4 h. ago Popular Toronto sandwich shop that closed finally making comeback this week

A once-popular Toronto sandwich shop that's been closed for nearly a year is about to open a new, permanent location.The day is nearly here: Slammie Sammies is making its epic return to the Toronto food scene this weekend, as the sandwich shop gears up for the grand opening of its first-ever permanent location.Founded by Pedro Dos Santos and Marilyn Simms of Vert Casse-Croûte Catering in the spring of 2024, Slammie Sammies first made its mark on the city while operating out of the beloved, now-defunct (but replaced by the equally great Roxton Pub) Opera Bob's.Serving what Dos Santos and Simms describe as "sloppy, messy, two-hander sandwiches," Slammie Sammies gained its reputation for precisely that: whopping sandwiches that leave you scraping every last bit of filling off the wrapping once it's done.Grilled Chicken Tzatziki, Vietnamese Sweet Beef, and Shrimp Po Boy were all among the sandwich venture's best-sellers before it fell into a sudden h...

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16 h. ago Nuit Blanche returns to Ottawa in 2026, and this time it might work

The all-night arts festival is popular in Montreal and Toronto, but the last time Ottawa held an event was in 2015.

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64 h. ago WARMINGTON: ‘Resistance’ tag on City Hall more than art; was a protest

The Nuit Blanche "Poetic Justice" messaging was "advocacy" for both indigenous causes but also in memory of building Nathan Phillips Square in the 1950s on the original Chinatown site -- and paid for by taxpayers

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5 d. ago Maple Leafs’ Simon Benoit returns from injury as regular season closes in

Defenceman was red-shirted for non-contact during several pre-season practices.

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5 d. ago In collaboration with Arts in Hong Kong, renowned Hong Kong Artist Ellen Pau Lights Up Toronto City Hall in Her First Canadian Installation at Nuit Blanche 2025

This monumental projection titled Eye of Wisdom transforms the downtown core into a love letter to the city TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internationally celebrated Hong Kong media artist Ellen Pau will make her Toronto debut October 4 at Nuit Blanche 2025 with Eye of Wisdom. Presented by Arts in Hong Kong, this monumental […]

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6 d. ago Return of Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette for ALDS is looking more unlikely

Did Vlad Guerrero Jr. spill the beans on his buddy, Bo Bichette? While Bichette’s slow and lingering recovery from a strained left knee continues to be a storyline as the start of the Blue Jays’ post-season nears, it seems increasingly unlikely that he will be ready to play in Game 1 of the ALDS on […]

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6 d. ago WARMINGTON: You can bring mini axe to rally — as long as you are sacred firekeeper

Toronto Police removed the handcuffs and returned the hatchet to the man in an orange shirt with no charges.

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6 d. ago Le Bloc québécois demande un débat d’urgence sur Postes Canada

La grève générale en cours nuit aux aînés, aux malades et aux régions, plaide Yves-François Blanchet.

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6 d. ago Le Bloc québécois et le NPD demandent un débat d’urgence sur Postes Canada

La grève générale en cours nuit aux aînés, aux malades et aux régions, plaide Yves-François Blanchet.

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7 d. ago Sidelined TDSB chair wins Scarborough byelection, returns to Toronto council

Unofficial results from the City of Toronto show Neethan Shan won the Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection to replace Jennifer McKelvie, who is now the Liberal MP for Ajax.

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8 d. ago Bo Bichette eyes Blue Jays playoff return: ‘Feeling better every day’

While he has started to do some light hitting, Bichette hasn't yet started to run, so there is work to be done.

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1 week ago Not fooled by Conservatives’ scapegoating school boards, Ontarians blame Ford’s underfunding for school cuts: poll

TORONTO — Just weeks after students returned to class and a month since Education Minister Paul Calandra began his scapegoat-the-school-boards media blitz, a new poll has found that a decisive majority of Ontarians lay the blame for cuts to public education and the lack of support services in schools at the door of Doug Ford’s […]

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2 w. ago Blue Jays hoping for ‘best version’ of Anthony Santander while parting ways with Alek Manoah

In there was any shot of Anthony Santander being a part of the Blue Jays’ post-season plans, it was beginning to feel like more of a long shot of even getting into game action this week. Until it wasn’t. And Alek Manoah’s return to the big leagues with Toronto? Forget about it. In a wild […]

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2 w. ago Entire food festival dedicated to just garlic wafts into Toronto this weekend

If you, like us, believe there's no such thing as too much garlic, you're in luck: an entire festival devoted to it is coming to Toronto.We may be on the cusp of spooky season, but vampires ought to give Toronto a wide berth this weekend as the cherished annual Toronto Garlic Festival makes its grand return.Back for its 14th year, the festival is coming in hot, ready to drench Spadina Road in allium-scented goodness this Sunday, Sept. 28.The annual festival is a celebration of the yearly fall garlic harvest, and while you will be able to pick up plenty of whole bulbs to use in your pasta, stir-fries, and salad dressings, there's a whole lot more than just straight-up garlic on offer at the festival.Expect a lineup of food vendors brimming with garlic-scented goodness, serving up everything from fries with garlic aioli and garlic-crusted popcorn to over-the-top offerings like a whole-roasted Suckling Pig stuffed with 50 garlic bulbs.You know, something for every...

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2 w. ago BILD: Find inspiration and advice at the 2025 Fall Home Show

Fall Home Show is a must-visit for homeowners, design enthusiasts and DIYers If you are looking for expert advice for your next home renovation, make sure to visit the 2025 Fall Home Show. The annual event returns to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, in Toronto on September 26-28, and is a must-visit for homeowners, design […]

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2 w. ago Find inspiration and advice for your next home improvement project at the 2025 Fall Home Show 

If you are looking for expert advice for your next home renovation, make sure to visit the 2025 Fall Home Show. The annual event returns to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, in Toronto on September 26-28, and is a must-visit for homeowners, design enthusiasts, and DIYers in equal measure. It is a resource hub, an […]

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3 w. ago Toronto's new direct train to Muskoka just passed a huge milestone

Ontario will soon be home to a fast, reliable and affordable connection between downtown Toronto and cottage country thanks to the return of the legendary Northlander train, which just took another huge leap toward opening.City dwellers looking to access the countless natural wonders and other gems that lie around Muskoka and beyond have been without a direct transit option for more than a decade since the rail line, which had carried passengers under various names for more than a century, was pulled from service in 2012.But, stakeholders have since decided to revive it to meet demand, with a draft plan created in 2020 now coming to fruition ahead of an expected 2026 launch.Yes, that's right: you should be able to grab your favourite book and your duffel bag and get to Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville or even further north, no car required, within the coming months.The line will run 16 stops between Toronto'...

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3 w. ago Toronto Catholic school board chair ordered to return taxpayer purchased electronics

Calandra issued a letter to de Dominico with an itemized list of 61 items asking him to return $6,700 worth of items "purchased with taxpayers’ dollars."

Society

3 w. 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 w. 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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