5 d. ago MLSE partners with WWE and here's what it means for Toronto sports fans

The WWE is coming back to Toronto — and it's bringing a piece of exciting news for local fans as well.On Wednesday, MLSE announced a long-term strategic partnership with the WWE, allowing the world's biggest wrestling company close access to things like merch collabs, athlete appearances and community events.WWE seems to have recognized Toronto's place as a major player on the global wrestling scene, and wants to create a more formal partnership with the city's biggest sports ownership group.The partnership also comes with the announcement of the next show in Toronto, a Monday Night Raw event on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.“Collaborating with an iconic organization like MLSE is a natural extension of WWE’s deep and growing connection with Toronto, which has included recent major events like Money in the Bank in 2024 and Elimination Chamber in 2025, and allows us to create new and authentic experiences for fans to reinforce our long-ter...

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7 d. ago TTC descended into chaos Monday morning and everyone is blaming snow

Toronto's first snow event of the season kicked off on Sunday and continues into the Monday morning rush, but a series of coinciding unplanned TTC outages have put commuters in a sour mood to start out the work week.Even if snow had nothing to do with it.Shortly after the start of morning subway service on Monday, the TTC announced an outage on Line 2 between Victoria Park and Kennedy stations due to a fire at track level. The transit agency later expanded the closure to the approximately 7-kilometre stretch between Woodbine and Kennedy stations due to debris on the tracks.Line 2 Bloor-Danforth: No service between Woodbine and Kennedy stations while we clear debris from the tracks. Shuttle buses are running between Victoria Park and Kennedy. https://t.co/R6658Ec6HG— TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) November 10, 2025It didn't take long for frustrated commuters to vent their annoyance on social media, accompanied by photos of sardine-packed bus platforms in sub-zero...

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9 d. ago Toronto just got a breathtaking new event venue 68 storeys above the city

Perched high above the traffic-riddled streets of Toronto's Financial District is the city's newest private event venue, a breathtaking space on the top floor of Scotia Plaza at 40 King St. W.A powerhouse collaboration between real estate developer heavyweights KingSett Capital and Oliver & Bonacini (O&B), the hospitality company behind some of Toronto's best-known restaurants, like Aera and Auberge du Pommier, the new venture positions itself, quite literally, high above all other event venues in the city.The aptly-named SixtyEight takes over the 68th floor of Scotia Plaza, a sleek 20,000 sq. ft. space that offers sweeping views of the city skyline and the buzz far, far below, offering itself up for everything from private parties to corporate conferences.Talk about the height of luxury.The space includes a 10,000 sq. ft. meeting and event room that's available both to the building's tenants and outside parties, and another equally sized space exclu...

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1 week ago Canadian ‘ghost soldiers’ making three Toronto stops for Remembrance Day

The Toronto ceremony was inspired by a similar 2016 event in London, England.

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2 w. ago Huge fashion event returns with runway shows at secret venues throughout Toronto

The city is set to transform into one big runway as it gears up to host Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) Fall/Winter 1664 Fashion Week, a biannual showcase now in its 20th year, spotlighting emerging and established designers.FAT F/W 25 takes on the theme RE:FORM, exploring how Toronto's fashion landscape can be rebuilt and reimagined, and runs for six days this month.The spectacle kicks off on Nov. 10 at Woodside Square with an opening party and debut show by Suburban Deviant, a brand helmed by Canadian artist Danny Welsch.A series of off-site activations will follow, including a Styling Lounge at Le Germain Hotel, House of Hendo's runway show inside a historic church in West Queen West, and an immersive runway experience in a downtown warehouse presented by Sagradessa and Fashion Presents Mario Fugnitto.FAT is strategically keeping key details under wraps for now, including the exact locations for shows presented by House of Hendo, Sagradessa, and Mario Fugnitto, w...

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2 w. ago Canada's Wonderland fires back at complaints about Halloween Haunt

Canada's Wonderland's annual Halloween Haunt has been a spooky season staple for thrillseekers across the Greater Toronto Area, and while the event remains one of the hottest tickets in town this season, some underwhelmed guests say the Haunt has lost its edge this year.Visitors have taken to social media to express frustration with what they characterize as a downgrade from previous years, including complaints alleging fewer scare actors, an additional $10 fee to enter the mazes, and an overcrowded park filled with younger children.One Reddit user noted, "Wicked Hollow had 3 scare actors in it, and the area was weirdly well-lit. A couple of years ago, it was dark and smoky, and had 6-7 scare actors (and was much better)." Others echoed similar frustrations, with one user writing that "the mazes are the exact same year after year" and that "there were MUCH fewer scare actors in the mazes. We barely saw any act...

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2 w. ago Poilievre vows to tackle unemployment, cost of housing in address to young Canadians

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event Thursday night in Toronto, arguing that the Liberals are sacrificing their future. Speaking at a podium with a sign that said “Jobs. Homes. Hope.,” Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government, highlighting that the prime minister has yet to make a […]

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2 w. ago Another Toronto event gets axed amid wave of festival cancellations

Toronto's wave of community event cancellations continues, and this time, it's affecting a beloved Halloween tradition in Scarborough.Over the weekend, the Scarborough Bluffs Community Association announced its annual Pumpkin Parade at Sandown Park would not be taking place as scheduled this year due to "unexpected" circumstances."Dear friends and neighbours," the group wrote in a message to residents. "After eight wonderful years, we are saddened to inform that due to unexpected circumstances, we will not be hosting our beloved Pumpkin Parade at Sandown Park this year."Organizers went on to ask the community not to drop off pumpkins at the park this year, as they won't be collected, and instead directed residents to Oakridge Park, located on Danforth Avenue, which will be hosting its 10th annual Pumpkin Parade on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The long-standing Sandown Park event, located near Midland Avenue and Kings...

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3 w. ago Halloween event at abandoned TTC subway station abruptly cancelled

The string of cancelled events in Toronto continues with the abrupt cancellation of the annual Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Halloween Fest at Bay Lower Station.An Oct. 22 corporate notice issued by the TTC states that the transit agency is calling off Halloween Fest, noting that, "After careful consideration and several discussions with the planning team, we've made the difficult decision not to move forward with Halloween Fest this year."The TTC cites the decision on "a combination of factors that meant that we could not be confident Halloween Fest would be safe and inclusive this year, both for attendees as well as volunteers who run the event." The notice, which follows a TTC call for volunteers in mid-October, went on to thank those involved in the decision-making process, as well as everyone who signed up to volunteer for the event.Speaking about the reasons behind this abrupt decision, Stuart Green, TTC Media Relations Representative,...

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3 w. ago There's an event series in Toronto that teaches you how to pair pizza with wine

Struggling to pick the perfect pinot noir to pair with your pepperoni slice? There's an event series in Toronto that'll teach you everything you need to know about pairing your pies.If you're the type of person who takes a sip of wine and can only identify notes of, well, wine , on your palate, choosing the perfect bottle to pair with your dinner can be a daunting task, indeed.That's why Freehouse Collective, the hospitality team behind Toronto favourites like Belfast Love and The Walrus, created Cold Pizza Wine Club: an event series that teaches you wine basics while you nibble on pizza. Don't worry: despite the event's name, the pizza actually is served hot. And, really, where better to start learning something new than over a fresh-out-the-oven pizza?The series has held events at the Walrus in the past, but, for their next trick, they're moving things to Freehouse's newest Toronto property, The Ballyhoo Public House, for their f...

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