3 d. ago Councillor Chris Moise caught up in yet another naming controversy

They think the lack of consultation stinks. A group of neighbours are upset that their tiny green patch at Sumach and Shuter Sts. will soon bear a name from outside their community – one, they argue, that was imposed top-down by their ward councillor, Chris Moise. And while the City of Toronto’s official name makes […]

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8 d. ago Toronto is opening 15 outdoor public pools this week and here's the list

Summer is fast approaching, and one sure sign of that is the official opening of outdoor pools across Toronto.Starting Saturday, June 14, 15 of the city's outdoor public pools will be opening on a partial schedule with set hours. These select pools will also stay open later in the season, all the way until mid-September.The remaining pools in the city will open one week later, on June 21, on a partial schedule, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.By the end of the month, all pools will be operating normally, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting on June 27.While most of the City-run pools will close for the season on August 31, these 15 pools will stay open until September 21, running on reduced hours starting September 2. The hours are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.Splash pads have already opened for the city and will close on September 14, while wading ...

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1 week ago Indian buffet in Toronto permanently closed after decades in business

A long-standing fixture of Toronto's dining since has quietly shuttered its doors. Bombay Palace, the North Indian buffet, restaurant, and takeout spot at 71 Jarvis St., has officially shut down after over four decades in business. Known for its hearty Thursday and Friday lunch and dinner buffets, the restaurant was a go-to spot for families craving a wide range of Indian dishes, from street food classics and rich curries to grilled meats and an array of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Originally founded in downtown Montreal in 1976, Bombay Palace went on to become a globally recognized name, opening a Toronto location in 1979, along with locations in cities like New York, London, Kuala Lumpur, Budapest, Beverly Hills, and Washington D.C. Surprisingly, the closure of its downtown Toronto location came without an official announcement or farewell post. The restaurant's website has been taken down, its social media pages remain silent, and ...

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2 w. ago Toronto neighbourhood favourite for fresh salads has permanently closed

A restaurant that served up fresh and simple salads in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood has officially closed its doors following three years in business.Founded in 2022 by chef Kyle Fisher, Pulse Salad & Restaurant, formerly located at 821 Gerrard St. E., took inspiration from European, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines to create hearty salad bowls. The menu included its signature mighty Caesar, fattoush, falafel and caprese dishes.Beyond salads, the restaurant carried its commitment to simple and clean ingredients into its entrees as well, which included falafel with tahini and pickled onion, roasted chicken and silken tofu.The restaurant took to social media last month to announce its heartbreaking closure, sharing with followers that "this is not how we expected Pulse to conclude." The last day of operation was May 30.    View this post on Instagram          &nb...

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2 w. ago Toronto has an official foosball club and it's hiding in an unlikely place

Foosball has a fanatical fanbase in Toronto, and they're quietly operating out of an office space in Etobicoke — but they want you to hop on the bandwagon.Retro pastimes seem to be having a real renaissance in Toronto. From arcade bars becoming staples on the party scene to businesses like Antisocial Pinball Lounge reviving formats nearing the brink of extinction, there's something For the members of the Toronto Foosball Club, foosball could quite possibly be the city's next frontier.Recently moving into a new-and-improved space tucked inside an industrial unit on The Queensway, the Toronto Foosball Club is the only place in the city devoted entirely to foosball, 24/7.And when I say 24/7, I mean it literally. Members, whose fees begin at $80 a month, can access the club on any day at any time using a key fob, which is a pretty sweet deal for those really looking to hone their skills in the... sport? Game?Up to 28 people can play at a time at Toronto Foosb...

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3 w. ago ‘Black mandated’ homeless shelter on way, City Hall confirms 

Toronto officials are taking applications until Friday for city council’s new “Black mandated” shelter, where everyone from employees to the homeless could be excluded on the basis of race. City Hall has also decreed that experience in running a shelter is not a requirement for those submitting applications. The city’s shelter and support services division […]

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3 w. ago Legendary Toronto music venue is returning after heartbreaking closure

Following a devastating pandemic-era closure and a brief rebrand, one of Toronto's most iconic live music venues is rising from the ashes to reclaim its legacy.The Mod Club, which was long celebrated as a launchpad for rising stars as well as a cornerstone of Toronto’s music scene, is officially returning to its original name after operating as The Axis Club since 2021.The venue in Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood shut its doors in 2020. It reopened the following year under new management and a new name, but now, in a move that nods to its vibrant past, the venue will once again be known as The Mod Club.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by The Mod Club (@themodclub)To mark the occasion, Toronto R&B singer Daniel Caesar is set to perform a special acoustic set on June 14, presented by Billboard Canada and NXNE. "I'm really glad to be coming back to...

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3 w. ago Western University officials offer new details in bomb threat

Several buildings affiliated with Western University’s medical school were shut down Friday following a bomb threat against “multiple exam sites across Canada,” school officials say. The threat was “received” in Toronto and didn’t explicitly reference the London university, they noted, but Western’s Medical Sciences building was one of 17 places nationwide that were considered possible […]

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3 w. ago Toronto tower makes final push for tallest in Canada and first to hit 'supertall' status

A Toronto condo development is now officially taking over the crown of Canada's tallest building and becoming the first to achieve "supertall" status in the country.However, the 85-storey behemoth approaching its final height at the corner of Yonge and Bloor will only bear this title for a few months, falling to the second-place position by next year.It's a milestone that didn't come without significant hurdles along the way. Construction of the megalith now known as One Bloor West has been fraught with challenges. Envisioned by developer Sam Mizrahi, the proposal began construction with an 85-storey plan that faced permitting issues, construction stoppages, and behind-the-scenes financial drama before ultimately swelling to an approved height of 91 storeys. But the ambitious plan built with a structural exoskeleton, devised by U.K.-based architects Foster + Partners working with local talent Core Architects, proved a bit too ambitious. Prev...

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3 w. ago Toronto Maple Leafs are officially done with Brendan Shanahan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they will be cutting ties with longtime team president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan.After 11 years with the organization, the Maple Leafs took to social media to say that the organization has decided not to renew Shanahan's contract, which expired this summer.This comes just a day after news broke that Toronto had allowed the New York Islanders to talk with Shanahan about an opportunity in their front office.MLSE announces changes to Toronto Maple Leafs executive leadership team📄| https://t.co/LwaiMnC1wM pic.twitter.com/Ea1yWOX0Ay— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) May 22, 2025The 56-year-old Hall-of-Famer joined the Maple Leafs back during the 2014-15 season and oversaw a transformative era for the franchise. Under his control, the Leafs amassed super-star talent through the draft that included the likes of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander.The team also made several high-profile acquisiti...

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