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Monday · Aug 10, 2026

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11:48
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Pulse

Ravine creek at Vale of Avoca swells dangerously during Monday downpour

Vale of Avoca creek south of St Clair rose dramatically during Monday's heavy rain — normally a gentle trickle three feet lower, it nearly overflowed the walkway banks....

11:28
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News Brief

Man charged with aggravated assault in Mississauga nightclub stabbing during Caribana

Gregory Darling, 32, of Brampton was arrested following the August 1 stabbing outside Sugar Daddy's Nite Club that left a man with multiple stab wounds.

11:08
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Pulse

Person shares immigrant experience amid rising anti-immigrant rhetoric in Canada

Toronto resident who came as an international student in 2019, got permanent residency, got married, got a city job — sharing what it feels like when politicians and people...

10:48
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News Brief

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Toronto and six surrounding areas Monday

Environment Canada warned of strong wind gusts, quarter-size hail, heavy rain and likely power outages affecting Toronto, Pickering, Oshawa, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham.

10:28
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Pulse

Toronto planning first public school inside rental tower with elevator access to classrooms

Toronto's building a public school in the base of a rental tower — kids will literally take the elevator to class. First time the city's doing this. Reddit's debating whether...

10:08
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Neighborhoods

Markham hosts IndyCar race for the first time this weekend with 150,000 expected

The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy arrives Friday to August 14–16, marking the first time the NTT IndyCar Series races on Markham streets after nearly 40 years at Exhibition Place...

9:28
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News Brief

Environment Canada deploys new tornado and thunderstorm alert system Tuesday

Precision polygon warnings aim to reduce over-alerting across Canada, with mobile phones receiving targeted emergency alerts for affected areas only.

8:00
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Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

7:49
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Pulse

Jane and Finch Classic remains a proving ground for Canada's basketball talent

The Jane and Finch Classic continues to be where Canada's best basketball players cut their teeth. History, hoops, and heart — the tournament's legacy runs deep in the city.

7:30
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Tonight

Symphony in the Gardens: Classical

Casa Loma

7:13
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Pulse

Condo designed for women by women opens in Etobicoke

A new condo building designed specifically for women by women has opened in Etobicoke. The project centers on creating safe, thoughtfully designed spaces for female residents.

7:07
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Tonight

Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre

7:00
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Tonight

National Bank Open - Womens Tennis: Quarterfinals

Sobeys Stadium

7:00
PM
Tonight

Dimmu Borgir with Hypocrisy and Hulder (19+)

History

7:00
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Tonight

Dimmu Borgir with Hypocrisy and Hulder (19+)

History Toronto

6:37
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Neighborhoods

Brampton receives $1.2 million to restore wetlands and reduce flood risk

Ontario is funding the Heart Lake Road Wetlands Connectivity Project to enhance 25 acres of wetlands and address stormwater runoff in the region.

6:30
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Tonight

Dimmu Borgir: Grand Serpent Rising Tour US 2026

History Toronto

6:30
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Tonight

Dimmu Borgir: Grand Serpent Rising Tour US 2026

History

5:34
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News Brief

Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign at end of week due to car accident injuries

The Scarborough North MP says injuries from a late-2025 collision have prevented him from commuting to Ottawa as his role requires.

5:25
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News Brief

Scarborough woman dies after fall from high-rise terrace as police spoke with her

A 38-year-old woman fell from a building balcony Friday night after officers arrived to assist. The SIU is investigating the circumstances.

2:50
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Pulse

Vintage 1917 postcard shows how Toronto pitched itself to American tourists

Toronto Public Library just shared a vintage 1917 postcard for Hotel Carls-Rite that marketed Toronto as "the natural stopping off place on your tour of Canada." The foldout ad...

2:14
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Pulse

New map tracks every multiplex permit in Toronto since 2023

Someone mapped every multiplex permit approved since Toronto legalized the buildings in 2023. It's a full interactive map showing where these small multi-unit homes are being...

1:38
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Pulse

Toronto police launch e-scooter and e-bike safety campaign

Toronto police are cracking down on e-scooter and e-bike safety with a new enforcement campaign. Two people died in scooter-related incidents this summer, and officers are now...

1:02
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Eat & Drink

Chotto Matte's global executive chef Jordan Sclare finds inspiration in Kensington Market

The chef behind Nikkei cuisine at Toronto's Bay Street outpost explores the market's authentic restaurants and street-food energy, discovering flavours that shape the...

12:39
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News Brief

Toronto police charge Hamilton man in 20-year-old Patrick Santos murder case

Genetic genealogy matched DNA from the 2006 crime scene to Pierre O'Connor, 43, who had no prior criminal record.

12:26
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News Brief

Third suspect charged in March synagogue shootings across Toronto and Vaughan

Chris Perreira, 23, of Barrie now faces charges in four separate shootings, including two synagogue attacks that occurred within an hour of each other on March 6 and 7.

9:30
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Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:57
AM
Pulse

Free advance screening pass for The Rivals of Amziah King at Cineplex Varsity

Someone's got an extra pass to the advanced screening of The Rivals of Amziah King — Monday, August 10 at 7 p.m. at Cineplex Varsity and VIP on Bloor St. First come, first...

7:27
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Pulse

Taste of the Danforth is back this weekend

Taste of the Danforth returns this weekend after years away. If you've been waiting to hit up the street for food and festival vibes, now's the time.

6:57
AM
Pulse

TTC subway 3D print made after first visit to the TTC

Someone went to the TTC for the first time, rode Line 1 from Union to TMU, visited Little Canada, and then went home and 3D-printed a TTC subway car. That's dedication to the...

6:27
AM
News Brief

Ottawa Rapid salvage draw against Toronto with late equalizer in National Super League

Nicola Golen scored in the 92nd minute to help the league-leading Ottawa Rapid tie AFC Toronto 2-2 on Sunday at TD Place.

5:57
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Pulse

Great blue heron spotted at Edward's Garden and Wilket Creek trail

A great blue heron was spotted around Edward's Garden and Wilket Creek trail on Sunday evening. One of the city's more majestic visitors showing up in your neighbourhood.

5:27
AM
News Brief

Rybakina advances to Toronto Open quarterfinals with straight-set victory

Kazakhstan's 2nd-ranked Elena Rybakina defeated Russia's Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Sunday at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto.