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Sunday · Aug 9, 2026

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11:51
PM
Pulse

Metric played the RBC Amphitheatre on the All The Feelings Tour

caught a video of Metric performing "Monster Hospital" at the RBC Amphitheatre last week. if you missed it, the All The Feelings Tour is still going.

11:15
PM
Pulse

Alex Eala faces Belinda Bencic at National Bank Open in Toronto tonight

21-year-old Philippine star Alex Eala is on a seven-match winning streak and heading into the quarterfinals matchup. she's fresh off winning her first WTA 500 title in DC....

10:39
PM
News Brief

Leylah Fernandez eliminated from National Bank Open, ending Canadian singles run

The 23-year-old from Laval lost 6-4, 6-4 to 11th seed Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16 on Sunday at Sobeys Stadium, marking the end of Canadian hopes in either singles draw.

10:03
PM
Pulse

New benches at Mirvish Village have Toronto asking design questions

someone posted asking what the deal is with the new bench design at Mirvish Village — apparently confusing if they're actually accessible or just look weird. locals weighing in...

9:27
PM
News Brief

Two arrested after armed robbery, carjacking attempt near Bathurst and Richmond

Police say the pair robbed two people at gunpoint, fled in a stolen vehicle, and pointed a loaded firearm at officers during arrest Saturday morning.

8:00
PM
Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

8:00
PM
Tonight

Fink (19+)

Adelaide Hall

7:55
PM
Pulse

Someone spotted an e-dirt bike doing 20-30 mph on a sidewalk full of people

A Yozoma e-dirt bike flying down a busy sidewalk at dangerous speeds, no helmet, with seniors and kids around. The venting continues on what feels like weekly near-misses with...

7:30
PM
Tonight

Rush

Scotiabank Arena

7:25
PM
Pulse

Yoasobi opened their Toronto show with 'Idol' at TD Coliseum

Yoasobi kicked off their never-ending stories tour at TD Coliseum with their iconic track 'Idol.' City's anime and J-pop fans were there.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Heathen

The Cave

7:00
PM
Tonight

Punjabi Virsa

The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

7:00
PM
Tonight

Riff Wood

The Mod Club

7:00
PM
Tonight

National Bank Open - Womens Tennis: Round of 16

Sobeys Stadium

7:00
PM
Tonight

Punjabi Virsa 2026 Toronto - Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer & Sangtar

The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto

6:55
PM
Pulse

Tamil Day Fest 2026 celebrating culture, music and food in Scarborough

Tamil Day Fest is happening in Scarborough with vibrant celebration of Tamil culture, heritage, food, music, dance, arts and entertainment. Full community energy.

6:25
PM
Neighborhoods

Fire heavily damages historic Cornell Campbell House storage barn in Scarborough

A barn at the city-owned property on Kingston Road was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived late Saturday. The cause remains under investigation.

6:00
PM
Tonight

Angelmaker - Canadian Heritage Tour

Lee's Palace

5:25
PM
News Brief

TTC board orders end to random drug and alcohol testing of transit workers

After a 15-year dispute, the transit authority will scrap random testing and develop a new policy compliant with a landmark arbitrator ruling.

5:00
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

4:00
PM
Tonight

1MORNING (LA), Vadim Khan, Young Teesh, Xela & Ark1tek

Cherry Beach

2:43
PM
Pulse

St. Lawrence Market and flea market are Sunday morning moves

Early walk at St. Lawrence Market—the flea market's on, the sun's out, and you can hit both before the crowds arrive. Been around since 1803.

2:00
PM
Tonight

Happy Days - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

2:00
PM
Tonight

Mamma Mia! - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

2:00
PM
Tonight

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

2:00
PM
Tonight

NAGASAKI: IN THE SHADOW OF THE FLASH | North American Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

1:58
PM
Pulse

CNE opens August 21 with rides, food and late-summer vibes

The Canadian National Exhibition is back at Exhibition Place starting August 21 through September 7. Time to plan your funnel cakes and Ferris wheel runs.

1:13
PM
Pulse

Sabalenka upset at Toronto Open

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the National Bank Open. Ekaterina Alexandrova pulled off the upset Friday night, sending the title favourite home early.

1:00
PM
Tonight

Jurassic Quest | International Centre | Mississauga, ON 2026

International Centre

1:00
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

1:00
PM
Tonight

Jurassic Quest - Mississauga

Centre for Social Innovation

1:00
PM
Tonight

BENNY BENASSI

Cabana Pool Bar

12:30
PM
Tonight

National Bank Open - Womens Tennis: Round of 16

Sobeys Stadium

12:28
PM
News Brief

Max Scherzer moves into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson

The 42-year-old Blue Jays pitcher struck out 3,516 batters, surpassing Hall of Famer Walter Johnson.

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

9:00
AM
Tonight

Jurassic Quest | International Centre | Mississauga, ON 2026

International Centre

9:00
AM
Tonight

Jurassic Quest - Mississauga

Centre for Social Innovation

9:00
AM
Tonight

Breathtaking Gardens presented by Soul Expansion

Casa Loma

8:03
AM
Pulse

Union Station Loneliness Sketch Goes Viral

Union Station reflections — someone sketched a poem about the loneliness of rushing through a packed city. hits at something real about living in Toronto's bubble.

7:38
AM
Pulse

Toronto Skyline 1932 Archive Photo

Toronto skyline from 1932 just dropped on Reddit and it's wild how different the downtown core looked back then. Zero towers, just the Royal Bank Building standing alone.

7:33
AM
Feature

Things to do in Toronto this week: August 9–15

The Jays host Boston for a four-game stretch; Benny Benassi spins poolside on a clear Sunday; mid-week drizzle makes it a patio-and-indoor week.

6:46
AM
News Brief

Iga Swiatek advances to quarterfinals at National Bank Open in Toronto

Poland's No. 7 seed defeated Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday; Canadian Leylah Fernandez faces Naomi Osaka on Sunday.

6:21
AM
Pulse

Historic Joy Gas Station Photo Surfaces

someone dug up a photo of the Joy gas station on Lakeshore and Windermere from 1977 and a reporter it. bonus points if you can spot it on Google Maps.

5:29
AM
News Brief

Porter Airlines cancels Victoria-Toronto flight after child refuses to buckle seatbelt

Safety hold-up on the runway forced the airline to deplane passengers before the aircraft missed Victoria airport's 12:30 a.m. runway closure.