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Tuesday · Aug 18, 2026

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11:43
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Pulse

Brandon Nakashima takes a swipe at Toronto in Montreal

Tennis player Brandon Nakashima told Montreal fans he prefers the city over Toronto and said he's looking forward to returning — but then joked he'll unfortunately be back in...

10:58
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Pulse

Independence Day celebrated at Nathan Phillips Square

Independence Day celebrations just went down at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto with crowds marking the occasion. Videos from the event are already circulating.

9:28
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News Brief

Police seek bike-riding suspect in three Markham sexual assaults over one week

York Regional Police are investigating three separate incidents along Edward Jeffreys Avenue between August 10 and 17, with the suspect described as an approximately 18-year-old male.

8:00
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Tonight

Happy Days - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:59
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Pulse

Bike lanes and gridlock debate heats up as city traffic options clash

Toronto's bike lane debate is heating up again — drivers blame lanes for gridlock, but cyclists point out gridlock existed long before they arrived. The real question: do we...

7:30
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Tonight

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

Mamma Mia! - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
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Tonight

Revolutionary Women in Blues - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
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Tonight

Rock Symphony

Casa Loma

7:29
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News Brief

North York family sues building over toddler's fatal fall from 19th-floor window, seeks $18M

Two-year-old Khanak Rakshit fell through bedroom window in May. Lawsuit alleges building management knew glass was unsafe and failed to make repairs.

7:00
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Tonight

Toronto Tempo v Indiana Fever

Scotiabank Arena

7:00
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Tonight

Eagles of Death Metal

The Danforth Music Hall

6:59
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Pulse

Sidewalks can't keep up with Yonge Street foot traffic

Yonge Street is the busiest pedestrian street in the city and locals are frustrated — the sidewalks haven't been upgraded to match the crowds. People who left 15 years ago are...

6:45
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Tonight

Deep Purple with Kansas

RBC Amphitheatre

6:30
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Tonight

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

History Toronto

6:29
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Neighborhoods

Richmond Hill man charged after two youth sexual assaults on trails days apart

First incident August 12, second August 14. Suspect arrested hours after second assault. York Regional Police seek additional victims.

5:29
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News Brief

Toronto Police warn of cellphone fraud scam targeting customers with fake service offers

Fraudsters pose as service providers, trick victims into shipping expensive phones to criminals. Victims left with thousands in unauthorized charges.

3:07
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Pulse

Victoria Square Plaza redevelopment plans seven towers up to 49 storeys

North York's Victoria Square Shopping Plaza at Sheppard and Victoria Park could be replaced with seven towers bringing over 3,600 condo units, retail, a park and cycling...

2:45
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Blue bird spotted at St. Clair West subway station

A blue parakeet was seen near the elevator on the north exit of St. Clair West subway this morning around 7 a.m. If it's yours, check there.

2:00
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Pulse

Anti-abortion display at Queen's Park and Hoskin Ave

Anti-abortion graphics and people set up on the park side of Hoskin Ave and Queen's Park Crescent this morning if you want to avoid or engage.

1:37
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Neighborhoods

Mississauga man charged after seven-month online child-exploitation investigation spanning two police services

John Thompson, 52, faces multiple charges including luring minors and possession of child sexual abuse material after investigations by York Regional Police and the Ontario...

1:15
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Eat & Drink

Six Toronto hot dog spots worth a detour, from danger dogs with bacon to Chilean-style completos

From beer halls to Kensington Market standbys, these spots pair satisfying snaps with toppings ranging from simple to adventurous.

12:30
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News Brief

Indiana Fever's first Toronto game moves to Scotiabank Arena as Caitlin Clark Effect drives record WNBA interest

The Tempo face Indiana on Tuesday night in a larger venue, as the league's breakout star continues to reshape women's basketball audiences and broadcast reach.

9:30
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Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:51
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Pulse

Toronto now has a pedestrian street

Toronto finally got a proper pedestrian street. People are posting about the new car-free space — a win for anyone who's been waiting for the city to expand foot traffic zones...

7:15
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Zanzibar artifacts heading to auction

The beaver sculptures that greeted FIFA fans outside Zanzibar on Yonge are going up for auction. A Redditor posted a tribute to the late Rae Rae Willis, legendary...

6:39
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Yonge North Subway tunnel boring machines set to begin digging

Major milestone on the Yonge North Subway Extension: tunnel launch shaft is done. Two boring machines are about to dig six-plus kilometres of new tunnels from Finch Station...

6:03
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Nam 6ix opens regional Vietnamese concept on Sheppard Avenue

Nam 6ix just opened on Sheppard Ave. E. at Henry Farm — regional Vietnamese dishes from the team behind Banh Mi Nana, and it's already packed. Clay-pot fish, fresh seafood,...