4 h. ago Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violence

There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.

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20 h. ago 10 condos you can buy for less than $400k in downtown Toronto right now

Toronto's real estate market is in an unprecedented downward spiral which continues to scare away buyers worried about what snail-paced sales and a growing backlog of listings will mean for their future investment.But, for those brave enough to fulfill their dream of property ownership amid such an uncertain market (and economy in general), there are some serious deals to be had, with house, townhome and condo prices inching downward, in some cases to levels not seen in many years.For the first time in a long time, units in downtown T.O. are getting snagged for around the $350,000 mark — one, in fact, sold for only $295,000 this week — with dozens currently available in the $300k range, which would have been unheard of just a few years ago.Here are some of the most affordable units on the market right now:1014-251 Jarvis StreetKW Living Realty, Brokerage/condos.caThis clean, bright studio may be small and cookie-cutter, but wha...

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3 d. ago Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto next month with huge lineup of all

The fall season wouldn't be complete without Toronto's largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche 2025. This year, it returns on October 4 for a full night of galleries, installations, and exhibitions spread across the city.Now in its 19th year, Nuit Blanche attracts more than one million visitors annually, drawing art lovers from across the GTA. The festival is concentrated in three different areas of the city — Downtown Toronto, North York, and Etobicoke — where public spaces are transformed into extraordinary art venues. For 2025, over 85 works will be on display.Each year, the festival explores a unique theme, and this year's is Translating the City. Paying tribute to urban life and concrete jungles, the City of Toronto notes that the displays will examine "how art can translate the complexities of cities."The Bentway - Seeing Celcius, Nuit Blanche 2025. Photo by Mila Bright Zalatnovic. Highlights include Diatomic State...

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5 d. ago Toronto festivalgoers share the most overrated and underrated things about TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing, celebrating 50 years of the star-studded cinema extravaganza.And with years of festivals under their belts, fans lining Festival Street in downtown Toronto didn't hold back when given a chance to weigh in on what's overrated and underrated about the festival in 2025.Some of the overrated things festivalgoers pointed to this year include celebrity watching — did someone say, "Celebrity culture is dead"? Eek! — popcorn not being free, and the typical grumbles about ticket resale prices. On the underrated side, people mentioned things like the freebies, the long lines (I can't imagine this being fun, but to each their own), the world premieres, and more. Everyone loves the energy and vibe of this time of year, and while one could argue that there's something at TIFF for everyone, others had some strong opinions about elements that don't live up to the hype.W...

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1 week ago Ontario Indy race shifting to Markham, ending Toronto ties since 1986 inception

For the first time since its inception in 1986, IndyCar Series’ annual downtown Toronto race will shift north to Markham, Ont., starting next year, officials announced Wednesday.

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1 week ago Huge elevated subway stations in Toronto gearing up to start construction

The $27 billion Ontario Line subway is a monumental step forward for Toronto public transit, and the mega-project is already making significant headway at various points around town.Work is now ramping up ahead of the official start of construction for what promises to be one of the most unique clusters along the 15.6-kilometre, 15-stop line linking Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto with the former Ontario Science Centre at Don Mills and Eglinton.Metrolinx has issued construction notices announcing the start of early works at the sites of Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park stations.Flemingdon Park StationThe transit agency shared via community notice that "site preparation work is underway at 770 Don Mills Road to get ready for Ontario Line construction."Flemingdon Park StationMetrolinx states that, over the course of a three-month period, crews will be installing fencing and gates, clearing trees and shrubs, and installing work trailers ahead of the official start of...

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2 w. ago Hot pot chain known for dancing noodle staff opens new concept in Toronto

One of the world's longest-running and leading hot pot restaurant chains has just opened a brand-new concept in downtown Toronto.When it comes to hot pot in Toronto (and around the world, for that matter), the name Haidilao is as synonymous with the stuff as you can get.Home of the infamous Dancing Noodles, which arrive at your table by way of dancing servers, the chain — founded in Jianyang, China, back in 1994 — has since grown its footprint to include over 2,000 locations worldwide, including a handful in the GTA.As of Saturday, Aug. 23, Haidilao's Toronto fleet also includes something entirely new.The chain has officially launched a brand-new self-serve hot pot concept (a la Big Way Hot Pot, which is due to open a location in downtown Toronto soon) called Hi Bowl Malatang.Where, at Hai Di Lao, you order your food the old-fashioned way by telling your servers what you want and having it delivered to your table, Hi Bowl allows...

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3 w. ago L.L. Bean is about to open its first downtown Toronto store this month

L.L. Bean, the popular clothing and equipment retailer, is gearing up to debut its first downtown Toronto presence with a storefront that the company is calling its first location not just in the city centre, but in any "metropolitan downtown market" in the country.The brand, which has been around for a whopping 113 years, is mainly known for its basic but high-end outerwear and other apparel, along with accessories, camping gear and home goods — think the late Hudson's Bay meets Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), but American.Although it hails from Maine, L.L. Bean has been successful enough within Canada to gradually expand its offerings north of the border, with local outposts including Oakville — its first in Canada, launched in 2019 — Niagara Falls, Kingston and Barrie, Ontario.The retailer also has a new-ish Toronto store outside the city centre in CF Shops at Don Mills as of 2020, which...

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4 w. ago What the Toronto Eaton Centre looked like when it was under construction

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre might be the place where you now shop for holiday gifts, back-to-school sales, and vacation outfits, but what many people don't know is the complex history behind its construction. Before it became Canada's busiest mall, the Eaton Centre was actually the focus of contentious public debates, major architectural innovation and a dramatic transformation of downtown Toronto's streetscape in the 1970s. The shopping centre occupies land once owned almost entirely by the Eaton's department chain, which had revolutionized the Canadian retail industry after its founding by Timothy Eaton in the 19th century. View of the Eaton Centre construction in 1975. Photo: City of Toronto Archives.By the mid-20th century, Eaton's owned most of the land bounded by Yonge, Queen, Bay and Dundas streets, excluding Old City Hall and the Church of the Holy Trinity. However, as operations continued to move to suburban locations in the 1960s, Ea...

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