The best Toronto newsletters

Glenn Sumi's blog offers reviews, interviews and features on Toronto's performing arts scene, along with film reviews and theatre listings. Readers get informed, opinionated coverage of local theatre productions and related film and TV.

A Toronto-focused music newsletter by Michael Barclay that mixes personal essays on Canadian rock history, especially around the 25th anniversary of the book Have Not Been the Same, with reviews, artist bios and weekly Toronto live music listings. Readers get insider reflections on Canadian music writing and recommendations for new records and shows.

Arcade is the newsletter of Koffler Arts, a Toronto arts organisation, featuring long-form features on local art fairs, experimental music and contemporary artists. Readers get in-depth profiles and context on Toronto's art scene and the ideas behind current exhibitions.

Liaison Strategies publishes polling releases and analysis, mainly on Toronto's mayoral race and national voting intentions, with reported sample sizes, margins of error and methodology. Readers get the latest survey numbers, regional breakdowns and commentary from the firm's principal on what the shifts mean.

A weekly-style guide to Toronto's visual and performing arts scene, pairing features and interviews with a curated list of upcoming shows, events, and opportunities. Readers get coverage of local arts news, city cultural policy, and music and dance performances across Southern Ontario.