Thursday · Jul 2, 2026
Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena
This is the kind of sports week Toronto doesn't forget
This week's been wild for Toronto sports. Between the World Cup, the Raptors news, and the energy around the city, it's one of those moments when everything just lines up....
Boxing coach from Ajax shuts down racist rant in viral video that sparked thousands of reactions
A woman in a red vehicle approached Coach Scott while he was having coffee over the weekend, attempting to recruit him into an anti-immigrant crusade.
Road closures around Toronto Stadium for Portugal vs. Croatia match Thursday
Major routes including Lake Shore Boulevard West and Strachan Avenue are shut down all day Thursday. Fan marches will also disrupt TTC service.
Ronaldo's family ate at Via Norte on College and now the phone won't stop ringing
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister and mother grabbed dinner at Via Norte on College Street, and the Portuguese restaurant's been fielding non-stop calls ever since. Ronaldo fever is...
Cabbagetown's Riyah Cafe faces eviction in landlord dispute over unclear charges
Chef Wafa El Rhazi has been in a months-long battle over taxes, maintenance, and insurance costs that her landlord claims she owes between $5,000 and $11,000.
Ontario education minister urges parents not to pull kids from school for sports
New mandatory attendance rules are coming this fall, and Paul Calandra has a message: don't let sports schedules override the classroom.
Sports Illustrated Beyond the Pitch with Kaytranada (19+)
FYE Ultra Club
Portugal fans have taken over Toronto ahead of World Cup match
Portugal fans have flooded Toronto with chants, flags, and nonstop energy ahead of tonight's FIFA World Cup match against Croatia. The CN Tower is lit up in Portuguese colours,...
Man charged with extortion and murder conspiracy after Brampton shooting and Peel police arrest
A 22-year-old arrested in Edmonton on a traffic stop faces charges tied to an organized crime group known as For Brothers, linked to two violent Brampton incidents.
Toronto pizza chef Ryan Baddeley ranks 59th in world's best, joins elite Canadian list
Pizzeria Badiali's owner made the 2026 Best Pizza Awards ranking, one of only two Canadian chefs on the global list of 100 elite pizzaiolos.
Highway 427 closed at Finch after fatal crash, northbound lanes shut until 10 p.m.
An 81-year-old Mississauga man died after a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. Two other occupants sustained minor injuries.
Adekunle Gold
Meridian Hall
Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours
Rogers Centre
Two Canadian pizza chefs rank among world's top 100, according to prestigious awards
Ryan Baddeley of Toronto's Pizzeria Badiali placed 59th and Cédric Toullec of Halifax's Lou Pécou Artisanal Pizzeria placed 92nd in the 2026 Best Pizza Awards ranking.
Protesters gather at Queen's Park to oppose Doug Ford
Protesters gathered at Queen's Park Monday evening to oppose Doug Ford and the Ontario government. Good turnout for a quiet summer night between Pride and Canada Day.
The Outsiders - Toronto
Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto
Paranormal Activity - Toronto
Ed Mirvish Theatre
& Juliet - Toronto
Royal Alexandra Theatre
Medusa - Toronto
Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto
Under the Big Top Toronto
Ottawa Blackjacks at Hamilton Honey Badgers
CAA Centre
Lamb
The Drake Hotel Toronto
2K vs 2L - World Cup Round of 32 - Match 83
BMO Field
FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Group K 2nd vs Group L 2nd
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
Nemophila
Lee's Palace
Gotts Street Park
The Mod Club
Lamb
The Drake Hotel
Ronaldo trains in Toronto before World Cup match
Ronaldo trained in Toronto Wednesday ahead of the Portugal match. City's been buzzing since he landed — thousands turned out to see him at the Delta Hotel.
Toronto Fire responded to 746 emergency calls on Canada Day, 51% above average
Crews handled everything from fire suppression to rescue operations as the city saw a significant spike in 911 calls during the holiday.
Fans shut down Toronto highway during World Cup match
Fans shut down a Toronto highway during the Portugal vs. Croatia watch parties Thursday night. Videos show massive crowds celebrating as Ronaldo's team advances.
Cristiano Ronaldo's family dines at Via Norte in Little Portugal
Ronaldo's mother and sister visited the College Street restaurant Thursday, adding to the Portuguese superstar's whirlwind Toronto visit ahead of the World Cup match.
Portugal beats Croatia in Toronto's final men's World Cup match
Ronaldo and thousands of fans descended on Toronto Stadium Thursday night for the Round of 32 knockout game as the city hosts its last tournament match.
Tales from Toronto's condo market: 'bloodbath for sellers,' listings piling up
Reddit's sharing stories from the frontlines of Toronto's housing crunch — sellers are getting crushed, inventory is stacking up. The market's brutal right now.
FIFA's World Cup isn't delivering the economic boom Toronto got from Taylor Swift
New data shows FIFA isn't moving the needle like Taylor Swift did. The World Cup is massive for the city's vibe but way smaller for the economy. We're talking a very different...
Mel Gibson showed up at Rosie's Burgers in Wellington Market and got his own menu item
The actor and director posed with staff at the Scarborough burger joint, which introduced the "Braveheart Burger" to mark the visit.
Cristiano Ronaldo greeted by thousands of fans outside Delta Hotel ahead of Portugal match
The 41-year-old soccer icon arrived in Toronto Wednesday to face Croatia in a World Cup Round of 32 match; ticket prices have skyrocketed on resale platforms.
Yonge & Dundas, late 2000s: uncovered photos of buskers around Dundas Square
Throwback shots of buskers around Dundas Square from the late 2000s just surfaced. If you were downtown back then, these might bring you back.
Bouncy castle accident at Scarborough mall injures two as strong winds sweep the region
Emergency crews responded to Bridlewood Mall after an inflatable structure flipped; the Ministry of Labour was notified and will investigate.
FIFA Fan Festival Toronto
Fort York & The Bentway
& Juliet - Toronto
Royal Alexandra Theatre
The Outsiders - Toronto
Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto
Paranormal Activity - Toronto
Ed Mirvish Theatre
Downtown Toronto Ribfest returns to Sankofa Square this weekend with live grilling from Friday to Sunday
The outdoor barbecue festival at Yonge and Dundas runs July 4-6 with perfectly cooked ribs and BBQ from the best ribbers in the city; free to attend.
Darko Rajaković signs multi-year extension to lead Raptors into Kawhi Leonard era
The Raptors coach who brought the team back to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons has been locked in long-term after guiding a 46-win turnaround.
Phở Hưng on Spadina is giving away free pho this Friday for their 40th anniversary
Chinatown heads up — Phở Hưng on Spadina is doing free pho this Friday for their 40th anniversary. This place has been a Toronto institution forever. If you've walked past it a...
Pre-Game Celebration @ Croatia House 26
Toronto Event Centre
Bouncy castle called 'world's largest' collapsed in Scarborough windstorm on Canada Day
The Royal Duck, a 22,000-sq-ft inflatable attraction at Bridlewood Mall, was torn from its anchors Wednesday during extreme winds; two people hospitalized with minor injuries.
House of McGrath opens in the historic Comstock Building with family-run dining and brewery
A two-storey restaurant and social house from a Toronto family honors the Financial District's beer heritage with seasonal cuisine and live music.
Toronto's World Cup broadcast at Nathan Phillips Square cancelled due to extreme heat
The city scrapped Thursday's free Portugal-Croatia watch party citing 44°C humidex and resource strain, leaving fans to find outdoor viewing elsewhere.
Casa Loma General Admission
Casa Loma
This year's Canada Day fireworks were way better than last year
Canada Day fireworks in Toronto definitely improved compared to last year. If you caught them, you know the finale hit different.
Rees Wave Deck is the move for Canada Day fireworks this year
Skip the Harbourfront crowds and head to Rees Wave Deck for Canada Day fireworks — you get a seat, a partial view that's still beautiful, and way fewer people around. Way...
Toronto Zoo reopens Thursday after power outage closed facility on Canada Day
The zoo shut down Wednesday to protect visitor comfort during extreme heat, but animals remained safe with backup systems keeping habitats cool.
Loud Luxury packed RBC Amphitheatre for a sold-out Canada Day show
Loud Luxury from London, Ontario, sold out RBC Amphitheatre for Canada Day. The crowd was immense and the energy was unreal — if you were there, it was a vibe.
Thai chefs Roj and Jojo bring Bangkok Chinatown recipes to Toronto with Lhao Thai-Chinese
The duo's 30-year career in Thailand informs a new restaurant on Baldwin Street featuring their famous roasted duck and wok-forward dishes blending Thai and Chinese cuisines.
Ontario pushed strong mayor powers despite predominantly negative feedback from public
The province expanded powers to 170 more municipalities even as consultations showed residents found the system unnecessary and undemocratic.
