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Thursday · Jul 30, 2026

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11:39
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Pulse

there's a 70-foot limestone gorge 90 minutes from toronto

A YouTube creator just showed off a hidden canyon with a 70-foot limestone gorge that's only 90 minutes from the city. Most people skip right past Ontario when they're...

10:54
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Pulse

streamer n3on got kicked out of cn tower in 5 minutes

Streamer N3on made it about five minutes into the CN Tower before security kicked him out. He posted the whole thing — it's the latest in a string of creator drama at the landmark.

10:09
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Pulse

afrofest cancelled this year over capacity and safety

Afrofest is off the calendar for 2026. The festival outgrew Woodbine Park and ran into permit issues — organizers say capacity and safety concerns made cancellation the right call.

9:24
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Pulse

city council wants to know if world cup was worth it

City council is digging into whether hosting the FIFA World Cup actually paid off. Toronto residents questioned whether the cost was worth it — and now the city wants to see...

8:00
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Tonight

Toronto Tempo v Minnesota Lynx

Scotiabank Arena

8:00
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Tonight

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre presents The Medium

Alumnae Theatre Main Stage

8:00
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Tonight

Test Dept with s:cage & Digital Poodle

Lee's Palace

8:00
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Tonight

Cory Hanson with Little Kid

The Baby G

8:00
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Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

7:31
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Pulse

Biidaasige Park Extension Is a Win

The new Biidaasige park extension opening in the Port Lands is absolutely nailed it — accessible, beautiful, integrated with nature. It's a functional, First...

7:30
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Tonight

Montreal Alliance at Hamilton Honey Badgers

CAA Centre

7:30
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Tonight

ONES - The Beatles Number #1 Hits - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
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Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

7:06
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Pulse

Mayor's Motion to Stop Toronto Islands Land Grab

Mayor Chow's motion demanding the province return the Toronto Islands is moving through council. If you want to see how your ward's councillor voted, voting records are...

7:00
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Tonight

Wunderhorse - North America 2026

The Phoenix Concert Theatre

7:00
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Tonight

Wunderhorse

Phoenix Concert Theatre

6:40
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Neighborhoods

Canada's Wonderland marks 45 years with one billionth visitor in Vaughan

A Kingston family was announced as the park's historic visitor milestone while riding Thunder Run, receiving prize packages and exclusive fast passes.

6:30
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Tonight

Lynyrd Skynyrd with Foreigner

RBC Amphitheatre

6:14
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Pulse

New Mural at Duncan and Queen Changed the Whole Block

Someone painted a mural at Duncan and Queen that finished in what looked like a single day, and wow. This block doesn't exactly look the prettiest usually, but that mural...

5:48
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Neighborhoods

Toronto council approves scramble intersection at Yonge and Eglinton

Pedestrians will be able to cross diagonally when traffic lights stop all vehicles. Installation set for 2027.

5:24
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News Brief

TDSB parents launch letter-writing campaign against cost-cutting measures

Parents at Grenoble, Annette Street and Perth schools report cuts to class-size caps, staffing, outdoor education and community programs amid provincial oversight.

5:23
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Eat & Drink

Roots brings six iconic Canadian food destinations to The Well through July 31

The Route 73 pop-up celebrates St-Viateur Bagel, La Banquise, Duffin's Donuts, and more with limited-edition apparel and destination-inspired activations.

4:57
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News Brief

Toronto police charge Hamilton man in 2006 Scarborough murder cold case

Genetic genealogy helped solve the 20-year-old homicide of Patrick Santos, 21, found dead near Ellesmere and Bellamy roads.

3:35
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Pulse

Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada

Just over 50 percent of Toronto's population was born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities in the world. Wild when you think about it.

2:59
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Karol G brought Drake and Becky G to her Toronto show

Karol G had the whole city dancing to reggaeton all night, then brought out Drake and Becky G for surprise performances. The CN Tower lit up blue for it.

2:48
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Pulse

Osgoode Hall library is quietly one of the prettiest spots downtown

If you haven't been inside Osgoode Hall's library, you're missing an ethereal escape right in the heart of Toronto. Books, light, and aesthetic in one place.

2:23
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One dead after e-scooter crashes into vehicle near Tommy Thompson Park

Someone died after an e-scooter hit a motor vehicle near Tommy Thompson Park. If you saw what happened, Toronto police want to hear from you.

2:12
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Pulse

Jazz Festival vibes on a summer night

Toronto Jazz Festival delivered on a beautiful summer evening—great music, amazing vibes. The kind of night that reminds you why summer in the city slaps.

1:47
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Neighborhoods

SIU investigating after man dies falling from Mississauga high-rise during police call

The Special Investigations Unit is probing the death of a 35-year-old man who fell from a Kingsbridge Garden Circle condo on Wednesday after police arrived to check on him.

1:36
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News Brief

Bloor GO/UP station opens new pedestrian tunnel as Kitchener Line expands

A new 2.5-kilometre track between Dupont and Lansdowne will support increased capacity. The pedestrian tunnel and pavilion connecting to Randolph Avenue open July 31.

1:11
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News Brief

Toronto police to announce new lead in 2006 homicide of Patrick Santos

Detective Sergeant Stephen Smith of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit's Cold Case Section will speak Thursday morning at Toronto Police Headquarters about a 20-year-old...

1:00
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Pulse

A TTC subway operator behind those delightful announcements

Reddit's been buzzing about Uncle Croffey, the TTC operator making commutes a little less grim with witty announcements on the subway. Real community love on r/toronto.

9:30
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Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

8:03
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Pulse

full moon tonight crossing the tower

full moon crossing the cn tower right now — if you're downtown, worth stepping outside to catch it.

7:40
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Pulse

five jamaican patty spots worth hitting

top spots for jamaican patties rn: patty time, p jay's, pattie world bakery, randy's takeout. if you know, you know — cheap eats, legit flaky crust.

7:18
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Pulse

drake showed up to karol g's concert

drake pulled up to karol g's show in toronto last night — whole crowd lost it. cn tower in the background made it peak toronto energy.

6:55
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News Brief

Rogers Stadium's sustainability push comes as Canadian live music venues face greening pressure

Live Nation Canada is embedding reusable materials and waste reduction into concert operations, though environmental advocates say the industry remains behind U.S. venues by a decade.

6:33
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Pulse

caribana road closures hit this weekend

road closures start saturday at midnight — lakeshore, strachan, bathurst all blocked until sunday 7 a.m. toronto police say use transit if you can.

6:10
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Neighborhoods

Bay Street Video thrives after 33 years as young people rediscover physical media beyond streaming

Toronto's largest DVD store now holds 40,000 DVDs, nearly 10,000 Blu-rays, and 1,000 4K UltraHD discs, defying predictions that physical media would disappear.

5:25
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News Brief

Toronto fire chief calls lithium-ion battery fires 'greatest public safety risk' facing the city

The number of lithium-ion battery fires increased 214 percent in the last three years, with 50 such fires already responded to in 2026.