3 d. ago Wildfires are burning out of control in Ontario's cottage country right now

A forest fire in the Burnt River area of Ontario's cottage country continues to burn out of control, with water bombers and fire crews from multiple stations working tirelessly to contain the flames. As of Sunday afternoon, approximately 27 hectares (or just over a quarter of a square kilometre) of forest remained actively burning in the community, located just about an hour and a half northeast of Toronto.The fire, which first broke out on Friday, has since drawn a major emergency response, including both ground crews and aerial support. Firefighters from three Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) stations are actively battling the blaze, supported by the Trent Lakes Fire Service and multiple Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) teams from the Haliburton detachment. Reinforcements from North Bay are also attending to help bolster the effort. 🔥 As of Aug 11, 27 ha fire in Burnt River. 7 crews on scene; air support ready. Hot, dry, windy weather could worsen ...

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3 d. ago Water bombers, firefighters battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes

The city of Kawartha Lakes says water bombers and firefighters have been battling what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area since Friday. Officials say about 27 hectares or a little more than one-quarter of a square kilometre of forest was burning in the community northeast of Toronto as of […]

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7 d. ago Toronto community services face ‘absolute fallout’ of consumption site closures

Doug Ford's government banned consumption sites within 200 metres of a school or daycare in legislation that came into effect on April 1, targeting 10 sites across the province. 

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9 d. ago 17th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, Presented by Western Union

Celebrating the story of Canada by sharing the journeys of immigrants including notable food entrepreneurs, a TikTok star, an artistic director, community leaders, innovative scientists and more TORONTO — With nation-building and Canadian pride on people’s minds across the country, we can’t forget that the story of Canada includes the individual stories of immigrants who […]

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9 d. ago Fake Deadmau5 storms VELD stage in Toronto and ends up losing pants

One of Toronto's biggest outdoor music festivals — VELD — returned this past weekend, and this year's event offered a variety of performances, DJ sets, and... a fake Deadmau5 who came storming the stage and ended up losing his pants in the mix.VELD-goers were in for a spectacle on Sunday during Deadmau5's set change, as a seemingly unsanctioned lookalike ambushed the stage.During the struggle, the phony Deadmau5 even got a bit violent — using his fake ear to fend security off — and then eventually had his pants pulled down as guards grappled with the stage invader.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Toronto Rave Community (@torontoravecommunity)The interesting part here is that people are debating whether this was all part of the act — set up by the real Deadmau5 himself — or if this was indeed a stage intruder.Toronto is to...

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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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