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Wednesday · Aug 26, 2026

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11:59
PM
Tonight

Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

11:39
PM
News Brief

Mayor Chow urges Trump to follow Dolly Parton's example during escalating Canada-U.S. trade war

Speaking to CBS News, Chow called Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario "not a very neighbourly thing to do" and pushed back on tariffs with $28 billion in Canadian counter-tariffs.

11:13
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Pulse

Tomorrow's the last post-8pm sunset of 2026 in Toronto

Tomorrow, August 28, is Toronto's final post-8 p.m. sunset of the year. After that it's the long slide into shorter days and another long winter. Squeeze in those patios and...

10:47
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Neighborhoods

Ontario expanding Oshawa GO station with two new tracks to boost Lakeshore East service

Construction underway to add capacity and accessibility improvements. Bowmanville extension follows, with multiple street closures expected through 2028. Completion date not...

9:30
PM
News Brief

Police search for black Honda Civic after shots fired at three Thorncliffe Park buildings

Vehicle fled Wednesday morning shooting; same car linked to two earlier incidents in the same complex. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

8:09
PM
Pulse

Bloor Street bike lanes flowing smooth during rush hour, no congestion in sight

Friday rush hour at Bloor and the bike lanes are doing fine. Cyclists are keeping to their space, traffic's moving, and there's no justification to rip them out. This is what...

8:00
PM
Tonight

Happy Days - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

8:00
PM
Tonight

Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours

Rogers Centre

7:49
PM
News Brief

465 new Canadian citizens sworn in at CNE as trade tensions with U.S. weigh on ceremony

The Canadian National Exhibition hosted its largest citizenship ceremony since the pandemic, welcoming people from 57 countries while Canada braces for tariff escalation.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Toronto

Under the Big Top Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:30
PM
Tonight

Mamma Mia! - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
PM
Tonight

Tribute Show: ABBAMANIA

Casa Loma

7:29
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Pulse

Toronto Zoo welcomes River and Racer, new raccoons keeping Manny company in the Canadian Domain

Toronto Zoo's got new masked arrivals. River and Racer are the latest raccoons settling into the Canadian Domain, hanging with resident Manny after his longtime roommate...

7:07
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Tonight

Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Alabama with Corb Lund

Sobeys Stadium

7:00
PM
Tonight

REZN - Cycles in the Infinite Dream Tour

The Garrison

7:00
PM
Tonight

The Fray with Dashboard Confessional and Colony House

RBC Amphitheatre

6:49
PM
News Brief

Two Air Canada employees arrested in cocaine and cannabis trafficking through Montreal airport

RCMP alleges ground-operations staff used secure-area access to move luggage carrying cocaine imports and cannabis exports through Montréal-Trudeau.

6:29
PM
Pulse

Mayor Olivia Chow says Canada getting 'viciously attacked' in U.S. trade war

Chow on the trade tensions: Canada's getting viciously attacked and we have to solve this. Toronto's top voice weighing in as the tariff standoff with the U.S. heats up.

6:09
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Neighborhoods

Scarborough neighbourhoods dominate Toronto's friendliness rankings with Agincourt North in the lead

Nextdoor Canada's 2026 survey ranks Agincourt North with a perfect friendliness score of 100, followed by Malvern and Rouge at 99, measuring neighbour interactions across the city.

5:29
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News Brief

Judge finds TTC stabbing self-defence, acquits man charged in 2024 Jane station death

Ontario Superior Court ruled the Crown failed to prove Tefai Opoku-Boadu did not act in self-defence after Matthew Rumble was stabbed on a subway platform.

2:52
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Pulse

Motor home owner speaks out on Toronto parking ticket battle

The woman behind the viral giant motor home parking saga broke her silence. She's tired of being harassed over the oversized vehicle and wants the tickets to stop.

2:16
PM
Pulse

Maple Leafs fans furious over ticket prices for upcoming season

Leafs fans are losing it over the cost of season tickets. MLSE has responded but the frustration isn't easing anytime soon.

2:00
PM
Tonight

Happy Days - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

1:40
PM
News Brief

Jones Avenue sinkhole closes Riverdale street, TTC buses rerouted

Work crews shut down the road in both directions at Boultbee Avenue after a large section collapsed early Wednesday morning.

1:30
PM
Tonight

Mamma Mia! - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

1:30
PM
Tonight

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

1:04
PM
Pulse

Vehicle tumbles into sinkhole in East York

A car fell into a sinkhole in East York while crews were repairing a broken water main. It's the second major sinkhole incident affecting the city in days.

12:28
PM
News Brief

18-year-old struck and killed by train on Lakeshore East rail line

Man and woman were walking on active tracks near Greenwood and Danforth when two trains approached from opposite directions Tuesday night.

9:30
AM
Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

8:06
AM
Pulse

BTS members spotted at private Toronto dinner, speculation swirling online

Alleged photos of Taehyung and Jungkook at a luxury restaurant in Toronto have fans talking — timing and authenticity unconfirmed, but the mystery has ARMY buzzing.

7:43
AM
Pulse

Church Street pedestrianization sparking community debate on Reddit

Community's weighing in on the Church Street pedestrianization project — locals sharing thoughts on what it means for the neighbourhood's vibe and accessibility.

7:21
AM
Pulse

Pacific Mall in 2007 hits different than today's bubble tea and claw machine era

Someone posted a throwback photo of Pacific Mall from 2007 and Toronto's remembering when it wasn't all claw machines and phone cases. The nostalgia is real.

6:58
AM
News Brief

Toronto businesses call new U.S. tariffs 'killing blow' as 50% levy takes hold

Canadian exporters face steep tariffs on $28 billion in goods. Federal government announces $7.5 billion support package; retaliatory tariffs starting Sept. 8.

6:36
AM
Pulse

The 519 project collecting 2SLGBTQIA stories and elder wisdom

Project calling for 2SLGBTQIA people to share their stories about The 519 — one man's tale of growing up with queer elders is sparking conversation on Reddit.

6:13
AM
Neighborhoods

North York luxury home selling for $9 million packed with 2,000-bottle wine cellar and resort backyard

Custom-built 96 Dawlish Avenue transformed from $4M family home in 2021 to $8.98M estate with private elevator, heated pool, and home theatre.

5:28
AM
News Brief

Third suspect arrested in 2022 Etobicoke shooting that killed two men

Mississauga man charged with two counts of second-degree murder in deaths of Minyali Wur and Chudier Reat on Jan. 3, 2022.