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Thursday · Aug 13, 2026

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11:28
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Pulse

Power outage hits Corktown Thursday evening

People in Corktown lost power Thursday night. Some residents saying this is the second outage in two days.

10:28
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Neighborhoods

Worker dies on job in Markham after vehicle collision causes power outage

Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating the workplace fatality. A vehicle collision with electrical equipment triggered a power outage affecting more than 4,800 customers.

9:28
PM
Eat & Drink

Whole Foods recalls salsas and guacamole linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled 22 Whole Foods Market products distributed in Ontario after contaminated jalapeños from Mexico sickened over 345 people in the U.S.

8:00
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Tonight

RiFF RAFF LiVE - Oshawa, ON

twotwotwo

8:00
PM
Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

8:00
PM
Tonight

Happy Days - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
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Tonight

Revolutionary Women in Blues - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
PM
Tonight

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Mamma Mia! - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Rush

Scotiabank Arena

7:30
PM
Tonight

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour

RBC Amphitheatre

7:30
PM
Tonight

Black Pontiac & Whispr at Sneaky Dee's

Sneaky Dee's Concert Venue

7:00
PM
Tonight

Brock vs TCU (Women's Basketball Exhibition)

Mattamy Athletic Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Millkzy - Extension Of You Tour

The Drake Hotel

7:00
PM
Tonight

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour

RBC Amphitheatre

7:00
PM
Tonight

millkzy

The Drake Hotel Toronto

5:05
PM
Pulse

TTC Fare Capping Kicks Off September 1

Fare capping launches September 1—after 47 rides, the TTC is free. Skip the monthly pass this fall and pay as you go instead.

3:30
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Tonight

National Bank Open - Womens Tennis: Finals

Sobeys Stadium

3:07
PM
Tonight

Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre

2:50
PM
Pulse

A kid spent $2K of his family's emergency savings on Roblox gift cards at Walmart

A Toronto kid dropped his family's whole emergency fund—two grand—on Roblox gift cards at Walmart. Parents are sharing the story as a cautionary tale about access to spending...

2:14
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Pulse

Nearly 1 in 10 residents face eviction in two Toronto communities near new transit

Two Toronto neighborhoods near new transit lines are seeing nearly one in 10 residents facing eviction pressure. As the city builds transit, local advocates are asking how to...

1:38
PM
Pulse

A North York Metro flipped to Food Basics and staff are disappointed

The Metro at [North York location] converted into a Food Basics and workers are calling it "very disheartening." Long-time employees dealt with the changeover while the...

1:02
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Pulse

Hilary Duff wore a vintage Joe Carter jersey to her Toronto concert and the Jays won the same night

Hilary Duff showed up to her Toronto concert in a vintage Joe Carter Blue Jays jersey and the city took it as a sign—the Jays won that night. Everyone's crediting the jersey for the W.

12:26
PM
Eat & Drink

Alex Marcus invented Toronto-style soft pretzels by blending Philly tradition with local flavours

Gemini Pretzel, a new pop-up on the city, crafts pretzels with thick snappy crusts and pillowy insides, then tops them with dips sourced from local grocers representing four continents.

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

8:09
AM
Pulse

Toronto Islands and Biidaasige Park on film

A local photographer shot a roll of Kodak Gold on the August civic holiday at the Toronto Islands and Biidaasige Park using a Nikon F3. Film photography of the city photographs...

7:49
AM
News Brief

New towers are gradually erasing familiar CN Tower views across Toronto

Rising development is blocking sightlines from some iconic vantage points, sparking debate over how much of the skyline should be protected.

7:29
AM
Pulse

Elgin and Winter Gardens Theatre from Alone in the Dark tour

Someone took this shot of the historic Elgin and Winter Gardens Theatre during the Alone in the Dark guided tour. The building's ornate ceiling and balconies are absolutely...

7:09
AM
News Brief

Ring of Fire drives severe thunderstorms across the GTA this week

A meteorologist explains the clash of air masses intensifying storms, while heat and humidity fuel the instability.

6:49
AM
Pulse

Cat in the Hat mural near Baldwin Village

Someone spotted a cute Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat mural at McCaul and Elm Street near Baldwin Village and shared it on Reddit. The kind of neighbourhood art that makes you want...

6:29
AM
News Brief

East end power outage leaves 30,000 Toronto Hydro customers in the dark

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 100 km/h triggered the outage. Power restoration expected early Thursday morning.

6:09
AM
Pulse

Solar eclipse from 40,000 feet

Someone caught the partial solar eclipse from a Frankfurt-Toronto flight and posted the footage. The view at cruising altitude was apparently way better than ground level—the...

5:29
AM
News Brief

Leslieville station construction begins next month on Ontario Line

Support columns for the elevated station will be built from September to May, with concrete pours potentially running around the clock.