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HighOnCity · The Toronto Archive

Wednesday · Jul 1, 2026

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11:59
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Tonight

Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

11:34
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Pulse

Canada Day celebrations hit despite heat wave and storms

Torontonians celebrated Canada Day across the city despite the extreme heat and threatening storms rolling in. Some headed downtown, others stayed cool indoors.

11:04
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News Brief

Leafs trade Nick Robertson to Pittsburgh for 2028 fourth-round pick

The 24-year-old forward reunites with Kyle Dubas, now the Penguins' president of hockey operations.

10:34
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Pulse

Blue Jays beat Mets on Canada Day

The Jays got a win on Canada Day with Myles Straw going deep on a 3-run shot. Great day to be a fan.

10:04
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News Brief

Maple Leafs in the mix for Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski in potential trade

Columbus is shopping the star defenceman, and Toronto is the one Canadian team he'd approve a trade to, according to sources.

9:34
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Pulse

Condos in Toronto now cheaper than Montreal

Toronto condo prices have dropped below Montreal's — a shift being discussed across r/toronto as the market cools.

9:04
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News Brief

Toronto braces for severe thunderstorms and extreme heat through Friday

Environment Canada warns of damaging winds up to 100 km/h, quarter-sized hail, and temperatures reaching 37°C as heat wave continues.

7:55
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News Brief

Maple Leafs sign veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year, $21-million deal

The 37-year-old Vezina Trophy winner and two-time Stanley Cup champion joins Toronto on a long-term contract.

7:37
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News Brief

GO trains running 10-15 minutes late as heat slows service; several trains cancelled

Metrolinx warns commuters to check schedules as extreme temperatures force slower speeds and track patrols across the network.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Medusa - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
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Tonight

Noche Latina (Latin Night)

Casa Loma

7:19
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Pulse

Toronto's getting an MLC franchise by 2027 — the city's joining Chicago as expansion teams for Major League Cricket.

Major League Cricket is expanding and Toronto's in. The city gets a new franchise starting 2027, with Chicago joining as well. More cricket coming to the 6ix.

7:01
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News Brief

Two-thirds of Canadians say multiculturalism boosts national identity despite immigration backlash

A new diversity study finds broad support for multiculturalism even among those skeptical of immigration levels, highlighting a disconnect in public attitudes.

7:00
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Tonight

bixby

The Mod Club

7:00
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Tonight

Widowspeak

The Sound Garage

7:00
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Tonight

Loud Luxury

RBC Amphitheatre

6:43
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Pulse

Poems in Passage on the TTC are hitting different — riders appreciate taking a minute to ponder them.

The poetry posted on the TTC keeps showing up on commutes and it's becoming a quiet habit to pause and read them. Some hit harder than others, but there's something nice about...

6:25
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News Brief

One arrested after stabbing in Scarborough home on Canada Day

A victim with serious but non-life-threatening injuries was taken to hospital after the incident on Camor Court, south of Ellesmere Road.

6:07
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Pulse

Happy Canada Day — remember why you love living here even when winter makes you question it.

Every January someone questions whether living in Toronto is worth it, then June rolls around and you remember exactly why. The city's got something in the summer that...

5:13
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News Brief

Extreme heat blankets Ontario through Canada Day weekend; vulnerable populations at greatest risk

Orange heat warnings stretch from Windsor to Ottawa as temperatures reach 37°C. Advocates warn homeless and elderly residents face heightened danger.

5:00
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Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

4:00
PM
Tonight

Scarborough Shooting Stars vs. Montreal Alliance

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

3:07
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Tonight

New York Mets at Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre

3:00
PM
Tonight

Montreal Alliance at Scarborough Shooting Stars

CIBC Pan Am Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

2:44
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Pulse

Cold case solved: Man killed 38 years ago identified

Toronto police finally identified a man killed in a hit-and-run 38 years ago. Case closed after decades of mystery.

2:24
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Pulse

FIFA Fan Fest bar staff finally getting paid

Unpaid FIFA Fan Fest bar staff got a partial payout via e-transfer last night after the story blew up online and media got involved. It wasn't the full amount owed and tips are...

2:04
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News Brief

Canada Day brings fireworks, family events, and heat warning

Toronto marks July 1 with free programming across multiple parks, fireworks at 10 p.m., and an expected high of 35°C with humidex at 45°C.

1:44
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Pulse

Condo tower AC shuts down before heat wave hits

Residents in a Dundas-Jarvis Street condo tower are losing AC right as a heat wave pushes humidex to 45°C. The building shut down cooling ahead of the worst temperatures —...

1:30
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Tonight

Medusa - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

1:24
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Neighborhoods

Church Street pedestrianization pilot launches this summer

The Village's Church Street will close to car traffic from mid-June through late August as part of a city pilot, clearing a long-stalled precedent.

12:44
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Eat & Drink

Chefs Kang and Bang's Toronto restaurant trail spans fish to fire

Oroshi Fish Co. co-owners share their favorite barbecue spots across the city, from charcoal-grilled chicken in Liberty Village to Korean traditions on Ossington.

12:04
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News Brief

Leafs trade Robertson to Penguins on Canada Day

Forward Nick Robertson heads to Pittsburgh for a fourth-round pick as Toronto's GM makes opening move before free agency.

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:46
AM
Pulse

Heat wave melting the city as humidex climbs to 44

The heat wave is absolutely brutal — people are melting like cheese on a poutine. Humidex is hitting 44 and it's only going to get worse through the week.

7:28
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Pulse

Toronto was Canada's hottest city today

Toronto hit the hottest temperature in Canada today as the heat wave kicks in. It's gonna be rough all week.

7:10
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Pulse

Nathan Phillips Square packed for Mexico-Ecuador watch party

Nathan Phillips Square was packed since 2 hours before kickoff for the Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match. The game got delayed by weather in Mexico City, but the turnout was massive.

6:52
AM
News Brief

Torontonians brace for Canada Day as heat warning hits 44°C humidex

An orange heat warning is in effect, with Environment Canada forecasting dangerous conditions, but residents say the festivities will go on.

6:34
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Pulse

Mexican fans taking over Toronto for World Cup

Mexican fans have flooded Toronto for the World Cup. The energy downtown is wild — you're seeing Mexico everywhere right now.

6:16
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Neighborhoods

Queen's Park North redesign scaled back after resident outcry

City council unanimously approved a revised plan for Canada's oldest municipal park, with new protections for its 358 trees.

5:58
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Eat & Drink

Kela Greek brings viral frozen yogurt trend to Toronto

A new spot on St. Clair Ave. is serving unsweetened, protein-packed frozen Greek yogurt — the macro-friendly breakfast-dessert that's taken over NYC.

5:04
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News Brief

Man charged after alleged hate-motivated assault near Jane and Lawrence

Toronto police say a 58-year-old was arrested for throwing rocks and uttering death threats in an attack targeting religious attire.