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Thursday · Jul 16, 2026

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11:59
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Tonight

Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

11:58
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News Brief

Kawhi Leonard shows continued ties to Raptors despite NBA investigation into Clippers

The former Raptors champion attended the team's Summer League game in Las Vegas and Kyle Lowry's retirement announcement, signalling his lasting connection.

11:33
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Pulse

Street artist painted an electrical box at Jane and Denison; locals are here for it

Someone created cute art on an electrical box at Jane St. & Denison Rd. and the neighbourhood's showing love. Wish artists signed their work for proper credit.

11:07
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News Brief

Jontay Porter says NBA gambling ban was 'best thing that could've happened' to him

The former Toronto Raptors forward, lifetime-banned in 2024, told a TikToker the scandal prompted him to quit gambling and launch a charity helping others with addiction.

10:41
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Pulse

Someone found the last Blockbuster sign still standing in Toronto

A Reddit user spotted what might be Toronto's last existing Blockbuster sign. Nostalgia hit different when it's actually real.

10:15
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News Brief

Toronto Blue Jays-White Sox game Friday moves to Apple TV+ from traditional broadcast

The Jays' first game back from the All-Star break Friday at 7:15 p.m. streams exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of the Friday Night Baseball package.

10:00
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Tonight

Yung Singh

CODA

9:50
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Pulse

Wildfire smoke clears; Toronto skyline returns

The worst of it's past. Toronto's skyline is coming back into view as winds shift and air quality improves Friday. Time to breathe again.

9:24
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News Brief

Three-alarm bakery fire in Etobicoke injures none; 50 staff safely evacuated

Carlingview Drive bakery caught fire Thursday afternoon after an oven malfunction. Fire crews remained on site through Friday monitoring for hot spots.

8:01
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News Brief

Ontario couple guilty of defrauding 107 Taylor Swift ticket buyers for $265,000

Milton residents Denise Tisor and David Blake pleaded guilty to scamming fans during the Eras Tour. They spent $139,144 of victims' money on online gambling.

8:00
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Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

8:00
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Tonight

Aziz Ansari

The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

8:00
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Tonight

Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour

The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto

7:39
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News Brief

Ford cuts $1M from premier's office, urges comparable savings across government

Premier Doug Ford has reduced staff and implemented a hiring freeze, cutting the premier's office headcount to 10 people following expense criticism.

7:30
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Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

7:30
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Tonight

Water for Elephants - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience

CAA Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

Medusa - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
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Tonight

Scarborough Shooting Stars vs. Edmonton Stingers

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

7:30
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Tonight

The Outsiders - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:16
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News Brief

SIU investigates after Toronto police deploy multiple Tasers; man seriously injured

Ontario's police watchdog is probing an arrest in North York where officers fired several stun guns at a 36-year-old man.

7:00
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Tonight

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

Longboat Hall

7:00
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Tonight

LP Giobbi

The Opera House

7:00
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Tonight

2slimey

The Mod Club

7:00
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Tonight

LP Giobbi

The Opera House - Toronto

7:00
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Tonight

Tim McGraw with 49 Winchester

RBC Amphitheatre

7:00
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Tonight

Molly Johnson - Talk to Me Album Release

Under the Neon Palms at the El Mocambo

6:54
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News Brief

Man stabbed near Allan Gardens arrested; victim in stable condition

Police responded to reports of a stabbing near George Street and Gerrard Street East Thursday afternoon and took a man into custody.

6:31
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Neighborhoods

West Nile virus detected in Markham mosquito traps; York Region urges precautions

Two mosquito traps near Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road tested positive, marking the first detection in the area this summer.

6:30
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Tonight

Edmonton Stingers at Scarborough Shooting Stars

CIBC Pan Am Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

6:09
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Eat & Drink

Harbord Village's Maven opens Rose's Pantry for prepared foods and takeout

Chef Shauna Godfrey has opened a new shop next door stocked with cheffy prepared meals, fancy tinned goods, and nostalgic Jewish baked goods.

6:00
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Tonight

No Cure with Big Ass Truck

Hard Luck Bar

5:24
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News Brief

Toronto Jays open 2027 season in Yankees series in the Bronx

MLB's 2027 schedule has Toronto heading to New York on March 25, with the home opener delayed to April 2 against Seattle.

2:39
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Pulse

All Toronto outdoor pools closed Thursday due to air quality warning

Toronto shut down all outdoor pools and wading pools Thursday because of the orange air quality warning. The city's protecting vulnerable residents including kids and older...

1:54
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Neighborhoods

York Regional Police search for Toronto man wanted in Vaughan assault

A 15-year-old girl was assaulted and choked inside an abandoned building near Jane Street and Highway 7 on July 12. Police have issued a warrant for 20-year-old Avi Jackson-Bungiena.

12:24
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News Brief

Gunfire damages Etobicoke restaurant in early-morning shooting

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a commercial plaza near La Rose Avenue and Royal York Road. No injuries were reported but damage to a restaurant's front was confirmed.

9:30
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Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:54
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Pulse

Toronto air quality forecast to improve Friday as winds shift to clear smoke

Conditions are forecast to improve by Friday morning as a shift in wind direction is expected to help flush the smoke out. Until then, stay cautious — air quality remains at...

7:24
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Neighborhoods

Canadian basketball in 'golden age' as Brampton Honey Badgers attract global investment

Brampton Honey Badgers CEO credits rising Canadian NBA stars and Mark Cuban's involvement for helping elevate the domestic game.

6:54
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Pulse

Beaver spotted walking Toronto streets, possibly escaping wildfire smoke

A beaver showed up on Toronto streets this week, and locals think it's escaping the wildfire smoke. "Lived here for years, never seen a beaver walk around the streets like...

6:24
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Neighborhoods

Markham gearing up to host IndyCar race Aug. 14-16 with 150,000 expected visitors

The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy will run on city streets for the first time since the race moved from Toronto's Exhibition Place.

5:54
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Eat & Drink

Mythos Greek frozen yogurt chain opens first North American location on St. Clair East

The Aruba-based froyo brand known for low-sugar, high-protein Greek yogurt and unique toppings is making its Canadian debut in Toronto.

5:24
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News Brief

Jim Corrigall, Hall of Fame Argonauts defensive lineman, dies at 80

The Canadian standout who spurned the NFL to play his entire 12-year CFL career with Toronto was a four-time All-Canadian.