53 h. ago Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras

Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.

Politics

5 d. ago Chef left one of Toronto's top restaurants to start his own place and it opens soon

A Toronto chef who cut his teeth at one of the city's Michelin-recommended restaurants is finally breaking out on his own later this month.It's been nine months since a devastating fire forced Vela, a celebrated eclectic restaurant with an affinity for Asian flair, to close its doors, and there's still little word on when it'll make its comeback.While such a roadblock could easily be enough to thrust even the most time-hardened of chefs into despair, for Vela's then-executive chef and partner, Marvin Palomo, it marked a new beginning.No, we won't use a phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes analogy here, but if ever there were a time for it, it would be now.Palomo told us that after the fire at Vela, the opportunity to open a restaurant of his own presented itself, and he immediately "jumped at it."Now, Palomo's next chapter is nearly ready to open. It's called Liliana, and it's due to be a perfect nexus of all his career experience thu...

Culture

5 d. ago Multiple Toronto speed cameras ‘vandalized’ overnight, city says

The City of Toronto says multiple automated speed enforcement cameras were 'vandalized' overnight Tuesday.

Other

6 d. ago Toronto Police investigating after speed camera cut down for 7th time

Toronto Police say they are investigating a vandalized speed camera on Parkside Drive, which was cut down for the seventh time in recent months.

Economics

8 d. ago Breathtaking sunset light show will illuminate Toronto destination next month

Toronto's beloved open-air pavilion under the Gardiner Expressway, The Bentway, will transform into something unreal this fall, with SOLAR, a one-of-a-kind sunset light show by Italian artist Quayola.The Bentway is set to transform into a glowing dreamscape for four nights in October, where Toronto residents can catch a city sunset like never before. This installation combines high-tech robotics, contemporary art, and an atmospheric soundtrack curated specially by the artist.The light show utilizes a robotic arm that directs hundreds of beams of light, choreographed into arcs that shift and change across The Bentway's vast canvas. The piece projects the sun's daily journey, turning the transition from day to night into a futuristic ensemble of impeccable colour and sound.The work first wowed audiences this summer at Rome's Videocittà festival, but the Toronto edition has been custom-built for the unique setting under the Gardiner. Visi...

Other

1 week ago Huge festival will let you have relaxing spa day right under busy Toronto highway

A huge wellness festival is taking over Toronto's The Bentway when The Sunrise Social returns to the city on September 20.So, are you ready to relax right under a bustling, gridlocked highway?Touted as "Toronto's largest morning wellness social event," in my opinion, this festival comes at the perfect time.The summer has seen a surge in Toronto residents seeking out activities that prioritize their mental health and physical well-being, ditching nighttime club parties for morning "raves" and viral exercise routines.Past Sunrise Social events have been met with significant buzz on social media, pointing to the fact that there is a market for this kind of festival.And of course, its unique location adds to the excitement. The Bentway — located right beneath the Gardiner Expressway — may not be where you think you want to go for a day out at the spa, but it's definitely where you should b...

Culture

1 week ago Air Canada flight from Denver to Toronto cut short, forced to return after ‘acrid smell’ noted

'The aircraft landed safely, and the 117 passengers and five crew evacuated the aircraft using emergency slides,' an airline spokesperson said

Other

2 w. ago Yet another popular Toronto street festival suddenly cancelled at last minute

The 2025 Little Jamaica Festival in Toronto has been cancelled for this year, another tradition suddenly cut short amid the recent wave of cancellations affecting the city.However, if you've been following this dismal trend of summer festival cancellations, maybe the latest news doesn't take you entirely by surprise. The Little Jamaica BIA took to Instagram, stating, "We regret to inform you that the Little Jamaica Festival 2025 will not be taking place this year, August 30 - August 31, 2025."The BIA goes on to explain the reason behind this tough choice and acknowledges its followers' sentiment in the wake of this last-minute announcement."Unfortunately, due to funding and permit challenges, we are unable to move forward as planned. We know how much this festival means to our community, and this was not an easy decision."     View this post on Instagram  &n...

Culture

3 w. ago Gardiner Expressway construction time cut ‘by half’: Toronto mayor

Chow, however, wouldn’t specify exactly when the project will be complete

Other

3 w. ago Gardiner Expressway construction work moves further ahead of schedule

Provincial and city officials announced work to renovate the major thoroughfare had been cut down to just 1.5 years, partly after a push to introduce round-the-clock construction.

Other

3 w. ago The house that another Toronto home once collapsed onto has just hit the market for $900k

If you've been following Toronto housing drama for a while, you might remember that a couple of years ago, a house on Craven Road literally toppled over.The owners had decided to dig out the basement and add a second storey at the same time — because why not? — and, naturally, the whole thing gave way, collapsing right onto the neighbouring house at 1071 Craven Rd.Fast forward to now, and that same 1071 Craven Rd. has recovered from its not-so-little trauma. The home next door is still under construction, but this time, it seems to be holding its ground.The front entrance and dining room. Meanwhile, the owner of 1071 Craven Rd. appears to be ready to close the chapter on living in the shadow of construction chaos and has officially listed their two-bedroom bungalow for sale.The primary bedroom. And honestly? It's pretty cute. The family room. The home has been updated throughout and now stands fully detached from its formerly at...

Economics

3 w. ago Timeline for Toronto's Gardiner Expressway construction now cut in half

If you regularly take the Gardiner Expressway to and from work in Toronto (and are all too familiar with its congestion), you'll be relieved to hear that the city's massive rehabilitation of the highway is way ahead of schedule.Speaking at a construction site this week, Mayor Olivia Chow announced that work on a key section of the aging Gardiner Expressway has been accelerated significantly. "For a decade, our old infrastructure had been falling apart, and we know that the Gardiner needs to be rebuilt. But while we're doing that, lots of congestion," Chow said."But guess what? Tonight, the last section of the girders is going in, and the construction time has been cut by half from three years to 1.5 years thanks to the very hardworking, dedicated crews here and the partnership with the provincial government."    View this post on Instagram           A p...

Other