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HighOnCity · The Toronto Archive

Friday · May 15, 2026

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Pulse

Wild turkeys spotted in downtown Toronto alongside coyotes

Wild turkeys are now joining raccoons and coyotes as part of downtown Toronto's animal scene. Coyotes are probably eyeing them already.

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Pulse

Lost rabbit found in Etobicoke awaiting owner at THS

Someone found a lost rabbit in Etobicoke and brought her to Toronto Humane Society. She's super cute and social—too friendly to be a stray. If she's yours, she's waiting.

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Pulse

Drake's triple-album surprise sent Toronto into celebration mode

Drake dropped Iceman plus two surprise albums at midnight and the CN Tower turned icy blue for hours. The whole city was at the harbour watching.

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Neighborhoods

Highway 403 closed in Mississauga after dump truck hits overpass

Bridge inspection underway after collision near Hurontario Street

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News Brief

Spending three days in Guelph—a refreshing escape from downtown

Why this small Ontario city has locals considering a move

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News Brief

Host the ultimate Toronto summer BBQ this long weekend

Complete checklist for outdoor entertaining before the heat arrives

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Eat & Drink

Trendy Korean-Ecuadorean restaurant replaced after brief run

Bonito's closes; groovy cocktail bar takes over Ossington space

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Eat & Drink

40 essential ice cream shops to try this summer

Toronto's must-visit gelato, soft serve, and artisan spots

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Eat & Drink

REESE'S takes over Circle K for limited pop-up

Brand celebrates 'I Love REESE'S Day' with May long weekend activation

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News Brief

TTC electrical workers lockout deadline looms

Possible shutdown of 700 workers could impact transit maintenance

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News Brief

Peel police warn of scam calls impersonating law enforcement

Fraudsters use spoofing technology to target residents

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News Brief

Man charged in Ryan Wedding case denied bail

Ontario Appeal Court upholds decision to keep jeweller behind bars

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News Brief

Male killed in Brampton workplace incident

Peel police investigating fatal injury Friday evening

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The Lead

FIFA World Cup fan festival tickets sell out in hours

Second round of free Toronto passes disappear lightning quick

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The Lead

Chop Steakhouse launches happy hour with $5 drinks

Summer season kicks off with new steakhouse special

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The Lead

Victoria Day long weekend: what's open and closed Monday

Plan your May long weekend around holiday closures

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The Lead

Toronto library reopens after four-month closure

Junction Triangle branch finally welcoming back community

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The Lead

Drake's triple-album Iceman drop electrifies Toronto

Three surprise releases at midnight as CN Tower glows icy blue

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Pulse

Panic as Ontario consumption sites face closure

Ontario consumption sites are closing in June when provincial funding ends. People who use them are terrified about survival—Reddit's got heartbreaking stories about what this means.

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Pulse

TPS board opens investigation into racism and antisemitism

Toronto police board is investigating racism and antisemitism within the force after a retired detective's memoir detailed years of discrimination. People on Reddit saying it's...

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Neighborhoods

Scarborough man arrested for threats against Brampton schools

Three schools targeted with threatening calls; suspect charged with uttering threats and mischief

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Eat & Drink

40 essential ice cream shops to try this summer

Toronto's must-visit ice cream destinations before warm weather fades

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Eat & Drink

Dolly's country bar coming to replace Toronto beer hall

New massive country bar launches this summer on the city's bar scene

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Eat & Drink

REESE'S takes over Circle K for limited pop-up celebration

Chocolate fans invited to special activation at convenience store through long weekend

4:00
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News Brief

Toronto police board requests inspection into antisemitism allegations

Board seeks independent probe following retired detective's memoir detailing racism and discrimination

4:00
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News Brief

Highway 403 closed in Mississauga after dump truck hits overpass

Bridge inspector called to assess damage; eastbound lanes shut down near Hurontario

4:00
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News Brief

Peel police warn of scam calls impersonating law enforcement

Fraudsters using spoofed numbers to steal personal and banking information from residents

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News Brief

Man charged in Ryan Wedding organized crime case denied bail

Ontario court upholds decision to keep alleged 'de facto bank' behind bars

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The Lead

Off-leash pit bull mix captured after mauling in west end

Police locate dangerous dog that killed smaller pet and injured owner near Weston and Lawrence

4:00
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The Lead

Toronto library reopens after four-month surprise closure

Junction Triangle branch welcomes back community after abrupt shutdown that frustrated residents

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The Lead

Drake's triple-album Iceman drop sets Toronto ablaze

Hometown star releases surprise Iceman, Maid of Honour, Habibti at midnight; CN Tower glows blue

12:43
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Pulse

Court recognizes intimate partner violence as legal basis for damages

Supreme Court just ruled intimate partner violence is its own legal thing you can sue for damages over. Big win for survivors.

12:43
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Pulse

Canadian game creators centering Canada in new releases

Canadian video game devs are finally getting to make games that star Canada instead of just backdrop cities. Wild to see.

12:43
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Pulse

Drake Iceman release dominates Toronto social feeds

Drake dropped Iceman last night and the whole city's been losing it. CN Tower was lit up, fans everywhere downtown.

12:43
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News Brief

VPN and messaging apps threaten to leave Canada over new law

NordVPN and Signal warn privacy bill could force them out of the country

12:43
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The Lead

Drake's Iceman release triggers city-wide celebrations

Three-album surprise drop includes note to Mayor Chow left at City Hall

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Pulse

Canadian video game creators centering Canada

Game devs are finally letting Canada play itself in video games—studios like Capy Castaway are adding Canadian refs and authenticity. Local creators making games that actually...

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Pulse

Toronto ranked least prepared for World Cup traffic

We're officially ranked dead last out of 16 World Cup host cities for traffic readiness. Summer's gonna be a gridlock nightmare—better start planning your routes now before June hits.

12:29
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News Brief

Blue Jays game tonight streams exclusively on Apple TV+

Friday night match unavailable on traditional Sportsnet broadcast

12:19
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Pulse

Supreme Court opens door to suing abusers for intimate partner violence

Canada's top court just ruled you can sue someone for intimate partner violence as its own legal wrong—not just assault or battery. Big win for survivors seeking damages for...

12:19
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Pulse

VPN and messaging apps threaten to leave Canada over new law

NordVPN and Signal are both saying they might pull out of Canada if the federal lawful access bill forces them to weaken privacy protections. Big tech companies like Apple and...

12:19
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The Lead

Police capture large dog that killed smaller dog in west end

Pit bull mix arrested after unprovoked attack left one dog dead and owner injured

12:09
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Eat & Drink

Dunkin' returns to Canada after Tim Hortons dominance

U.S. café chain poised for comeback with new Toronto and Montreal locations

12:09
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News Brief

Retailers can open Victoria Day under new Ford government rules

First time Ontario allows retail stores to open on holiday; no forced work

12:09
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The Lead

Victoria Day weekend brings transit chaos and major road closures

Buses, trains, subways, and highways closing simultaneously this long weekend

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Neighborhoods

Niagara-on-the-Lake subdivision site holds 10,000-year-old artifacts

Planned development blocked pending archaeological clearance

12:07
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Neighborhoods

Metrolinx expansion noise worries Upper Beaches residents

GO transit upgrades prompt complaints over vibration and sound mitigation

12:07
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Eat & Drink

Liquidation grocery stores boom as food prices soar

Canadians increasingly embrace imperfect produce and discounted foods

12:07
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Eat & Drink

Dunkin' makes comeback in Canada after Tim Hortons dominance

U.S. café chain returns with new Toronto and Montreal locations

12:07
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News Brief

Splitsville Bowl opens first Toronto location next year

Nation-wide bowling chain brings entertainment, food, and arcade games

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News Brief

Retailers can open Victoria Day after Ford loosens holiday rules

Ontario allows retail stores to operate on Family Day and Victoria Day

12:07
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News Brief

Scarborough man arrested for threats against Brampton schools

Three schools targeted with unfounded threats; suspect faces multiple charges

12:07
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News Brief

Ontario consumption sites close as funding ends in June

Eight publicly funded safe injection sites to shut down amid policy shift

12:07
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The Lead

Police capture dog that killed smaller dog and injured owner

Brown pit bull mix arrested in west end mauling case

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The Lead

Drake's Iceman release freezes CN Tower in celebratory takeover

Hometown rapper leaves thank-you note at City Hall after midnight drop

12:07
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The Lead

Victoria Day weekend brings summer heat and transit chaos

25°C forecasted Monday as road closures grip the city

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The Lead

Drake's Iceman album freezes CN Tower in city-wide celebration

Three-album drop brings chaotic crowds and surprise fireworks to Toronto as hometown megastar takes over landmark

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News Brief

FIFA World Cup 2026 $1 commemorative coins now in circulation

Royal Canadian Mint releases colourized and standard versions of collectible coins

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News Brief

Canada's largest outdoor pool reopens next month in Ontario

Byng Island Conservation Area readies for summer season

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News Brief

Ontario's Bradford Bypass officially named Highway 425

Controversial new route connecting Highway 400 and 404 moves forward

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News Brief

Toronto ranked least prepared among World Cup host cities

Residents fear traffic chaos as city tackles congestion concerns

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News Brief

Ontario consumption sites close amid policy shift on drug use

Users fear for survival as supervised injection sites face funding uncertainty

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News Brief

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks next steps after nomination loss

Failed Scarborough Southwest bid puts Ontario leadership ambitions in doubt

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The Lead

Summer heat arrives for Victoria Day long weekend

Warmest day of the year expected Monday with highs near 25°C

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The Lead

Drake's Iceman drop freezes CN Tower, electrifies Toronto

Hometown megastar releases three surprise albums with city-wide activation blitz

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News Brief

Drake releases three albums: Iceman, Maid of Honour, Habibti

Surprise multi-album drop includes featured artists and emotional personal revelations

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News Brief

Toronto waterfront condo offers skyline views at surprising price

New listing at 1501 Queens Quay West combines downtown desirability with attainable pricing

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News Brief

Ontario rents declining everywhere except one university city

National rent report shows provincial correction underway, with student-driven demand holding prices up

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News Brief

Liberal nomination controversy threatens party's rebuild efforts

Ontario Liberals face internal turmoil as nomination dispute risks distracting from polling momentum

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The Lead

Ontario government reports 3 accidentally released inmates still missing

Figure drops from six as authorities work to recapture prisoners mistakenly freed from jails

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The Lead

Missing Whitby man's family launches coordinated weekend search

SARCAN K9 volunteers bring 90+ searchers and cadaver dogs to Mont-Tremblant forest

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The Lead

Ontario's top court to rule on Peter Nygard's sexual assault appeal

Decision expected Friday in case of former fashion mogul convicted of four counts in 2023

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The Lead

World Cup fan festival releases second batch of free tickets Friday

City of Toronto opens 10 a.m. portal after first 220,000 tickets vanished within hours