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The new H Mart officially opened and it's chaos in the best way — giveaway lines are insanely long and the place is wall-to-wall people because of weekend sales running through Sunday. Store layout and interior are straight out of Korea, which is wild to see in Toronto. Come for the deals, stay for the vibe.
TTC rolled out new bus seats that are straight plastic instead of the old material. Less comfortable for sure, but harder to stain and easier to clean — probably the trade-off the transit agency decided it needed to make.
SickKids just got ranked the best children's hospital in the world out of 250. Pretty wild that Toronto's got the top spot globally.
A brand new bike lane opened on Gerrard east of Parliament about a week ago — 25 metres long — but cyclists aren't exactly lining up to use it. The lane replaced the old sidewalk on the south side and requires riders to merge further right into traffic, and riders are reporting feeling less safe making the move, especially where cars are moving faster and paying less attention than they would at the actual intersection.
community's trying to stop a McDonald's from opening somewhere in the city. Residents are organizing against it — seems like a zoning or character issue. thread's blowing up with takes.
Line 1 south operator around Lawrence today was giving it all — explaining where exits lead, which elevators work, which bus to catch. Crystal-clear PA system too. Folks on Reddit calling it the best communication they've heard on the TTC.
A Toronto cop's side-hustle plans included running erotic massage parlours and illegal pot shops, according to court documents. The allegations are part of an ongoing investigation.
A Toronto cop at the centre of Project South is recorded discussing leaking confidential police database info to criminals, according to documents released in the investigation.
A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder after a teen was shot in North York. Police are still investigating the circumstances.
New research backs Toronto's program that diverts intoxicated people to recovery services instead of the ER. The model's working.
A campaigner's been found guilty of promoting hate at Pride. The judge said invoking religion doesn't cut it here.
A Toronto filmmaker's hunting for a feminine 1950-1980 home to rent for a 2-day shoot — pastels, florals, wallpaper, maximalism, the works. 148 Jane Street vibe. Hit up /u/peachesannecream on Reddit if you've got the spot.
Legendary Toronto Sun political cartoonist Andy Donato has passed away. His work defined the paper's voice for decades and the whole city's losing a sharp voice.
Metrolinx just unveiled new Lake Ontario-themed PRESTO cards. Fresh design for your transit tap.
Since Doug Ford's speed camera ban, Parkside Drive—where most of the cameras were stationed near schools and parks—has seen speeds jump 560%. Streets meant to protect kids are now a lot less safe.
Yesterday morning brought a fiery sunrise to the east and a rainbow to the west—the kind of weather flex east Toronto doesn't get every day.
Folks on Reddit are pushing to rename it the Ron Bluejay sweater. Going viral in the city.
Big film shoot near Baby Point today. Someone turned a Boston Police vehicle into a Mad Max-style ride — standout moment among the generic set pieces.
Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli are on set at University Health Network filming Memory of a Killer. Setup's been going for a couple days.
Toronto Police are looking for help identifying a man suspected in multiple daytime break-and-enters across the city, including one in East York on Saturday, September 12. The suspect rang doorbells, forced his way inside, and stole cash, gift cards, and jewelry. Police have released images and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
