Brrr! With the cold sticking around, I hope you’re staying warm with something cozy and maybe already dreaming of your next great meal or home update. First up this week, there’s a roundup of some of Toronto’s best Italian restaurants, from classic neighbourhood trattorias to standout downtown spots that are worth bookmarking for your next night out.

Then, on the home front, there’s a look at 2026 flooring trends, where designers are leaning into richer wood tones, wider planks, warm neutrals, and textured patterns that help spaces feel more inviting and current.

On the market side, sometimes the best news is when nothing dramatic happens. The Bank of Canada held the key interest rate at 2.25% as expected, and January looked like a typical start to the year with quieter sales, softer prices, and no real surprises.

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