#SPOTTED: JOSEPH CHIU AND CARLY FORTUNE IN TORONTO FOR “EVERY YEAR AFTER” WATERSIDE SCREENING

Famed Toronto Young Adult author Carly Fortune and star Joseph Chiu got a big waterside welcome home after a successful press tour! A special screening and reception for EVERY YEAR AFTER was held by Prime Video Canada, with Toronto’s scenic Sugar Beach as a backdrop, not unlike Barry’s Beach, where the Series is set.

The eight episode Romantic-Drama is based on Fortune‘s best-selling novel EVERY SUMMER AFTER, centering on Percy (Sadie Soverall) as she returns to Barry’s Bay where she spent many a summer growing-up. She last left cottage country in shame and returns after receiving word her former love Sam (Matt Cornett) and his brother Charlie’s (Michael Bradway) mother has passed. The flames re-ignite as Percy must face her past and current self.

The event held at Irene featured bites and cocktails inspired by the EVERY YEAR AFTER, permanent bracelets by GEMLET, plus a Q&A with Fortune and Chiu following a screening of episode one. We learned Chiu, like we, are U of T alumni. So great getting to mix and mingle with the two, and also OFF CAMPUS author Elle Kennedy made an appearance as well.

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@mrwillwong Who else is loving #EveryYearAfter? Based on Carly Fortune's very popular novel #EverySummerAfter , the eight episode Romantic Drama now is on @Prime Video Canada 🇨🇦 . Fortune and star Joseph Chiu, my fellow UofT alumni, got a big lakeside welcome home following their press tour, at IRENE. An amazing bash with Barry's Bay-themed drinks, permanent bracelets, summer vibes, and a post-screening Q&A with Fortune and Chiu. Video to come! Stream Every Year After now, an addictive summertime stream! #carlyfortune #josephchiu ♬ Light On (Originally Performed by Maggie Rogers) [Instrumental Version] – Hit The Button Karaoke

EVERY YEAR AFTER is streaming now on Prime Video Canada. See the Trailer:

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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION (TCA) ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR 2026 AWARDS

The Television Critics Association (TCA) announced today the nominees for the organization’s 42nd Annual TCA Awards, honoring standout series and stars from the 2025-2026 television season. Winners will be announced later this summer across TCA’s social media.

TCA is a non-profit organization of more than 220 professional television journalists from across the United States and Canada. Nominations were determined solely by a vote of members, selected from shows distributed on major broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.

Today, TCA is also announcing that it is expanding its categories to 14 with the additions of Outstanding Achievement in Animation—recognizing the best in new or returning animated series—and Outstanding Achievement in International Series, recognizing the best overall series produced by a country outside the United States where the predominant language spoken on screen is not English.

“These new categories celebrate the ways TV continues to evolve,” TCA Board director Liz Shannon Miller, Senior Entertainment Editor at Consequence, said, “especially as standout new series emerge from outside the mainstream.”

‘The Simpsons,’ ‘South Park,’ and ‘Invincible’ are among the nominees for TCA’s inaugural Outstanding Achievement in Animation award, while the first contenders for Outstanding International Series include ‘Squid Game,’ ‘The Boyfriend,’ and ‘The House of the Spirits.’

While the TCA Awards in recent years have seen one program clearly rise above the pack to lead in nominations, 2026 has three series firmly placed at the top with five nominations each to their credit. These include Crave/HBO Max’s ice hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry,’ HBO Max’s corporate drama ‘Industry,’ and Apple TV’s genre-bending ‘Widow’s Bay,’ which will face off against each other in the coveted Program of the Year category. Claiming the TCA’s top prize won’t be easy, however, as they’ll have to unseat last year’s winner, HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt,’ as well as best the farewell runs of CBS’ ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ HBO Max’s ‘Hacks” and “The Comeback” plus Apple TV’s ‘Shrinking’ and ‘Pluribus.’

‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Industry’ lock horns in other categories, most notably Outstanding Achievement in Drama—which also includes 2025 winner ‘The Pitt,’ HBO Max’s ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (based on a George R. R. Martin fantasy novella), ‘Pluribus,’ and Hulu’s sci-fi thriller ‘Paradise,’ among others—and Individual Achievement in Drama, where ‘Industry’ stars Marisa Abela, Myha’la, and Ken Leung will face off against ‘Heated Rivalry’ leads Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams to potentially de-throne 2025 winner Noah Wyle in a category that also includes Sterling K. Brown, Rhea Seehorn, David Harbour, and Katherine LaNasa.

‘Widow’s Bay’ will challenge ‘Heated Rivalry’ for Outstanding New Program, a category that also includes, among others, FX’s ambitious ‘Alien: Earth,’ NBC’s sports mockumentary ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ and Apple TV’s timely dramedy ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles.’

Other highlights include a showdown between late-night titans John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers in Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk, or Sketch; an Outstanding Achievement in News and Information race featuring mainstays ‘60 Minutes’ and ‘Frontline,’ as well as ‘Mr. Scorsese,’ ‘Marty, Life Is Short,’ and ‘Have I Got News For You’; and an eclectic Outstanding Achievement in Reality roster that sees romance and competition collide, as back-to-back champ ‘The Traitors’ goes for the three-peat against ‘Love on the Spectrum,’ ‘Survivor,’ ‘Couples Therapy,’ and ‘Top Chef,’ among others.

“My fellow TCA members’ nominations illustrate a wide range of excellent television and the artists who create it. Even in this period of contraction, there’s so much outstanding art being created and delivered to our homes, and we’re thrilled to celebrate it,” said TCA President Andy Dehnart, creator of reality blurred and host of the podcast Made from Humans: How Reality Becomes TV. “The selections you see here are the result of a year of members watching, reporting, and reviewing, in addition to weeks of spirited conversation in our community, both virtually and in-person at the ATX TV Festival. We’re thrilled to celebrate these artists and their outstanding art with the TCA Awards.”

Below is the list of 2026 Television Critics Association nominees.

Program of the Year
“The Comeback” — HBO Max

“Hacks” — HBO Max

“Heated Rivalry” — Crave/HBO Max

“Industry” — HBO Max

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” — CBS

“The Pitt” — HBO Max (2025 Winner)

“Pluribus” — Apple TV

“Shrinking” — Apple TV

“Widow’s Bay” — Apple TV

Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
“Abbott Elementary” — ABC (2022 Winner)

“The Comeback” — HBO Max

“The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” — NBC

“Hacks” — HBO Max (2024 Winner)

“The Lowdown” — FX

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” — Apple TV

“Shrinking” — Apple TV

“Widow’s Bay” — Apple TV

Outstanding Achievement in Drama
“The Gilded Age” — HBO Max

“Heated Rivalry” — Crave/HBO Max

“Industry” — HBO Max

“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” — HBO Max

“Paradise” — Hulu

“The Pitt” — HBO Max (2025 Winner)

“Pluribus” — Apple TV

“Task” — HBO Max

Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials
“All Her Fault” — Peacock

“The Beast in Me” — Netflix

“Beef” — Netflix (2023 Winner)

“Death by Lightning”— Netflix

“DTF St. Louis” — HBO Max

“Half Man” — HBO Max

“Lord of the Flies”— Netflix

“Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” — FX

Outstanding New Program
“Alien: Earth” — FX

“The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” — NBC

“Heated Rivalry” — Crave/HBO Max

“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” — HBO Max

“The Lowdown” — FX

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” — Apple TV

“Pluribus” — Apple TV

“Widow’s Bay” — Apple TV

Individual Achievement in Drama
Marisa Abela, “Industry” — HBO Max

Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise” — Hulu

David Harbour, “DTF St. Louis” — HBO Max

Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt” — HBO Max

Ken Leung, “Industry” — HBO Max

Myha’la, “Industry” — HBO Max

Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus” — Apple TV

Connor Storrie, “Heated Rivalry” — Crave/HBO Max

Hudson Williams, “Heated Rivalry” — Crave/HBO Max

Noah Wyle, “The Pitt” — HBO Max (2025 Winner)

Individual Achievement in Comedy
Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks” — HBO Max

Elle Fanning, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” — Apple TV

Harrison Ford, “Shrinking” — Apple TV

Lisa Kudrow, “The Comeback” — HBO Max

Kate O’Flynn, “Widow’s Bay” — Apple TV

Matthew Rhys, “Widow’s Bay” — Apple TV

Jean Smart, “Hacks” — HBO Max (2021, 2024 Winner)

Tim Robinson, “The Chair Company” — HBO Max

Outstanding Achievement in News and Information
“60 Minutes” — CBS (2012 Winner)

“The American Revolution” — PBS

“CBS This Morning” — CBS

“Disneyland Handcrafted” — Disney+

“Frontline” — PBS (Eight-time Winner in Category)

“Have I Got News For You” — CNN

“Marty, Life Is Short” — Netflix

“Mr. Scorsese” — Apple TV

Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch
“The Daily Show” — Comedy Central

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” — ABC

“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” — HBO Max (2018, 2019, 2021 Winner)

“Late Night with Seth Meyers” — NBC

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” — CBS

“The Muppet Show: Sabrina Carpenter” — Disney+

“Saturday Night Live” — NBC

Outstanding Achievement in Reality
“Couples Therapy” — Showtime/Paramount+ (2021 Winner)

“Finding Mr. Christmas” — Hallmark

“The Great British Baking Show” — Netflix

“Love on the Spectrum” — Netflix

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” — MTV (2014 Winner)

“Survivor” — CBS

“Top Chef” — Bravo

“The Traitors” — Peacock (2024, 2025 Winner)

Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming
“Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” — Disney+

“Electric Bloom” — Disney+/Disney Channel

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” — Disney+/Hulu

“Phineas and Ferb” — Disney+/Disney Channel

“Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85” — Netflix

“Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” — Disney+/Disney Channel

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” — Disney+/Disney Channel

“WondLa” — Apple TV

Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming
“Carl the Collector” — PBS KIDS

“The First Snow of Fraggle Rock” — Apple TV

“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+” — Disney+/Disney Jr.

“Phoebe & Jay” — PBS KIDS

“Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical” — Apple TV

“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” — Disney+/Disney Jr.

“Weather Hunters” — PBS KIDS

“The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball” — Hulu

Outstanding Achievement in Animation – New Category
“Bob’s Burgers” — Fox

“Haunted Hotel” — Netflix

“Invincible” — Prime Video

“King of the Hill” — Hulu

“Long Story Short” — Netflix

“The Simpsons” — Fox

“South Park” — Comedy Central

“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” — Disney+

“Women Wearing Shoulder Pads” — Adult Swim

Outstanding International Series – New Category
“The Boyfriend” — Netflix

“Crime Scene Zero” — Netflix

“Drops of God” — Apple TV

“The House of the Spirits” — Prime Video

“Last Samurai Standing” — Netflix

“Squid Game” — Netflix

#FOOD: MAILO’S – THE PASTA PROJECT NOW OPEN IN TORONTO

Mailo’s – The Pasta Project celebrated their grand opening with Mailo’s Canada, introducing an elevated takeout experience designed for life in the downtown core. They are serving the comfort of freshly made, high-quality house pasta paired with bold, flavour-forward creations.

Address:

357 Bremner Blvd, Toronto Ontario, M5V 3V4

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mailoscanada

Mailo’s Pasta Project launched in Greece in 2019 with a mission to combine high-quality cuisine and the accessibility of modern street food. Since then, it has expanded to 50 locations across Greece, Cyprus, and Lebanon.

Toronto’s vibrant food scene and strong appetite for innovative dining made it the ideal first North American market for its global expansion. The brand is excited to bring its fan-favourite dishes to the city, including classics like Carbonara and Parmesan Chicken!

Some highlights from their opening:

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#FIRSLTOOK: “JURASSIC KINGDOM” TOURING OUTDOOR DINOSAUR SHOW COMING TO OTTAWA, TORONTO, AND MONTREAL

A prehistoric adventure is set to take over Canada this summer as Jurassic Kingdom, the
largest touring outdoor dinosaur show of its kind in the United Kingdom and Europe,
embarks on a multi-city tour. The show, featuring more than 40 life-size animatronic
dinosaurs, will stop in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal, offering families an unforgettable
walk-through journey into the age of dinosaurs.

Following a successful 12-city tour across the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as
previous Canadian events that drew between 30,000 and 35,000 visitors per city, Jurassic
Kingdom is poised to continue captivating audiences this summer with its immersive,
educational and highly interactive format.

A must-see family edutainment attraction
Set in major city parks across Canada, Jurassic Kingdom invites visitors to explore a
carefully curated trail of moving, roaring and hissing dinosaurs hidden among the trees
and natural landscapes. Each creature features realistic robotic movements, including
swaying tails, moving heads and opening jaws, creating a lifelike experience designed to
engage children and adults alike. Informational panels with fascinating facts and figures
accompany each dinosaur, blending entertainment with learning.

“Jurassic Kingdom is all about bringing dinosaurs to life in a way that’s exciting, accessible
and educational for families,” said Naz Kabir, spokesperson for Jurassic Kingdom.
“Seeing children’s reactions as they get up close and personal with these incredible
creatures is what makes this experience so special.”

Beyond coming face-to-face with lifelike favourites such as T. Rex, Triceratops and

Raptors on the dinosaur trail, the event includes a range of both paid and free family-
friendly activities, including a fossil dig pit, a Jurassic-themed bouncy castle and giant

trampoline, ride-on dinosaur attraction and face painting stall. Guests can also enjoy a
variety of food and drink trailers, along with a merchandise stall to browse and shop.

Event details and visitor information
The event is fully outdoors, stroller-accessible and designed for children aged two to 12,
with an average visit lasting between two and three hours. Running rain or shine, the
attraction operates daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with last entry at 5:00 PM. Visitor
entry times are scheduled every hour, ensuring a comfortable experience, and visitors
may stay as long as they wish.

Tickets are available for purchase online via Showpass or in person at the venue.
Advance purchase is recommended to guarantee entry and secure the best pricing.
Pricing starts at $25 for adults (aged 16+) and $20 for children (aged 3 to 15) for visits
from Monday to Thursday. Weekend prices (Friday to Sunday) are slightly higher. Family
tickets include admission for two adults and two children. Children under the age of three
receive free admission.

Tour dates and locations
Here’s where you can experience Jurassic Kingdom across Canada this summer:
Ottawa – Wesley Clover Parks
401 Corkstown Road, Nepean, ON
Dates: June 26 to July 12, 2026
Toronto – Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
123 Hillsview Drive, Richmond Hill, ON
Dates: July 23 to August 10, 2026
Montreal – RécréoParc
5340 Blvd. Marie-Victorin, Sainte-Catherine, QC
Dates: August 21 to September 7, 2026

With a daily capacity of up to 7,000 visitors, Jurassic Kingdom combines entertainment,
education and outdoor exploration into one dynamic experience. Whether you’re
discovering towering dinosaurs, enjoying hands-on activities or simply spending time
outdoors, the event offers something for every member of the family. Get ready to step
back in time to an era when dinosaurs roamed the earth!

For more information, visit jurassickingdom.ca, email support@showpass.com or
connect via the event’s Facebook or Instagram pages. Tickets for Ottawa are available
through Showpass at – https://www.showpass.com/jurassic-kingdom-ottawa/. Tickets
for Toronto and Montreal will be released shortly. It is highly advisable to book tickets
online in advance as dates and time slots get booked up quickly.

About Jurassic Kingdom
Jurassic Kingdom is a travelling outdoor exhibition featuring dozens of life-size
animatronic dinosaurs designed to educate and entertain audiences of all ages. With
successful tours across the United Kingdom, Europe and Canada, the experience
combines realistic dinosaur displays with interactive family activities in accessible outdoor
settings.

#FOOD: NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY AND COUNTDOWN TO ROSÉ PICNIC 2026

June is in full swing, and with the delights of the month comes National Rosé Day on June 13, 2026—appropriately marking the four-week countdown to Toronto’s most-anticipated summer social event, Rosé Picnic, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The eighth edition of the event is raising the stakes—and a glass—announcing its latest “Rose Gold” sponsors: Prosecco DOC, Italy’s most-beloved sparkling wine region; and the city’s style authority, Toronto Fashion Academy (TFA).

With National Rosé Day exactly four weeks in advance of the marquee annual event, Rosé Picnic has projected it will serve over 10,000 glasses of rosé over the course of its 10-hour picnic event.

Every year, more and more guests are drawn to Rosé Picnic for its highly-energized pink-and-white-popping fun with a wide array of peak-summer experiences. Following its mid-May announcement of a purposeful partnership with Breast Cancer Canada, Rosé Picnic continues to elevate its curated mix of premium activations to engage and entertain guests across culinary, cultural, and cause-related experiences, all happening at the Canadian Film Centre (CFC).

Sparkling Sophistication: Prosecco DOC’s Welcome Cocktail, Wine Flight Bar & GlamBot

Expanding on the mid-May teaser, Prosecco DOC officially joins the roster of Rosé Picnic’s Rose Gold sponsors to showcase the finest expressions of the world’s most beloved sparkling wine. A true symbol of Italian excellence, Prosecco DOC is rooted in a distinctive territory, spanning Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in North-East Italy, ensuring consistently high-quality standards. Upon entry to the event, guests will receive a complimentary Prosecco DOC rosé cocktail, featured in a branded reusable glass to carry them through the day.

As well, Prosecco DOC is offering the GlamBot Canada experience, where guests can capture their perfect high-energy, rosé-fuelled runway looks. Throughout the day, attendees can experience the award-winning flavours of authentic Prosecco DOC sparkling white and rosé wines at the Prosecco DOC Flight Bar.

A Masterclass in Glamour: Toronto Fashion Academy Takes the Runway

In an exciting style feature, The Rosé Picnic welcomes the Toronto Fashion Academy (TFA) as a Rose Gold Sponsor. Recognized as Canada’s Premier and Private Fashion Institution since 2013, TFA has come on board to produce this year’s highly-anticipated Rosé Picnic Fashion Show. Moving far beyond a traditional runway, TFA is set to elevate the entire experience to a whole new level of engaging fashion theatre. Featuring noteworthy design talent, modern styling, and premium production value, the TFA vision for the runway will transform the CFC lawns into a vibrant, high-energy spectacle that celebrates summer style, confidence, and the event’s signature pink-and-white aesthetic—across three time slots throughout the day.

The Ultimate Summer Countdown

“National Rosé Day on June 13 is the perfect calendar marker—landing exactly one week before the official start of summer, and four weeks before the eighth edition of our premium picnic experience,” says Lori Heller, Founder of Rosé Picnic. “It serves as the ideal moment to emphasize the high-joy spirit of Rosé Picnic and celebrate all our incredible lifestyle and entertainment partnerships and Rose Gold sponsors! From the high-fashion prestige of the Toronto Fashion Academy runway, to the Caribbean island energy and top culinary calibre of the Barbados VIP Lounge, through to the crisp, sparkling elegance of Prosecco DOC, we are delivering an elevated, multi-sensory experience that goes far beyond what’s offered at your typical summer event. Rosé Picnic is a must-attend on July 11!”

To mark the well-aligned National Rosé Day moment, Rosé Picnic has launched a Buy One, Share One General Admission Ticket Special, available now through Monday, June 15, 2026. For every $97 General Admission ticket purchased, the buyer receives a complimentary ticket to bring a friend, family member, or colleague.

The event’s strong thread of advocacy and support of women’s health equity remains central to the day, with vendor booth contributions, dedicated hospitality suites, and $50 from every ticket bundle that includes the exclusive Maui Jim Rosé Picnic Collection sunglasses—all going directly to Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) to fund their impactful research and education initiatives.

The 2026 Rosé Picnic Experience Lineup:

The TFA High-Glamour Fashion Show: A world-class runway production by the Toronto Fashion Academy, showcased across three high-energy time slots.
The Wine & Mixology Stage: Hourly interactive sessions and demonstrations.
The GlamBot: Presented by Prosecco DOC, to capture that perfect sparkling energy with raise-a-glass-of-rosé memories.
Barbados VIP Lounge: Authentic Bajan bites and cocktails from Barbados’ award-winning chefs and mixologists, and a live closing performance by Barbados’ celebrated band, 2 Mile Hill.
Breast Cancer Canada Garden: A dedicated space highlighting independent, women-led businesses.

Event & Ticket Details:

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) | 2489 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON
Dress Code: Pink and White
Tickets: Available now at rosepicnic.com
General Admission ($97): Includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco DOC Rosé cocktail upon arrival. Special Buy One, Share One offer on through June 15, 2026.
Maui Jim Bundle ($395 – $600 regular price): Includes entry and a hand-selected pair of premium sunglasses ($300-$600 retail value), with $50 donated to Breast Cancer Canada. Limited-time special pricing of $375 – $550, until July 4, 2026.
VIP Lounge ($300): Exclusive access to the Barbados-hosted culinary experience. Limited-time promotion of $50 savings ($250) available through June 15, 2026.
A hot-summer high turnout is expected, and the group picnic table options and hospitality suites are selling quickly. Rosé Picnic organizers encourage guests to lock in their plans by National Rosé Day weekend to secure their spot at Toronto’s premium social event of the summer.

About Rosé Picnic Founded in 2017 by Lori Heller of Heller Events, the Rosé Picnic has evolved into the ultimate summer social experience. Celebrating its eighth edition in Toronto in 2026, the event is partnering with Breast Cancer Canada to extend its support for women’s health equity. Follow the journey on Instagram @therosepicnic.

About Breast Cancer Canada Breast Cancer Canada is a national charity dedicated to saving lives through breast cancer research. With a focus on precision oncology, it is the only national breast cancer organization in Canada with a mandate to fund research and educate on the progress of new research evidence. Visit breastcancer.ca.

#FOOD: MANDY’S SALADS LAUNCH NEW SUMMER 2026 MENU

This summer, Mandy’s Salads goes all-in on olive oil and launches their hottest summer menu yet.

With consumers increasingly scrutinizing every ingredient on their food labels and on their plates, Mandy’s Salads is making a move that puts transparency and quality front and center: starting this month every single dressing served in-store will be made with olive oil – no exceptions. It’s a commitment very few fast-casual salad concepts have been willing to make at scale, and one that has been years in the making for the brand.

Guided by a flavour-first philosophy, Mandy’s has carefully transitioned its dressings to olive oil while ensuring the integrity of each recipe and the flavour profiles customers know and love remain unchanged. And the commitment goes beyond dressings. Mandy’s has also transitioned its mayonnaise and cooking oils to olive oil, making it one of the few restaurant brands to embrace olive oil across multiple core ingredients.

For years, their guests have asked for olive oil-based dressings, and they listened. The challenge wasn’t making the switch – it was making the switch without changing the flavour their guests love.

After extensive testing, tasting, and recipe development, Mandy’s has reimagined its beloved dressings, mayonnaise, and cooking oils with olive oil at the core. The result? The same flavour, the same creaminess, and the same Mandy’s experience guests know and love, now made with olive oil.

This olive oil pledge lands alongside Mandy’s biggest summer menu refresh yet, with three new salads that each tell a distinct flavor story:

MANDY’S NEW SUMMER MENU IS HERE:

🍤🏄🏼‍♀️ Sunset Surf – A vibrant, beach-inspired bowl with sweet chilli shrimp, tofu noodles, wonton strips, peanuts, chilli pineapple salsa, green onion, red pepper, edamame, mixed greens, and cilantro, finished with a house-made tangy citrus dressing.

⚓️🐠 The Captain – A bold, umami-forward build featuring a spicy tuna scoop, cucumber, purple cabbage, carrots, green onion, mixed greens, and romaine, dressed in Mandy’s signature umami gold dressing.

🍠🍎 The G.O.A.T. – A crowd-pleasing combination of goat cheese, sweet potatoes, pecans, pita chips, apples, and dried cranberries over mixed greens and romaine, brought together with Mandy’s house dressing.

☕️🍌 Iced Banana Latte – A refreshingly sweet and tropical take on the viral banana iced coffee trend, this time with Mandy’s signature iced coffee.

Mandy’s continues to carve out its place as the fast-casual option that refuses to cut corners. While retail partners like Whole Foods and Loblaws may take time to refresh inventory on shelves, customers can enjoy the updated dressings across all Mandy’s locations and retail storefronts.

For customers wanting to make their own dressings at home, or season their favourite meals with 100% EVOO – Mandy’s signature small-batch olive oil is available for purchase in store and online. Crafted in the beautiful mountains of The Serra de Montsant Natural Park in Spain, the olives are handpicked and crushed the same day to produce an intense and rich olive oil that is perfectly balanced. Perfect as a fresh salad dressing, drizzled over heirloom tomatoes or a pasta dinner..

#THEATRE: MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY”

By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong

Paranormal Activity arrives at Ed Mirvish Theatre, delivering an immersive spine-chilling experience with impressive twists and scares that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat. 

We were sceptical of this stage adaptation of the beloved film franchise. But what makes this play work is its original story. We don’t know what’s going to happen unlike so many film to stage leaps. Here we follow James (Patrick Heusinger) and Lou (Melissa James) who move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are.

From beginning to end, Paranormal Activity is a visceral experience. Loud music, meticulous lighting and a dollhouse-like set catapult audiences into this eerie world. Unlike the films, where you know it’s on the screen, here the supernatural feels real; you’re sitting in the room with the spirit. Making this play more terrifying than the films that have come before. 

Top all that off with two brilliant performances from Heusinger and James that allow audiences to be frightened and moments of levity. 

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Make sure to check out Paranormal Activity at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre now until July 5, 2026. 

#SPOTTED: HAYLEY KIYOKO IN TORONTO FOR “GIRLS LIKE GIRLS”

Multi-hyphenate Artist Hayley Kiyoko is in Toronto to promote her latest venture, her feature directorial debut, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. The coming-of-age film has a Screenplay which she co-wrote, and its source material is Kiyoko‘s 2023 New York Times Best-seller of the same name. And did we mention she’s a brilliant Singer-Songwriter too? And an Actress?

Kiyoko appeared at a Q&A for the film last night in Toronto at Paradise Theatre, before signing copies of her book at Hopeless Romantic on Queen Street West today. She delivered hugs for her loyal fans who came out, posing for photos with them along side her book!

Some highlights:

@mrwillwong Hayley Kiyoko in Toronto last night to premiere her directorial debut, #GirlsLikeGirls, followed by a book signing for her New York Times Bestseller of the same name, at Hopeless Romantic. She is so sweet!! See GIRLS LIKE GIRLS 6.19.26! #hayleykiyoko ♬ Girls Like Girls – Hayley Kiyoko

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If you haven’t seen the Trailer yet for GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, here it is:

Focus Features release GIRLS LIKE GIRLS in theatres June 19, 2026.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE – “IN STUDIO: LUDWIG GÖRANSSON” FOR “THE ODYSSEY”

Immerse yourself in the world of The Odyssey, in studio with composer Ludwig Göransson. Experience it in theatres 07.17.26.

Watch the new featurette ‘IN STUDIO: LUDWIG GÖRANSSON’: 

Soundtrack available to pre-order on Vinyl & CD by Made by Mutant and pre-save on digital streaming platforms:  https://backlotmusic.ffm.to/theodyssey

THE ODYSSEY – IN THEATERS JULY 17

Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.

Genre: Mythic Action Epic

Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron

Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan

Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip

#FOOD: FAVORITES THAI BBQ X CHEZ WA COLLABORATION – JUNE 21, 2026

Two restaurants helping shape a new generation of Asian dining in Toronto will come together for one night only as four-time MICHELIN Bib Gourmand–recognized Favorites Thai BBQ welcomes Chef David Wei and the team from Chez Wa on June 21, 2026. The evening brings together two distinct approaches to contemporary Asian cuisine: Favorites Thai BBQ’s fire-driven approach to Thai cooking and Chez Wa’s beverage-first philosophy, where food, natural wine, and sake are developed in conversation with one another. Through a six-course tasting menu and curated pairing program, the collaboration explores the intersection of charcoal, spice, acidity, and fermentation, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the philosophies of both restaurants through a single menu. Priced at $120 per person, the experience will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with reservations available via OpenTable HERE.

THE COLLABORATORS

Chef Ronnie Xu
Executive Head Chef Favorites Thai BBQ
Chef Ronnie Xu is the Executive Head Chef of Favorites Thai BBQ, the Ossington restaurant recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for four consecutive years. Shaped by his Shanghai roots and extensive time cooking and travelling throughout Thailand, Xu’s culinary perspective balances a deep respect for tradition with a contemporary approach to flavour and technique. With fluency across Thai, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines, his cooking is defined by precision, restraint, and a fire-driven approach centred on Japanese binchotan charcoal, helping establish Favorites Thai BBQ as one of Toronto’s leading modern Thai restaurants.

Collaboration menu items will differ and are being developed exclusively for this event.

Chef David Wei
Executive Chef & Owner, Chez Wa
Chef David Wei is the Chef & Owner of Chez Wa, a modern Asian-inspired wine and sake bar known for its beverage-driven approach to dining. Through a menu developed in conversation with natural wine and sake, Wei has built a concept centred on pairing, discovery, and the relationship between what is on the plate and what is in the glass. His work reflects a contemporary approach to Asian dining, where food and beverage are designed together to create a more integrated dining experience.

THE EXPERIENCE
The evening will feature a six-course collaborative tasting menu created exclusively for this event, alongside a curated wine and sake pairing program from Chez Wa.
Guests can expect a dynamic exchange between both kitchens, with dishes inspired by coastal Asian flavours, charcoal grilling, fermentation, and layered spice profiles, paired with wines and sakes selected to amplify acidity, heat, and aroma. Every element of the evening is designed to highlight collaboration and creativity in a shared format.
Set within the energetic atmosphere of Favorites Thai BBQ, the experience is designed as an immersive dinner centred on food, wine, sake, and discovery.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Favorites Thai BBQ, 141 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Reservations can be made for the event HERE.

ABOUT FAVORITES THAI BBQ
Favorites Thai BBQ is a modern Thai restaurant located on Ossington Avenue in Toronto. Recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for four consecutive years, the restaurant is known for its charcoal-driven approach to Thai cooking, balancing traditional techniques with a contemporary perspective. Led by Executive Head Chef Ronnie Xu, Favorites Thai BBQ focuses on bold flavours, live-fire cooking, and ingredient-driven dishes that celebrate the depth and diversity of Thai cuisine.

ABOUT CHEZ WA
Chez Wa is a modern Asian-inspired wine and sake bar in Toronto, led by Chef & Owner David. Known for its beverage-driven approach to dining, Chez Wa pairs expressive, flavour-forward cooking with a thoughtfully curated selection of natural wines and sake. Rooted in hospitality, curiosity, and collaboration, the restaurant has developed a reputation for creating memorable dining experiences that bring together food, beverage, and community around the table.