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Friday · Jul 3, 2026

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11:59
PM
Tonight

Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

11:48
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News Brief

Two boys injured in e-scooter crash near Etobicoke mall; one critical

A 12-year-old is in life-threatening condition after the boys lost control of the scooter near Cloverdale Mall on Friday afternoon.

11:31
PM
News Brief

Maple Leafs sign No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna to three-year entry-level deal

The 18-year-old forward from Whitehorse had 51 points in 35 games with Penn State and was CHL Player of the Year last season.

11:15
PM
News Brief

FIFA Fan Festival bar staff paid in full after weeks of wage delays

The City of Toronto resolved outstanding wage payments for workers employed by Roam Bar Concepts after allegations of unpaid wages went viral.

10:59
PM
News Brief

Heat warning extended through Saturday as Toronto battles dangerous humidity

Environment Canada extended the alert after record-breaking temperatures and humidex values near 40°C. Cooling centres and water stations remain open.

10:42
PM
Pulse

Portugal sticking around Toronto for another match

Team Portugal is spending another night in the city before their next World Cup game. The atmosphere around the matches has been wild.

10:30
PM
Tonight

Emo Night Toronto at Sneaky Dee's

Sneaky Dee's Concert Venue

10:26
PM
Neighborhoods

Taste of Little Jamaica cancelled just two weeks before July 18 debut

The inaugural festival celebrating the neighbourhood's revival following 15 years of LRT construction has been scrapped due to unmet permit requirements.

10:09
PM
News Brief

Ontario Science Centre temporary home at Harbourfront Centre now open

The interim space launches as construction begins on a permanent centre, giving visitors access to exhibits during the multi-year rebuild.

10:00
PM
Tonight

Jai Wolf (19+)

CODA - Toronto

10:00
PM
Tonight

One Direction x Justin Bieber Dance Party

The Dance Cave

10:00
PM
Tonight

Jai Wolf | Club Babu Tour

CODA

10:00
PM
Tonight

KPOP RAVE

Lee's Palace

9:53
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Pulse

Cicadas are back — Toronto summer just got louder

Someone just heard their first cicada of the season and the 6ix is officially in peak summer mode. They love the heat.

9:37
PM
Neighborhoods

Sneaky Dee's saved from demolition after developer withdraws proposal

The Toronto dive bar has been assured a future after the Goldberg Group abandoned its 16-storey redevelopment plan at Bathurst and College.

9:04
PM
News Brief

TTC Line 5 Eglinton and Line 6 Finch West hit by service suspensions

Track and mechanical issues forced partial suspensions Friday evening, with shuttle buses deployed on both corridors during rush hour.

9:00
PM
Tonight

MADVKTM

The Mod Club

8:00
PM
Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

8:00
PM
Tonight

Legends of Motown

Living Arts Centre

8:00
PM
Tonight

Maitreya w/ Sweet Fiend & Leach

Hard Luck Bar

8:00
PM
Tonight

Legends of Motown

Living Arts Centre Auditorium

7:38
PM
News Brief

Toronto tenants can now install air conditioning without landlord permission

A change to Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act that took effect July 1 lets renters cool their units if landlords haven't provided AC, though tenants pay the cost.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Paranormal Activity - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:30
PM
Tonight

Medusa - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
PM
Tonight

The Outsiders - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Barrie Baycats at Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball

Dominico Field at Christie Pits Park

7:30
PM
Tonight

& Juliet - Toronto

Royal Alexandra Theatre

7:30
PM
Tonight

Miss Melera (All Boat Long)

Empire Sandy

7:13
PM
News Brief

Ontario ticket resellers face no fines yet despite breaking price-cap law during World Cup

StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats admitted non-compliance with Ontario's April ban on resales above face value, but the province has not penalized them.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Decibels Of Dio / Tribute to Ronnie James Dio, Strictly Sabbath / Tribute to Black Sabbath

Rockpile Rock Bar

7:00
PM
Tonight

Tortoise

The Concert Hall

7:00
PM
Tonight

Tortoise (19+)

The Concert Hall - Toronto

6:47
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Eat & Drink

Low-ABV canned cocktails are the city's new summer staple for park hangs

Toronto makers are bottling light spirits with fresh fruit and local wine—perfect for long afternoons without the hangover.

6:30
PM
Tonight

The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR

RBC Amphitheatre

6:30
PM
Tonight

SlowNotion w/ Sunday Mornings, Siddarth Kota & Midnight Munchies

Sneaky Dee's Concert Venue

6:21
PM
News Brief

Jet ski operator charged after colliding with Toronto lifeguard vessel near Scarborough Bluffs

A 20-year-old from Brampton hit a lifeguard boat on Thursday, ejecting the worker into the water with minor injuries before continuing to ride.

5:56
PM
Neighborhoods

Moroccan restaurant Rayah Cafe in Cabbagetown fighting eviction over unclear landlord charges

The chef-owner and her husband are in a dispute over taxes, maintenance and insurance charges that have fluctuated between $5,000 and $11,000.

5:30
PM
Eat & Drink

Summerlicious brings 230 Toronto restaurants to the table with discounted three-course menus

The international culinary festival launches Friday, July 3, as the city transitions from World Cup soccer to summer dining, with lunch ranging $20–$55 and dinner $25–$75.

5:04
PM
News Brief

Toronto's BMO Field transforms back to soccer stadium as World Cup wrapping begins

The temporary 43,000-seat stadium built for six FIFA matches is being dismantled ahead of the August return of Toronto FC and the Argonauts.

2:42
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News Brief

Dillon Brooks balances NBA's notorious villain persona with Canadian humility

The Mississauga native opens up about trash-talking, chip-on-his-shoulder competitiveness, and representing Team Canada in World Cup qualification.

2:19
PM
News Brief

Toronto police seek suspect in early-morning Scarborough park assault

Officers search for a male suspect, possibly a teenager, after a victim was stabbed near Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road on Friday.

1:57
PM
Pulse

Fans marched to the game and the vibes were perfect

Someone who was at Thursday's match is raving about the atmosphere walking to Toronto Stadium. The stadium itself earned praise for having amazing sightlines no matter where...

1:34
PM
News Brief

Thunderstorms and heat warnings loom over Toronto's final World Cup weekend

Environment Canada forecasts heavy rain and electrical storms Friday while extreme heat lingers, threatening outdoor FIFA Fan Festival events.

1:12
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Pulse

Portugal beats Croatia in Toronto's final World Cup match

Portugal advanced past Croatia 2-1 in Thursday's knockout match at Toronto Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the equalizer from the penalty spot. Toronto's hosting duties...

12:49
PM
Neighborhoods

7-Eleven at College and Spadina closes after 30 years of late-night service

The iconic convenience store, beloved by students and night-shift workers, shut down on June 30, leaving the intersection boarded up.

12:30
PM
Tonight

FIFA Fan Festival Toronto

Fort York & The Bentway

12:04
PM
News Brief

Toronto's housing market gains traction after months of sluggish sales

June sales rose 9.4% year-over-year as GTA real estate shows signs of recovery despite ongoing affordability concerns.

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:34
AM
News Brief

Toronto fans would choose five minutes with Ronaldo over lifetime Leafs or Raptors tickets

As Cristiano Ronaldo played his final World Cup match in the city, a street survey found the superstar has captivated Toronto's sports fans beyond measure.

7:04
AM
News Brief

Toronto faces dangerous heat during Portugal-Croatia match as Nathan Phillips Square cancelled

The city cancelled its popular World Cup broadcast due to extreme conditions, with a wet bulb globe temperature expected to reach 30°C, exceeding FIFA safety guidelines.

6:34
AM
Pulse

Toronto pulled off the World Cup without a disaster

So Toronto just hosted the World Cup and nobody's talking about how well it actually went. No traffic chaos, no stadium falling apart, no transit meltdown. City was clean,...

6:04
AM
News Brief

Kyle Lowry to retire as a Toronto Raptor with jersey heading to the rafters

The Raptors' greatest player will sign a one-day contract and retire with the team on Tuesday, July 7, joining Vince Carter as the only two players with retired jerseys.

5:34
AM
Pulse

Portuguese coach praises Toronto's World Cup setup

Portuguese coach just said he wishes there were more games in Toronto. Talked about how the facilities remind him of old Premier League grounds. High praise for the city.

5:04
AM
News Brief

Toronto's schools face $15M and $40M deficits despite provincial oversight

The TDSB and TCDSB are projecting significant shortfalls for next year even after finding tens of millions in savings through staffing cuts.