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GO Transit could be hitting fare evaders way harder. First offence fine jumping from $35 to $200, second from $50 to $300, third from $100 to $400. Repeat offenders facing $500 to $1,000. If you're thinking about dodging, the math is getting ugly.
Metrolinx is writing off more than $500M in upgrades and cutting back on GO expansion spending. Less transit on the way.
Thousands of Croatia supporters could be heading to Toronto with a 100-foot flag. Major World Cup energy incoming.
Canada's stadium went crazy during a World Cup match — planes flew over, people were losing it. The Snowbirds flypast at the end made it absolutely wild.
Government officials posted a photo from Ford Fest that appears to have been edited to make protesters look like supporters.
Huge crowd with families enjoying the cars was great to see. Been here less than 6 months and already in love with this city.
One of those evenings where the clouds were in exactly the right place and the whole sky turned into a painting.
Someone on Reddit went to a FIFA World Cup match at BMO Field and was very impressed. The venue's hosting some intense games this summer.
Mayor Olivia Chow is up 50-37 over conservative challenger Bradford Bradford in the latest poll for the 2026 election. She's kept a double-digit lead since ex-Mayor John Tory stepped aside.
A large garage fire broke out in Wallace Emerson just after noon on Sunday. Thankfully no one was hurt.
The official FIFA Fan Fest dropped the ball — promised to broadcast a World Cup match and didn't deliver. Crowd showed up expecting to watch, left confused and upset.
Free FIFA Fan Fest tickets are live on Ticketmaster right now for June 21 and June 23. Claim yours before they're gone.
Game Night outdoor screening at Saurauren Park is way less crowded than Christie Pits. Great sound system, bring a camping chair because the area closest to the screen is all concrete. Way better prices on snacks too. Next one's July 25.
someone caught the most beautiful moon last night on the shortest night of the year. the city was glowing.
Fairbank summer fest is packed and the new Eglinton LRT is drawing huge crowds. People are lining up to try out the transit before heading back to the festivities.
Thousands of German supporters flooded Queens Quay on their way to BMO Field for the World Cup match. The waterfront was a sea of black, red, and yellow.
Someone recreated that floating art installation in Harbour Square as a retro 8-bit scene. The original is by Trevor Wheatley and Cosmo Dean — the pixel version is stunning.
A week ago the city finished some street work on this block and just... left the rubble and traffic cones sitting there. Still blocking a fire hydrant. Cool city planning moment.
Toronto summers could be three and a half weeks longer in 30 years if current climate trends hold. More time at the beach and patios, but also more heat. That's the takeaway from a recent weather study.
Nathan Phillips Square has a free FIFA fan zone with a massive screen — way better than paying $100+ for the official Fan Fest. Netherlands scored against Sweden just now, crowd went wild. Plenty of food vendors, seating up front, and you can bring your own water. No security checks either.
