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Thursday · Aug 6, 2026

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11:42
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Pulse

Myles Straw makes game-saving throw for the Blue Jays

Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw threw a runner out at home in a clutch moment that had fans buzzing. The defensive play could be the play of the year.

10:57
PM
Pulse

Leylah Fernandez advances to third round of National Bank Open

Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez moved into the third round of the National Bank Open in Toronto after a straight-sets win. She continues her run at the tournament.

10:12
PM
Pulse

Capybaras Bonnie and Clyde are immortalized in a new video game

Toronto's infamous escaped capybaras from High Park Zoo a decade ago just got their own video game. Capy Castaway launched on Steam yesterday, inspired by the real-life rodents...

8:30
PM
Tonight

Oliver Hazard

Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto

8:30
PM
Tonight

Oliver Hazard

Horseshoe Tavern

8:00
PM
Tonight

Happy Days - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

8:00
PM
Tonight

Meteor Heist, Rosewater Park, Piner, and Indiana Drones

The Dance Cave

8:00
PM
Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

7:59
PM
Pulse

Two arrested after gunshots fired at U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto

Toronto police arrested two people following gunfire at the U.S. consulate on Wednesday. This marks the second time the consulate has been targeted by gunfire this year.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Mamma Mia! - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Calgary Stampeders at Toronto Argonauts

BMO Field

7:30
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Save Ferris

The Garrison

7:30
PM
Tonight

Scarborough Shooting Stars Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

7:30
PM
Tonight

Niagara River Lions at Scarborough Shooting Stars

CIBC Pan Am Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House

7:30
PM
Tonight

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:29
PM
Pulse

Rush's four hometown shows at Scotiabank Arena will be filmed for concert movie

Rush is filming their four shows at Scotiabank Arena for a possible concert movie. The hometown gigs give Toronto fans a chance to catch the legendary prog-rock band on their home turf.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Big Thief

Meridian Hall

7:00
PM
Tonight

National Bank Open - Womens Tennis: 3rd Round

Sobeys Stadium

7:00
PM
Tonight

Ottawa Blackjacks at Hamilton Honey Badgers

CAA Centre

6:29
PM
Pulse

Capy Castaway launches on Steam with giveaway for Toronto game devs

Cozy narrative game Capy Castaway, inspired by Toronto's escaped High Park Zoo capybaras Bonnie and Clyde, launches on Steam today. KittenCupStudio is giving away Steam keys —...

6:00
PM
Tonight

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte

RBC Amphitheatre

6:00
PM
Tonight

Chris Stapleton with Zach Top and Allen Stone

Rogers Stadium - Toronto

6:00
PM
Tonight

Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

Rogers Stadium

5:29
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News Brief

SickKids employee charged in child luring investigation, second in a month

Antonio Alvin Dela Cruz, 55, faces multiple charges including luring a minor and possessing child sexual abuse material.

3:30
PM
Pulse

Playa Bowls is all over Toronto and people are obsessed

Playa Bowls Canada just opened at The Well and people are trying açai bowls all over the city. The chain opened its first Canadian spot in Toronto and the lineups are real.

3:01
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Pulse

Judge finds Toronto drug officers 'likely' stole from fitness coach

judge found toronto drug squad officers "likely" stole $5,000 from a fitness coach and stayed a cocaine charge. the kind of loss of faith in the badge that keeps happening.

2:54
PM
Pulse

Olivia Dean sold out two nights at Scotiabank Arena

Olivia Dean's two Toronto shows at Scotiabank Arena are done and everyone who went is raving about her. Her voice was incredible all night and the live band was one of the best...

2:35
PM
Pulse

Coyotes yipping near Rosedale Valley spook dog walkers

coyotes yipping on park road last night had someone's dog absolutely terrified. if you're walking near rosedale valley after dark, watch for them.

2:18
PM
Pulse

Queens of the Stone Age at Rogers Stadium Aug 4

Queens of the Stone Age played Rogers Stadium on Monday night and absolutely delivered. They had everyone singing along to all the hits and the set absolutely flew by.

2:09
PM
News Brief

Ontario disability care strike enters months-long stretch, pushing families into crisis

Approximately 4,000 striking and locked-out community care workers have left families with high-needs dependents scrambling since May, with no end in sight.

1:44
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Pulse

Coyote takes over Christie Pits bedroom, wildlife team called

a coyote somehow made its way into a christie pits bedroom and it took a whole wildlife team to get it out. nature in the city is getting increasingly unhinged.

1:18
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Eat & Drink

Slushies and frozen cocktails are Toronto's answer to brutal summer heat

From Diet Coke to Aperol spritz to Korean cheong syrups, Toronto spots are serving up 11 creative frozen drinks for August.

1:06
PM
News Brief

GTA housing market tightens in July as sales dip and listings shrink sharply

Sales fell slightly while listings dropped 17.8 per cent in July, signalling tighter conditions and potential price stabilization in the GTA.

12:30
PM
Tonight

National Bank Open - Womens Tennis: 3rd Round

Sobeys Stadium

12:27
PM
News Brief

TTC subway station supervisors vote to strike as contract talks stall

Nearly all 115 station supervisors backed a strike mandate Wednesday as negotiations over their first collective agreement hit an impasse.

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:58
AM
Pulse

Sabalenka begins Toronto Open title defence

World No. 1 Sabalenka started her Toronto title quest at the Canadian Open and people are asking: can she actually go all the way? matches are happening rn at Sobeys Stadium.

7:28
AM
Pulse

Alexandra Eala wins in front of huge crowd at Toronto Open

Alexandra Eala gritted through a three-set win at Sobeys Stadium Wednesday night and the Filipino community completely took over the place. Canadian Open tennis is in full swing.

6:58
AM
Pulse

Surreal art piece sparking location debates

new surreal art piece dropped somewhere in Toronto and the subreddit is losing it over the composition. everyone's guessing the location.

6:28
AM
Pulse

Graffiti Alley looking fresh this week

someone shot video at Graffiti Alley this week — the famous stretch on Rush Lane between Dundas and Bloor where street artists have basically taken over. every trip there looks...

5:58
AM
Neighborhoods

Toronto seeks reports on two proposed AI data centres amid power and water concerns

City council requested assessments of proposed projects in Scarborough and Etobicoke. Mississauga meanwhile approved a one-year pause on all new data centre development.

5:28
AM
News Brief

Two European firms win $4.3B contract to build Ontario Line's downtown tunnel

Italy's Webuild and Spain's FCC will construct 3 km of twin tunnels and two stations connecting the planned rapid transit line to TTC Line 2 at Pape.

12:13
AM
Pulse

Free picnic baseball on Christie Pits is a hidden gem

Toronto Maple Leafs baseball at Christie Pits is totally free, bring your own beer and food, and yeah it's actually the vibe. Most people have no idea it's happening.