On April 28, 2026, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Crowd Lu 盧廣仲 brought his HeartBreakFast World Tour to Toronto. This marked his return to North America after eight years since his last visit in 2018. Toronto’s “Little Troops” (小隊員, the nickname of Crowd Lu’s fans) finally received the musical blend we had long been waiting for.

As a child, Eugene Chan spent Saturday nights wedged between relatives and neighbours in bustling Chinese restaurants north of Toronto, plates clattering, chopsticks flashing, laughter cresting above the din. Yet, even in the warmth of community, he noticed an absence. “Why,” he wondered, “are these places always full, but never with a single westerner?” The question lingered for years. It’s now the driving force behind Accencis Group, the company Chan founded to help Asian-led brands break new ground, connecting with audiences across Canada and into new markets.

Mother’s Day is a collective moment to honour the women who shape our lives through quiet gestures, enduring care, and unwavering presence, and to express our gratitude. This year, our edit brings together a considered mix of objects and experiences: timeless jewellery, elevated essentials, and meaningful time together over a special meal. From pieces she’ll wear every day to moments you can share around the table, enjoy beauty, function, and a sense of lasting connection.

For travellers passing through Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific has reopened its flagship lounge The Wing, First at Hong Kong International Airport on April 22, 2026, marking a renewed expression of its signature First Class experience. Located on the east side of Terminal 1, the lounge was reimagined by Cathay Pacific’s long-time collaborator, London-based design studio Studioilse. The redesign shapes a more holistic environment where comfort, privacy, and craft come together.

The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards was held in Montreal for the first time on April 23, 2026, honouring RVNG, École de Pensée, Coco Rocha, and Ashley Galang alongside Canada’s leading designers and creatives in fashion, beauty, and styling.

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Foundation’s Biblio Bash held its 2026 edition at the Toronto Reference Library on April 23, 2026, once again transforming the iconic atrium into an evening where storytelling and philanthropy converged. The annual black-tie fundraiser welcomed more than 400 of Toronto’s leading philanthropists, city builders, and literary voices, raising over $1 million in support of youth-focused programming across the city.