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HighOnCity · The Toronto Archive

Monday · Jun 8, 2026

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Tonight

Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

10:48
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News Brief

Distraction theft surge hits Toronto ahead of World Cup

Police report a sharp jump in pickpocketing and robbery tactics as the city prepares for FIFA. Two women from Romania were arrested in connection with a violent robbery near...

10:32
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Pulse

Drivers who hate bike lanes spend plenty of time in them

Reddit users are laughing at drivers complaining about bike lanes—while using them constantly to park, drive through, and avoid traffic. Data tells the story.

10:15
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News Brief

Average rent in Toronto down 4.7% year-over-year to $2,029

A weak economy and record apartment completions are keeping summer rental prices soft. The decline marks the 20th consecutive year-over-year drop.

9:59
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Pulse

Toronto's Lake Ontario sunrise hits different on a quiet morning

Someone woke up to sparkling water from their hotel room and spent the morning just sitting with coffee, watching the light. Sometimes traveling is about doing absolutely nothing.

9:43
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News Brief

World Cup ticket prices plunge as hundreds of seats remain unsold

Canada's June 12 match resale tickets dropped from $1,300 to $534 in days. An expert says prices could fall "dramatically" more to fill stadiums.

9:26
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Neighborhoods

Eglinton Avenue repaving halted by contractor strike

Large sections of road along the newly opened Line 5 LRT corridor remain crumbling months after the project was completed. Construction was set to start this week but has been delayed.

9:10
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Pulse

National Rubber factory's 35-year visual record closes an era

Photographer Peter MacCallum documented the National Rubber Industries plant on Cawthra Avenue in the Junction from 1991 to 2026. The building's transformation mirrors the...

8:54
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News Brief

Ottawa opens public consultation on Billy Bishop airport expansion

The federal government is seeking feedback on Ontario's plan to expand Toronto's island airport to accommodate larger jets. Deadline for input is July 24.

8:37
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Neighborhoods

Do West Fest shut down early as crowds overwhelmed west end

Police closed the Dundas Street festival Saturday night due to overcrowding and traffic gridlock. Organizers say their request for extra officers went unfilled.

8:21
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Feature

'The biggest risk is playing it safe,' ted witzel on Queer art

Buddies in Bad Times artistic director argues that in an era of anti-Queer rhetoric, authentic art—not commercially softened work—is what 2SLGBTQ+ communities need.

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Eat & Drink

Metro vs. No Frills: A Toronto grocery showdown

Fresh produce, competitive pricing, and selection matter. One local shopper tested both chains and found clear winners on the city's main shopping routes.

8:00
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Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

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Tonight

Vera Polozkova

Meridian Arts Centre: Greenwin Theatre

7:07
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Tonight

Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre

7:00
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INJI: this tour is superlame.

The Opera House

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Modern Alibi

The Drake Hotel

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Smokedope2016

History

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Marie Ann Longlade School Of Dance Presents - Spring Melody 2026

Living Arts Centre Auditorium

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INJI

The Opera House - Toronto

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Tonight

Modern Alibi

The Drake Hotel Toronto

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Tonight

Studio 24 Dance Company LIVE!

Meadowvale Theatre

5:50
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News Brief

Nearly 1 in 10 Toronto mortgage holders can't refinance next year

Bank of Canada data shows 9% of Toronto borrowers lack equity to refinance, double the national rate, as home values remain depressed.

5:37
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News Brief

Toronto homeowners caught in graffiti bylaw trap

Chinatown residents face $5,000 cleanup bills and 20-day notices for vandalism they didn't cause, sparking calls for bylaw reform.

5:23
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Pulse

UK family drops $10K on World Cup trip, no game tickets

a UK family spent $10K flying to Toronto for World Cup games but couldn't get tickets to a single match. they're here for the vibe anyway.

5:09
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News Brief

Canada Post warns of World Cup mail delays

Toronto residents in postal codes M6K, M6J, and M5V should expect delivery delays June 11–July 19 as the FIFA Fan Festival and games proceed.

4:55
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Pulse

Toronto couple marries at Bathurst station

a couple got married at Bathurst station where they first met two years ago. everyone's not cutting onions, YOU'RE cutting onions.

4:41
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News Brief

Toronto man charged in 9-month assault case

Pablo Ramirez Martinez, 32, faces 16 charges including sexual assault, assault, and threats stemming from October 2025 to June 2026.

4:13
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Pulse

Toronto core district map sparks neighborhood debate

downtown Toronto has a whole new map showing the core districts. locals are already debating which neighborhoods actually belong where.

4:00
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News Brief

Heat and humidity return mid-week, humidex near 40

Toronto braces for sweltering conditions Tuesday through Thursday, with peak discomfort Wednesday and Thursday. Relief arrives Friday.

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Neighborhoods

Gordon Ramsay surprises young soccer players in Brampton

Brampton Soccer Centre hosted a FIFA-themed MasterChef U.S. episode where chef Gordon Ramsay and manager Mauricio Pochettino met with local youth athletes.

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Feature

Dead Reckoning: How an Estate Executor Bankrupted a Legacy

An art-filled Toronto home, a trust betrayed, and decades of savings vanished. The story of Sami and June, and the man they asked to protect their life's work.

3:18
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Eat & Drink

MIA Brunch Bar opens second location on Yonge

Six years after opening in Midtown, the popular upscale brunch spot expands south to Yonge and College with the same loaded plates.

1:48
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Pulse

Team Canada touches down for World Cup

National soccer teams landed in Toronto ahead of the tournament. The city's hosting its first men's World Cup match this week.

1:31
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Pulse

Lego store coming to Eaton Centre

First official Lego store downtown is replacing Rodd & Gunn near the southern Queen St entrance. Next closest locations are Yorkdale and Fairview.

1:15
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Pulse

Ancient artifacts turning up during construction in Toronto

Urban development is unearthing Toronto's ancient past. New finds highlighting the Indigenous history buried beneath the city.

12:59
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News Brief

Milton gymnast wins gold at nationals, finishes 6th individually

Amelia Charr, 16, led Ontario to victory at the Canadian National Gymnastics Championships in Oshawa.

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Neighborhoods

Allstate Soccer Show is $5 entry, 100% to Canada Soccer Foundation

Meet-and-greets with Men's and Women's National Team players, CF Montréal and CPL stars this Saturday in Mississauga.

12:26
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Eat & Drink

World Cup watch parties and specials at Toronto bars and restaurants

Belfast Love, Café Diplomatico, and Curryish Tavern are among spots screening matches with food, drink deals and giveaways.

12:10
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Pulse

Real-time bus info screens popping up across the city

New TTC digital screens showing next-bus arrivals are rolling out at busy stops this summer. Just spotted one at Dundas W and Keele with an accessibility button.

11:53
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News Brief

TTC rolls out real-time arrival screens at busy stops

Seventy-five digital screens are popping up across the transit system this summer, showing next-bus info and service updates.

11:37
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Neighborhoods

Markham carjacking suspect charged; two still at large

Police say a man was attacked at a red light, assaulted and robbed of his vehicle. One arrest made; investigators seeking two others.

11:04
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Eat & Drink

Chef Didier Leroy opens French Kitchen in the Junction

The acclaimed LSL chef is launching a 20-seat tasting-menu restaurant with a five-course menu at $148 per person.

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Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

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Pulse

Do West Fest crowd got out of hand Saturday

Do West Fest on Saturday was packed—crowd was crushing, couldn't breathe moving through. people got their phones stolen. and way too many high school kids everywhere.

7:11
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Pulse

Remembering the Ontario Science Centre

rip Ontario Science Centre. a year ago today it closed with no warning. for gen z it wasn't just a museum—it was a place designed for discovery. feels like we lost something...

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News Brief

Marlies book Calder Cup Finals spot with OT winner

Alex Nylander scored in overtime to send Toronto past Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, advancing the AHL affiliate to the championship series.

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Eat & Drink

Canis chefs pivot to gelato with Cono opening this summer

Jeff Kang and Tosh Agassiz bring their fine-dining precision to ultra-small-batch gelato at 932 College St. in mid-July.