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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.

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 downtown while Jimin and Jin dined with tour dancers at a Korean-Chinese spot. ARMY is everywhere.

The Republic of Rathnelly, bounded by Avenue Road, Poplar Plains Road, and the railway near Casa Loma, famously declared independence from Canada in 1967 as a protest against the Spadina Expressway and Crosstown Expressway plans. A quirky piece of Toronto history that still gets people talking.

Diana Virgovicova was 17 when she figured out how to use molecules to purify drinking water with sunlight. The U of T grad's work on solar-powered purification is getting real attention.

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

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 infrastructure. Built in phases, designed with a possible future Line 4 subway extension in mind.

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 toward Richmond Hill. Station work and road changes are ramping up at Yonge and Steeles.

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, grilled oysters, bánh bèo, bánh khọt, sticky rice dumplings. Dishes selling out during opening week, so get there early.

Health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak covering roughly a one-kilometre radius around Bathurst and Dupont streets in Toronto. If you live or work in the area and have symptoms, contact your doctor.

Iga Swiatek vs Eva Svitolina at the National Bank Open 2026 in Toronto — tennis short from the courts right now.

Baby giraffe at the Toronto Zoo is 7 feet tall already — born February 2026, officially adorable. Zoo creators are posting all the best moments.

Panorama India 2026 is bringing the vibrant celebration of Indian culture and independence to Nathan Philips Square this weekend. The festival features traditional and contemporary music, dance, food, fashion, arts, and cultural performances from across the GTA. The Grand Parade is the highlight—colourful floats, costumes, and performers showcasing India's diversity. Mark your calendar.

The reggae and dancehall vibes are strong at Rastafest rn—big crowds, lots of energy, the whole scene is going.

Ripley's Aquarium is a whole underwater world right here in the city. If you haven't been in a while, it's worth checking out.

Chris Brown's bringing the Deuces R&B Tour to Toronto tonight. If you're going, the city's ready.

Tim Hortons dropped a Harry Potter donut collab. If you're into it, they're there now.

Tropical Joe's near Woodside Square is the cheap-eats spot: five bucks gets you jerk chicken poutine, oxtail plates packed with protein. Toronto food that actually hits.

A City of Toronto environmental staffer has been growing Asian pears, pomegranates, and cacti outdoors in his front yard — all in Toronto. Steven Parkes is showing locals on social media that you can actually grow exotic fruit here.

Taste of Danforth is happening and it's a must-see. Music, food stalls, and the whole neighborhood buzzing.

A candy shop inside Toronto Eaton Centre is drawing attention for its size. Giant gummy bears, endless shelves—it's a sugar lover's paradise.