10 m. ago CRIME SCENE: Mississauga man charged in human trafficking probe

The investigation dubbed Project Magnolia lasted a year

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11 h. ago Huge crowds descended on Imperial Pub's last call after over 80 years in Toronto

Masses came out to support a Toronto pub on its final weekend in business after 81 years serving up thirsty patrons.It has been a year of heartbreaking restaurant and bar closures in Toronto, but few losses resonated with the public quite like the news that the Imperial Pub's taps would run dry after generations at Dundas St. E. and Victoria in downtown Toronto.Last call for the Imperial finally arrived this past weekend, and throngs of the pub's loyal patrons flooded the bar to celebrate its longevity and get one last pint in before the doors closed for good at the end of a raucous Saturday night.Damn... pic.twitter.com/ZlKG1E8ZWI— Karon Liu (@karonliu) November 14, 2025Long lines snaked around the block.If you're planning to say goodbye to the Imperial Pub today, we suggest going early, these were the scenes last night. pic.twitter.com/bSXQcAjExe— West End Phoenix (@westendphoenix) November 15, 2025The bar and surrounding businesses are destined to be demol...

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3 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Man sought in alleged indecent act against boy, 10, in Cabbagetown

Investigators are concerned the same man may be responsible for similar acts committed in the area.

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4 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Hamilton Police warn counterfeit bills increasingly being used

Fraudulent bank notes being used at retailers, during private transactions arranged through online buy-and-sell platforms

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4 d. ago Preview: Moustache intact for playing Poirot in Vertigo's Peril in the Alps

Graham Percy is getting in touch with his inner Hercule Poirot. Percy plays Agatha Christie’s eccentric Belgian detective in Peril in the Alps, American playwright Steven Dietz’s sequel to last season’s Murder on the Links, which instantly became one of Vertigo Theatre’s biggest box office hits. It was so popular in this same slot last […]

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5 d. ago TTC to shut down almost 5 kilometres of subway for this entire weekend

TTC subway closures planned this weekend include a full two-day shutdown on a portion of Line 2 stretching from Kipling to Jane stationsIt will be another consecutive weekend of transit disruption in Toronto thanks to a scheduled closure spanning an over 4.5-kilometre-long stretch of the Line 2 Bloor-Danforth subway, set to last for the entire weekend of Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.The TTC states that the latest closure is, again, due to ongoing track work, becoming just the latest in the total of 38 planned overlapping full-weekend closures announced by the transit agency at the start of 2025.Royal York Station will be closed throughout the outage, though all other affected stations will remain open for passengers to purchase or reload fare cards and connect with surface transit.TTCService on Line 2 is expected to resume in time for the start of the weekday morning rush, at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17.

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5 d. ago Famous Filipino cafe is coming to Toronto this week with the help of a local restaurant

An ultra-popular cafe based in the Philippines is soon setting up shop in Toronto for a limited time with the help of an equally celebrated local restaurant.As far as coffee shops in Makati City (a small city in the Philippines within the Metro Manila area) go, they don't come much cooler than Annex House.Located in the stylish Poblacion neighbourhood — described to me by Annex House's Toronto team as the "Queen West of Manila" — the cafe-by-day, bar-by-night concept comes by its name quite literally, located in a former home.Nowadays, rather than housing locals, the two-storey building houses a bar, coffee shop, design studio and a to-die-for alley patio, cementing it as a home for local creatives to work, play and connect.It's the stuff that urban foodie dreams are made of, hindered only by its location halfway across the world. Until this week, that is.As of Thursday, Nov. 13, people in Toronto will be able to experience the magic of An...

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5 d. ago Famous Filipino cafe is comes to Toronto for the first time this week

An ultra-popular cafe based in the Philippines is soon setting up shop in Toronto for a limited time with the help of an equally celebrated local restaurant.As far as coffee shops in Makati City (a small city in the Philippines within the Metro Manila area) go, they don't come much cooler than Annex House.Located in the stylish Poblacion neighbourhood — described to me by Annex House's Toronto team as the "Queen West of Manila" — the cafe-by-day, bar-by-night concept comes by its name quite literally, located in a former home.Nowadays, rather than housing locals, the two-storey building houses a bar, coffee shop, design studio and a to-die-for alley patio, cementing it as a home for local creatives to work, play and connect.It's the stuff that urban foodie dreams are made of, hindered only by its location halfway across the world. Until this week, that is.As of Thursday, Nov. 13, people in Toronto will be able to experience the magic of An...

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5 d. ago Famous Filipino cafe comes to Toronto for the first time this week

An ultra-popular cafe based in the Philippines is soon setting up shop in Toronto for a limited time with the help of an equally celebrated local restaurant.As far as coffee shops in Makati City (a small city in the Philippines within the Metro Manila area) go, they don't come much cooler than Annex House.Located in the stylish Poblacion neighbourhood — described to me by Annex House's Toronto team as the "Queen West of Manila" — the cafe-by-day, bar-by-night concept comes by its name quite literally, located in a former home.Nowadays, rather than housing locals, the two-storey building houses a bar, coffee shop, design studio and a to-die-for alley patio, cementing it as a home for local creatives to work, play and connect.It's the stuff that urban foodie dreams are made of, hindered only by its location halfway across the world. Until this week, that is.As of Thursday, Nov. 13, people in Toronto will be able to experience the magic of An...

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7 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto masseur charged with two counts of sexual assault

The accused is not a registered massage therapist

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7 d. ago Win 4 tickets to The National Women's Show and a BaByliss Multi

Get ready to experience the ultimate weekend of fashion, food, and fun at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Friday, Nov. 21, to Sunday, Nov. 23.We're giving one (1) lucky blogTO reader the chance to win tickets to the National Women's Show presented by WonderBra – plus a BaBylissPRO® Nano Titanium STYLE/SWITCH Ionic Multi-Styler & Dryer (worth $390) so you can show up with your best hair ever.With five attachments to achieve a variety of looks, the STYLE/SWITCH Ionic Multi Styler & Dryer is the all-in-one tool that does it all.Designed with cutting-edge innovation, The Nano Titanium Ionic technology speeds up drying, reduces frizz, and even boosts shine for healthy strands. See the hair transformation yourself with the chance to win one (1) brand new BaBylissPRO® Nano Titanium™ STYLE/SWITCH™ Ionic Multi-Styler & Dryer and four (4) tickets to the National Women's Show presented by WonderBra. Check out all the contest ...

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8 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Alleged female bandit sought for downtown robberies

Police said the latest incident happened on Friday in the same store around 6:45 p.m.

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8 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Cops probe King Township shooting involving two vehicles

A suspect fled on foot and roads were closed.

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9 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Man, 58, busted as two kilos of cocaine seized in Hamilton

Cops also allegedly seized crack cocaine, a cutting agent and cash during searches of a residence, storage locker and business.

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1 week ago Maple Leafs’ busy Hall of Fame weekend brings goaltending questions and more

While undefeated in November, the Leafs aren't too far from the bottom as a divisional game looms against the Boston on a back-to-back.

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1 week ago Entire Toronto transit line will shut down for the whole weekend

In case air travel wasn't already enough of a challenge right now, travellers relying on the UP Express will be forced to get to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport this weekend via buses.Metrolinx has announced a full-line outage for the UP Express throughout the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, due to ongoing construction.Trains will not serve any of the four stations along the UP Express during the outage, and Metrolinx's plan to implement replacement buses may require commuters to tack on extra travel time when planning their trips.Travel times could be as much as double between Union Station in downtown Toronto and Pearson International Airport straddling the Toronto-Mississauga boundary, with trips on the express rail line to be replaced by GO buses forced to weave through city traffic.While the UP Express moves passengers between downtown and the airport in as little as 25 minutes, Metrolinx warns that replacement GO buses will cover th...

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1 week ago CRIME SCENE: Man charged after urn with infant’s ashes stolen in Hamilton

Kevin Wintonyk, 37, of no fixed address, charged with indignity to human remains, failure to comply with probation, other offences

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1 week ago B.C.'s favourite breakfast spot opens in Toronto this week and here's what you need to try

At long last, a hugely popular breakfast chain based in B.C. is gearing up to launch its first-ever Toronto location this November.It's always a thrill when popular chains from our friends in Western Canada finally decide to venture east, and 2025 has been a particularly fruitful one on that front.This year alone, we've gotten high-profile spots like The Lunch Lady, new neighbourhood staples like Central Taps and one-of-a-kind ventures like Saku, but things aren't slowing down any time soon.The latest West Coast venture to put its stamp on the city is Vancouver's Yolks, gearing up to open its first Toronto location in just a few days.Founded in 2012 as a bright blue food truck, Yolks has spent the past 13 years cementing itself as a local staple, expanding to an impressive three locations in B.C., plus one in Ottawa.For Yolks' founder Chef Steve Ewing, a Toronto native who grew up on The Esplanade before heading to Vancouver for culinary school, bringing the...

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1 week ago From Classrooms to Careers: Skills Community Celebrates National Skilled Trade and Technology Week at Centennial College, in Toronto

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is proud to celebrate the 21st National Skilled Trade and Technology Week (NSTTW), aimed at raising awareness to students and educators about the incredible skilled career opportunities available across Canada. SCC hosted an interactive event to highlight NSTTW on November 6, at Centennial College, […]

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1 week ago Prince Harry says he’s proud to be British despite living in U.S.: ‘I LOVE IT’

In his new essay, the Duke of Sussex, who will be in Toronto for Remembrance Day events next week, spoke fondly of the military.

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