72 m. ago Arson suspected after fire breaks out at Etobicoke Burger’s Priest

Toronto Police said they are investigating a suspected arson after a fire broke out at a popular burger restaurant in Etobicoke early Tuesday. Fire crews were called to The Burger’s Priest at 1599 The Queensway, just east of The East Mall, at about 3:20 a.m. for an interior fire that had spread to the roof. […]

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1 hour ago CRIME SCENE: Man charged in alleged sex assault of girl on TTC subway

A Toronto man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl on a TTC subway and police are concerned there may be more alleged victims. Toronto Police were called on Sunday around 10 a.m. to the Main St. and Danforth Ave. station. They allege a 12-year-old girl was approached on the subway by a man who […]

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1 hour ago CNE offering deluxe ticket option for 2025 and the cost may shock you

Among the 1.6 million people who look forward to closing out their summer with the iconic Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto each year, there are many who hold the long-running event particularly close to their heart, whether because it's their first time, their hundredth time, a family tradition, or for some other reason.For those superfans, first-timers and anyone else looking for an extra-special CNE experience, there is a new ticket option to splurge on in 2025 for the ultimate day of summer fun.For the first time in its 146-year history, the Ex now boasts a fancy VIP ticket package, which has a jam-packed list of inclusions for attendees.The CNE returns to Toronto next month and here's what's coming for 2025https://t.co/Apl0g6fm2L— blogTO (@blogTO) July 7, 2025 With each VIP ticket, you get admission to the CNE grounds and unlimited rides (yes, you heard that right), along with a fast pass to skip all of the lineups, ...

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2 h. ago New platform connects Toronto businesses with verified content creators

We all know social media can boost a local business, but consistently pumping out high-quality content or connecting with influencers who have genuine reach can be both time and budget-consuming. What's a small business to do? Meet Piggie, a new online platform that allows small businesses to connect with local, verified creators and influencers to create authentic social media content, recently launched Toronto!How Piggie worksIn exchange for producing buzz-worthy and hyperlocal social content (posts and videos) for your business, creators will receive a product, service, or experience.These can include things like free meals and products, or invites to new experiences like a spa treatment or gym class.It's really that easy — no cash required or ads needed.Stay in control of who you collaborate with and what content is produced, while also building trust, attracting local customers, and creating honest visibility. For influencers — gain acc...

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2 h. ago ‘I don’t think we are bouncing back’: Struggling Toronto housing market could remain fragile through 2025, realtors say

Sellers are losing leverage and buyers remain cautious amid economic uncertainty

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2 h. ago Schwarzkopf Canada Partners with Dress for Success Toronto to Support Women in the Workforce

TORONTO, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Schwarzkopf, a leading haircare brand and part of the Henkel Canada Corporation, is proud to announce its partnership with Dress for Success Toronto (DFS Toronto), coming alongside the organization to support and empower women as they enter and advance in the workforce. This collaboration reinforces Schwarzkopf Canada’s commitment […]

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2 h. ago Toronto is getting a massive Filipino street food festival next month

Filipino food fans will get the chance to dine to their heart's delight this summer as Toronto's biggest Filipino food festival returns.It's been well established that Toronto is having quite the love affair with Filipino cuisine. From droolworthy pop-ups putting unique spins on classic dishes to new restaurants paying homage to the flavours of the Philippines, the city can't seem to get enough.If you, like many, are in that same boat, you're in luck: Taste of Manila, billed in past years as the biggest Filipino street festival outside of the Philippines, is coming back this August for its 11th epic year.Last year, the festival drew in a record-breaking attendance of over 500,000 people over two days, and this year, they're setting their sights on hosting the biggest and best iteration of the festival yet.Naturally, it all starts with the food.Curated around this year's theme of "celebrating resiliency and diversity," the festival is set ...

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3 h. ago First Nations to launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C

TORONTO — Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments from moving forward with some of the most contentious aspects of recent laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects. The Indigenous communities say in the legal challenge filed in the Ontario Superior Court of […]

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3 h. ago World's oldest marathoner who made history in Toronto killed in hit

Fauja Singh, the British-Indian athlete and marathoner, who inspired millions of people with his late-in-life running achievements, has died at the age of 114.Singh, who was widely believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while crossing a road in his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab, India. Local media reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in the incident and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. In 2011, Singh became the oldest man to run a full marathon at the age of 100 in Toronto, although this achievement was not officially recognized by Guinness World Records due to a lack of a birth certificate. Singh had a British passport, which listed his birth date as April 1, 1911, while a letter from Indian government officials stated that birth records were not kept in 1911. He began running at the age of 89 and went on to complete nine full marath...

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3 h. ago Expansion WNBA team brings back the original Portland Fire name

Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, re-introducing the Portland Fire. The WNBA expansion franchise, which begins play next next season along with the Toronto Tempo, announced its name and branding on Tuesday — reviving the moniker of the city’s previous WNBA team that played from 2000 to 2002. “Our feeling […]

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3 h. ago 10 more Ontario Beer Stores set to close amid changing alcohol landscape

The Beer Store has announced it is closing another 10 stores across Ontario by September, after already announcing the closure of dozens of other stores so far this year.

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4 h. ago Les routes de l’est de l’Ukraine se couvrent de filets à cause des drones russes

Et le danger ne se limite pas aux routes: la ville de Dobropillia est touchée tous les jours par des appareils russes.

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4 h. ago Even more Beer Stores abruptly closing including two in Toronto

The wave of closures for The Beer Store continues to ripple through Ontario, with another 10 locations set to shut their doors for good on Sept. 14, including two more in Toronto. Since May 2024, dozens of Beer Store locations have shuttered their doors, including several stores in the GTA. Affected Toronto stores include those at 636 Greenwood Ave. and 4479 Kingston Rd., which will both be closing their doors this September. In June, stores at 761 Queen St. W. and 1270 Woodbine Ave. also closed, joining already-shuttered locations at Yonge and Dundas, Queens Quay, Roncesvalles, and elsewhere across Ontario, including Barry's Bay, Stratford, Cochrane, and Chapleau. Other locations scheduled to close in the latest round include cities like Unionville (4681 Hwy. 7), Burlington (2020 Appleby Line), Ottawa (1910 St. Laurent Blvd.), Hamilton (229 Dundurn St. S.), Ridgetown (90 Erie St. S.), Sioux Lookout (41 Front St.), Deep River (33225 Hwy. 17), and Northbrook ...

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4 h. ago ’Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms. The weather agency said air quality was poor across swaths of Ontario and Quebec as […]

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4 h. ago Residents at Villa Colombo Face Dangerous Negligence from Replacement Workers as Strike Continues

TORONTO — The members of CUPE Local 5525 have been on strike since May 28th, after rejecting an offer filled with concessions that attack their benefits, and the sick days they need to provide safe and respectful care to their clients. The employer, Villa Colombo Home for the Aged, hired replacement (scab) workers to do […]

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4 h. ago Cboe Canada Welcomes Hamilton ETFs with Launch of Groundbreaking DayMAX™ Suite

Introducing Canada’s First 0DTE Options-Based ETFs, Now Trading TORONTO — Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is proud to welcome Hamilton Capital Partners (“Hamilton ETFs”) as it’s latest ETF issuer, with today’s launch of the DayMAX™ suite of ETFs. Now listed and trading on Cboe Canada under the symbols QDAY, SDAY, and CDAY, the new ETFs […]

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4 h. ago I went to Toronto's Rosé Picnic and it was more Mean Girls than anything else

We'd been hearing about the Rosé Picnic for months — dreamy promises of wine, sunshine, and good vibes.So, I showed up in full Barbie-core energy, best-dressed and ready for a good time.What I got instead? Mean Girls (and guys) in a forest clearing, sponsored by pink prosecco and fashion week.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Alex Jiménez | Balloon Artist | Online Balloon Classes (@weballoonz) Vibe check: clique energy onlyLet's be clear — this is not the place to show up solo and expect to make new friends. It's a place to roll up with your clique, stake your territory on the lawn, and aggressively take Instagram photos until the lighting changes.The only interaction I witnessed between strangers? A painfully awkward conversation about chairs:Girl 1: "Hey, where did you get that white chair?"Girl 2: (Points) "Over there."Girl 1: "Do you think I can grab...

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5 h. ago Elizabeth Hurley shares secret to taking ‘flattering’ bikini photos

Elizabeth Hurley is giving her fans on Instagram some tips for how to look their best when posing for photos in their swimwear. Hurley, who marked her 60th birthday with a nude snap last month, is spilling her secrets for nailing the perfect bikini shot. “The secret to flattering bikini pics? BAN overhead sunlight 🤣 […]

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5 h. ago Canada’s home sales rise for second month, led ‘overwhelmingly’ by the Greater Toronto Area

GTA sales have rebounded by 17% since April, says CREA

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5 h. ago Man who became world’s oldest marathon runner at Toronto race dies in hit

Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.

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