34 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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3 d. ago How to save on tickets to see Canada's top music artists in Toronto this month

Some of Canada's biggest music artists and rising stars are coming to Toronto this month for a huge concert. And we've got details on how you can save on tickets to the show.The highly anticipated Polaris Concert and Award Ceremony is taking place on Tuesday, September 16, at Massey Hall.Music lovers won't want to miss the event, as the lineup features nine of the Polaris Music Album Prize shortlisters.Polaris Music Prize"We're thrilled that for 20 years, Polaris has been celebrating music as art, and not a product, highlighting the best Canadian Albums each year, and now, new this year, the best Canadian songs," said Amber Still, Polaris Music Prize Executive Director."We're happy to share a discount with Toronto to attend the must-see event where nine incredible Canadian artists will perform from their shortlisted albums, and the winners will be crowned."In celebration of Polaris Music Prize's 20th Anniversary, fans can get 20 per cent o...

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3 d. ago Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto next month with huge lineup of all

The fall season wouldn't be complete without Toronto's largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche 2025. This year, it returns on October 4 for a full night of galleries, installations, and exhibitions spread across the city.Now in its 19th year, Nuit Blanche attracts more than one million visitors annually, drawing art lovers from across the GTA. The festival is concentrated in three different areas of the city — Downtown Toronto, North York, and Etobicoke — where public spaces are transformed into extraordinary art venues. For 2025, over 85 works will be on display.Each year, the festival explores a unique theme, and this year's is Translating the City. Paying tribute to urban life and concrete jungles, the City of Toronto notes that the displays will examine "how art can translate the complexities of cities."The Bentway - Seeing Celcius, Nuit Blanche 2025. Photo by Mila Bright Zalatnovic. Highlights include Diatomic State...

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8 d. ago A 25th Mann Cup in 2025? It has a nice ring for the New Westminster Salmonbellies

The senior lacrosse national championship best-of-seven final against the Six Nations Chiefs at venerable Queen's Park Arena starts tonight.

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1 week ago National park in Toronto just got a huge shoutout from National Geographic

An urban park in Toronto just received a special mention from the American magazine, National Geographic, thanks to its accessibility, plant and animal biodiversity, and mixed-surface trails. The article, titled "Here are 10 national parks in Canada you need to visit," released on Tuesday, spotlights the 37 national parks, 11 national park preserves, and 168 national historic sites within Canada. Noting that all 10 provinces and three territories are represented within the National Park System, the publication writes that the country has a "bounty that can feel overwhelming to visitors choosing where to start," although there are 10 distinct parks that are worth a shoutout, including Toronto's very own Rouge National Urban Park. Listed at #5, the 19,521-acre park was recognized for its accessibility year-round and described as "nature on the city's edge." National Geographic highlights the fact that it is ...

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1 week ago Huge elevated subway stations in Toronto gearing up to start construction

The $27 billion Ontario Line subway is a monumental step forward for Toronto public transit, and the mega-project is already making significant headway at various points around town.Work is now ramping up ahead of the official start of construction for what promises to be one of the most unique clusters along the 15.6-kilometre, 15-stop line linking Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto with the former Ontario Science Centre at Don Mills and Eglinton.Metrolinx has issued construction notices announcing the start of early works at the sites of Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park stations.Flemingdon Park StationThe transit agency shared via community notice that "site preparation work is underway at 770 Don Mills Road to get ready for Ontario Line construction."Flemingdon Park StationMetrolinx states that, over the course of a three-month period, crews will be installing fencing and gates, clearing trees and shrubs, and installing work trailers ahead of the official start of...

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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...

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1 week ago Headed back to school for a career change? Prepare yourself financially and emotionally, experts say

'Returning back to school could mean a huge shift in priorities,' says Toronto-based career coach

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2 w. ago Prescribed fire scheduled in Yoho National park, if weather permits

Parks Canada advises drivers to be prepared for potential delays and reduced visibility on sections of the Trans-Canada Highway.

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans just broke a concerningly huge hot dog

Break out the antacids, because Toronto Blue Jays fans just broke their Loonie Dogs Night hot dog consumption record, gobbling enough glizzies to stretch almost 14 kilometres if (for some inexplicable reason) the hot dogs were lined up end-to-end.The Jays hosted the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night for the second game of a three-game series at the Rogers Centre, falling to the visiting team 7-5 before a sellout crowd of 42,235.While the Jays couldn't add to their AL East-leading win tally in a heartbreaking comeback victory for the Twins, hometown fans did manage to walk away with a significant achievement under (and perhaps another notch added to) their belts.Jays fans wolfed down a staggering 92,221 hot dogs on Tuesday night, absolutely shattering the previous record of 84,731 downed dogs established in July.With over 42K people in attendance on Tuesday night, the final record-breaking tally translates to a relatively attainable 2.183 hot dogs per fan.Record breaking Loonie Do...

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3 w. ago First Nations halt traffic on B.C. highway over ‘disrespectful’ Joffre Lakes closure

The park, known as Pipi7íyekw to the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua, will close to the public from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 to allow for Lil'wat and N'Quatqua cultural practices.

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3 w. ago Toronto's poshest neighbourhood transforms into huge street party this weekend

One of our favourite summer festivals returns to Toronto this weekend to cover an entire neighbourhood in stunning artwork.The sixth Yorkville Murals Festival (YVM) takes place in the city's most stylish neighbourhood from Saturday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 24, with a theme this year of 'No Empty Spaces.'And while the showcase of massive murals is not to be missed, there is so much more to discover during the neighbourhood takeover.Yorkville Mural Festival"YVM is Toronto’s ultimate summer send-off, an immersive celebration of art, culture and city life," Alan Ganev, the founder and director of Yorkville Murals, says in a statement."Every year, we challenge the limits of public art, reimagining Yorkville as a vibrant cultural hub where contemporary art, music and community collide in bold and surprising ways."At YVM, you can expect live art showcases, giant inflatable activations, and a massive Block Party full of DJ sets and other ...

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3 w. ago B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park closing again for a month of recovery, First Nations’ practices

The closure from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 is also in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and will be the last of three closures this year

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3 w. ago Off limits, again: B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park closing for a month

The third and final closure of 2025 will run Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 for First Nations’ practices and to allow the park to recover from heavy use

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3 w. ago U.S. park ranger fired for flying trans flag on Yosemite rock face

Shannon “SJ” Joslin said the flag was hung in a display of trans pride and to let people know that everyone is welcome at Yosemite National Park.

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4 w. ago Surging Blue Jays crushing ratings game too with huge Sportsnet numbers

It’s one of the toughest tickets in town for the live crowd as the Blue Jays have become one of the hottest stories in professional sports right now. And as a result, the team with the best record in the American League is once again delivering a massive ratings bonanza for Sportsnet. According to a […]

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4 w. ago Whole Foods in Toronto having huge closing sale with steep grocery discounts

In case you haven't heard the news, next week will mark the end for two Toronto locations of U.S. grocery chain Whole Foods.The company, known worldwide for its fresh, organic produce and health-focused products, will be permanently closing the doors of its 4771 Yonge St. and 1860 Bayview Ave. stores, the former of which opened in 2014 and the latter, in 2017.Staff were allegedly told of their impending layoffs on the morning of Friday, Aug. 15, soon after which chatter about the developments started up on social media.A representative for Whole Foods has since confirmed the shutdowns to blogTO, saying that the two aforementioned shops will be open until Aug. 22.Given that there's only a week left of their operations, this means that there will also be a closing sale — which is actually set to be pretty massive, we've been told.The blowout events will begin at both locations on Saturday, Aug. 16, when customers will be able to nab products for 50 per...

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