Monday · May 18, 2026
TTC Deal Saves Us From Summer Shutdown
The TTC actually struck a deal with maintenance workers and averted a subway shutdown. r/toronto is cautiously optimistic about not getting stranded on the platform this summer.
Toronto Vanished Into Fog Sunday Night
Toronto looked like a different planet Sunday night when the fog rolled in thick. Reddit's been flooded with photos of downtown completely swallowed by mist—eerie, beautiful,...
Toronto Comic Arts Festival Marks 20 Years Building Community
TCAF celebrates two decades of connecting emerging creators with industry veterans, intentionally reserving 25% of spots for early-career artists.
Toronto Tempo Claps Back at LA Sparks After Playoff Win
Toronto Tempo fans fired back with Drake's 'Janice STFU' after the LA Sparks' taunting post following the team's dominant 106-96 playoff victory Sunday.
Brampton Park Shuts Down on Victoria Day Due to Unsafe Crowds
Chinguacousy Park, a 40-acre recreation area in Brampton, was closed Monday evening after police reported large unsafe gatherings and fireworks.
Etobicoke Stabbing Suspect Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge
Police charge 32-year-old Gordon Gauvin in connection with the fatal stabbing of Abdi Wali Aden in an Etobicoke apartment building early Sunday.
Soca Stars Shut Down History for Nailah Blackman
Bad gyals from across the GTA packed The Beaches venue for a soca royalty showcase headlined by Caribbean superstar Nailah Blackman.
TTC Avoids Strike, Reaches Deal With Union
Toronto Transit Commission reaches tentative agreement with maintenance workers, averting potential service disruption on the city's critical transit backbone.
TikTok creators are hyped about the Halal Bites Festival
Toronto's Halal Bites Festival at Nathan Phillips Square was packed with food, music, and energy. Creators are still posting clips of the smoky grills and dessert spreads.
Smythe Park flood mitigation work underway
Flood mitigation project's underway at Smythe Park near Jane Street. The city's breaking up the grounds for drainage work—gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette.
Torontonians roast Duolingo's attempt at Canadian slang
Duolingo tried to get in on Toronto slang and the city absolutely dragged it. Walking near the Eaton Centre you hear the real deal—when a language app tries to replicate it,...
Palestinian Worker Dies From Injuries After Israeli Troops Shooting
A 32-year-old Palestinian man shot by Israeli soldiers while trying to cross into Israel for work has succumbed to his wounds in the West Bank.
Warehouse One, Bootlegger Closing All 128 Canadian Locations
Canada's retail landscape just shifted: Warehouse One and Bootlegger are shutting down every store across the country, with discounts up to 40% already underway.
Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Court for Filing Too Late
A federal court rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling he waited too long to file his claims against the company he co-founded.
Six Canadians Among Activists Detained by Israeli Navy Off Cyprus
An aid flotilla attempting to break Israel's Gaza blockade was intercepted, with six Canadian activists now in military custody.
U.S. Pauses Long-Standing Defense Board With Canada, Cites Spending Gap
The U.S. undersecretary of defense announced a pause on a 1940s military cooperation forum, citing Canada's defense spending shortfalls.
Three Toronto Cops Arrested in Barcelona on Serious Charges
Three off-duty Toronto police officers face unspecified serious allegations after their arrest while on vacation in Spain.
Royal Theatre Pivots to Italian Food and Drinks
The Royal Theatre in Little Italy got a makeover. Bottega Volo (a curated Italian shop) is now running the concessions, bringing food and drinks into what used to be just a...
CNE's Massive Garbage Problem Gets Second Life in Scarborough
The CNE had a trash situation that could have lasted 1,000 years. Now tonnes of it are being reclaimed and repurposed in Scarborough instead of rotting in landfill.
Foggy Evening at Woodbine Beach Sets Moody Scene
Woodbine Beach was thick with fog last night — cold, moody, totally unpredictable Toronto weather. People were out anyway because the vibes were unreal.
Leaside LRT Station Gets New Art Installation
Art installation went up at Leaside LRT Station (Bayview and Eglinton). Worth checking out if you're passing through.
Frank Hayden, Special Olympics Pioneer, Dies at 96
The Canadian researcher whose 1960s work on intellectual disability and exercise sparked the creation of the Special Olympics globally.
Inter Toronto's Youth Pathway Develops Next Generation
The CPL club's new U-14 academy program selected 13-year-old Filippo Le Verde, who balances elite soccer training with community service.
Pollen Levels Doubling Across Canada, Allergies Worsening
Canadian research shows pollen counts have doubled in recent years, with climate change extending warm seasons that accelerate plant reproduction.
Five-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Etobicoke Fireworks Store
A car crashed into the building early Monday, igniting explosives and forcing firefighters to battle a rapidly spreading fire with explosions.
Toronto Rock Wins Seventh NLL Cup Championship
The Rock defeated Halifax 12-7 in Game 4 to claim the National Lacrosse League title, capping a dominant playoff run.
Toronto Tempo Wins First Road Game in WNBA
Brittney Sykes scored 38 points as the Tempo beat the LA Sparks 106-96 on Sunday, marking the franchise's first away victory.
Early Morning Breakfast Hunt at Union Station
If you've got a 6:30am VIA train, you're stuck with Station breakfast options unless you know the secret spots. Locals are hunting for anything open before 6am.
Late-Night EDM Music Mystery in Leslieville
Carlaw and Queen residents are hearing EDM blasting at 1am on the regular. Nobody knows where it's coming from, but the whole neighbourhood's wondering the same thing.
Toronto Rock Wins NLL Cup Championship
Toronto Rock just won the 2026 NLL Cup with a 12-7 series-clinching victory over Halifax. The city's been waiting for this—championship energy is real right now.
Inside the Century-Old Guelph Prison Left to Rot for Decades
An abandoned Ontario correctional centre from 1910 stands frozen in time—a stark reminder of a harsher era.
Things to Do in Toronto This Week: May 18 and Beyond
Asian Heritage Month celebrations, sports events, and concerts are heating up—here's where to be.
Junction Neighbourhood Transforms Into Giant Yard Sale This Weekend
Toronto's Junction is hosting its first-ever street-wide yard sale—bargain hunters, clear your schedule.
Ontario's Alcohol Stockpile Could Cost $20M Yearly to Store
The province is sitting on $79.1 million in delisted U.S. alcohol products—and the storage bills are piling up fast.
Viet-Bites Serves Toronto's Best Banh Mì in a Shoebox
A hidden Cabbagetown gem is turning heads with Vietnamese banh mì and an ultra-rare Toronto dessert that's worth the hunt.
Royal Theatre Embraces Next Chapter With Volo Partnership
Little Italy's beloved cinema is getting a lobby overhaul with a new restaurant, blending cinema culture with Italian dining.
Ontario Denies Delays to Black Community Funding
Community groups say provincial funding freeze has sparked layoffs and program closures across Toronto, but the province contests the claim.