Reddit pulse / page 2
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
The beaver sculptures that greeted FIFA fans outside Zanzibar on Yonge are going up for auction. A Redditor posted a tribute to the late Rae Rae Willis, legendary bouncer-turned-DJ there in the '80s and '90s, as the landmark's future stays in doubt after last week's major fire.
Someone recording a condo build at 8 Elm captured the Zanzibar fire on Sunday morning. They're sending the footage to Toronto fire investigators to help determine what started the blaze.
There's a red-tailed hawk (or breeding pair) soaring between the skyscrapers at Yonge and Bloor, gliding a few feet from apartment windows. If you're in the area, look up—locals are calling it a stunning sight.
King Street West's packed sidewalks got someone thinking: why isn't this car-free? Hundreds of people out, but mostly just Ubers and revving sports cars hogging the road. Reddit's asking if the street could be pedestrian-only.
People are out capturing Toronto at its finest this weekend. Wards Island skyline at dusk, King West long exposure shots, early morning TTC sunrise commutes—the light is perfect, and the city's looking gorgeous. Peak summer energy.
Deer were grazing on the disc golf course at ET Seton Park this morning. Someone brought their dog off-leash and spooked them into the woods — reminder to keep dogs leashed so they don't chase the fawns.
Waiting for the 509 at 6 a.m. actually doesn't hurt when the sky looks like this.
A group is walking 400 kilometres from Toronto to Ottawa to raise money for a Lawrence Heights youth program. That's the kind of commitment that actually moves the needle.
Someone filed a 311 report two weeks ago about confusing speed signs in their neighborhood, and this weekend the old 40/50 km/h signs came down. Not groundbreaking, but honestly? Worth celebrating when the little things actually get fixed.
Flood risks are driving up insurance costs all over Ontario. Some neighbourhoods in the GTA are getting hammered worse than others—Markham and Scarborough residents are seeing some of the biggest premium jumps in the province.
The Toronto Zoo's new baby hippo is already showing some major attitude. Check the video if you haven't seen it yet—this tiny thing is out here acting like it owns the whole pool.
Researchers at a Toronto institution are looking into whether psilocybin—the active compound in magic mushrooms—could help with depression tied to Parkinson's disease. Early work suggests it might be worth exploring.
Someone just visited Toronto from Wales for the first time and fell hard for it — friendly people, world-class food everywhere, character-filled bars, and the Beaches were the real highlight. Says they're definitely coming back.
A strike at Woodbine casino is happening on the same day as the King's Plate — Toronto's biggest horse racing event — but nobody's talking about it. Workers walking out during the track's busiest day.
23 years since the 2003 blackout hit Toronto and much of the northeast. Redditors sharing what they remember from that August 14.
Spotted the tip of the CN Tower from Sherway mall today. Something about seeing it from random spots across the city just hits different — whole mood boost.
New Barbie Cafe pop-up just landed on the Esplanade. No one's roller skating yet, but the whole vibe feels like something Banksy would appreciate.
Reddit's comparing old photos to new ones of a $15M abandoned mansion in Toronto. The slow-motion collapse is kind of wild to watch.
Volleyball Canada is leaving Gatineau, Quebec, and relocating to Toronto later this year. The move brings the national federation's headquarters to the city.
Hospitals are grappling with a growing problem: patients who are medically well enough to leave but have no place to go because they're unhoused. One plan is trying to address it.
