43 h. ago Massive fireworks show to light up Toronto skies for major festival next week

Toronto is gearing up for a huge celebration as Diwali - Festival of Lights returns to the city, complete with ethnic bites, a diverse lineup of vendors and artists, and, of course, an enormous fireworks display. This year, attendees can expect over 1,000 artists — both local and international — to grace the stage with live dance shows and musical performances. Although the international appearances are still under wraps, last year the festival featured Mumbai Troupers and Bollywood actor Omi Vaidya. So, if these appearances are anything to go by, then this year's special guests should be something to look forward to.Of course, a Diwali event also means an abundance of South Asian food. Street food vendors, such as Toronto Tikki Co. and Uncle Omelet, as well as fusion food vendors like Fukrey Indian Bistro and Streetside Munchies, will set up shop at this two-day festival.    View this post on Instagram     ...

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6 d. ago LILLEY: Bad planning means traffic chaos as Toronto hosts big events

A lack of planning on commuter train maintenance and bad practices by City Hall led to traffic nightmares

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6 d. ago New Vividata Study: Blue Jays Fans Poised for October Inspired by Guerrero and Bichette

– Jays supporters are among the most loyal in pro sports — three decades after Carter’s home run still echoes – TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Major League Baseball’s postseason begins on September 30, and new data from Vividata’s SCC | Sports 2025 study paints a picture of Toronto Blue Jays fans that […]

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9 d. ago B.C. Lions will reportedly use Kelowna’s Apple Bowl as home field during World Cup

The team is promising some sort of major announcement during tonight's matchup with the Toronto Argonauts

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9 d. ago Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll as Miami looks to climb the MLS standings

Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll, continuing his assault on the Major League Soccer record book. The 38-year-old Inter Miami captain had two goals and an assist in a 3-2 victory over visiting D.C. United last Saturday and the same haul in Wednesday’s 4-0 win at New York City FC. Thanks to those […]

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9 d. ago Ontario bakery made famous by Keith Lee visit finally getting permanent home

An Ontario bakery that went viral last year is finally gearing up to open a permanent location after a roller coaster year.Ajax's Biscuits to Baskets was little more than a neighbourhood hidden gem run out of founder Suzanne Smith's garden shed before food influencer Keith Lee came rolling into town in April of 2024.At the time, the MMA fighter-turned-food critic, known for his honest TikTok reviews of small businesses, was in Toronto on a tour across major North American cities, taking his followers' suggestions on where to go.Someone suggested Biscuits to Baskets, Lee went, and he absolutely loved it. After that, the so-called "Keith Lee effect" took hold, and the bakery was swarmed with customers eager to try Smith's selection of cakes, chocolates and other confections.It was a response beyond the Smith family's wildest dreams, but every rose has its thorns, and the heightened attention on the bakery came with its fair share of ch...

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9 d. ago Three restaurants in Ontario were just named among the best on the continent

North America's 50 best restaurants for 2025 have been revealed, and three Ontario eateries made their way onto the list.For the first time ever, World's 50 Best, one of the leading awarding bodies for the best restaurants and bars in the world, has unveiled its list for the top 50 restaurants in North America — and three spots in Ontario made it on the list.We may be biased, but let's be real, is anyone surprised?Fresh off the heels of a major victory on the 2025 Toronto Michelin Guide, where it received two stars, making it the most awarded restaurant in Canada, Lincoln's Restaurant Pearl Morissette leads the pack with an impressive third-place ranking.The Niagara region's restaurant and winery is celebrated for its commitment to local, seasonal cuisine and an endlessly changing menu crafted from ingredients sourced within the region.If the third-place finish wasn't enough, Restaurant Pearl Morissette also walked away with the award for...

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1 week ago Major international discount chain opening first store in Toronto

Get your shopping cart ready, because a global discount chain — which has often been described as Temu in real life — is gearing up to open its first location right here in Toronto. Established in 2010, Panda Mart is a South African discount retailer known for carrying low-cost household goods, home decor, furniture, beauty products, stationery, and accessories. The global brand is preparing to open its very first store in North America in Scarborough at 768 Warden Ave. this week. The 120,000-square-foot store, which was previously home to a Rona, is set to carry over 30,000 products across all its categories.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Panda Mart Canada (@pandamart.canada)Since launching in South Africa, the brand's presence has grown to 40 stores across 12 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and now Canada. The retai...

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1 week ago Major work at BMO Field ahead of Toronto’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games

On Tuesday, the City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment revealed details of the first phase of renovations, including new screens and broadcast infrastructure.

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1 week ago Government intervention required immediately to avoid a severe housing downturn

Toronto, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, September 23, 2025 – With Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales stagnating at historic lows, other major markets facing similar conditions, and signs of the contagion spreading, governments can no longer ignore the unfolding crisis, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) said […]

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1 week ago Toronto intersections to shut down this fall and disrupt busiest TTC streetcar route

Toronto streetcar service on King Street will be impacted by two major intersection closures on opposite ends of the city this fall, so if you regularly depend on the busy 504 route, you might want to set aside some extra time for your commute.The TTC and the City of Toronto will be closing the intersections of Dufferin Street and King Street West, as well as Broadview Avenue and Queen Street East, this fall, with the former shutdown slated for October and the latter closure starting as early as Sept. 29. According to the City, the two shutdowns are necessary for state-of-good-repair work to upgrade aging track infrastructure. As a result of the Dufferin and King closure, streetcars will divert via Queen between Roncesvalles and Shaw Street, and service will be replaced by shuttle buses east of the Distillery Loop. Construction at Dufferin and King is set to begin as early as next Monday and is expected to run until mid-November 2025, according to the City's websi...

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2 w. ago Richie Laryea scores in 51st minute as Toronto FC plays Crew to draw

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Richie Laryea scored in the 51st minute and Toronto FC played the Columbus Crew to a 1-1 Major League Soccer draw on Saturday. Toronto (5-13-12) has six consecutive ties in MLS play dating to Aug. 9, with two against the Crew. Toronto was looking for its first road victory over the Crew […]

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2 w. ago A bunch of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get dramatic new lighting

A handful of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get some major upgrades that will help these beloved structures shine to their maximum potential, in quite the literal sense of the term.It's apparent that beautification efforts have begun in earnest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games scheduled to take place in Toronto, and some major landmarks in the city are due for a refresh ahead of the big event next summer.Items before the City's Economic and Community Development Committee and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place in September detail plans to upgrade lighting on a trio of structures: the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct, Princes' Gates, and the Automotive Building.The Prince Edward Viaduct spanning the Don Valley was modified with an award-winning structure known as the Luminous Veil in 2003, estimated to have saved over 150 lives since its installation. This pedestrian-proof barrier — built in response to the bridge's growing notoriety ...

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2 w. ago Toronto might get weird new statue of injured elephant in bathtub

Yes, you read that headline correctly — a statue of an injured elephant hanging out in a bathtub could soon grace a major Toronto intersection.And while you absorb that very absurd sequence of words, let me assure you, I can explain everything.Toronto may have shaken off its 20th-century reputation as a boring town that chained up swing sets on Sundays, and has developed thriving culture and art scenes — though not without challenges. The development boom that has reshaped the city skyline is often dealt its fair share of blame for the loss of venues and landmarks, along with rising home prices, but policies like the City's public art requirements and community benefit charges for new developments continue to strong-arm builders into injecting a little bit of whimsy into these otherwise monotonous walls of glass.A July update to a previous 2024 development application seeks to replace a government office building at 135 St. Clair Ave. W., located at th...

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2 w. ago Banks have ‘ample capacity’ to help fund Canada’s adjustment to new era: regulator

TORONTO — The head of Canada’s banking regulator says major banks have significant capital on hand and he’s looking to work with them on putting it to use in the interests of the country. Peter Routledge, who leads the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, says banks could make nearly a trillion dollars in […]

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3 w. ago Toronto FC looking to the future as Major League Soccer season winds down

Elimination from playoff contention is on the line again Saturday as Toronto FC visits the New England Revolution after the international break. But Toronto (5-13-10) is already looking to the future, using the remaining six games of the regular season to decide who will be coming back next year. New England (8-14-7), which could also […]

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3 w. ago Toronto getting new flights to major European and Asian destinations next summer

If you've already started to map out your summer vacation for 2026, you'll thankfully have two new routes out of Toronto to Europe and Asia to choose from. On Wednesday, Air Canada announced its international network for summer 2026, including the reestablishment of non-stop flights from Toronto to Budapest and Shanghai. Flights to Hungary's capital officially launch on June 5, 2026, and depart Pearson Airport on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:55 p.m. Returning flights depart Budapest at 1:15 p.m. and arrive in Toronto at 3:15 p.m. local time on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Going Global! For Summer 2026, we’re going global with new flights to Catania, Italy from @yulaeroport, Budapest and Shanghai from @TorontoPearson. From @yvrairport, our Bangkok service will now be year-round.Learn more: https://t.co/ouZ8dFIYlY pic.twitter.com/AbxhjkYHCf— Air Canada (@AirCanada) September 10, 2025Known as the most populou...

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3 w. ago Toronto is the only major Canadian city where 'rental burden' is easing

If you couldn't tell by all of the rent incentives and declining monthly rates, tenants in Ontario are breathing a little easier lately as the market cools down, especially in Toronto.Condos in particular are no longer the boon to investors that they once were, and it seems that the downturn of the city's real estate market is translating over to rentals, too, with ample supply, far less fervent demand and other factors continuing to push prices lower pretty much across the board.Multiple reports have outlined how the cost of an ordinary unit in the 6ix (and other parts of the region) has gradually decreased, most recently to $2,618 — marking a 3.3 per cent drop from this time last year — according to the most recent numbers from Urbanation and Rentals.ca.The two firms crunch the numbers each month in their joint National Rent Report, and the recently released September edition bolsters a point that other authorities have recently made: that&n...

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3 w. ago Massive free outdoor festival will shut down major Toronto street this weekend

Toronto is gearing up for the 29th annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, billed as "North America's largest Ukrainian street festival."One of the last big street festivals of the summer is set to shut down a stretch of the major thoroughfare this coming weekend. This three-day celebration brings together music, dance, food, and culture right in the heart of the Bloor West Village neighbourhood.Over 50 artists — international and local — will perform across multiple stages over the course of the event, including the headliner, Ukrainian singer and actress Masha Kondratenko.Aside from the performances and special appearances, the grounds will also feature the Ukrainian Village Refreshments Garden, where you can listen to traditional tunes and sip on beverages courtesy Featherstone Winery and Nickel Brook Brewing. This small beer garden serves as a separate refreshment area, distinct from the rest of the festival's ...

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3 w. ago Toronto's most notorious McDonald's is about to get less chaotic

While the best-known McDonald's locations of some international cities are famed for their surprising beauty, unique architecture or jaw-dropping patio views, Toronto's is known for a level of sketchiness that has raised it to local legend status.Whether you love its lore or consider it a blight on the neighbourhood, the Queen-Spadina outpost of the fast-food giant has been the site of stabbings, brawls, and all sorts of general chaos, especially during late-night hours, when you never know what kind of characters you may run into there.But, with a new McDonald's location gearing up to open just one major street away, some feared that Toronto's most infamous landmark would soon meet its end, especially with the intersection set to serve as a stop on the forthcoming Ontario Line subway.For better or for worse, representatives for the ubiquitous restaurant chain have reassured us that the well-loved, frequented and...

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