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This BIPOC Sapphic beach day is making Toronto’s historic Queer beach more inclusive

Posted 4 days ago

Two BIPOC women relaxing and laughing on a sandy beach, celebrating inclusivity and queer culture at Toronto's historic Queer beach.

Culture Featured

Saskatchewan band’s campaign to save Hockey Night in Canada on CBC tops 12,500 signatures

Posted 6 days ago

Blu Beach Band launched a petition calling on CBC and Rogers Sportsnet to bring Hockey Night in Canada back to the public broadcaster after more than 70 years. (Pic: Supplied/Karen Bliss)

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Travel

No passport needed: 10 Canadian summer destinations that rival global travel hotspots

Posted 7 days ago

Beautiful coastal sunset over wildflower-covered cliffs in Canada, showcasing vibrant pink and orange sky with calm waters, ideal for summer travel destinations.

Lifestyle Travel

Toronto beats São Paulo, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur as world’s top solo travel destination

June 16, 2026

Toronto skyline at dusk featuring the CN Tower and Rogers Centre, highlighting the city's vibrant urban landscape and iconic landmarks.

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Featured Event

July 14 @ 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Le rêve américain – Presented by the ICFF Festival

Distillery District

Jul 14
Featured Event

July 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Push the Pose: Animation Figure Drawing Techniques

Gwartzman’s Art Supplies

Jul 14
Featured Event

July 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Arny Margret

Drake Underground

Jul 14
Featured Event

July 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics

Coca-Cola Coliseum

Jul 14

Latest Stories

‘Future of Carnival’: Toronto’s youngest Carnival performers will fill Scarborough with colour this weekend

Posted 3 hours ago

Young Carnival performers in vibrant costumes celebrating at Scarborough parade during Toronto's Carnival event.

Culture

TIFF announces first three films as 2026 festival countdown begins: Here’s everything you need to know

Posted 4 hours ago

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Culture Your City

Toronto could feel like 45 C today as heat wave reaches its peak

Posted 6 hours ago

Toronto Heat

Your City

REVIEW: Soulpepper’s The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen experience returns with stellar cast

Posted 6 hours ago

Group photo of cast and crew from Soulpepper's The Secret Chord, a Leonard Cohen experience, on stage with vintage furniture and warm lighting.

Culture Reviews Theatre

‘Confidence is tied to demand’: Why many Ontario businesses aren’t hiring despite Canada’s job market stabilizing in June

Posted 10 hours ago

Your City
Watch the FIFA World Cup final beside Niagara Falls at this free fan festival

Posted 13 hours ago

Culture Sports Your City
Canada’s first build-your-own pho restaurant is opening this summer but Torontonians in can get a taste this weekend

Posted 16 hours ago

Culture
‘We’ve got the big apple at home,’ Toronto Tempo aim playful dig at New York Liberty after Montreal win

Posted 17 hours ago

Sports Your City
Billy Talent, Angine de Poitrine, and Lucy Dacus headline Toronto’s concert scene this week

Posted 19 hours ago

Culture
‘It makes you think twice’: Toronto residents divided on safety after Salsa on St. Clair shooting

Posted 20 hours ago

Your City