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Who was seen where? What are the critics saying? What are celebrities up to in Toronto? From galas to gossip, we provide all the TIFF developments with our up-to-the-minute news feed

Cameron Bailey’s List

The new co-director of TIFF picks the 10 things he can’t live without

The ROM Fiasco

The crystal was supposed to save the museum and put Toronto on the map. Inside the $320-million reno from hell

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Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto Life’s extensive special section on the Toronto International Film Festival includes gossip dispatches, celebrity sightings, red carpet photos, party guides, video interviews with the stars and much much more.

News Feed: The latest news and gossip from the festival
Photos: Exclusive shots from TIFF's red carpets
Videos: Candid interviews with celebrity visitors
Map: Where to eat, drink and play during TIFF
Reviews: Star-rated run-downs of the latest TIFF films
Contest: 10 days of festival-related prizes. Enter now!

Blogs

Opening Soon

Toronto Life’s newest blog follows a young, Stadtländer-inspired chef as he works towards opening a new restaurant on the Ossington strip. Meet Teo Paul >>

05/09: Toronto’s restaurant business: The good, the bad and the ugly
03/09: Digging in the dirt (or, The plumbers, the permits and getting in too deep)
27/08: Down and out in Paris, not Toronto

Restaurants

TIFF Dining Guide

Where to eat, drink and play during the film festival

Search: Hundreds of restaurant reviews
Restaurant Guide 2008: Outstanding wine lists, dim sum, steak and more
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Wine & Food

Sweets Hereafter

Chris McDonald’s new haute dessert shop specializes in sweet indulgences for grown-ups

Search: 500 exclusive wine reviews
More: Wine and food features

Shopping

Toronto’s 10 Best Dressed

Individuality stands out in our list of hot, stylish locals

Super Shopper: The city’s best loot
Good Stuff Cheap Guide: Find the perfect couch, dress or stereo for less
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Favourite Features

Art = Money

Thrush Holmes makes a fortune selling his big, crass, egotistical paintings. What bothers Queen West royalty most of all is that he might deserve it

Urban Decoder: The latest questions—and the best ones from our archive
Telling Tales: Gossip from around the city

2008 Real Estate Guide

Our Guide: 89 neighbourhood profiles
Reno: Home improvement listings
Schools: Three that boost home values
Condo: Hot buildings and décor
Top 10: Recession-proof areas

Bars & Clubs: Find the perfect spot to get social
Getaways & Day Trips: 277 Ontario destinations
Restaurants: Listings and reviews for every taste
Fitness & Wellness: Toronto's best ways to get fit

Today in Toronto

September 7, 2008

Cesaria Evora This Toronto favourite, who fuses elements of Portuguese fado, Brazilian samba and American blues, appears at Massey Hall…
Guy/Homburger/Reilly The mercurial trio presents a diverse program: pieces by baroque composer H.I.F. Biber, original compositions and free improvisation…
Virgin Festival This year’s lineup is both impressive and patriotic, with major-league rockers (Oasis, Foo Fighters) sharing the stage with homegrown favourites (Constantines, Danko Jones)…