Thursday · Jun 25, 2026
Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena
Niagara man arrested in East York assault
Jonathan Laranjeira, 37, was charged after police responded to an assault complaint in the Dawes Road and Victoria Park Avenue area on June 17.
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin's road-safety moment
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin talked about road safety while driving at City Council — caught on camera. The hypocrisy did not go unnoticed on Reddit.
Man dies in North York industrial accident
Emergency crews responded to RioCan Empress Walk Plaza after a fatal fall Thursday evening. Ministry of Labour has been notified.
Metrolinx wrote off $504M in useless GO train upgrades
The transit agency spent half a billion on signalling upgrades that are now obsolete. CEO calls it the cost of expansion — locals are questioning the waste.
Trading card shops hit hard as break-ins sweep GTA
Two Ajax businesses became the latest targets in a series of brazen robberies. One owner estimates losses at over $100,000.
Federal changes aim to toughen intimate partner violence laws
New rules mandate strict bail scrutiny for strangulation cases and restrict conditional sentences like house arrest for sexual assault convictions.
VIP Weekend Pass - Prism Festival 2026
Prism Welcome Centre
Mr Tout Le Monde
The Mod Club
MR Tout Le Monde - "Mirage" Album Tour
Adelaide Hall
Judge triples slumlord's fine to $950K
A judge rejected the City's proposed settlement with Carolyn Goodman and Havcare, tripling the fine instead. The precedent followed years of tenant advocacy at 500 Dawes Road.
Seatbelt came loose on Leviathan before 306-foot drop
Video shows a rider unbuckled moments before the roller coaster's steep descent at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan.
Toronto city council votes to expand car-free streets
A 16-6 vote Thursday backs a pedestrianization program following positive response to the Church Street pilot, which runs through August.
Paul Simon
RBC Amphitheatre
Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours
Rogers Centre
Leenalchi with Korea Town Acid
Lee's Palace
Play Dead by People Watching Collective
Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre
Canada has one of the world's highest youth vaping rates, experts urge flavour ban
University of Toronto medical students and a Heart and Stroke Foundation policy expert warn nicotine exposure during adolescence can harm brain development.
Medusa - Toronto
Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Paranormal Activity - Toronto
Ed Mirvish Theatre
& Juliet - Toronto
Royal Alexandra Theatre
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto
Under the Big Top Toronto
The Outsiders - Toronto
Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto
CN Tower turns 50 today
The CN Tower opened June 25, 1976. Someone's grandpa gave them the original Toronto Star commemorative insert from that day. Half a century of the most recognizable skyline on earth.
Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays
Rogers Centre
Jhariah
The Drake Hotel Toronto
America
Massey Hall
Vacations
The Garrison - Toronto
I.D.A. International Dance Academy
Meadowvale Theatre
Los Angeles Sparks at Toronto Tempo
Coca-Cola Coliseum
Mr Tout Le Monde
The Mod Club
Jhariah Trust Ceremony Tour
The Drake Hotel
The Frank White Experience
The Opera House
VACATIONS THE HOLY GRAIL TOUR
The Garrison
Brokencyde
Rockpile Rock Bar
Ontario Ombudsman finds families unfairly denied COVID-era school payments
Over 200 complaints revealed five direct-payment programs between 2020 and 2023 had poor eligibility checks and repeated flaws.
Roy Thompson Hall looks fire at night
Toronto's concert hall glowing against the dark sky. Someone posted photos from November 2025 and everyone's remembering why RTH is architectural goals.
We Were Sharks w/ Keep Flying, Meathead & Randomleaf at Sneaky Dee's
Sneaky Dee's Concert Venue
I dropped out to run a café on Ward's Island. A fire couldn't stop the dream.
A lifelong island resident opened a restaurant in the community's historic clubhouse, sourcing locally and building a legacy on a place she's always called home.
Kraft Dinner launches ramen line—the creamy combo TikTok already loves
KD Ramen comes in three flavours: cheesy, extra cheesy, and extra spicy. The chain plans to give away samples at Toronto 7-Elevens.
Metrolinx writes off $504M in now-useless GO train upgrades
CEO says the signalling work is part of the cost of expanding GO services, but GO Expansion faces funding uncertainty.
Go Team Japan! Game 3 Japan vs. Sweden viewing party
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears frontman, dead at 84
The Toronto-born singer transformed a New York jazz-rock band into Grammy-winning superstars with hits like Spinning Wheel.
Community fighting to save 150-year-old Parkdale tree
Parkdale's rallying to protect a century-and-a-half-old maple tree from potential development. Local residents are showing up for one of the neighbourhood's oldest residents.
46 Bell workers sue over alleged wrongful termination
Former employees claim the telecom giant fired them as part of cost-cutting tied to attendance falsification, not genuine misconduct.
You can be in Toronto and the country at once
Someone shared photos from a few days ago that capture that wild Toronto moment where you're in the city but also somehow feel like you're out in rural Ontario. The duality is real.
5 Toronto bubble tea spots worth the line
From Taiwanese imports with premium leaves to customizable chains, here's where to find the best slurps.
Thunderstorms today, sun returns for Pride weekend
Toronto braces for afternoon storms before clearing Thursday evening, with dry conditions forecast for Pride celebrations.
CN Tower turns 50 tomorrow
The CN Tower hits its 50th anniversary Friday, June 26. Toronto Public Library dug through their archives and found a 1973 construction photo that looks straight out of a...
Hexagon's gone, Centro takes over Oakville Michelin spot
Chef Rafa Covarrubias left to lead downtown's 20 Victoria, making way for a traditional Italian restaurant.
CRTC probes Rogers over $5 monthly wireless price hike
The telecom regulator asked the carrier to explain a new charge set to appear on customer bills starting July 15.
Casa Loma General Admission
Casa Loma
Brazilian café owners build Pride community one popsicle at a time
LGBTQ+ Brazilian café owners are building community through Pride and homemade popsicles. The vibe is real — locals are showing up and sticking around.
Council cuts development charges by up to 60 per cent
Toronto council just greenlighted a deal slashing development charges by up to 60 per cent. Major shift for housing affordability — could open up more projects across the city.
Parkdale rallies to save 150-year-old maple from development
A 25-metre silver maple on King Street West faces removal for a 13-storey Tibetan Buddhist temple project. Community members and a U of T forest ecologist say the tree is healthy.
Pride Month feels quieter in Toronto this year
Pride Month in Toronto feels noticeably quieter than usual — way less city-wide energy and visible activities than previous years. Meanwhile, World Cup buzz has been massive...
Toronto bunk bed rental lists for $1,000 per month in Scarborough
A landlord in Scarborough is advertising a room with a bunk bed for $1,000 monthly — or $500 per person — as rents remain stubbornly high across the city.
Trans health care training slows as global backlash chills medical providers
Signups for gender-affirming care training have stalled. Medical professionals are more reluctant to pursue certification or offer trans-affirming care as political opposition...
