Monday · Jun 8, 2026
Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena
Distraction theft surge hits Toronto ahead of World Cup
Police report a sharp jump in pickpocketing and robbery tactics as the city prepares for FIFA. Two women from Romania were arrested in connection with a violent robbery near...
Drivers who hate bike lanes spend plenty of time in them
Reddit users are laughing at drivers complaining about bike lanes—while using them constantly to park, drive through, and avoid traffic. Data tells the story.
Average rent in Toronto down 4.7% year-over-year to $2,029
A weak economy and record apartment completions are keeping summer rental prices soft. The decline marks the 20th consecutive year-over-year drop.
Toronto's Lake Ontario sunrise hits different on a quiet morning
Someone woke up to sparkling water from their hotel room and spent the morning just sitting with coffee, watching the light. Sometimes traveling is about doing absolutely nothing.
World Cup ticket prices plunge as hundreds of seats remain unsold
Canada's June 12 match resale tickets dropped from $1,300 to $534 in days. An expert says prices could fall "dramatically" more to fill stadiums.
Eglinton Avenue repaving halted by contractor strike
Large sections of road along the newly opened Line 5 LRT corridor remain crumbling months after the project was completed. Construction was set to start this week but has been delayed.
National Rubber factory's 35-year visual record closes an era
Photographer Peter MacCallum documented the National Rubber Industries plant on Cawthra Avenue in the Junction from 1991 to 2026. The building's transformation mirrors the...
Ottawa opens public consultation on Billy Bishop airport expansion
The federal government is seeking feedback on Ontario's plan to expand Toronto's island airport to accommodate larger jets. Deadline for input is July 24.
Do West Fest shut down early as crowds overwhelmed west end
Police closed the Dundas Street festival Saturday night due to overcrowding and traffic gridlock. Organizers say their request for extra officers went unfilled.
'The biggest risk is playing it safe,' ted witzel on Queer art
Buddies in Bad Times artistic director argues that in an era of anti-Queer rhetoric, authentic art—not commercially softened work—is what 2SLGBTQ+ communities need.
Metro vs. No Frills: A Toronto grocery showdown
Fresh produce, competitive pricing, and selection matter. One local shopper tested both chains and found clear winners on the city's main shopping routes.
Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours
Rogers Centre
Vera Polozkova
Meridian Arts Centre: Greenwin Theatre
Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays
Rogers Centre
INJI: this tour is superlame.
The Opera House
Modern Alibi
The Drake Hotel
Smokedope2016
History
Marie Ann Longlade School Of Dance Presents - Spring Melody 2026
Living Arts Centre Auditorium
INJI
The Opera House - Toronto
Modern Alibi
The Drake Hotel Toronto
Studio 24 Dance Company LIVE!
Meadowvale Theatre
Nearly 1 in 10 Toronto mortgage holders can't refinance next year
Bank of Canada data shows 9% of Toronto borrowers lack equity to refinance, double the national rate, as home values remain depressed.
Toronto homeowners caught in graffiti bylaw trap
Chinatown residents face $5,000 cleanup bills and 20-day notices for vandalism they didn't cause, sparking calls for bylaw reform.
UK family drops $10K on World Cup trip, no game tickets
a UK family spent $10K flying to Toronto for World Cup games but couldn't get tickets to a single match. they're here for the vibe anyway.
Canada Post warns of World Cup mail delays
Toronto residents in postal codes M6K, M6J, and M5V should expect delivery delays June 11–July 19 as the FIFA Fan Festival and games proceed.
Toronto couple marries at Bathurst station
a couple got married at Bathurst station where they first met two years ago. everyone's not cutting onions, YOU'RE cutting onions.
Toronto man charged in 9-month assault case
Pablo Ramirez Martinez, 32, faces 16 charges including sexual assault, assault, and threats stemming from October 2025 to June 2026.
Toronto core district map sparks neighborhood debate
downtown Toronto has a whole new map showing the core districts. locals are already debating which neighborhoods actually belong where.
Heat and humidity return mid-week, humidex near 40
Toronto braces for sweltering conditions Tuesday through Thursday, with peak discomfort Wednesday and Thursday. Relief arrives Friday.
Gordon Ramsay surprises young soccer players in Brampton
Brampton Soccer Centre hosted a FIFA-themed MasterChef U.S. episode where chef Gordon Ramsay and manager Mauricio Pochettino met with local youth athletes.
Dead Reckoning: How an Estate Executor Bankrupted a Legacy
An art-filled Toronto home, a trust betrayed, and decades of savings vanished. The story of Sami and June, and the man they asked to protect their life's work.
MIA Brunch Bar opens second location on Yonge
Six years after opening in Midtown, the popular upscale brunch spot expands south to Yonge and College with the same loaded plates.
Team Canada touches down for World Cup
National soccer teams landed in Toronto ahead of the tournament. The city's hosting its first men's World Cup match this week.
Lego store coming to Eaton Centre
First official Lego store downtown is replacing Rodd & Gunn near the southern Queen St entrance. Next closest locations are Yorkdale and Fairview.
Ancient artifacts turning up during construction in Toronto
Urban development is unearthing Toronto's ancient past. New finds highlighting the Indigenous history buried beneath the city.
Milton gymnast wins gold at nationals, finishes 6th individually
Amelia Charr, 16, led Ontario to victory at the Canadian National Gymnastics Championships in Oshawa.
Allstate Soccer Show is $5 entry, 100% to Canada Soccer Foundation
Meet-and-greets with Men's and Women's National Team players, CF Montréal and CPL stars this Saturday in Mississauga.
World Cup watch parties and specials at Toronto bars and restaurants
Belfast Love, Café Diplomatico, and Curryish Tavern are among spots screening matches with food, drink deals and giveaways.
Real-time bus info screens popping up across the city
New TTC digital screens showing next-bus arrivals are rolling out at busy stops this summer. Just spotted one at Dundas W and Keele with an accessibility button.
TTC rolls out real-time arrival screens at busy stops
Seventy-five digital screens are popping up across the transit system this summer, showing next-bus info and service updates.
Markham carjacking suspect charged; two still at large
Police say a man was attacked at a red light, assaulted and robbed of his vehicle. One arrest made; investigators seeking two others.
Chef Didier Leroy opens French Kitchen in the Junction
The acclaimed LSL chef is launching a 20-seat tasting-menu restaurant with a five-course menu at $148 per person.
Casa Loma General Admission
Casa Loma
Do West Fest crowd got out of hand Saturday
Do West Fest on Saturday was packed—crowd was crushing, couldn't breathe moving through. people got their phones stolen. and way too many high school kids everywhere.
Remembering the Ontario Science Centre
rip Ontario Science Centre. a year ago today it closed with no warning. for gen z it wasn't just a museum—it was a place designed for discovery. feels like we lost something...
Marlies book Calder Cup Finals spot with OT winner
Alex Nylander scored in overtime to send Toronto past Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, advancing the AHL affiliate to the championship series.
Canis chefs pivot to gelato with Cono opening this summer
Jeff Kang and Tosh Agassiz bring their fine-dining precision to ultra-small-batch gelato at 932 College St. in mid-July.