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Saturday · Jul 4, 2026

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11:35
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Neighborhoods

Hundreds of Ronaldo fans climb 25–foot fence at Centennial Park for final Portugal practice

Portugal's training session in Toronto on Saturday drew supporters so eager to glimpse the 41-year-old star that roughly two dozen scaled the baseball diamond fence.

11:05
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Neighborhoods

Oakville butcher Wolfgang Ordung celebrates 90th birthday after 38 years owning his own shop

The Florence Meats fixture decided to un-retire and return to the counter more than a decade after selling his first business.

10:30
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Tonight

Bangerz Only: 2010s Dance Party at Sneaky Dee's - Jul 4 2026

Sneaky Dee's Concert Venue

10:05
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Neighborhoods

Sneaky Dee's saved from 16–storey redevelopment after RBC objection

The beloved College and Bathurst music venue and bar will stay put after a developer withdrew its condo proposal when the RBC property next door wasn't supposed to be included.

10:00
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Tonight

Jonathan Rosa x Sam Haze + Friends | 4AM LAST CALL

CODA

10:00
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Tonight

FYE X E11EVEN MIAMI PRESENTS: Send Off Party, Sounds by: GUDFELLA

FYE Ultra Club

9:05
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News Brief

Guerrero Jr. turns down all-star selection to rest lower back injury

The Toronto Blue Jays' star third baseman, a starter selection, is stepping back to recuperate before the second half of the season.

9:00
PM
Tonight

NITE BAZAAR: Alt Sounds from the South Asian Underground

Lee's Palace

9:00
PM
Tonight

Hafla Fou' Al Satou7

The Dance Cave

8:30
PM
Tonight

Dressing the Abbey Exhibit

Casa Loma

8:30
PM
Tonight

GREEN DAY TRIBUTE "GREEN DAZE" + NIRVANA TRIBUTE "NEVERMIND"

Spot 1 Grill & Music Hall

8:00
PM
Tonight

Vishal Mishra

Coca-Cola Coliseum

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Church (19+)

The Concert Hall - Toronto

8:00
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Tonight

The Strike (19+)

Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto

8:00
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Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

8:00
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Tonight

The Strike plus special guest

Horseshoe Tavern

8:00
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Tonight

BLANK w/ Blemish, Thorns & Underhook

Hard Luck Bar

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Church: THE SINGLES: 1980-2025

The Concert Hall

8:00
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Tonight

Dressing the Abbey Exhibit

Casa Loma

8:00
PM
Tonight

Paul Oakenfold

The Mod Club

7:50
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News Brief

Drake places reverse-curse bet on Morocco ahead of Canada's World Cup Round of 16

The Toronto rapper, who has lost over $555,000 betting on sports, is leaning into his notorious curse by betting against Canada to help the team win Saturday.

7:35
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Pulse

Downsview snow pile still standing strong at 30–40 feet tall

someone drove past the downsview snow pile this morning and she's still holding up. about 30–40 feet tall. garbage on top acts as insulation.

7:30
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Tonight

& Juliet - Toronto

Royal Alexandra Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

Medusa - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
PM
Tonight

Paranormal Activity - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:30
PM
Tonight

The Outsiders - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

7:30
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Tonight

Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire

Scotiabank Arena

7:30
PM
Tonight

Dressing the Abbey Exhibit

Casa Loma

7:20
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News Brief

Toronto's World Cup hosting generated little economic gain despite $380 million cost

Data shows just 3 per cent rise in restaurant and bar spending during the first two weeks, well below the gains from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in November 2024.

7:05
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Pulse

Toronto Lower Don Lands looking stunning after the storm rolled through

the lower don lands are looking absolutely beautiful right now after the storm. toronto is awesome.

7:00
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Tonight

Chrissy Chlapecka

The Drake Hotel

7:00
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Tonight

KES

RBC Amphitheatre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Dressing the Abbey Exhibit

Casa Loma

7:00
PM
Tonight

Chrissy Chlapecka (19+)

The Drake Hotel Toronto

6:50
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News Brief

Drake and Ronaldo meet up in Toronto after Portugal's Round of 32 World Cup win

The Toronto rapper posted a photo with Cristiano Ronaldo days after Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 at Toronto Stadium, with fans calling them "two GOATs in one frame."

6:35
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Pulse

Free general admission just dropped for today's FIFA Fan Festival

free GA tickets just hit for the fifa fan festival today. go grab them while they last.

6:30
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Tonight

Dressing the Abbey Exhibit

Casa Loma

6:30
PM
Tonight

Lubbock Lights w/ Blackflower, New Guns & All Has Fallen

Sneaky Dee's Concert Venue

6:20
PM
Neighborhoods

Toronto police officer seriously injured during suspect arrest in North York

The officer was responding to a suspicious incident near Avenue Road and Wilson Avenue Saturday morning when a suspect fled on foot and was apprehended.

6:05
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News Brief

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Emil Andrae to two-year contract worth $3.1 million

The 24-year-old Swede, acquired in the Joseph Woll trade with Philadelphia, joins a Leafs roster reshaped by GM John Chayka since May.

6:00
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Tonight

Dressing the Abbey Exhibit

Casa Loma

5:50
PM
Pulse

FIFA Fan Festival packed in the rain with Canada fans still cheering hard

the fifa fan festival is absolutely rammed even with the downpour. people are still going off for canada — rain didn't stop anyone.

5:35
PM
Neighborhoods

Sneaky Dee's saved from 16-storey condo redevelopment at Bathurst and College

The iconic dive bar and music venue is safe after developer withdrew proposal when it was discovered they didn't own all five properties needed for the project.

5:30
PM
Tonight

Dressing the Abbey Exhibit

Casa Loma

5:05
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News Brief

Stephen Eustáquio proud of Canada's World Cup run despite Round of 16 loss to Morocco

The Leamington native wore the captain's armband and scored Canada's signature moment in the tournament. He says the team gave everything and proved Canada is finally a soccer country.

5:00
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Tonight

idobi Radio Summer School w/ Honey Revenge & more

The Phoenix Concert Theatre

5:00
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Tonight

idobi Radio Summer School with Honey Revenge, Winona Fighter, Games We Play and more

Phoenix Concert Theatre

4:00
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Tonight

&ME

Woodbine Park

3:30
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Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

2:47
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News Brief

Woman arrested for impaired driving after two-vehicle crash near Queen's Park early Saturday

Collision on College Street and University Avenue around 2:30 a.m. left one person with non-life-threatening injuries.

2:31
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News Brief

Road closures in effect downtown Saturday for Canada vs. Morocco World Cup match

Fort York neighbourhood restricted to local access 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. FIFA Fan Fest opens 11:30 a.m.; Canada plays at 1 p.m.

2:15
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News Brief

Toronto man charged with five counts of sexual assault on public transit

Ashraful Alam, 30, arrested after assaults targeted multiple women between 8 a.m. and noon Thursday, July 2. Police seek additional victims.

2:00
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Tonight

Paranormal Activity - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

2:00
PM
Tonight

The Outsiders - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

2:00
PM
Tonight

& Juliet - Toronto

Royal Alexandra Theatre

1:58
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Pulse

Portuguese fans celebrated their World Cup win all over downtown

Portuguese fans flooded downtown after their team beat Croatia. Green and red smoke everywhere, flags hanging from every corner. City's still buzzing.

1:42
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News Brief

AI screening in hiring could lock out newcomers, Toronto research warns

Study finds algorithmic bias compounds human discrimination, leaving immigrants uniquely disadvantaged in job market searches.

1:30
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Tonight

Medusa - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

1:26
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Pulse

Strawberry moon over the harbour — perfect shot

Someone caught the strawberry moon, the city ferry, and the floating convenience store all in one shot. The harbour's looking unreal right now.

1:09
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News Brief

Sneaky Dee's saved as developer withdraws 16-storey condo redevelopment plan

Months of community organizing and public pushback convinced Goldberg Group to pull its application. Vote scheduled for July 8 is now off the table.

1:00
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Tonight

BRESH Party (19+)

Cabana Pool Bar

12:53
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Pulse

GO Trains connecting Stratford to Toronto starting Monday

GO Train now runs express service from Stratford to Toronto Union Station. Weekday mornings head to the city; evenings head back. Weekends flip — go in the morning, return later.

12:37
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Neighborhoods

Scarborough residential neighbourhood hit by shooting; multiple homes damaged Friday night

Police investigating after gunfire struck several properties near Brenyon Way and Sewells Road just after 11 p.m. No injuries reported.

12:04
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News Brief

Man stabbed near Queen and Spadina rushed to hospital in serious condition

Emergency crews responded to downtown Toronto stabbing Saturday morning. Police investigating; no suspect information released.

12:00
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Tonight

Bresh

Cabana Pool Bar

11:30
AM
Tonight

FIFA Fan Festival Toronto

Fort York & The Bentway

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:44
AM
Pulse

Sneaky Dee's saved from demolition after developer withdraws redevelopment proposal

Sneaky Dee's is staying put. The developer quietly withdrew their redevelopment proposal, which means the College Street dive bar legend is safe from the bulldozer.

7:24
AM
News Brief

Surrey Place staff strike pauses therapy services for dozens of families with children and adults with disabilities

After six weeks of labour action, families are scrambling to find private care as OPSEU workers demand better long-term funding and fair pay following Bill 124's overturn.

7:04
AM
Pulse

Checked out pedestrianized Church Street tonight — nightlife is absolutely popping

Church Street is buzzing rn. Pedestrianized strip is drawing huge crowds at night. Worth the walk if you're looking for a wild time.

6:24
AM
News Brief

Toronto is surprisingly short on children's spaces compared to other Canadian cities

Once a leader in educational venues for kids, Toronto has lost major institutions and now lags behind Montreal, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Sudbury due to budget cuts since the 1990s.

6:04
AM
Pulse

East Don Trail paved and riders are already testing the caged bridge section

The East Don Trail is officially paved — runs up from Don Mills & DVP all the way to Bermondsey Transfer Station at Eglinton. Locals are already riding the new caged bridge...

5:44
AM
Neighborhoods

Woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Etobicoke near East Mall

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at The East Mall and Burnhamthorpe Road just before 8 p.m. Friday and taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

5:04
AM
News Brief

Heat warning extended through Saturday as Ontario battles extreme humidity and dangerous temperatures

Environment Canada's orange heat warning continues across Ontario this weekend as the province experiences temperatures near 40°C and dangerous humidity levels.