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Someone spotted their neighbour feeding cat food to about six raccoons in the yard, and it's apparently not an isolated thing — multiple people on the block have been doing it. Anyone else seeing this around their neighbourhood?
Sky above Yonge and Eglinton lit up dramatically at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday night — fire in the sky moment that had the whole area checking what was happening.
Thousands of Croatian supporters marched toward Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place before Wednesday's Croatia vs. Panama World Cup match, carrying a massive 100-metre red-and-white checkered flag with chants, smoke, and full match-day energy. Part of the Croatia House TO2026 celebrations.
Someone's looking to take their mentee from Ivory Coast to watch the team play Curaçao — free or cheap, ideally an Ivory Coast-themed setup on the west side. If you know of something, drop a line.
Some Toronto families are noticing a new face at graduation — a TDSB "supervisor" standing in for school board trustees, who the province made irrelevant. Pretty different energy from the usual trustee remarks.
Toronto ranked dead last out of 16 World Cup host cities for traffic readiness—pretty rough given the tournament kicks off this week. Plan extra commute time.
Toronto AIDS candlelight vigil is happening tonight at Barbara Hall Park. Come remember, honour, and stand in solidarity.
Free World Cup Presto cards are up for grabs at King station—just say "King" to get yours. Limited supply, so get there early.
Toronto's Church Street pedestrianization pilot project budget has more than tripled due to policing and security costs. City's planning a car-free zone but the price tag keeps climbing.
The Leaside bridge (Millwood Road) is getting a temporary safety barrier starting July 2026, with completion expected by December. A permanent barrier will follow. Work's starting soon.
Peel health officials are warning of possible measles exposure at Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 between 9am-2pm on June 13. Ethiopian flight ET552 and Air Canada flight AC410 may have been affected — check if you were on those flights and watch for symptoms.
The FIFA World Cup at Toronto Stadium is packed with fans from across Africa bringing their home country pride. Pan-African flags everywhere, music, dancing in the streets — it's a world celebration in one city.
Someone's been dealing with a high-pitched tonal scream running 10-12 hours every day for 4 months from a commercial building nearby. Windows stay closed, balcony's unusable. Building management's dismissive. Getting the city involved is like pulling teeth.
Today marks 31 years since two acoustic panels fell off the roof at SkyDome during a Blue Jays game, injuring seven fans. A moment in the old stadium's wild history.
Someone spotted young owls in the city tonight and watched them for an hour. The third one and mom were nearby. These kinds of sightings are what make Toronto's nature scene so unique for a city this size.
The mayor unveiled a plaque commemorating the 1981 bathhouse raids, honouring the fight that followed. "We are here to honour that fight," the mayor said.
Someone just finished restoring one of the original Moose in the City sculptures that's been sitting on a Bermondsey-area roof for two decades. The piece, called "Eat, Drink & Be Moosy," was painted by Pierre Turner way back. It's finally getting some love after serious weather damage.
Toronto school board just announced budget cuts hitting outdoor education sites, science resources, the museum and archives, some cafeterias, and community support workers. Real cuts affecting kids and families this fall.
GO Transit could be hitting fare evaders way harder. First offence fine jumping from $35 to $200, second from $50 to $300, third from $100 to $400. Repeat offenders facing $500 to $1,000. If you're thinking about dodging, the math is getting ugly.
Metrolinx is writing off more than $500M in upgrades and cutting back on GO expansion spending. Less transit on the way.
