6 d. ago Ford vows Ontario Place parking lot will offer ‘massive return on investment’

The Ontario government unveiled Tuesday the final designs for the new Ontario Place public space, including a new 3,500-spot parking lot that will cost $400 million. Artists’ renderings also showed 50 acres of public beaches, trails, parks, playgrounds, interactive fountains, event spaces, an updated marina, a state-of-the-art Ontario Science Centre, Live Nation’s revitalized year-round amphitheatre […]

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6 d. ago Toronto outdoor venue to get futuristic update in Ontario Place rebuild

Ontario Place's iconic Budweiser Stage amphitheatre is getting a dramatic overhaul as part of the sweeping and controversial revitalization of the waterfront site, and here's what it will look like. On Tuesday, the Ford government unveiled the final designs for the new Ontario public space, including the redesigned venue, which will be able to host up to 20,000 guests in the summer and nearly 9,000 in the winter, transforming it into a year-round indoor-outdoor concert destination. A map of the future revitalized site shows a large section devoted to the Therma megaspa, the Live Nation music venue, the new Ontario Science Centre, and a massive publicly owned parking structure. The venue's renderings show its east side entrance as well as the east pavilion. "For the past 30 years, our amphitheatre has presented and hosted some of the biggest and best Canadian and international artists," said Wayne Zronik, President of Business Operations for ...

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago How these pro cleaners turn your Toronto balcony into a summer paradise

Who says city-dwellers can’t enjoy the outdoors?Toronto balconies offer an easy way to bask in the summer sun without leaving the comfort of home. And so what if it’s a little grimy after a long winter? That’s what The Balcony Cleaners are for.This environmentally friendly, deep-cleaning company can refresh your balcony with a budget-friendly package that’ll have your space sparkling from top to bottom.Down and dirtyIf you have a dirty balcony in Toronto, it’s not your fault. Outdoor floors are more porous than most types of flooring and are prone to collecting dust and dirt, and let’s not even get started on bird poop.Bringing expert experience to condo balcony cleaning, not only will The Balcony Cleaners use specialized equipment to collect and dispose of all the dirt, but they will also conduct an exterior clean. That includes railings, sills, windows, and even neglected outside furniture. You’ll be amazed how much more sun enters your co...

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3 w. ago Outdoor art gallery in Muskoka is the ultimate summer day trip from Toronto

If you're looking for a day trip that combines art, nature and a bit of mystery, head to The Tree Museum in Gravenhurst. Just two hours from Toronto, this hidden gem is unlike any gallery you've ever visited.Instead of white walls and climate control, you'll find winding forest trails and larger-than-life sculptures peeking out from the trees.The Tree Museum's collection is spread out over nearly 1.5 km of woodland trails, just art and nature blending together in the best possible way.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by The Tree Museum (@thetreemuseum)Open from June through October, the museum is entirely outdoors and entirely free. It was started back in 1997 by E.J. Lightman, who wanted to create a space where art and landscape would be inseparable.And it shows: from a mirrored outhouse that practically disappears into the forest to a 40-foot steel ramp bolte...

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3 w. ago OCUFA Concerned About Interference in University Governance and Distraction from Funding Crisis

Toronto, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) voiced grave concerns about legislation introduced in the Ontario legislature to update governance rules for colleges and universities. While OCUFA supports necessary “housekeeping” efforts like ensuring gender-inclusive language, the organization highlights significant worries about governmental interference in university autonomy. “We […]

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