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HighOnCity · The Toronto Archive

Tuesday · Jul 21, 2026

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11:48
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Neighborhoods

Brampton woman facing 38 fraud charges in $60,000 rental scam across seven months

Savreet Kaur, 27, allegedly advertised homes on social media, collected deposits, then told victims the rentals weren't available.

10:36
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Eat & Drink

Drake Hotel's happy hour serves $13 cocktails daily on West Queen West

The rooftop venue offers discounted drinks and food from 4 to 6 p.m. every day across four spaces including its Sky Yard.

9:24
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News Brief

TTC ridership tumbles as international student numbers fall under new permit restrictions

Post-secondary pass sales plunged 50% as federal study permit caps reduced international student enrollment in Toronto.

8:00
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Tonight

IVE

Scotiabank Arena

8:00
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Tonight

ford. (Live) Music Lights Color Tour w/ Gilligan Moss (DJ set)

The Dance Cave

8:00
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Tonight

Wu Lyf

Adelaide Hall

8:00
PM
Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

7:54
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News Brief

Toronto Pearson reveals $1.5 billion plan to modernize Terminals 1 and 3

The revitalization will expand gates, improve baggage processing, modernize security screening, and add passenger amenities. Construction will occur in stages to minimize...

7:30
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Tonight

The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience

CAA Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

Rock Symphony w/ CHRiS ROuSE

Casa Loma

7:30
PM
Tonight

The Outsiders - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:24
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News Brief

TTC camera pilot tracks illegal streetcar passing incidents across five mixed-traffic routes

Four camera-equipped streetcars began operation Monday on the 501 Queen, 504 King, 505 Dundas, 506 Carlton, and 511 Bathurst routes. No tickets will be issued during the...

7:07
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Tonight

Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

ford. (19+)

The Dance Cave

7:00
PM
Tonight

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers with Southall

RBC Amphitheatre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Fruit Bats

The Concert Hall

7:00
PM
Tonight

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets

The Mod Club

7:00
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Tonight

Fruit Bats

The Concert Hall - Toronto

6:54
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Pulse

Location scout reflects on decades of making Toronto look like somewhere else

A Reddit thread sparked conversation about the irony of film and TV production transforming Toronto into other cities for decades — and one location scout is ready for the city...

6:30
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Tonight

Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers

RBC Amphitheatre

6:24
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Neighborhoods

Brampton MPP faces ethics complaint over taxpayer-funded ads in father's newspaper

NDP leader Marit Stiles filed a complaint with the Integrity Commissioner over Hardeep Grewal's advertising spending in the Punjabi Post, which is owned by his father.

5:24
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News Brief

Toronto doctor at SickKids charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

Dr. Dilan Dissanayake, 44, was arrested Tuesday following a Toronto police investigation that began in January 2026. Police found no evidence the material is connected to his...

3:07
PM
News Brief

TTC's Finch West Station criticized for 80-metre accessibility ramp between subway lines

An accessibility advocate called the ramp connecting Line 1 to Line 6 "the stupidest accessibility in the world," saying it takes nearly two minutes to traverse.

2:49
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News Brief

Toronto City Council moves to designate four historic buildings for heritage protection

The Garibaldi House, Weston Lions Arena, Kimbark House, and two University of Toronto buildings are being considered for formal Ontario Heritage Act designation.

2:31
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News Brief

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. booed at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays slump deepens

The six-time All-Star went 0-for-4 with runners on base in Toronto's 7-1 loss to Tampa Bay, stretching his hitless streak and intensifying playoff pressure.

2:13
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News Brief

Pearson Airport launches $1.5 billion terminal modernization focusing on passenger flow

Phase two of Toronto's multi-billion dollar airport expansion will upgrade signage, gates, customs, baggage processing, and passenger lounges at Terminals 1 and 3.

1:55
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Pulse

Lightning captured striking the CN Tower early Tuesday morning

Lightning struck the CN Tower at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. One person got a wild shot of it despite the partly obscured view—that's the kind of early wake-up that's worth it.

1:37
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News Brief

Former Toronto police officer Derek McCormick pleads guilty to theft and breach of trust

McCormick, one of seven officers charged in the sweeping Project South corruption investigation, has agreed to a 10-month conditional sentence including house arrest.

1:19
PM
Pulse

Lower Don Trail now fully paved

Lower Don Trail is now all paved. Stairs remain blocked off, but the dirt is finally gone.

1:01
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Eat & Drink

Mike Kimel opens Gigi's, a Mediterranean gem in Forest Hill with chef Endri Xhihani

The Shake Shack Canada founder has transformed the former Mashu Mashu space into a neighbourhood restaurant with accessible pricing and ambitious cooking.

12:25
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News Brief

Ontario facing worst wildfire season on record as 7,250+ square kilometres burn

Massive fires in northern Ontario have surpassed the 2021 record, with much of the damage occurring in the past 10 days amid extreme heat and severe thunderstorms.

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

8:06
AM
Pulse

Cool car art installation spotted in Kensington Market

A visitor to Kensington Market over the weekend posted about a sick car art piece on the strip. Locals chimed in with the backstory—it's been a fixture of the neighbourhood's...

7:48
AM
News Brief

Inflation eases to 2.8 per cent in June, but Toronto residents say prices still feel high

Canada's Consumer Price Index fell to 2.8 per cent in June from 3.2 per cent in May, but Torontonians surveyed say they haven't noticed lower prices at the pump or grocery store.

7:30
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Pulse

TTC commuters share tips for surviving long transit commutes

A Reddit thread blew up with advice for people dealing with 1.5+ hour commutes. The consensus: use your commute time wisely—read, listen to podcasts, or work on your laptop....

7:12
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Neighborhoods

Four suspects wanted for breaking into Annex home multiple times over two days in June

Police are searching for three male and one female suspect who allegedly stole over $30,000 in wine, spirits, artwork, and documents from a home near Spadina Road and Dupont Street.

6:36
AM
News Brief

Blue Jays face difficult trade decisions with Springer, Gausman, and Bieber on expiring deals

With less than two weeks until the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, the Blue Jays must decide whether to deal three veteran pitchers and an aging Springer as their season sits 7...

6:18
AM
Pulse

Harvey's nostalgia hit for long-time Toronto transit riders

Someone posted a 2007 photo of the Harvey's that used to be in Union Station—it closed in 2011 and never came back. Queue the Toronto commuters reminiscing about grabbing a...

6:00
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Neighborhoods

Liberty Village getting school, library, and pedestrian streets over next decade

Toronto city council greenlit an action plan in June that includes long-delayed community infrastructure, though some projects may take up to 10 years to complete.

5:42
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Eat & Drink

Five Toronto ice cream shops serving standout vegan scoops this summer

From Honey's plant-based-only parlours to Bang Bang's rotating vegan menu on Ossington, here are spots where dairy-free ice cream lovers can find creative flavours beyond sorbet.

5:24
AM
News Brief

Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Toronto Tuesday with humidity feeling like 32 C

After days of wildfire smoke, Environment Canada is calling for 70 per cent chance of rain Tuesday with locally heavy downpours possible across the GTA.

12:06
AM
News Brief

Former PC minister Stan Cho faces questions over additional dining and travel expenses

Beyond $16,000 in hotel costs, Global News reports Cho billed riding association for steakhouse dinners, airline tickets, and limousine rentals.