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yonge and finch are basically all residential towers now, but people are still saying they're priced out of buying or renting. so real question: are we building the housing the city actually needs, or just luxury units? creators are saying the conversation needs to shift from 'build more' to 'build what's actually attainable.'

TIFF is in full swing and over 800 celebrities have descended on Toronto for the festival. If you're downtown and spotting familiar faces everywhere, that's why. The International Film Festival runs through September 20.

Toronto showed up for TIFF Day 1 in full — the fit check is wild, the fashion is there, the city's got its good clothes on.

Someone posted a huge tiger at the Toronto Zoo and everyone's sharing the clip. Worth the trip if you haven't been in a while.

Fighter jets tore through downtown's skyline over Lake Ontario at the Toronto Air Show 2026. Pure adrenaline if you caught it live—blue skies, low passes over the tower.

Belgian chocolate, Nutella, and that satisfying crunch on the tanghulu — Super Crunch Tanghulu is one of the fan-favourite CNE food finds right now. Worth the line.

CF-18 Hornets flew over Toronto skyline Sunday at Humber Bay Park during the Canadian International Air Show. Whole city watching from the water.

Back in 1985, a federal regulation said a beef patty was only the meat in a hamburger — no pastry allowed. Toronto bakers got three months to change the name or face a five-thousand-dollar fine. They fought it and kept the name anyway.

Just a heads up: most major grocery chains, LCBO locations, banks, and Toronto Public Library branches are all closed today, September 7, for Labour Day. Plan accordingly if you need anything.

five lion dancers, two dancing robots, and drums at the Toronto Dragon Festival on Sept. 5 at Nathan Phillips Square. Chinese tradition meets modern tech — people are posting shots all over.

An Embraer E175 headed to Cleveland hit something shortly after departing Toronto Pearson on September 4 and came back to land safely. Crew reported high engine vibration and said it was probably a bird, but wasn't totally sure. Aircraft landed safely on runway 06 left.

TIFF kicks off Thursday and the buzz is already there — Tom Hiddleston, Loki, Marvel energy. Creators can't wait to be back.

If you want to catch the Snowbirds at the Canadian International Airshow for free, head to Trillium Park. Take the 509 streetcar from Union Station and walk to the hill at the end of the park overlooking the lake. People set up blankets and chairs there — best view without paying.

Fan Expo Toronto 2026 is live this weekend with Star Wars fans out in full costume. Major energy, worth checking out if you're into that scene.

Tacos El Asador just off Bloor West at 689 is getting the buzz — Spanish food spot pulling serious lineups.

Toronto Dragon Festival 2026 at Nathan Phillips Square — dragon dances, cultural performances, Asian food, traditional arts. Downtown's got a full weekend celebration lined up.

one person's side hustle: breeding exotic fish in 60 tanks in their apartment and selling them. pulling in $45,000 annually. kind of an unexpected economy.

The 18th Annual Kurdish Heritage Festival is happening in Toronto with traditional music, dance, food, and community celebration showcasing the city's Kurdish cultural traditions.

Don Toliver performed his Nitrous Octane World Tour at ScotiaBank and Drake came out for a surprise. Sold out. If you missed it, clips are everywhere.

Toronto police issued 324 tickets and warnings for e-bike and e-scooter violations between Aug. 10–24. If you're riding one around the city, watch your speed and where you're going.