23 h. ago Toronto's new Ontario Line subway just took a huge step toward completion

While progress on Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT has been very much one step forward, two steps backward as of late, work on the Ontario Line subway is going forth full steam ahead, with the provincial government announcing another pivotal moment in the route's construction on Thursday.In preparation for massive tunnelling efforts northward, crews have now broken ground on the second tunnel launch shaft near the fututre Gerrard Station, which is where advanced tunnel boring machines (TBMs) — which are presently nameless, but that the public is invited to help come up with epithets for — will start a journey up towards Line 6's northern terminus.The shaft will eventually be the point where trains will switch from the route's below-ground to (controversially) above-ground segments.This step comes after work on the line's first tunnel launch shaft began at Exhibition Station last year.Met...

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2 d. ago Ontario's unemployment levels keep surging higher and Toronto is among the worst

As much as we all want to hope for economic recovery in Ontario, joblessness in the province and across Canada is only getting worse, especially in major hubs like Toronto.Even in the wake of recent changes to the nation's immigration program — which many have criticized for causing a too-rapid and unmanageable population surge post-COVID — the proportion of residents who are out of work continues to grow, with fierce competition for even entry-level jobs.In July, Ontario saw another worrying uptick in its unemployment rate, which rose 0.1 per cent month-over-month and 1.2 per cent year-over-year to a painful 7.9 per cent, according to a new Labour Force Survey from StatCan.This makes us the fourth-worst province or territory for job seekers after Newfoundland & Labrador (10.5 per cent), Nunavut (9.9 per cent), and P.E.I. (8.8 per cent).StatCanCanada's national average sits at 6.9 per cent — stable from June, but ...

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2 d. ago Ontario's unemployment levels keep surging higher and Toronto's is among the worst

As much as we all want to hope for economic recovery in Ontario, joblessness in the province and across Canada is only getting worse, especially in major hubs like Toronto.Even in the wake of recent changes to the nation's immigration program — which many have criticized for causing a too-rapid and unmanageable population surge post-COVID — the proportion of residents who are out of work continues to grow, with fierce competition for even entry-level jobs.In July, Ontario saw another worrying uptick in its unemployment rate, which rose 0.1 per cent month-over-month and 1.2 per cent year-over-year to a painful 7.9 per cent, according to a new Labour Force Survey from StatCan.This makes us the fourth-worst province or territory for job seekers after Newfoundland & Labrador (10.5 per cent), Nunavut (9.9 per cent), and P.E.I. (8.8 per cent).StatCanCanada's national average sits at 6.9 per cent — stable from June, but ...

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3 d. ago Dream Unlimited Corp. and CentreCourt Partner on Major Purpose

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. TORONTO — DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. (TSX: DRM) (“Dream”) and CentreCourt Developments (“CentreCourt”) are pleased to announce their new joint venture to co-develop 49 Ontario St., a […]

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9 d. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicles now so old due to delays that they're adding more delays

Oh, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, why hast thou forsaken our city? Because yes, the latest update is that the ill-fated transit line is not on track to open in September as previously forecasted.After the TTC re-deployed operators to the route in the spring and took over the reins from Metrolinx crews in June, it seemed that a September 2025 debut — a date that had been leaked by anonymous insiders — was not just possible, but likely, which is a huge deal after more than 13 years of construction and five years of delays.But, as has been the case far too many times to count, the stakeholders behind the project have let the public down once more, with the timeline ever-complicated by issues uncovered during a drawn-out testing and commissioning phase.During a press conference about the unrelated Yonge North Subway Extension on Wednesday, Metrolinx interim CEO Michael Lindsay was, naturally, asked about the more pre...

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9 d. ago Aecon consortium reaches financial close on the Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunnel project in Ontario

TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon” or the “Company”) announced today that North End Connectors, an Aecon-led consortium in which it holds a 33.3% interest, has reached financial close with Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx on the Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunnel project in Ontario. The contract is […]

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9 d. ago Major $5.6 billion Toronto subway extension just took a huge step forward

A significant extension planned for the TTC's Line 1-Yonge University subway just took a massive leap forward with the announcement of a contract procurement for the enormous infrastructure investment.Ontario Premier Doug Ford was at Langstaff GO Station in Thornhill on Wednesday, joined by Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, and Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, to reveal the latest update on the planned Yonge North Subway Extension project.Ford shared that the province has awarded a contract to design and build the twin tunnels for the planned extension of Line 1 north from Finch Station to Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, set to add another five (and potentially as many as seven) stations to Line 1 across approximately eight kilometres of track.Metrolinx"The Yonge North Subway Extension is a critical part of our $70 billion investment to build public transit in communities across Ontario," said Premier Doug Ford. "As we get shovel...

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9 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays player admits he got lost underground in PATH system

Since getting drafted to the Major Leagues in 2012, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman has called a lot of different places home.He's suited up for 23 different teams at the major and minor league levels, going everywhere from Biloxi, Miss., to Reno, Nev., and just about everywhere in between.In an interview with the Toronto Star's Mike Wilner that included several other Blue Jays players sharing their favourite parts of the city, Heineman shouted out the underground PATH network that connects much of Toronto's downtown core."It's awesome," said Heineman. "Everything's built underneath. Same with the parking structures that are built underneath all the buildings. I think that's kind of cool."According to the City of Toronto, the PATH "facilitates pedestrian linkages to public transit, accommodating more than 200,000 business-day commuters as well as tourists and residents" and provides "an important contribution to the...

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1 week ago Free vintage car show will shut down major Toronto street this month

Mark your calendars: on Saturday, August 16, 2025, Danforth Avenue from Byng to Warden in east Toronto transforms into a colourful open-air car spectacle hosted by the Crossroads of the Danforth BIA, for the Wheels on the Danforth car festival.Running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., this one-day fest features everything from classic muscle cars to tuners, plus live music, performers, food trucks, vendors, and fun for all ages. Admission is completely free.A reminder that Danforth Avenue will be closed from Warden Avenue to Byng Avenue, and Danforth Road will be closed from Landry Avenue to Danforth Avenue from 7 a.m. to midnight on that day.Why you have to goWheels on the Danforth blends polished autos with community energy. A massive street-judged car show featuring hundreds of vehicles — from vintage classics and hot rods to race cars, exotics, tuners, and themed movie cars — takes place twice throughout the day; a morning judged show (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and an evening sho...

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3 w. ago Toronto’s average temperature rising fastest among Major League Baseball cities

Toronto's average temperature has gone up 3 degrees Celsius when the Blue Jays are in season.

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4 w. ago Arsenal’s monster transfer fee for Canadian Olivia Smith buzzes at home

'This is a huge step forward for women's soccer and for Canadian soccer. I hope this shows young Canadian girls that anything is possible.'

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last month Bloor Street is shutting down this weekend for a major Toronto street festival

Bloor Street West in Toronto is about to shut down for a beautifully bizarre weekend.From July 19 to 20, the Bloordale neighbourhood will transform into a whimsical wonderland of outdoor murals, interactive installations, and community art as the BIG on Bloor Festival returns to Toronto! Bloor Street West will be closed for all vehicle traffic from Dufferin Street to Lansdowne Avenue on both days from noon to midnight. Centred around the theme of "BIZARRE," the 2025 edition of the annual festival promises to highlight the quirky, creative heart of the city through bold programming led by local BIPOC artists.Expect public art displays, intimate workshops, concerts, and an ongoing community art piece: a collaborative tapestry built by festivalgoers that will be displayed publicly after the event.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by BIG on Bloor Festival (@bigonbloorfest)It's...

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