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Wednesday · Jun 17, 2026

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Tonight

Guided Tours of Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

11:52
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News Brief

New Bail and Sentencing Law Takes Effect, Dividing Police and Experts

Bill C-14 gained royal assent Monday with over 80 Criminal Code changes. Police welcome it; criminologists question whether it will reduce crime.

11:39
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News Brief

3-Year-Old Seriously Hurt After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians

A child was among three people struck by a vehicle near Bathurst and Avenal Wednesday afternoon; the child was taken to a trauma centre.

11:26
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News Brief

Tenant Union Occupies Building Over Alleged Wrongful Eviction

Hundreds of supporters gathered at a west-end apartment building after a resident was locked out with no notice; tenant union alleges charges were wrongly attributed.

11:14
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Pulse

Strange lights spotted over Main Street Bridge

someone caught weird lights in the clouds over Main Street Bridge around 11:30pm last night. never seen anything like it — any ideas?

11:01
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News Brief

Two Boys Arrested in Leaside Bridge Officer-Strike Case

A 12-year-old and 14-year-old were charged in connection with a stolen vehicle that struck an officer in East York on Monday.

10:48
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Pulse

Streetcar problems are frustrating Toronto transit lovers

someone posted a really interesting deep dive on our waterfront streetcar issues. apparently we're so close to a world-class system but somehow still so far.

10:35
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News Brief

Toronto Man Sentenced to Life for Fatally Stabbing His Mother

Colin Hatcher was sentenced Wednesday with no chance of parole for 11 years for the February 2021 death of Kathleen Hatcher in King's Mill Park.

10:22
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Pulse

Panama fans shut down downtown streets for World Cup

Panama fans packed downtown Toronto tonight for the Ghana match — streets basically taken over. World Cup energy rn is unreal.

10:09
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Neighborhoods

Han Dong Eyes Scarborough North Council Seat After Comeback Clearance

The former Liberal MP and MPP, cleared of wrongdoing in 2025, has declared his candidacy for the October municipal election.

9:56
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News Brief

Ontario's Bill 124 Wage Fallout Drives Hydro Rate Hike

The electricity system is seeking a 40 per cent rate increase this year largely to recover retroactive wages owed after the repealed wage-restraint law.

9:44
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Pulse

Toronto lawyer hit with record costs for AI-generated court documents

a Toronto lawyer who filed AI-generated "gibberish" in court was ordered to pay a record costs award. judge said artificial intelligence can't think like a lawyer.

9:31
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Neighborhoods

Man Charged in Alleged Hate-Motivated Attack on Bus in Scarborough

Police arrested a Toronto man in connection with a verbal and physical assault on a Muslim woman aboard a Durham transit bus in April.

9:18
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Eat & Drink

6 Covered Patios Worth Rain or Shine This Summer

From rooftop views to garden seating, these Toronto restaurants have serious weather protection—and solid drinks.

9:05
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News Brief

Why the World Cup in Canada Is a Bigger Moment Than the Games Themselves

Experts say hosting the tournament will reshape soccer's future in a country historically defined by hockey—and may not happen again for decades.

8:00
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Tonight

Tiger Bride - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

8:00
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Tonight

Marcus King with Penelope Road

Massey Hall

8:00
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Black Country, New Road with Horsegirl (19+)

History

7:48
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Pulse

When Canada Tried to Ban Jamaican Patties

back in 1985, the canadian government tried to stop jamaican bakeries from calling their beef patties "patties." wild story of how that actually got resolved

7:32
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Pulse

Toronto's Underground Tunnels: The Deep Cut

ever wonder about toronto's underground tunnel system? rabbit hole alert — there's way more connecting the city than most people realize

7:30
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Tonight

Paranormal Activity - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

The Outsiders - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

7:30
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Tonight

Tribute Show: ABBAMANIA

Casa Loma

7:30
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Tonight

Toronto Sympony Orchestra - Spotlight on Broadway: Jeremy Jordan

Roy Thomson Hall

7:30
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Tonight

& Juliet - Toronto

Royal Alexandra Theatre

7:30
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Tonight

Medusa - Toronto

Baillie Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

7:30
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Tonight

National Ballet of Canada - MADDADDAM

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

7:00
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Tonight

FIFA World Cup: Ghana vs Panama

Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)

7:00
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Underscores with Umru (Relocated from The Mod Club)

The Opera House - Toronto

7:00
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Ghana vs Panama - World Cup - Match 21 (Group L)

BMO Field

7:00
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underscores: Galleria - North American Chapter

The Opera House

7:00
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Snor - Miracle Tour

The Garrison

7:00
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Son Little

Longboat Hall

7:00
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Black Country, New Road

History

7:00
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SAI - DISASTER | Canadian Premiere | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

7:00
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Arkells

Lee's Palace

6:59
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News Brief

Teen Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Murder of Scarborough Tow-Truck Driver

An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Tuesday to shooting Sulakshan Selvasingam in July 2024 after being recruited and paid by adults connected to the tow-truck industry.

6:43
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Pulse

World Cup Presto Cards Restocked at Union Station

world cup presto cards just got restocked at union station if you're trying to grab one before they sell out again

6:30
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Joshua Slone with Jake Minch

The Danforth Music Hall

6:10
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News Brief

CRTC Warns Rogers Over New Fees Despite Ban

The telecom regulator issued a warning after Rogers introduced a $40 device setup fee, $25 shipping charge, and SIM card fee, joining Bell and Telus in running afoul of new rules.

6:00
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Ginja Toronto Watch Party

REBEL

5:54
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Pulse

Someone Got Judged in the No Judgement Zone

someone got judged in the No Judgement Zone at Nathan Phillips Square lol

5:05
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News Brief

12-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder of Toronto Officer

A youth driving a stolen car struck a police officer in East York Sunday night. Two other boys were also charged in the incident.

5:04
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News Brief

York Police Officer Charged With Breach of Trust

Constable Kivijan Ketheeswaran was arrested Wednesday and charged with unauthorized computer use and breach of trust after a Professional Standards Bureau investigation.

2:51
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News Brief

Marlies One Win Away From Calder Cup Title Behind Akhtyamov's Shutout

Goaltender made 24 saves in a shutout as Toronto beat Chicago 1-0 on Tuesday, marking his 18th straight postseason start.

2:37
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Pulse

DW News reports Toronto displacing homeless for World Cup

International media outlets are covering allegations that Toronto is pushing out its homeless population ahead of FIFA World Cup matches. Police and security accused of using...

2:30
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Tonight

FIFA Fan Festival Toronto

Fort York & The Bentway

2:23
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News Brief

Watch Party Shut Down After Flares Launched at Nathan Phillips Square

City pulled the plug on FIFA World Cup broadcast Tuesday night when fans set off pyrotechnics during Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.

2:09
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Pulse

Toronto ranked world's top solo travel destination

Toronto just beat São Paulo, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur to rank as the world's best city for solo travelers. Your move, every other city.

2:00
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Tonight

Tiger Bride - Toronto

Michael Young Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts

2:00
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Tonight

Toronto Sympony Orchestra - Spotlight on Broadway: Jeremy Jordan

Roy Thomson Hall

1:55
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News Brief

Leafs Name Jim Hiller as 41st Head Coach

The former LA Kings bench boss returns to Toronto after serving as an assistant under Mike Babcock from 2015 to 2019.

1:42
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Pulse

Billy Bishop airport expansion survey questioned by opponents

Opponents of Billy Bishop airport expansion are saying the recent survey is skewed. Still an ongoing local battle.

1:30
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Tonight

Paranormal Activity - Toronto

Ed Mirvish Theatre

1:30
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Tonight

The Outsiders - Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto

1:30
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Tonight

& Juliet - Toronto

Royal Alexandra Theatre

1:28
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News Brief

Jacob Hoggard Granted Day Parole for Six Months

The former Hedley frontman was denied full parole but will serve his time in a halfway house under strict conditions.

1:14
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Pulse

Pride House hosting LGBTQ+ FIFA watch parties

Pride House is running LGBTQ+ friendly FIFA World Cup watch parties in Toronto. Making sport inclusive.

1:00
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Neighborhoods

Danforth Road Closed After Head-On Crash in Scarborough

Two adult males were hospitalized after a collision at Danforth and Brimley early Wednesday morning.

12:46
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Feature

The Parentless Club: Finding Community in Grief

Amanda Katz and Nikki Lewis launched The Parentless Club to create space for people navigating life without their parents—no pretense, no filtering, just connection.

12:32
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Eat & Drink

Dacasto's New Sandwich Shop La Baciata Opens on Yonge

The iconic Italian bakery trades 25 years of pastry for 48-hour fermented focaccia filled with imported ingredients.

12:05
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News Brief

Blue Jays Beat Red Sox 6-1 as Springer Hits 300th Career Home Run

Davis Schneider and Andrés Giménez also went back-to-back in the fourth as Toronto dominated at Fenway Park on Tuesday.

12:04
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News Brief

Western Student First Burn Patient to Receive Experimental Exosome Therapy

Hamilton doctors used the world-first treatment to help Kaitlin Jeffrey recover from facial burns suffered in a December frat house fire.

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Tonight

Casa Loma General Admission

Casa Loma

7:49
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News Brief

Man stabbed near Yonge and Dundas with non-life-threatening wound

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after being stabbed just after 5 p.m. on June 16. No suspects have been identified.

7:34
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News Brief

Teen journalist says social media ban for under-16s won't work as intended

Wyatt Sharpe, 17, warns that many young people will bypass age restrictions using VPNs or false information. Canada's proposed bill mirrors Australia's December 2025 policy.

7:19
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Woodbine Mall holds history frozen in time. Miss that era?

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.

7:04
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News Brief

Toronto launches AI chatbot to handle routine 311 inquiries by end of 2026

The city's redesigned 311 website will include an AI chatbot answering general questions, freeing up human agents for complex issues. 311 receives 1.5 million calls yearly.

6:49
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Pulse

Owner of 500 Dawes Rd. complex hit with $300K fire safety fine

The notorious 500 Dawes Rd. building got slapped with a $300K fine for fire safety violations. That place has been a problem for years.

6:34
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Neighborhoods

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in North York with life-threatening injuries

A female pedestrian was hit near Leslie Street and Bannatyne Drive around 6:15 p.m. on June 16. Police remain at the scene.

6:19
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News Brief

Holocaust denial quotes snuck into yearbooks at two Canadian schools

Students at West Bedford High in Nova Scotia and Lawrence Park Collegiate in Toronto submitted hateful quotes. Schools apologized and recalled yearbooks.

6:04
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Pulse

Seen baby geese at HTO Park? Try teenager geese — pretty rare sighting

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.

5:49
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Neighborhoods

Nobu Hotel's glowing rooftop sign plan rejected by Toronto

Madison Group's bid to add illuminated signage to the Entertainment District luxury tower was refused. An appeal hearing is set for June 19.

5:04
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News Brief

Slain Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto mourned as dedicated father

Const. Pinizzotto, 43, was shot June 11 during a search warrant in North York. His mother urges public to support police.