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HighOnCity · The Toronto Archive

Monday · Jun 22, 2026

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11:59
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Tonight

Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

11:41
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Pulse

Fighting robots at Anime North 2026

BotBrawl live battles are happening at Anime North 2026 in Toronto. Robot fighting tournaments happening now — check it out if you're at the convention.

11:19
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Neighborhoods

Man dies in construction accident in Brampton

Police responded to the area of Kennedy Road S. and Clarence Street Monday evening after someone fell into a construction hole.

10:56
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News Brief

Three Peel officers disciplined over promotional process breaches

Peel Regional Police say three members were denied promotions and internally disciplined after receiving or sharing confidential information tied to a promotional process.

10:34
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Pulse

Mayor unveils plaque honouring 1981 bathhouse raids

The mayor unveiled a plaque commemorating the 1981 bathhouse raids, honouring the fight that followed. "We are here to honour that fight," the mayor said.

10:11
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Neighborhoods

Zellers returns to Toronto with 25,000 sq. ft. North York store

The iconic Canadian retailer opened June 18 at 80 Orfus Rd., bringing back childhood memories for Gen X and Gen Z shoppers nostalgic for the red-signed chain.

9:49
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Eat & Drink

Fran's Restaurant founder's son Francis Deck dies

Deck steered the iconic Toronto diner through decades as owner and operator, preserving the hospitality values that made it a household name across generations.

9:04
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News Brief

Did Ford government edit Ford Fest photo to hide protesters?

CBC analysis finds PC MPPs' photo was edited to make OPSEU members in purple shirts appear blue, obscuring the protests.

8:00
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Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

8:00
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Tonight

Monday Night Kick-Off Party @ Croatia House 26

Toronto Event Centre

7:50
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News Brief

Protesters drown out Ford at Scarborough campaign event

OPSEU workers in purple shirts disrupted Ford Fest on Friday, chanting over the premier's speech as he defended provincial spending cuts.

7:35
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Pulse

Moose in the City sculpture restored after 24 years

Someone just finished restoring one of the original Moose in the City sculptures that's been sitting on a Bermondsey-area roof for two decades. The piece, called "Eat, Drink &...

7:30
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Tonight

Symphony in the Gardens: Bond Night

Casa Loma

7:20
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Neighborhoods

Where Taps chef James Obazee eats around Etobicoke

The executive chef at the Meadowvale gastropub opens his neighborhood dining diary, from Nigerian jollof rice to lamb biryani.

7:07
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Tonight

Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre

7:05
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News Brief

Toronto nonprofits push for doubled land trust funding ahead of October election

Community land trusts are calling on city council to boost the municipal acquisition program from $100 million to $200 million to preserve 4,000 affordable rental units.

7:00
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Tonight

TD Toronto Jazz Festival

The Danforth Music Hall

7:00
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Tonight

Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour with Cold War Kids

Coca-Cola Coliseum

7:00
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Tonight

Sekou

The Mod Club

7:00
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Tonight

SHAM | Toronto Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6:50
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Pulse

TDSB cutting outdoor ed sites, cafeterias, museum staff

Toronto school board just announced budget cuts hitting outdoor education sites, science resources, the museum and archives, some cafeterias, and community support workers....

6:35
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Neighborhoods

Cleanup underway after diesel spill in Mimico Creek

Emergency crews deployed absorbent booms near Legion Road and Manitoba Street to contain the spill, which echoes a major 2023 chemical disaster in the same area.

6:20
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News Brief

Council debates cheaper ferries, pedestrian streets this week

Toronto city council meets Wednesday through Friday, with motions on island ferry fares, honouring slain officer Marc Pinizzotto, and expanding pedestrianized streets.

6:05
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Pulse

GO Transit proposing steep fare evasion fines

GO Transit could be hitting fare evaders way harder. First offence fine jumping from $35 to $200, second from $50 to $300, third from $100 to $400. Repeat offenders facing $500...

6:00
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Tonight

Young The Giant with Cold War Kids

History

5:50
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Neighborhoods

Man pleads guilty in Richmond Hill daycare crash that killed toddler

Vinay Kumar Gupta, 70, admitted to dangerous driving charges after an SUV he was parking crashed through the building last September.

5:20
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Eat & Drink

Canada's first build-your-own pho restaurant opens in downtown Toronto

Renso Pho-Potle launches in late August at Queen West, letting diners customize every element of their bowl — broth, protein, rice, and toppings.

5:05
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News Brief

Ontario overhauls school grading starting this fall

Education Minister Paul Calandra announced mandatory changes to how grades are weighted, plus a $60 million digital platform for school boards.

2:50
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News Brief

Police charge drone operator near FIFA sites amid enforcement surge

More than a dozen unauthorized drones intercepted since World Cup began; operators face hundreds to thousands in fines.

2:37
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News Brief

Royal Canadian Mint honours Filipino Canadians with stunning new pearl coin

One-ounce gold coin designed by Vancouver artist Bert Monterona features mother-of-pearl inlay and sells for $8,849.95.

2:23
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Pulse

Metrolinx writes off $500M+ in GO Transit upgrades

Metrolinx is writing off more than $500M in upgrades and cutting back on GO expansion spending. Less transit on the way.

2:09
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News Brief

Child sexually assaulted inside Scarborough grocery store; suspect at large

Police seek male suspect, approximately 30, last seen wearing green shirt and pink Crocs on June 21.

1:55
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Pulse

Croatia fans bringing massive flag to Toronto World Cup

Thousands of Croatia supporters could be heading to Toronto with a 100-foot flag. Major World Cup energy incoming.

1:41
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Neighborhoods

Third suspect arrested in North York apartment building death

Dzsenifer Olah, 25, turned herself in Sunday and was charged with second-degree murder in the June 14 death of Erik Safar.

1:13
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News Brief

Metrolinx proposes steep fare evasion fines on GO Transit and UP Express

First-time offenders could face $200 fines instead of $35 under new penalty structure set for Sept. 8 implementation.

1:00
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Pulse

Snowbirds flypast steals the show at Toronto World Cup match

Canada's stadium went crazy during a World Cup match — planes flew over, people were losing it. The Snowbirds flypast at the end made it absolutely wild.

12:46
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Neighborhoods

Man sentenced to life for 2022 nightclub shooting in Vaughan

Kensworth Alton Francis received concurrent life sentences for fatally shooting two security guards at ATL Lounge.

12:18
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Eat & Drink

Luna by DaNico brings casual Italian to College Street

New 30-seat all-season patio from Michelin-starred restaurant features sharing plates and modern global cuisine.

12:04
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News Brief

Toronto beaches closed due to elevated E. coli after recent rainfall

Three beaches flagged as unsafe for swimming: Ward's Island at 337 counts per 100 mL, Marie Curtis Park East at 142, and Cherry Beach at 117.

9:30
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Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:46
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News Brief

Unifor Launches Auto Talks With Ford Motor This Week

Nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers are entering contract negotiations as the union targets Ford first, with talks set to begin Monday in Toronto.

7:28
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Pulse

PC government photo from Ford Fest appears to have been edited

Government officials posted a photo from Ford Fest that appears to have been edited to make protesters look like supporters.

7:10
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News Brief

Ontario Line Construction Visible at Exhibition Station This Summer

A steel lattice structure is rising over the rail corridor as the first permanent work begins on a future multimodal transit hub that will link GO Rail with the Ontario Line subway.

6:52
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Pulse

Dream Wheels event brought huge crowds to the neighbourhood

Huge crowd with families enjoying the cars was great to see. Been here less than 6 months and already in love with this city.

6:16
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News Brief

Measles Exposure Reported at Pearson Airport June 13

Public health officials warn of possible exposure on two flights and in Terminal 1. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms until July 4.

5:58
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Pulse

Toronto's sunset was something else last night

One of those evenings where the clouds were in exactly the right place and the whole sky turned into a painting.

5:40
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Feature

Chenail Ecarté: Ontario's Hidden Tropical River

Hidden in southwestern Ontario near Wallaceburg is a vivid stretch of turquoise water that looks more like a Caribbean escape than a Canadian river.

5:04
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News Brief

Ford's Calendar Now Secret Under New Ontario FOI Law

Premier's daily itinerary will no longer be accessible to the public following retroactive changes to freedom of information legislation.