistoric party where dinosaurs rule once again. Running June 28 and 29, 2025, all ages are invited to explore the world of ROM’s iconic dino collection through hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and dynamic guided tours, all included with museum admission.

Jurassic Weekend is your ticket to the Mesozoic—no time machine required. Guests can get hands-on with real fossils in the Age of Dinosaurs Gallery, examine real and replica dino teeth, and discover what was really on the prehistoric menu (herbivore or carnivore?). Daring explorers can even handle fossilized dino skin and—yes—fossilized poop! Budding paleontologists can imagine life among giants.

Throughout both days, don’t miss Dino-mite Tours: dynamic, family-friendly journeys through the museum’s stunning dino displays. Young adventurers can test their paleontology skills in Fossil Quest: Dino Detectives Unite! scavenger hunts for a chance to win a dino-mite prize pack. Guests can also explore the ROM’s ancient secrets with a special Trail Guide highlighting dinosaurs, mammals, and birds—perfect for anyone wanting a self-guided look at the museum’s prehistoric wonders.

As part of the festivities, visitors can enter an exclusive contest to win advance tickets to the Fan-First Early Screening of Jurassic World: Rebirth before its release on July 2, 2025. Exclusive movie collectibles and activity sheets will be available while supplies last. All Jurassic Weekend activities are free with museum admission—just bring your sense of adventure!

More information about the programming can be found at https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/special-programs/jurassic-weekend.

Tickets are on sale now for MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival featuring more than 40 authors appearing over three days, including international bestsellers, notable debuts, workshops, readings and more.

MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival will return with incredible authors for its fourth spine-tingling year from this weekend at U of T’s Victoria University. Highlights include the return of forensic science workshops, an immersive murder mystery performance, and in-depth panels on Canadian and international crime writing – spanning cozy mysteries to psychological thrillers. The lineup also features masterclasses, Toronto Crime Tours, and timely true crime discussions led by journalists, former FBI agents, and subject-matter experts.

Key authors appearing include: Shari Lapena, Denise Mina, Eliza Reid, Linwood Barclay, Liann Zhang, Lisa Unger and more.

Passes for MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival start at $20 CAD and are on sale now. Canadian booklovers can purchase them at festivalofauthors.ca/motive-2025/.

MOTIVE runs:

Friday, June 27, 2025

1:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday, June 28, 2025

11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Sunday, June 29, 2025

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Victoria University at the University of Toronto

73 Queens Park #106, Toronto, ON M5S 1K7