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Power went down around 7:15 a.m. in a chunk of midtown — south of Lonsdale, north of Davenport, west of Mount Pleasant, and east of Bathurst. Check the hydro map if you're in that zone.
The 30th annual Pride Run brought thousands together Sunday to honour those they've lost and celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Record turnout and record fundraising — $412,000 raised for four charities.
Thousands of volunteers are helping deliver the World Cup in Canada, but FIFA's relying on unpaid positions to make it happen. Reddit's debating whether that's fair.
The Toronto FIFA Fan Fest reached capacity and stopped letting people in during weekend matches. If you're planning to catch a game there, show up early.
Ronaldo and Portugal are heading to Toronto for a World Cup knockout match against Croatia. World Cup soccer is coming to the 6ix.
Reddit caught a moment where crowds gathered to sing happy birthday to the CN Tower. Peak Toronto energy right there.
Hundreds of fans got turned away from FanFest on June 27 due to overcrowding during the Colombia vs Portugal match, though earlier games at 5 p.m. had room to spare.
Church Street went car-free for Pride weekend and people were loving it. No traffic, just crowds celebrating, patios packed, the whole vibe different.
Heads up if you're heading to the Toronto Fan Fest for Canada's World Cup knockout match Sunday — kickoff is 3 p.m. and general admission lines are expected to be chaotic. Get there early.
The Nirvanna the Band the Show movie screening at Christie Pits drew a wild turnout Saturday night. Lines stretched toward Bloor as fans packed in for the show.
New Toronto Public Library branch is coming to the eastern waterfront. Perfect timing with all the development happening down there.
Mayoral race showing a huge split — inner suburbs and downtown voting totally different on who to back. Polls are getting wild.
CN Tower just turned 50. Posted from the Rogers Centre and it's stunning — that's the kind of Toronto moment everyone's getting photos of today.
Fishing in the Don River mouth rn — three guys with two swans watching. First time in over 100 years the river has a natural mouth instead of concrete. Locals carrying on a tradition that's finally back.
Iraqi supporters marching through the city toward Toronto Stadium for Friday's match against Senegal. Kickoff is 3 p.m.
John McKay, who once called same-sex marriage destructive, is now backing Bradford for mayor. The endorsement raises questions heading into this Pride weekend.
The beloved nude beach facing erosion and environmental threats. Locals asking how to protect it long-term.
Nate Erskine-Smith ruled out a provincial Liberal leadership bid but says he's still thinking about running for city office. watch this space.
watch your phone at pride events this weekend — every year like clockwork the subreddit's full of people who got pickpocketed in crowds. keep a fanny pack zipped where you can see it. have fun and be safe out there.
Toronto city council voted to expand car-free streets across the city. "People want this," according to the motion that passed.
