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Someone found old signage at Woodbine Mall that's basically a time capsule. The post sparked nostalgia for the mall's glory days — yeah, we're all feeling it.
The notorious 500 Dawes Rd. building got slapped with a $300K fine for fire safety violations. That place has been a problem for years.
Someone spotted 2 adult geese with 3 "teenagers" at HTO Park — way cooler than the usual goslings. Most people only see the tiny babies or adults, never the in-between stage.
Toronto police released an investigation note asking who's paying young people to carry out gun crimes, including the US consulate shooting. They're looking at a pattern of youth getting hired for violent jobs. Police want information on who's organizing and funding it.
Jamaican-born reggae singer Stranger Cole was a key figure in establishing Toronto as a reggae hotspot. His influence shaped the city's music scene in ways most locals have no idea about.
Toronto police have seized 6 drones near World Cup events since last Wednesday. Stepped-up security around the tournament is real.
Someone's leading a ride through the Don Valley to Todmorden Mills to explore a WWI labour camp where German sailors made bricks for Toronto buildings. Coffee and history included.
Premier Doug Ford got booed at the FIFA Fan Fest during Canada's match against Bosnia. City's World Cup atmosphere hitting different.
A queer Toronto group was removed from Instagram right before Pride month, then Meta hit them with a bizarre accusation of "human exploitation." The community's raising questions about how the platform moderates LGBTQ+ accounts.
Outgoing Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith discussed a potential bid for Toronto city council with Mayor Chow recently. The move would mark his shift from federal to municipal politics.
Mayor Olivia Chow is accusing the federally mandated port authority of withholding early expansion plans for Billy Bishop airport. The dispute centers on transparency around the waterfront facility's future.
The new Don Valley Crossing bridge is taking shape — it'll carry Ontario Line trains between Minton Place tunnel and Thorncliffe Park. Spotted over the weekend just after 11am.
Toronto Games Week just wrapped, and indie game devs set up a wild experiment: "Imagine Sisyphus Happy" — a game about Sisyphus becoming a live-streamer — got projected onto the massive Canada Malting Silos. Thousands of people sent comments and fake donations through a QR code, turning the huge public projection into a real-time multiplayer experience. They're planning Twitch integration so streamers can play with their audience.
The TTC just launched a pilot for an interactive live map so you can actually see transit updates across the whole system. They're also putting new e-ink screens on buses for better arrival info. Looks like the transit system is finally getting serious about giving people real, live updates.
Bike Party Toronto is happening this weekend with hundreds of riders taking over the streets for one of the city's biggest cycling gatherings. It's all about community, creativity and riding together through the city. Bring your bike, your friends, and your spirit.
Raccoon's been trapped on a building at 80 Hayden Street since Friday. The building reported it to the city but apparently they're "too busy" to send someone. Poor creature probably won't last much longer. Anyone got pull with the city?
A dog's been spotted running loose around Bathurst and Queens Quay—someone saw them at Coronation Park earlier too. No collar, clearly scared and lost. If it's your pup, call 311. Hoping they get home safe.
a coyote was spotted in christie pitts park early this morning. keep your distance and bring pets indoors — the city's been getting more wildlife sightings lately.
The TTC's new electric 'Next Vehicle' signs have started showing up at stops around the city. Digital displays replacing the old ones — slightly less mystery about when your streetcar's actually coming.
Fog rolled thick over the city after Saturday's Jays game — so thick you could barely see the CN Tower from the harbour. Classic Toronto summer weather.