Thursday · Jun 18, 2026
Fort York's Indigenous art workshop hiding in plain sight at FIFA fan fest
Someone discovered an Indigenous painting workshop tucked inside Fort York during the FIFA fan fest—super calm place to sit and paint if the crowds are overwhelming. The Métis...
BB.Q Chicken in Toronto is the Korean fried chicken everyone's talking about
BB.Q Chicken Toronto location is blowing up—people can't stop posting about the Korean fried chicken. If you haven't tried it yet, it's worth the trip.
Former Liberal MP Han Dong running for Scarborough North council
Han Dong registered candidacy in fall election; current councillor Jamaal Myers also seeking re-election.
City erupting as Canada scores third goal against Qatar
Toronto went wild when Canada scored the third goal against Qatar Thursday night. Streets filled with celebrations, flags everywhere. The energy is still electric across the city.
Man in his 90s dies in single-vehicle crash in North York
Vehicle struck tree near Bathurst and Sheppard Avenue West Thursday evening.
Zellers is back in Toronto—here's what the store looks like
Zellers reopened in Toronto and people are getting nostalgic inside. CBC took a tour. If you missed the department store the first time around, here's a look at what's back.
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Armed suspect sought after two seriously injured in Mississauga
Police search for Jordan Sangwin following disturbance on Hurontario Street Thursday evening.
Pizza Pizza's World Cup box turns your table into a playing field
Limited-edition "Pitch Party" pizza box doubles as a tabletop soccer game—no FIFA branding required.
Exhibition Place rejects year-round casino expansion
CEO cites Ontario's well-supplied gaming market and health concerns in rejecting permanent gambling venue proposal.
Billy Newton Davis presents Starlight Jazz
The Starlight Room at The El Mocambo
Pippin - Whitby
The Whitby Courthouse Theatre
Tiger Bride - Toronto
Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
No Sugar Tonight
Flato Markham Theatre
Toronto Sympony Orchestra - Spotlight on Broadway: Jeremy Jordan
Roy Thomson Hall
National Ballet of Canada - Toronto
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto
Under the Big Top Toronto
Medusa - Toronto
Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
The Outsiders - Toronto
Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto
Paranormal Activity - Toronto
Ed Mirvish Theatre
& Juliet - Toronto
Royal Alexandra Theatre
GTA school boards cutting jobs, slashing course offerings
Around 800 positions are being cut at the Toronto District School Board alone as five school boards face provincial supervision.
Another suspect arrested in US Consulate shooting investigation
A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with the March attack. Police describe the incidents as part of a "guns-for-hire" scheme.
KOKUHO | Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Prewn
Monarch Tavern
Toronto Marlies v Chicago Wolves - AHL Playoffs Round 5 Home Game 2
Coca-Cola Coliseum
Bailey Zimmerman: Different Night Same Rodeo Tour 2026
RBC Amphitheatre
Arkells "Between Us" Tour
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Wards Island ferry service suspended due to obstruction at dock
A large tree trunk is blocking the dock area, preventing ferries from docking until it can be safely removed.
Worker impaled by steel rod rescued at Kirkland construction site
Montreal firefighters extracted the injured man in less than an hour using a ladder truck and rope-and-pulley system.
Floating convenience store art installation just opened on the waterfront
Global Convenience, a new floating artwork by Toronto artists Trevor Wheatley and Cosmo Dean, just popped up at Harbour Square Basin (25 Queens Quay W.). It's not a real...
Free FIFA Fan Fest tickets for Liberty Village and Fort York residents
1,100 passes available June 24 at 3 p.m. — but the limited distribution window is frustrating neighbours.
Foreign entity hired shooters at Toronto-area synagogues, official says
Secretary of state Ruby Sahota told Parliament that people who fired at synagogues were paid by a foreign actor and recruited online.
Dump truck driver dies in Highway 407 rollover near Oshawa
The eastbound on-ramp near Simcoe Street is closed as Ontario Provincial Police investigate the Thursday morning incident.
Revival Dance Company Chapter 8
Meadowvale Theatre
TRCA issues flood warning as heavy rain soaks region
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority warns of dangerous water levels after rainfall totals reached 67 mm in some areas.
Leafs granted permission to interview fired Vegas coach
Toronto became the only NHL team to get permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy before hiring Jim Hiller as head coach.
Part of Yonge Street could close for two years for subway work
Yonge between Steeles and Madawaska could be shut down from September 2028 to July 2030 as Metrolinx builds Steeles Station.
World Cup tickets bought on StubHub aren't showing up
grandfather bought his grandson Toronto World Cup tickets as a Christmas present through StubHub and now they're not available. caught in ticketing limbo.
National Ballet of Canada - Toronto
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Ontario MPPs heading for five-month summer break
Premier Doug Ford extended the legislative session break, sending members to engage with communities rather than "argue with each other."
Billy Bishop transparency issue has city in the dark
the mayor says the city isn't getting told about Billy Bishop plans and the port authority asked her to sign an NDA. whole thing is opaque and that's a problem.
FIFA Fan Festival Toronto
Fort York & The Bentway
The Outsiders - Toronto
Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto
Rain threatens Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival ahead of Canada-Qatar match
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms expected Thursday could disrupt the outdoor event, though no schedule changes announced yet.
Thunder at 3 a.m. scared everyone in the east end
that crazy thunder at 3:03 a.m. Thursday had people checking if the grim reaper was actually coming. whole east end felt it. definitely wasn't just you.
Six-seat noodle lab opening in North York this July
Chef Eddie Yeung brings micro-restaurant concept focusing on house-made wontons and slow-braised broths to 1 Byng Avenue.
Tim Hortons brings back Crispy Chicken Sandwich for summer
Popular sandwich last served a decade ago returns for limited time, alongside new Poppin' Frozen Quenchers with popping candy.
19-year-old arrested in U.S. consulate shooting
Zara Jabbi charged with discharge of firearm and attack on premises of internationally protected persons in March incident.
Murder of Pickering teen remains unsolved three years later
Peel Regional Police appeal for information on Anthony Dixon's death on June 18, 2023, asking public for tips on case.
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Casa Loma
Bonnie Crombie Considers Mississauga Mayor Comeback
The former mayor who left in 2024 to pursue provincial politics may return to the race this fall.
Massive Ontario Line Stations Taking Shape Underground
The 15.6-kilometre subway line linking Exhibition Place to Line 5 Eglinton is on track for first passengers in the early 2030s.
Eaton Centre went wild when Ghana scored
Ghana fans at Toronto Eaton Centre absolutely lost it when that stoppage-time goal went in. Place was packed and the celebration was unreal.
Ghana Stuns Panama With Stoppage-Time Winner at Toronto Stadium
A late goal secured a dramatic 1-0 victory Wednesday night, keeping Ghana's World Cup hopes alive in Group L.
Harbourfront's packed for World Cup fan energy right now
The Harbourfront is buzzing with World Cup crowds and the energy is real. If you haven't checked out the fan zones yet, this is the weekend to go.
Man Charged in Targeted East York Stabbing
A 46-year-old Toronto resident faces assault charges after a June 13 incident near Danforth and Victoria Park avenues.
Ghana fans celebrating downtown after World Cup win
Ghana fans are taking over the streets around Toronto Stadium and Sankofa Square after the dramatic stoppage-time win over Panama. Celebrations spilling into the downtown core.
Rogers Stadium Noise Complaints Return as Concert Season Ramps Up
Residents as far as York Region and Vaughan report hearing recent shows at the North York venue, prompting city council action.
Mapo Korean BBQ Opens Second Location at Church and Wellesley
The Koreatown favorite beloved by Blue Jays players launches a sister restaurant as a love letter to both South Korea and Toronto baseball.
Ontario Legislature Set for Shortest Sitting in Decades
MPPs will sit for 53 days this year—the fewest in five decades when an election didn't take place.