14 h. ago Hundreds of bikes will take over Toronto streets for a huge party this month

Toronto's most joyful underground movement isn't happening in a club; it's actually happening on two wheels and is giving Tour de France (well, almost)!Bike Party Toronto is back on Saturday, July 12, and if you've ever seen a glowing stream of cyclists cruising through the city blasting music and dressed in wild outfits, chances are you've already had a taste of it.Think: a mobile dance party, a rolling rave, and a community ride all rolled into one neon-lit night. The concept is simple: you, your bike, a speaker, lights, and a bunch of new friends ready to take over Toronto’s streets and parks on a mystery route that turns into one big roaming celebration.How's that for a summery Saturday night?So, how does it work?Riders meet up at 7:30 p.m. (location to be revealed via email for those who sign up), deck out their bikes in glow sticks, blinkies, LEDs ( basically anything that lights up), and get ready for the ultimate ride of their lif...

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38 h. ago This Toronto home for sale hasn't changed hands for half a century

The last time 13 Cliff St. was up for sale, it was 1975.Canada had just switched to the metric system. Wearing a seatbelt had only recently become law in Ontario. And the CN Tower? Freshly finished and not yet surrounded by condos.A lot has changed in the last 50 years — but step inside this three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow, and it feels like time hit pause somewhere around the era of disco and Tang.The dining room. There's muted linoleum flooring in nearly every room, honey oak trim throughout, and original millwork galore.The foyer. Miraculously, no popcorn ceilings — so, you win some, you lose some.The kitchen. In short, this place is going to need some updating.The family room with exposed brick walls. But if you can look past the aggressively '70s aesthetic, 13 Cliff St. has a lot going for it.The basement kitchen. For starters, it sits on a rare double lot and boasts a finished basement with a separate entrance, second...

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2 d. ago Salsa on St. Clair and more festivals to swing into this weekend in GTA

July is here, the weather is co-operating and if you’re looking for something to go with the sunshine and smiles on your face, look no further. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Salsa on St. Clair Street Celebrate Toronto’s diverse Latin community through music, art and dancing at Canada’s largest […]

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2 d. ago 50 trees in shopping carts will parade down the streets of Toronto this weekend

This weekend, Toronto is about to get a lot greener, and a just a little more quirkier.On Saturday, July 5, dozens of trees will roll their way down to the city's waterfront as part of The Bentway's whimsical new public art installation, Moving Forest.Picture this: 50 real trees in shopping carts, being pushed across the city by volunteers, forming temporary pop-up canopies in some of Toronto's sunniest and most exposed spaces.Yes, it's exactly as it sounds. Do I have your attention?Created by Amsterdam-based NL Architects, Moving Forest is both a playful spectacle and a serious statement. The initiative supports Toronto's ambitious goal to grow its tree canopy to 40 per cent by 2050, a plan that's as much about community well-being and environmental sustainability as it is about urban design.But sparking city-wide engagement with trees? That takes a little imagination.Cue the parade.Starting from The Bentway at 250 Fort York Blvd, at 1:00 pm, the t...

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2 d. ago Toronto neighbourhood throwing a surprise street festival this weekend

Toronto's Baldwin Village is about to come alive this Saturday, July 5, as local merchants band together for an impromptu street party that promises to bring big energy to one of the city's most underrated neighbourhoods.The one-day celebration will feature a dynamic mix of music, food, art, and dance, plus at least a couple of artisan markets; there's the potential for a surprise fashion show, too! Each business along Baldwin is curating its own lineup of talent, and so far, the street is shaping up to host a mix of live bands, DJs, visual artists, and performers.It's a grassroots event in every sense. There's no formal street closure (yet), no major sponsors, or flashy branding; it’s just a collective effort by independent business owners who want to breathe new life into this little tucked-away village. Despite being home to some of the most charming patios and low-key restaurants in the city, it still flies under the radar for many Torontonians. But thi...

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6 d. ago Huge condo tower a step closer to replacing LCBO and Dollarama in Toronto

A massive condo proposal could soon replace an LCBO and Dollarama location on Toronto's Yonge Street — a plan that has undergone several changes over the past year.A proposal to redevelop 543 through 549 Yonge Street landed with Toronto city planners in March 2024 that would spell the end of an existing four-storey office building housing an LCBO location at street level and a Dollarama in its basement retail unit.After 15 months and much back and forth between City staff and developers CentreCourt, Fitzrovia and Choice Properties REIT, the plan resurfaced with an updated submission filed in June.GoogleThe planned 68-storey condo tower's designed by architects Arcadis has undergone several changes since first proposed, addressing comments and concerns raised by planning staff.ArcadisIn a letter included in the submission, the project team explains that "Following initial comments from Staff, we have had multiple meetings with Planning, Urban Design and other comme...

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6 d. ago Suspect sought in connection with sexual assault on TTC streetcar

Police in Toronto are investigating a report that a man on board streetcar #4432 sexually assaulted and harassed a female passenger. Police believe there could be more victims.

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7 d. ago Rainbows to deck Toronto’s streets for Pride parade amid fears of future cash crunch

The streets of Toronto will be filled with rainbows this afternoon when the annual Pride parade takes place, but there’s a cloud hanging over future festivities. Today’s event will see more than 25,000 marchers from some 250 groups wind through the downtown core in Canada’s biggest show of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. In the […]

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7 d. ago Rainbows to deck Toronto streets for Pride parade amid fears for 2026 cash crunch

Pride Toronto warns next year's Pride will likely be scaled down if organizers can’t drum up more financial support following a $900,000 funding gap.

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9 d. ago Timeless $4.5 million Toronto home hides stunning modern interiors

If you've been house hunting and feel like you've seen one too many soulless, millenial grey boxes with "open concept" stamped on it like a buzzword, let me introduce you to a house that is none of those things.9 Lynwood Ave. is timeless red brick house located on a quiet, leafy street in Toronto's South Hill neighbourhood just steps from top-rated schools, green space, and the citys best amenities. Already off to a great start. But the biggest selling point of this home, in my opinion and realtor Gillian Oxley's, is the fact that this house retains much of its delightful original Arts and Crafts roots while still being a practical modern day family home. The foyer. You're welcomed into 9 Lynwood Ave. with a light-drenched foyer with heated floors, a gas fireplace, and a built-in bench that's original to the house. Chefs kiss. The living room. The home, boasting 4,4...

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1 week ago Toronto slaps down plans for massive tower to replace strip club

Plans to redevelop a landmark Toronto strip club with an enormous 64-storey condo tower have hit a bit of a snag following a refusal report issued by city planners in June.A proposed redevelopment of the Brass Rail and surrounding properties just south of Yonge and Bloor has been in the works since September 2022, with a plan from Vancouver-based developer Concord emerging the following year, featuring a design from architects Dialog.However, just months later — in December 2023 — City Council moved forward with a bid seeking heritage designation for properties at 699 Yonge Street and 707 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. In February 2024, the designation passed, granting new heritage protections for the properties and foreshadowing the resistance that the redevelopment plans are now facing.On June 19, the Director of Community Planning for Toronto and East York District issued a refusal report directing community council ...

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1 week ago Massive Latin party is taking over a major Toronto street next month

Toronto is heating up for the summer — and what better way to embrace the sizzle than at the annual Salsa on St. Clair festival? The event shuts down a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West in midtown Toronto's Hillcrest Village area, from Winona to Christie, electrifying the street with a two-day party-filled weekend running from July 5 to 6. Get ready for what is well-known as Canada's largest Latin street party, which means thousands will show up to dance it up all weekend long for this giant fiesta where you won't stop moving your feet. With over 35 vendors, you'll be sure to find tons of Latin food like tacos al pastor, paella, empanadas, churros and more. It's a culinary experience like you've never had before, with food representing more than 15 Hispanic countries from around the world. Plus, enjoy lots of entertainment in the form of live performances from over 350 artists, including performers like L...

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1 week ago Toronto business around since 1970 is throwing a street festival for Canada Day

One Toronto business is getting extra cheesy this Canada Day by transforming its entire street into a huge festival in honour of the holiday.We all knew that Toronto, and the rest of the country, for that matter, would be taking Canada Day celebrations to new heights for 2025, as national pride soars in the face of tariff-related tensions with our neighbours to the south.It's not just friend groups getting together for backyard barbecues or heading up north for an extra-long cottage weekend, though; Toronto's businesses also seem to be doubling down on Canada Day celebrations this year, and Etobicoke's Cheese Boutique is one of them.On Tuesday, July 1, the stalwart local cheese shop is shutting down the entirety of Ripley Avenue for an evening of celebrations in the style of a good old-fashioned carnival. Think of it as a warm-up for the CNE later this summer.The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, as the street comes to life with ...

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1 week ago The Toronto Pride Parade route map and road closures for 2025

The Toronto Pride Parade 2025 is officially just a few days away, and as per tradition, the massive celebration will be taking over the streets of downtown Toronto this Sunday, June 29. The parade culminates the epic month-long celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Toronto and around the world, with over 25,000 marchers and more than 250 groups in attendance. Aside from the Pride Parade, there will also be the Trans March on Friday, June 27 at 9 p.m., the Dyke March on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m., as well as the street fair, which runs all weekend long across the Church-Wellesley Village. Here are all the details you need to know about the Toronto Pride Parade 2025. Toronto Pride Parade 2025 route mapThe Pride Parade kicks off at 2 p.m. at Rosedale Road and Park Road, and will head along Bloor Street, turning south at Yonge Street. From there, the parade will head south on Yonge Street, until turning right on Dundas Street West, and then heading to...

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1 week ago Toronto Hydro outage map shows thousands without power amid brutal heat wave

Toronto Hydro's outage map shows thousands of homes and businesses without power on Monday afternoon amid a brutal heat wave suffocating the city.The energy provider's online outage tracking tool shows a broad swath of Toronto, stretching from Bloor Street West and Avenue Road to north of Bayview and Finch.At least 2,960 customers are affected as of 2 p.m.. However, based on the dense population of the area shown on the map, that number could be much higher.Provincial provider HydroOne posted to X after 1 p.m. reporting of "an outage at our Bridgeman Transmission Station affecting the supply of power to Toronto Hydro and their customers.""Our teams are working safely and quickly with Toronto Hydro to restore power," the post continued.We’re currently working with @HydroOne to respond to a loss of supply outage. Customers in and around the following boundaries may be affected: Eglinton Ave. south to Davenport Rd. and Bathurst St. east to Mt Pleasant ...

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2 w. ago Toronto house featuring the famous 'Rodney the Tree' for sale at almost $3 million

When Massey last sold in 2016, it was a garbage-filled shell of a home. But designer and builder Jamie Beurklian clearly saw potential in the early 1900s house. Since 2016, the home has been painstakingly transformed by Beurklian into a minimalist architectural marvel that's as practical as it is beautiful.And yes, it comes with its own local celebrity — Rodney the Tree.The front entrance. Let's start with the house. From the outside, it blends seamlessly into the historic neighbourhood, but with a modern extension, it draws the eye ever upward. The upstairs unit. Inside, the home features soaring ceilings and a light-filled interior with oversized windows, biophilic design elements, and meticulous attention to detail that eliminates things like baseboards and bulkheads entirely.The lower unit kitchen. Beurklian, who owns and designed the home, told blogTO he used computer modelling and green building practices to maximize space and e...

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2 w. ago Someone has been drawing adorable and detailed sketches of Toronto streets

While Toronto's streets are often captured by photographers and Google Street View, a young artist is setting out to visualize the city's landmarks and often overlooked corners in a new way.Connor Large, a recent University of Toronto grad, has been quietly documenting the city's neighbourhoods through intricate and detailed urban sketches.A post on Reddit featuring his detailed sketches of College Street near Spadina Avenue has gained traction, drawing dozens of comments from Toronto residents who recognized familiar landmarks and their memories tucked into the scene.One commenter reminisced about their school days nearby, while others pointed out notable local businesses or shared stories of late-night walks through the area.Originally from White Rock, B.C., Large moved to Toronto four years ago for university. He just finished his undergraduate degree in History and Anthropology at U of T, and while waiting for his convocation, he found himself with more time on his h...

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3 w. ago Hells Angels recap: Hundreds of bikers attend memorial for original B.C. member

On Thursday, a large gathering of Hells Angels rode from Coquitlam to Surrey as part of a memorial event for their longtime spokesperson. Read Kim Bolan's recap.

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3 w. ago Huge Vietnamese street food festival coming to Toronto next month

An epic food festival celebrating Vietnamese cuisine and culture is taking over downtown Toronto this summer.As someone who can always — and I mean always — get behind some Vietnamese food, I may be biased, but gorging myself on Banh Mi and Bun Cha under the sun is quite possibly the perfect way to spend a summer day.If you're anything like me, then you're in luck, because a huge, three-day-long festival celebrating Vietnamese food and culture is setting up shop in the heart of the city next month. I'm already drooling.Taste of Vietnam began as a grassroots operation with just a handful of local volunteers and has since blossomed into one of the ultimate multicultural celebrations of the summer in Toronto, and this year they're marking their fifth anniversary with the biggest and best event yet.Taking over Nathan Phillips Square from July 24 to 26, the festival is set to host dozens of local Vietnamese and fusion street food favourites, including Marry Me...

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4 w. ago Someone listed their downtown Toronto garage for sale at just $2

If you've ever dreamed of owning property in downtown Toronto but didn't quite have the budget, good news: a private garage on Nassau St. in Kensington Market is for sale — and it's only two bucks.Yes, $2. Less than a TTC fare. Less than a latte from Pamenar. Less than a trendy vegan, gluten free cupcake you can eat just a few steps away. Ok, it's not actually $2 because, of course, there's a tiny catch. The garage isn't technically for sale on its own.11.5 Lippincott St.The garage actually is part of the listing at 11.5 Lippincott St. The foyer. "The garage and the house are two separate addresses, with two different deeds," explained realtor Sukh Kainth. A bedroom with original hardwood floors. "We couldn't just list the house. It's going to be two separate transactions." A bathroom. In other words, they legally had to list the garage separately, but it will be sold wit...

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