Thursday · Aug 20, 2026
BTS hype lighting up Toronto
BTS fans are lined up at pop-ups across Yorkdale and Eaton Centre ahead of the group's Rogers Stadium shows this weekend. First Toronto concerts in over a decade.
Mirvish Village retail spaces remain half-empty as Peterson seeks larger tenants
Only 48 of 106 commercial units are leased at the newly opened Annex development. Peterson Companies halted Honest Ed's Alley plans after a grocer's lease termination.
Free TTC shuttle from Wilson to Rogers Stadium for BTS shows
The TTC is running a free shuttle from Wilson Station to Rogers Stadium this weekend for the sold-out BTS concerts. Heading to the shows? Transit's got you covered.
Suspect in Salsa on St. Clair shooting appears in court; co-accused due next week
Lewis Downey, 18, appeared via video link from jail Thursday. Both men arrested in the July 11 festival shooting face two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of...
Happy Days - Toronto
Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Nathan Lukes makes catch of the season for Blue Jays
Nathan Lukes just made an absolutely insane catch for the Blue Jays. The outfielder ran down a line drive that should have been gone — one of the best defensive plays of the year.
Mamma Mia! - Toronto
Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto
The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Toronto
Ed Mirvish Theatre
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto
Under the Big Top Toronto
Anciients, Unreqvited, Dawn of Ouroboros
The Garrison
Revolutionary Women in Blues - Toronto
Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
boom 97.3 Boombox Live!
The Phoenix Concert Theatre
Bedouin Soundclash
The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
Sublime
The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto
Cement spill at King and Atlantic in Liberty Village
Cement spill cleaned up at King and Atlantic in Liberty Village Thursday. Traffic alert if you're heading through the area — watch for residual debris.
letlive & Oxymorrons
The Mod Club
Jutes with In Color
The Danforth Music Hall
Simple Plan - The Bigger Than You Think Tour
RBC Amphitheatre
Ed Sheeran
Rogers Centre
Ontario judge defies new mandatory cash bail system by releasing accused human trafficker
Justice Scott Cowan released a woman charged with human trafficking without requiring a cash deposit, violating the province's new bail rules that took effect this week.
Toronto municipal election nominations close tomorrow at 2 p.m. — apply now or withdraw
Candidates for mayor, councillor and school board trustee must file by Friday, August 21. The 2026 election will elect the mayor, 25 city councillors and school board trustees.
Octopus Zone arcade game spot draws crowds in downtown Toronto
Octopus Zone just opened in downtown Toronto — it's an arcade spot loaded with claw machines to win plushies, pop figurines and more. People are discovering it and posting videos.
Private soccer coach charged with sexual assault of youth in Vaughan
York Regional Police arrested Zachary Weinstein, 23, after an allegation during a one-on-one training session. Police say he operates across the GTA and may have other victims.
BTS spotted around Toronto ahead of Rogers Stadium shows
BTS members are in Toronto for concerts August 22 and 23 at Rogers Stadium and fans have spotted them around the city. Taehyung, Jungkook and J-Hope were seen at a restaurant...
CNE opens Friday with deep-fried Brie Oreos, wasabi sweetcorn lemonade and lobster sticks
The Canadian National Exhibition runs August 21 to September 7 with over two dozen new and returning foods. A media preview reveals standouts worth trying and oddities to skip.
Scarborough Busway opens September 30, more than six months ahead of schedule
The four-kilometre dedicated bus corridor between Kennedy and Scarborough Town Centre launches Friday with service expected to cut commute time to 15 minutes.
Casa Loma General Admission
Casa Loma
Highway 401 westbound closed in Scarborough due to crash
Highway 401 westbound is down in Scarborough right now after a serious crash. expect delays if you're headed that way tonight.
Weston Road development stalls as $31.5M land sale triggers mortgage default
Two vacant parcels tied to a major transit-area tower project are selling under power of sale after the borrower defaulted — plans had proposed 1,003 condo units.
Bloor's Brewery stood in Rosedale Valley for 45 years
someone posted about the old Bloor's Brewery that stood from 1830–1875 in the Rosedale Valley near Yonge and Bloor. only thing left now is Rosedale Valley Road. Toronto's...
Toronto accessibility advocate gives the city a 6/10 — here's why
Wheelchair user Taylor Lindsay Noel says winter snow and inaccurate accessibility information are the biggest barriers; King Street and Yorkville present the steepest challenges.
CNE's unhinged food is viral
the CNE dropped its 2026 menu and it's absolutely chaotic — butter chicken taquito, KD smoothie, dill pickle cheesecake pop. running Aug 21–Sept 7 at Exhibition Place. line...
CNE pushes food chaos to extremes: butter chicken taquitos, KD smoothies, pickle cheesecake
The 147th Canadian National Exhibition opens this week with vendors serving unhinged mashups and deep-fried combinations designed to be eaten, photographed, and questioned.
Toronto's tech workforce hits 358,000 — third largest in North America
The city added 75,000 tech jobs since 2022, outpacing every other market studied. Tech now makes up 11.3% of Toronto's total employment.
